Intrepid Travel - Africa Encompassed Northbound
- Seek out rare mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests, and watch them play, eat and laze in the sun. With all gorilla permits included on your trip, you can spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
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- Veranstalter: Intrepid Travel
- Angebotsnummer: 272154
- Reisedauer: 64 Tage
- Reise Land: Uganda
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05.05.2024 - 10.11.2024 - Teilnehmerzahl: min. 1 max. 22
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Why we love it
- Seek out rare mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests, and watch them play, eat and laze in the sun. With all gorilla permits included on your trip, you can spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
- Go on safaris in some pretty iconic spots, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
- Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure. Kick back on the white sands, or maybe go snorkelling in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
- Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices of the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.
- Seek out rare mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests, and watch them play, eat and laze in the sun. With all gorilla permits included on your trip, you can spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
- Go on safaris in some pretty iconic spots, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
- Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure. Kick back on the white sands, or maybe go snorkelling in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
- Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices of the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.
Witness vast landscapes, natural wonders, towns rich in cultural traditions and modern cities humming with life on this epic journey through Africa. This 64-day odyssey takes you from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the bustling streets of Nairobi, travelling through immense canyons, green-clad mountains, gorgeous beaches and small villages. Encounter the sweeping beauty of the Serengeti, meet the San people, have close encounters with mountain gorillas and be warmed by Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforest and see cheeky chimps at play in Uganda. With unforgettable inclusions plus plenty of freedom, this adventure was designed for curious travellers with a strong independent streak.
Highlights
Itinerary:
Day 1: Cape Town
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape and nearby mountains, Cape Town is one of Africa’s most exciting cities. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you do happen to arrive early, why not get out and explore Cape Town, perhaps taking a walk in Newlands Forest, jumping on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, or heading down to the waterfront to see Cape Town Stadium up close.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 2: Western Cape
Leaving Cape Town behind, travel up the Western Cape. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sprawling scenery. Tonight, you will stay on a working farm with your small group. This is a great chance to gain an insight into everyday life in this remote part of South Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 3: Orange River
Journey to the Orange River, the beautiful natural border between South Africa and Namibia. On the way, you’ll pass through Namaqualand, which is renowned for its wildflowers that spring up from late July to mid-September. Traditionally known as the Gariep River, the Orange River is the longest in South Africa (2200 km). Its source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range in Lesotho, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 4: Fish River Canyon
This morning there is the chance for an optional canoe adventure on the Orange River. Floating leisurely down the stream is a great way to discover the beauty of this region. Head further west into the desert lands of Namibia towards Fish River Canyon. At 500 m deep and over 160 km long, Fish River Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world. At any time of year there are remarkable photographic opportunities here as you watch the colour of the granite rocks change as the sun goes down. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 5: Sesriem
Be ready for a long travel day as you drive toward the fabled dunes of Namibia. You will have the opportunity to stop at a market or shop to stock up on supplies before tomorrow’s bush camp. When you arrive, stretch your legs and take in the exciting desert scenes. You will be situated in the most famous part of the Namib Desert, among the vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. Get an early night in preparation for your dawn hike tomorrow. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 6: Sossusvlei / Bush Camp
Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes as the sun creeps up above the horizon, and the views are nothing short of incredible, providing a spectacular setting for your brunch. The dunes themselves are some of the highest in the world and home to much animal life. Afterwards, jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei – the incredible salt and clay pan just nearby. You’ll have plenty of time to explore this mysterious desert oddity. In the afternoon, drive to your bush camp in the heart of the Namib Desert. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Included Activities:
Day 7: Swakopmund
Continue to Swakopmund today. Surrounded by the massive dune fields of the Namib Desert on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Swakopmund is an ideal place for outdoor activities. The township has an interesting German–Namibian atmosphere, which makes it a pleasant place to simply walk around and explore. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Day 8: Swakopmund
With free time today, it’s worth checking out the Germanic architecture and taking advantage of some excellent souvenir shopping. If you’re after a dose of history and culture, you can stop in at the lighthouse and visit the Swakopmund Museum. Active types and thrill-seekers might like to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer – this town is the adventure-sports mecca of Namibia.
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Optional Activities:
Day 9: Swakopmund
With another free day in this beautiful seaside town, you might like to do some reading, relaxing and swimming. Alternatively, you can venture further afield – perhaps to the Okakambe Trails or the Camel Farm (both located in the same area, around 12 km east of town). A horse ride or camel ride is a great way to see the desert from a different perspective.
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Optional Activities:
Day 10: Spitzkoppe
Travel to Spitzkoppe today. Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the Atlantic Coast. Visit one of the most stunning areas of Namibia, the wild lands around the mountain of Spitzkoppe, also known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. Although you shouldn’t try to climb to the top, there are some excellent hikes and guided walks throughout the area, which is rich in plant life and even has some bush paintings to be found. The Spitzkoppe is known for its stunning beauty and the thousands of ancient Bushmen rock art paintings that are still viewable. Be sure to look out for the sunset from your bush camp this evening – the landscape is known to take on dazzling oranges and reds. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 11: Etosha National Park
This morning, set off and travel to Etosha National Park, stopping at a market or shop and ATM if required. Etosha is among the world’s premier places to view wildlife. A wide range of southern Africa’s wildlife roams here, including all the big carnivores and the five rare or endangered species, including black rhino, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-dik. Tonight, there is an option to take an evening game drive in the park before spending the night at the particularly spectacular Okaukuejo Camp. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole visited by many different species throughout the day and night. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 12: Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Game viewing in the park is relatively easy due to the constructed waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. The bushland surrounding the pans is difficult to see through, but there are enough clearings, pans and waterholes to usually allow for some sightings. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, which means significant numbers of elephants, antelope and other herbivores reside here. This evening you will spend the night at Namutoni Camp. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 13: Grootfontein/San People
Leaving Etosha behind and continue to your camp which is located 50 km outside Grootfontein. This will be your base for visiting the San people tomorrow. Arrive at your camp, stretch your legs, perhaps enjoy a cool drink and kick back with your fellow travellers. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 14: Grootfontein
Embark on a 180-km round-trip to visit the San people. You’ll go out walking with some of the tribe, listening to their stories and songs. You’ll soon discover that they communicate in a unique and fascinating Khoisan dialect, commonly known as a ’clicking’ language. The San are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia, having inhabited southern Africa for an estimated 20,000 years. Around 30,000 of them live in Namibia, but only 2000 still follow a traditional way of life. The San have a deep understanding of nature and ecology, living in harmony with their environment. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 15: Bagani
Head to Bagani, where you will set up camp for the night. Bagani is a small, friendly town with some good hiking trails along the river and plenty of nice spots in which to relax and soak up the ambience. This area is the homestead of the local Mbukushu kings. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 16: Okavango Delta
Drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Seronga. Here you’ll leave your vehicle and join your transport for the journey into the delta. Boarding boats out into the swamps, travel to Gao Island to meet your mokoro team and start exploring the Okavango Delta with them. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Punting along past birds and lily pads, you’ll hear hippos occasionally piercing the peaceful atmosphere with their charming grunts. On the first night here, you’ll camp on an island away from civilisation. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (without facilities)
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Day 17: Okavango Delta
Continue your trip around the delta and then return to Gao Island before heading to the relative civilisation of Umvuvu Camp with its (usually) hot showers and small bar. Today there is an option to take a nature walk with your guide. This is a great chance to discover the beautiful natural surrounds, gain some insight into the history of the local area and look out for animals such as giraffe, zebra and elephants. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Day 18: Bagani
After your exciting Okavango adventure, return to Bagani for the night. There will be time to relax, or to take part in one of the many activities on offer. Bagani offers a range of boat trips. There are also many excellent hiking trails to explore. Ask your leader about how to take up one of these options. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 19: Chobe National Park
Setting off from Bagani this morning, embark on a pretty long drive. Don’t fear – your destination, the incredible Chobe National Park, will be well worth it. Enter Botswana at Goma border, which is also the gateway to the park. Once arrived, take an optional cruise down the Chobe River – one of the best ways to witness some of the park’s many animals. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 20: Chobe National Park
Enjoy an early-morning game drive. Adventuring through the park, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife. With luck you’ll spot a variety of creatures – lions, buffaloes and any number of exotic birds. Botswana’s first national park is famous for its high concentration of elephants, so keep an eye out for them. They can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River. The river also attracts cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles who like to sun themselves by the water’s edge. In the afternoon, perhaps take an optional boat cruise to gain a different view of these amazing animals. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. Though a visit to Victoria Falls’ is optional, it is highly recommended – if you didn’t see the waterfall, have you actually been to Victoria Falls? The staggering curtain of water is about 1.6 km and cascades 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls become an impressive raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and you can see little islets in the river below. Gather your travel crew together tonight for dinner, celebrating the southern Africa adventure and memories you’ve shared. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 22: Victoria Falls
Today is a free day to enjoy the many activities on offer. If you are interested in the optional helicopter flight (12 minutes or 25 minutes), Intrepid only endorses Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this and recommend a variety of other activities to ensure you make the most of your free time.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 23: Victoria Falls
Use your free time to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is one-and-a-half kilometres wide, falling 108 metres into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 metres and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 24: Bulawayo
Depart Victoria Falls and travel toward Bulawayo (approximately 7 hours) via the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust – one of The Intrepid Foundation’s projects. Here you can learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and the trusts role in anti-poaching. There may also be a chance to meet any rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care. Onwards to Bulawayo – known locally as the ’City of Kings’, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city has an interesting history and some impeccable colonial architecture. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 25: Bulawayo
Wake up early and get ready to track rhinos in Matobo National Park. Home to a significant population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot. As your expert guide takes you through the park, look out for other game like leopards, warthogs, and springhares. You’ll also learn about the local plants and trees, including wild pear and paperbark, and discover San paintings and the fascinating rock formations. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 26: Masvingo
Drive the short stretch to Masvingo (approximately 5–6 hours). This colonial settlement – the oldest in Zimbabwe – makes for the perfect base from which to explore the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. The ruined city, now a World Heritage-listed site, was first constructed in the 11th century. It’s thought to be the former royal palace of the Zimbabwean monarch. Spend a few hours exploring this intriguing site before heading off to camp for the evening. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 27: Harare
Travel to Harare today (approximately 5–6 hours). You will arrive at your destination in time for lunch. You only have an hour or two to explore Zimbabwe’s capital city, so if you’re feeling active and up for a stroll, get out and make the most of it. Perhaps head to the National Gallery, the museum, the botanical gardens or simply wander the city centre and visit the colourful markets. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 28: Lusaka
Today you will cross into Zambia and drive to your campsite just outside Lusaka, Zambia’s capital (approximately 8 hours). Your journey begins with a nice scenic drive to the border. At some point during the day there will be an opportunity to stop at an ATM and stock up on any supplies you might need at a shop or market. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 29: Petauke
Spend some time checking out Lusaka before a long day of travel. You’ll see that it’s a modern city but still retains a traditional African feel. Afterwards, travel on to Petauke (approximately 8 hours). Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 30: South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, travel (approximately 4 hours) to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen take snare wire recovered from poaching traps and transform it into jewellery inspired by the African bush. The women will show you around their purpose-built workshop and give you a chance to try coiling or hammering the wire yourself. For each sale made, a donation is given to anti snare patrols dedicated to the conservation of the region. Afterwards, make your way through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park (approximately 2 hours). The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River and its lagoons is among the highest in Africa. Many elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Thornicroft’s giraffes and lions are known to roam here. There are also some 400 species of birds inhabiting the area. A great way to experience South Luangwa and its beautiful scenery is to take an optional river trip – ask your group leader for more details. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 31: South Luangwa National Park
Rise early for an exhilarating morning game drive in a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy classic savanna scenery while keeping your eyes peeled the parks abundance of wildlife. There’s every chance you may spot a herd of zebra grazing on parched grass or a pride of lions passing by. Midday is the hottest part of the day here, so seek refuge from the sun and return to the camp for lunch. Return to the park for another Game Drive late this afternoon. Alternatively, perhaps head out on a village walk for a snapshot of daily life in the local community. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Optional Activities:
Day 32: Lake Malawi
Cross the border into Malawi and continue straight to your camp on the shores of Lake Malawi (approximately 9–10 hours). Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many local people. Fishermen, fish traders and canoe and net makers all ply their trade on the lake. A common sight is that of a fisherman in a bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day. Your campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore, so take some time to rest and relax. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 33: Lake Malawi
Enjoy free time today to soak up your idyllic surrounds and take a refreshing dip in beautiful Lake Malawi. As well as chilling out on the lake’s sandy shores, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians – easily some of the friendliest people in Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 34: Chitimba
Drive to your camp in Chitimba (approximately 8 hours). Chitimba lies along the coast of Lake Malawi and has lovely beaches, friendly locals and a laidback atmosphere. When you arrive, perhaps take a stroll and acquaint yourself with this different part of the lake. Enjoy the scenery of banana palms, papaya trees and the Livingstonia and Nyika mountains looming nearby. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 35: Iringa
Today is a long travel day into Tanzania and its southern highlands (approximately 11 hours). Sit back, relax and watch as the countryside passes by. On arrival you will set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse situated on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement. The area is filled with natural bush land which can make it a bird watchers paradise. Make the most of this rural setting by doing some stargazing before you retire for the night. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 36: Mikumi National Park
Today we drive to the edge of Mikumi National Park. Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth largest national park. In the afternoon we head off on 4WD Game Drive with a local expert guide. This less touristed park is home to impressive numbers of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest and impalas – and maybe even a predator or two if you’re lucky! Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 37: Dar es Salaam
Settle in for a 7-hour drive to Kipepeo Beach, just south of Dar es Salaam. Be sure to make the most of it – perhaps take a stroll along the shore after you arrive and settle in. Your camp today is on the grounds of a hotel situated next to the beach. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 38: Stone Town
Catch a ferry to Africa’s ’Spice Island’ of Zanzibar. Filled with pristine white-sand beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways and fragrant bazaars, Zanzibar has had a colourful history – everything from slave traders to Arabian sultans and fruit exporters. The sight of traditional dhows sailing along the coast evokes what the island must have been like in centuries ago. The old part of Zanzibar’s main city is known as Stone Town, and the best way to see this is on foot, exploring the markets, shops, mosques, palaces and courtyards. When the sun is setting, why not grab a drink from a bar overlooking the seafront. A seafood curry at a local restaurant is also a great choice. You’ll spend the night in Stone Town at a basic inn. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
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Day 39: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Once checked out of your Stone Town accommodation, consider booking in to an optional guided tour of the island’s spice plantations, learning all about the history of this town’s spice trade. You will have the opportunity to smell and taste various spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, plus sample some teas made with these spices too. After lunch, head to the Northern Beaches, where white sands and sparkling blue seas await. This is the Indian Ocean at its best. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Bungalow
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Day 40: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Enjoy free time in this beautiful archipelago today. There are many ways you can spend your day – perhaps talk to your leader for any recommendations they might have. Snorkelling in search of exotic fish is an excellent option, or you could take a traditional dhow boat on the water. You might also like to feast on a sumptuous lunch of grilled local seafood, or just relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book. It’s totally up to you! Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Bungalow
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Day 41: Stone Town / Bagamoyo
Travel to Stone Town this morning, Zanzibar’s Old Town. Meet your new leader and travel group at an 11 am welcome meeting at the hotel. After, catch the ferry to Dares Salaam. Then, board your overland vehicle (and meet your driver and cook) and take the short drive to your camp at Bagamoyo, a lovely spot by the beach. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Day 42: Usambara Mountains
If you wake early, you can make an optional excursion to the historical slave trade markets that once operated in Bagamoyo. After, it’s time to travel into the remote Usambara Mountains.This unspoilt area of Tanzania attracts very few tourists, making it the perfect place to soak in your surroundings. The forests stretch across the mountains and are ideal for easy hikes and guided walks. You base is the old German colony of Lushoto, where you’ll stay on the grounds of one of the earliest hotels in Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 43: Usambara Mountains
Today, explore the beautiful Usambara Mountains and experience this area’s gentle hospitality on a visit to some of its small communities. From your base, hike to the gorgeous Irente viewpoint. It’s best to pack some water and snacks in a day pack for this trip. On your way back, visit a local cultural project based at Irente farm and enjoy a cooking demonstration and a picnic lunch. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Day 44: Arusha
Get ready for is a full day of travel as you board your truck once again and venture towards Tanzania’s national parks. Your destination is the sprawling gateway town of Arusha. Arrive at your campsite on the outskirts of the town and settle in for the evening. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 45: Karatu
After breakfast this morning, head to Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you’ll hike through the Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves and the Endoro waterfalls along the way. Rich with calcium, the Elephant Caves got their name as elephants would come here and break off pieces of rock, eating the dust to receive important minerals. Today’s trek, accompanied by an expert local guide and armed ranger, is the perfect way to stretch your legs after a few days of overland travel. You’ll hike through Ngorongoro rainforest as your local guide explains the ins and outs of the area here and points out interesting animal tracks and footprints. Marvel at the wild landscape and spot beautiful birdlife as you walk. After, head to Karatu village for a tour of the local coffee farm. Here, you’ll see the innovative farming practices from the locals and learn about the farming activities that sustain the coffee, bean, maize, banana, soya and pea crops. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner with a local Tanzanian family in their home, who will cook you a few different dishes to try. Learn about the local culture with educational stories from a locally trained guide. What a night! Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Day 46: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Get up early, put your camping and personal gear into a six-person jeep and head out for an excursion into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a safari in the crater, spending between 3 and 4 hours exploring this perfectly intact volcanic crater. Watch for black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. Next, move on to the open plains of the Serengeti. Green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, this is perhaps the quintessential image of Africa – the home of thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Your campsite is within the Serengeti itself, so listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
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Day 47: Serengeti National Park
Wake at dawn and embark on a game drive. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then go back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. After spending the middle of the day relaxing, just like the animals do, head out again as the day begins to cool. You’ll return from this second game drive in time for dinner. There’s also the option today of a balloon ride over the park (in place of a portion of the morning game drive). If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. After landing, you’ll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast, then be returned to your camp. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
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Day 48: Mto wa Mbu
Rise with the sun and enjoy another game drive as you exit the Serengeti and head for Mto wa Mbu. When you arrive, you’ll learn how to prepare a Swahili dish and enjoy a crafting session with local women. Learn about the farmer and artisan co-op that operates at the local market. Enjoy your food creations for lunch. Tonight, you’re free to rest and recharge. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
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Day 49: Nairobi
This morning you’ll return to Nairobi for another welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. When you arrive, maybe head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya, where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
Day 50: Lake Nakuru National Park
Take in spectacular views of the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita on the drive north-west to Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. You’ll arrive in time for a short evening game drive along the shore of the lake. Lake Nakuru National Park is a small and compact area based around a lake that makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five, Lake Nakuru harbours many rhinos and will be the best chance to get a great picture of these magnificent beasts. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 51: Eldoret
Rise early this morning for tea or coffee before going back into the park for a morning game drive. Return to camp for brunch before driving north-west to Eldoret, one of Kenya’s fastest growing towns. Due to its high altitude, the town is an ideal training ground for middle- and long-distance athletes and is home to some of Kenya’s most famous runners. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner at your campsite located just outside of Eldoret town. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 52: Kampala
Today you will leave Kenya behind and cross the border into landlocked Uganda, travelling on to its capital city, Kampala. With a population of over 30 million, Uganda is a country of great cultural diversity and is one of the five countries that make up the East African Community. As today is a long travel day, take a break from setting up camp with a stay at a hotel. After your long drive enjoy a dinner prepared by the hotel before settling in for a good night rest. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel with shared facilities
Day 53: Kalinzu Forest
Travel to Kalinzu Forest National Park today. Some of its inhabitants include chimpanzees, black and white colobuses, baboons, red-tailed monkeys, both blue and red duikers, bushbucks, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, buffalo and elephants. On arrival, settle into your camp and perhaps stretch your legs and explore your surrounds with the rest of the group. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 54: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take the optional excursion of visiting the chimpanzees of Kalinzu Forest this morning or enjoy the sounds of the forest from the comfort of your tent. More closely related to humans than any other living creature, the chimpanzees are a delight to watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees. Later, take the short drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Once camp is set up there’s an option to take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, well-known for pelicans, eagles and other wonderful birdlife, as well as a healthy population of hippos. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 55: Kisoro
Today, drive out of the Queen Elizabeth National Park on your way to the southwest tip of Uganda. On this short game drive, cross your fingers and look out for elephants, buffalo, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks. When you arrive at the corner of Uganda, where the border touches Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, you’ll be based in Kisoro, which provides access to seven different gorilla groups located in Mgahinga, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Nshongi. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 56: Gorilla Trek
Joined by a local ranger and gorilla trackers, climb through the rugged mountain terrain of Bwindi National Park to encounter rare gorillas. No more than eight people per day can visit any one habituated family and visits are strictly controlled to minimise disturbance or the chances of transmission of disease to the animals. Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be quite strenuous and often humid, but the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to four hours – up and down hills. You can usually get very close to the mountain gorillas, who are placid and gentle, and watching their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself. Be mesmerised as you watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying the scene as the smaller ones laze in the trees or play like children. Your visit with the gorillas will last one unforgettable hour. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 57: Gorilla Trek
When you are waiting for, or have completed, your gorilla visit, your leader will provide you with options and ideas on how you can spend your free day in the area around Kisoro. You can head out on more rainforest hikes to see monkeys, take some nature walks, or if your legs are up for it, join a challenging hike up Mt Sabinyo – one of five volcanoes located in the Parc National des Volcans – or perhaps take a day excursion over the border to Rwanda to visit the genocide memorial, art museum and Nyamirambo women’s center. However, please ensure you have a Rwanda or East Africa visa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 58: Mbarara
Farewell the lands of the gorilla and turn back towards the capital, Kampala. You’ll break up the journey at the pit-stop town of Mbarara for the night. You’ll be honest – there’s not a great deal to do here, however it’s a great opportunity to spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at the camp, or even to have a leisurely look around the town. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 59: Jinja
Today you’ll continue your journey inland, travelling towards Jinja. The Jinja region is one of the highlights of any visit to Uganda, a riverside retreat at the source of the Nile but also the adventure capital of Uganda. Tonight, camp at a scenic riverside site and enjoy a good night’s rest ready for tomorrow’s adventures. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 60: Jinja
Located at the source of the Nile as it leaves Lake Victoria, Jinja is a place for the adventurer, the adrenaline junkie and the eco-traveller. You’ll enjoy two days here at your own pace, with a bunch of optional activities to choose from (at extra cost) if you want. Maybe get active with some whitewater rafting or kayaking. Alternatively take a boat cruise to the source of the Nile or to enjoy the river and quench a thirst. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 61: Kericho
Farewell Uganda and begin the journey back to Kenya and Nairobi, stopping overnight at the town of Kericho. Kericho sits at the edge of South-Western Mau National Reserve and is known for its vast tea estates. When you arrive, visit a tea plantation and sample a delicious brew or two. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 62: Masai Mara National Reserve
This morning, drive to the famous Masai Mara National Park. Stop in Loita Hills on the way, home of the traditional Maasai people, and visit Tepesua Village. You’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts and enjoy a fascinating talk, full of insights into this remarkable and ancient culture. Take a walk to the community village which was founded for widows who had lost their cows due to drought and can never remarry. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project. Here the women are engaged in making handicrafts and sewing eco-friendly handbags and backpacks to sell to visiting travellers and locals. Travel on to the Masai Mara, a quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and the world’s most iconic animals living within its boundaries. Explore this diverse environment and view a multitude of wildlife on an early evening 4WD game drive with expert local driver guides. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
Day 63: Masai Mara National Reserve
Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve with expert local driver guides for a day-long 4WD game drive. You’ll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. Plus, an optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. You’ll then glide through the dawn skies, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast before returning to your campsite. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
Day 64: Nairobi
Return to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi. When you arrive, you’ll be dropped at your finishing point hotel, where your trip ends. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent. Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Cape Town
Sawubona! Welcome to South Africa. With its stunning coastline, modern cityscape and nearby mountains, Cape Town is one of Africa’s most exciting cities. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm this evening. You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. If you do happen to arrive early, why not get out and explore Cape Town, perhaps taking a walk in Newlands Forest, jumping on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, or heading down to the waterfront to see Cape Town Stadium up close.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - 1600ZAR
- Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - 380ZAR
- Cape Town - Robben Island tour - 550ZAR
- Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - 2000ZAR
- Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - 2100ZAR
- Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - 1800ZAR
- Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - 1600ZAR
- Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - 1000ZAR
- Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - 2000ZAR
- Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - 1200ZAR
- Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - 965ZAR
- Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - 1100ZAR
- Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - 2000ZAR
- Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - 965ZAR
Day 2: Western Cape
Leaving Cape Town behind, travel up the Western Cape. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sprawling scenery. Tonight, you will stay on a working farm with your small group. This is a great chance to gain an insight into everyday life in this remote part of South Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - 140ZAR
Day 3: Orange River
Journey to the Orange River, the beautiful natural border between South Africa and Namibia. On the way, you’ll pass through Namaqualand, which is renowned for its wildflowers that spring up from late July to mid-September. Traditionally known as the Gariep River, the Orange River is the longest in South Africa (2200 km). Its source is high up in the Drakensberg mountain range in Lesotho, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay in South Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 4: Fish River Canyon
This morning there is the chance for an optional canoe adventure on the Orange River. Floating leisurely down the stream is a great way to discover the beauty of this region. Head further west into the desert lands of Namibia towards Fish River Canyon. At 500 m deep and over 160 km long, Fish River Canyon is one of the largest canyons in the world. At any time of year there are remarkable photographic opportunities here as you watch the colour of the granite rocks change as the sun goes down. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Orange River - Canoe trip - 525NAD
Day 5: Sesriem
Be ready for a long travel day as you drive toward the fabled dunes of Namibia. You will have the opportunity to stop at a market or shop to stock up on supplies before tomorrow’s bush camp. When you arrive, stretch your legs and take in the exciting desert scenes. You will be situated in the most famous part of the Namib Desert, among the vast dune fields, the most spectacular of which are found near the Sesriem Canyon. Get an early night in preparation for your dawn hike tomorrow. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 6: Sossusvlei / Bush Camp
Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of the dunes for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. The colour changes as the sun creeps up above the horizon, and the views are nothing short of incredible, providing a spectacular setting for your brunch. The dunes themselves are some of the highest in the world and home to much animal life. Afterwards, jump in the back of a pickup truck for a trip to Sossusvlei – the incredible salt and clay pan just nearby. You’ll have plenty of time to explore this mysterious desert oddity. In the afternoon, drive to your bush camp in the heart of the Namib Desert. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Included Activities:
- Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
- Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Day 7: Swakopmund
Continue to Swakopmund today. Surrounded by the massive dune fields of the Namib Desert on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Swakopmund is an ideal place for outdoor activities. The township has an interesting German–Namibian atmosphere, which makes it a pleasant place to simply walk around and explore. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Day 8: Swakopmund
With free time today, it’s worth checking out the Germanic architecture and taking advantage of some excellent souvenir shopping. If you’re after a dose of history and culture, you can stop in at the lighthouse and visit the Swakopmund Museum. Active types and thrill-seekers might like to take advantage of the many outdoor activities on offer – this town is the adventure-sports mecca of Namibia.
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Optional Activities:
- Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - 2USD
- Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - 85USD
- Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - 60USD
- Swakopmund - Horse riding - 65USD
- Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - 60USD
- Swakopmund – Township Tour - 45USD
Day 9: Swakopmund
With another free day in this beautiful seaside town, you might like to do some reading, relaxing and swimming. Alternatively, you can venture further afield – perhaps to the Okakambe Trails or the Camel Farm (both located in the same area, around 12 km east of town). A horse ride or camel ride is a great way to see the desert from a different perspective.
Accommodation: 1 x Chalet
Optional Activities:
- Swakopmund - Horse riding - 65USD
- Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - 60USD
- Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - 2USD
- Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - 85USD
Day 10: Spitzkoppe
Travel to Spitzkoppe today. Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the Atlantic Coast. Visit one of the most stunning areas of Namibia, the wild lands around the mountain of Spitzkoppe, also known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. Although you shouldn’t try to climb to the top, there are some excellent hikes and guided walks throughout the area, which is rich in plant life and even has some bush paintings to be found. The Spitzkoppe is known for its stunning beauty and the thousands of ancient Bushmen rock art paintings that are still viewable. Be sure to look out for the sunset from your bush camp this evening – the landscape is known to take on dazzling oranges and reds. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - 50ZAR
Day 11: Etosha National Park
This morning, set off and travel to Etosha National Park, stopping at a market or shop and ATM if required. Etosha is among the world’s premier places to view wildlife. A wide range of southern Africa’s wildlife roams here, including all the big carnivores and the five rare or endangered species, including black rhino, Hartmann’s mountain zebra, black-faced impala, roan antelope and the tiny Damara dik-dik. Tonight, there is an option to take an evening game drive in the park before spending the night at the particularly spectacular Okaukuejo Camp. The camp overlooks a floodlit waterhole visited by many different species throughout the day and night. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - 750ZAR
Day 12: Etosha National Park
Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park. Game viewing in the park is relatively easy due to the constructed waterholes and the large, sparsely vegetated pans. The bushland surrounding the pans is difficult to see through, but there are enough clearings, pans and waterholes to usually allow for some sightings. Namibia has protected its game reserves against poaching, which means significant numbers of elephants, antelope and other herbivores reside here. This evening you will spend the night at Namutoni Camp. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 13: Grootfontein/San People
Leaving Etosha behind and continue to your camp which is located 50 km outside Grootfontein. This will be your base for visiting the San people tomorrow. Arrive at your camp, stretch your legs, perhaps enjoy a cool drink and kick back with your fellow travellers. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 14: Grootfontein
Embark on a 180-km round-trip to visit the San people. You’ll go out walking with some of the tribe, listening to their stories and songs. You’ll soon discover that they communicate in a unique and fascinating Khoisan dialect, commonly known as a ’clicking’ language. The San are the oldest ethnic group in Namibia, having inhabited southern Africa for an estimated 20,000 years. Around 30,000 of them live in Namibia, but only 2000 still follow a traditional way of life. The San have a deep understanding of nature and ecology, living in harmony with their environment. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 15: Bagani
Head to Bagani, where you will set up camp for the night. Bagani is a small, friendly town with some good hiking trails along the river and plenty of nice spots in which to relax and soak up the ambience. This area is the homestead of the local Mbukushu kings. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Bagani - Sunset Cruise - 25USD
Day 16: Okavango Delta
Drive across the border into Botswana and head south along the Okavango Panhandle (the narrowest part of the delta) to Seronga. Here you’ll leave your vehicle and join your transport for the journey into the delta. Boarding boats out into the swamps, travel to Gao Island to meet your mokoro team and start exploring the Okavango Delta with them. Each mokoro (small dugout canoe) takes two people and is poled along through the meandering waterways by a local tribesman. Punting along past birds and lily pads, you’ll hear hippos occasionally piercing the peaceful atmosphere with their charming grunts. On the first night here, you’ll camp on an island away from civilisation. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (without facilities)
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
- Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Day 17: Okavango Delta
Continue your trip around the delta and then return to Gao Island before heading to the relative civilisation of Umvuvu Camp with its (usually) hot showers and small bar. Today there is an option to take a nature walk with your guide. This is a great chance to discover the beautiful natural surrounds, gain some insight into the history of the local area and look out for animals such as giraffe, zebra and elephants. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
- Okavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
- Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Day 18: Bagani
After your exciting Okavango adventure, return to Bagani for the night. There will be time to relax, or to take part in one of the many activities on offer. Bagani offers a range of boat trips. There are also many excellent hiking trails to explore. Ask your leader about how to take up one of these options. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Bagani - Sunset Cruise - 25USD
Day 19: Chobe National Park
Setting off from Bagani this morning, embark on a pretty long drive. Don’t fear – your destination, the incredible Chobe National Park, will be well worth it. Enter Botswana at Goma border, which is also the gateway to the park. Once arrived, take an optional cruise down the Chobe River – one of the best ways to witness some of the park’s many animals. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 20: Chobe National Park
Enjoy an early-morning game drive. Adventuring through the park, you’ll have the opportunity to get up close to the wildlife. With luck you’ll spot a variety of creatures – lions, buffaloes and any number of exotic birds. Botswana’s first national park is famous for its high concentration of elephants, so keep an eye out for them. They can often be seen swimming in the Chobe River. The river also attracts cheetahs, hippos, and crocodiles who like to sun themselves by the water’s edge. In the afternoon, perhaps take an optional boat cruise to gain a different view of these amazing animals. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - 270BWP
- Chobe National Park - Open Safari Vehicle Game Drive - 580BWP
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Travel on to Victoria Falls, crossing the border into Zimbabwe in time to have lunch on the banks of the Zambezi. Though a visit to Victoria Falls’ is optional, it is highly recommended – if you didn’t see the waterfall, have you actually been to Victoria Falls? The staggering curtain of water is about 1.6 km and cascades 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 m and the falls become an impressive raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and you can see little islets in the river below. Gather your travel crew together tonight for dinner, celebrating the southern Africa adventure and memories you’ve shared. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - 50USD
Day 22: Victoria Falls
Today is a free day to enjoy the many activities on offer. If you are interested in the optional helicopter flight (12 minutes or 25 minutes), Intrepid only endorses Zambezi Helicopter co CAA Zimbabwe. Your leader can help you arrange this and recommend a variety of other activities to ensure you make the most of your free time.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - 185USD
- Victoria Falls - Flying fox - 50USD
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - 150USD
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - 284USD
- Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - 218USD
- Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - 61USD
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - 55USD
Day 23: Victoria Falls
Use your free time to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is one-and-a-half kilometres wide, falling 108 metres into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise up an incredible 400 metres and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - 50USD
Day 24: Bulawayo
Depart Victoria Falls and travel toward Bulawayo (approximately 7 hours) via the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust – one of The Intrepid Foundation’s projects. Here you can learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and the trusts role in anti-poaching. There may also be a chance to meet any rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care. Onwards to Bulawayo – known locally as the ’City of Kings’, Zimbabwe’s second-largest city has an interesting history and some impeccable colonial architecture. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 25: Bulawayo
Wake up early and get ready to track rhinos in Matobo National Park. Home to a significant population of black and white rhinoceros that can be tracked on foot. As your expert guide takes you through the park, look out for other game like leopards, warthogs, and springhares. You’ll also learn about the local plants and trees, including wild pear and paperbark, and discover San paintings and the fascinating rock formations. The Matopos area has great spiritual and cultural significance to the local people and there are many sites within the park where important ceremonies still take place. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Bulawayo - Railway Museum - 5USD
- Balawayo - Natural History Museum - 10USD
Day 26: Masvingo
Drive the short stretch to Masvingo (approximately 5–6 hours). This colonial settlement – the oldest in Zimbabwe – makes for the perfect base from which to explore the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. The ruined city, now a World Heritage-listed site, was first constructed in the 11th century. It’s thought to be the former royal palace of the Zimbabwean monarch. Spend a few hours exploring this intriguing site before heading off to camp for the evening. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 27: Harare
Travel to Harare today (approximately 5–6 hours). You will arrive at your destination in time for lunch. You only have an hour or two to explore Zimbabwe’s capital city, so if you’re feeling active and up for a stroll, get out and make the most of it. Perhaps head to the National Gallery, the museum, the botanical gardens or simply wander the city centre and visit the colourful markets. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Harare - National Archives - 3USD
- Harare - National Botanical Gardens - 5USD
- Harare - National Gallery - 10USD
Day 28: Lusaka
Today you will cross into Zambia and drive to your campsite just outside Lusaka, Zambia’s capital (approximately 8 hours). Your journey begins with a nice scenic drive to the border. At some point during the day there will be an opportunity to stop at an ATM and stock up on any supplies you might need at a shop or market. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 29: Petauke
Spend some time checking out Lusaka before a long day of travel. You’ll see that it’s a modern city but still retains a traditional African feel. Afterwards, travel on to Petauke (approximately 8 hours). Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 30: South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, travel (approximately 4 hours) to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen take snare wire recovered from poaching traps and transform it into jewellery inspired by the African bush. The women will show you around their purpose-built workshop and give you a chance to try coiling or hammering the wire yourself. For each sale made, a donation is given to anti snare patrols dedicated to the conservation of the region. Afterwards, make your way through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park (approximately 2 hours). The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River and its lagoons is among the highest in Africa. Many elephants, buffaloes, leopards, Thornicroft’s giraffes and lions are known to roam here. There are also some 400 species of birds inhabiting the area. A great way to experience South Luangwa and its beautiful scenery is to take an optional river trip – ask your group leader for more details. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 31: South Luangwa National Park
Rise early for an exhilarating morning game drive in a 4WD vehicle. Enjoy classic savanna scenery while keeping your eyes peeled the parks abundance of wildlife. There’s every chance you may spot a herd of zebra grazing on parched grass or a pride of lions passing by. Midday is the hottest part of the day here, so seek refuge from the sun and return to the camp for lunch. Return to the park for another Game Drive late this afternoon. Alternatively, perhaps head out on a village walk for a snapshot of daily life in the local community. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
- South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
Optional Activities:
- South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - 50USD
Day 32: Lake Malawi
Cross the border into Malawi and continue straight to your camp on the shores of Lake Malawi (approximately 9–10 hours). Malawi is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many local people. Fishermen, fish traders and canoe and net makers all ply their trade on the lake. A common sight is that of a fisherman in a bwato (a dugout canoe made from a hollowed tree trunk) fishing on the still lake at the break of day. Your campsite at Kande Beach is right on the shore, so take some time to rest and relax. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 33: Lake Malawi
Enjoy free time today to soak up your idyllic surrounds and take a refreshing dip in beautiful Lake Malawi. As well as chilling out on the lake’s sandy shores, make sure you take the opportunity to meet some local Malawians – easily some of the friendliest people in Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Lake Malawi - Guided village walks - 10USD
- Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - 25USD
- Lake Malawi - Snorkelling - 25USD
Day 34: Chitimba
Drive to your camp in Chitimba (approximately 8 hours). Chitimba lies along the coast of Lake Malawi and has lovely beaches, friendly locals and a laidback atmosphere. When you arrive, perhaps take a stroll and acquaint yourself with this different part of the lake. Enjoy the scenery of banana palms, papaya trees and the Livingstonia and Nyika mountains looming nearby. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 35: Iringa
Today is a long travel day into Tanzania and its southern highlands (approximately 11 hours). Sit back, relax and watch as the countryside passes by. On arrival you will set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse situated on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement. The area is filled with natural bush land which can make it a bird watchers paradise. Make the most of this rural setting by doing some stargazing before you retire for the night. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 36: Mikumi National Park
Today we drive to the edge of Mikumi National Park. Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi is Tanzania’s fourth largest national park. In the afternoon we head off on 4WD Game Drive with a local expert guide. This less touristed park is home to impressive numbers of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest and impalas – and maybe even a predator or two if you’re lucky! Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 37: Dar es Salaam
Settle in for a 7-hour drive to Kipepeo Beach, just south of Dar es Salaam. Be sure to make the most of it – perhaps take a stroll along the shore after you arrive and settle in. Your camp today is on the grounds of a hotel situated next to the beach. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 38: Stone Town
Catch a ferry to Africa’s ’Spice Island’ of Zanzibar. Filled with pristine white-sand beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways and fragrant bazaars, Zanzibar has had a colourful history – everything from slave traders to Arabian sultans and fruit exporters. The sight of traditional dhows sailing along the coast evokes what the island must have been like in centuries ago. The old part of Zanzibar’s main city is known as Stone Town, and the best way to see this is on foot, exploring the markets, shops, mosques, palaces and courtyards. When the sun is setting, why not grab a drink from a bar overlooking the seafront. A seafood curry at a local restaurant is also a great choice. You’ll spend the night in Stone Town at a basic inn. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Stone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph’s Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - 20USD
- Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - 25USD
- Stone Town - Handicraft & Music Urban Adventure - 50USD
Day 39: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Once checked out of your Stone Town accommodation, consider booking in to an optional guided tour of the island’s spice plantations, learning all about the history of this town’s spice trade. You will have the opportunity to smell and taste various spices, such as cinnamon, vanilla and ginger, plus sample some teas made with these spices too. After lunch, head to the Northern Beaches, where white sands and sparkling blue seas await. This is the Indian Ocean at its best. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Bungalow
Optional Activities:
- Zanzibar - Spice tour - 25USD
Day 40: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Enjoy free time in this beautiful archipelago today. There are many ways you can spend your day – perhaps talk to your leader for any recommendations they might have. Snorkelling in search of exotic fish is an excellent option, or you could take a traditional dhow boat on the water. You might also like to feast on a sumptuous lunch of grilled local seafood, or just relax in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book. It’s totally up to you! Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: 1 x Bungalow
Optional Activities:
- Zanzibar - Snorkelling - 50USD
- Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - 35USD
Day 41: Stone Town / Bagamoyo
Travel to Stone Town this morning, Zanzibar’s Old Town. Meet your new leader and travel group at an 11 am welcome meeting at the hotel. After, catch the ferry to Dares Salaam. Then, board your overland vehicle (and meet your driver and cook) and take the short drive to your camp at Bagamoyo, a lovely spot by the beach. Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Stone Town - Culinary Urban Adventure - 29USD
- Stone Town - Handicraft & Music Urban Adventure - 50USD
Day 42: Usambara Mountains
If you wake early, you can make an optional excursion to the historical slave trade markets that once operated in Bagamoyo. After, it’s time to travel into the remote Usambara Mountains.This unspoilt area of Tanzania attracts very few tourists, making it the perfect place to soak in your surroundings. The forests stretch across the mountains and are ideal for easy hikes and guided walks. You base is the old German colony of Lushoto, where you’ll stay on the grounds of one of the earliest hotels in Africa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 43: Usambara Mountains
Today, explore the beautiful Usambara Mountains and experience this area’s gentle hospitality on a visit to some of its small communities. From your base, hike to the gorgeous Irente viewpoint. It’s best to pack some water and snacks in a day pack for this trip. On your way back, visit a local cultural project based at Irente farm and enjoy a cooking demonstration and a picnic lunch. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- Irente - Lushoto hike
- Irente - Local lunch
Day 44: Arusha
Get ready for is a full day of travel as you board your truck once again and venture towards Tanzania’s national parks. Your destination is the sprawling gateway town of Arusha. Arrive at your campsite on the outskirts of the town and settle in for the evening. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 45: Karatu
After breakfast this morning, head to Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you’ll hike through the Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves and the Endoro waterfalls along the way. Rich with calcium, the Elephant Caves got their name as elephants would come here and break off pieces of rock, eating the dust to receive important minerals. Today’s trek, accompanied by an expert local guide and armed ranger, is the perfect way to stretch your legs after a few days of overland travel. You’ll hike through Ngorongoro rainforest as your local guide explains the ins and outs of the area here and points out interesting animal tracks and footprints. Marvel at the wild landscape and spot beautiful birdlife as you walk. After, head to Karatu village for a tour of the local coffee farm. Here, you’ll see the innovative farming practices from the locals and learn about the farming activities that sustain the coffee, bean, maize, banana, soya and pea crops. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner with a local Tanzanian family in their home, who will cook you a few different dishes to try. Learn about the local culture with educational stories from a locally trained guide. What a night! Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
- Karatu - Home-Cooked Dinner
- Karatu - Coffee Farm Tour
Day 46: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Get up early, put your camping and personal gear into a six-person jeep and head out for an excursion into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a safari in the crater, spending between 3 and 4 hours exploring this perfectly intact volcanic crater. Watch for black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras and hippos. Next, move on to the open plains of the Serengeti. Green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season, this is perhaps the quintessential image of Africa – the home of thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Your campsite is within the Serengeti itself, so listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Day 47: Serengeti National Park
Wake at dawn and embark on a game drive. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then go back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. After spending the middle of the day relaxing, just like the animals do, head out again as the day begins to cool. You’ll return from this second game drive in time for dinner. There’s also the option today of a balloon ride over the park (in place of a portion of the morning game drive). If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. After landing, you’ll be treated to a five-star bush breakfast, then be returned to your camp. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with basic facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - 745USD
Day 48: Mto wa Mbu
Rise with the sun and enjoy another game drive as you exit the Serengeti and head for Mto wa Mbu. When you arrive, you’ll learn how to prepare a Swahili dish and enjoy a crafting session with local women. Learn about the farmer and artisan co-op that operates at the local market. Enjoy your food creations for lunch. Tonight, you’re free to rest and recharge. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Day 49: Nairobi
This morning you’ll return to Nairobi for another welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. When you arrive, maybe head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya, where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village.
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel
Optional Activities:
- Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - 55USD
Day 50: Lake Nakuru National Park
Take in spectacular views of the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita on the drive north-west to Lake Nakuru National Park, situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. You’ll arrive in time for a short evening game drive along the shore of the lake. Lake Nakuru National Park is a small and compact area based around a lake that makes a great location for spotting wildlife. Along with the other members of the Big Five, Lake Nakuru harbours many rhinos and will be the best chance to get a great picture of these magnificent beasts. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 51: Eldoret
Rise early this morning for tea or coffee before going back into the park for a morning game drive. Return to camp for brunch before driving north-west to Eldoret, one of Kenya’s fastest growing towns. Due to its high altitude, the town is an ideal training ground for middle- and long-distance athletes and is home to some of Kenya’s most famous runners. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner at your campsite located just outside of Eldoret town. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 52: Kampala
Today you will leave Kenya behind and cross the border into landlocked Uganda, travelling on to its capital city, Kampala. With a population of over 30 million, Uganda is a country of great cultural diversity and is one of the five countries that make up the East African Community. As today is a long travel day, take a break from setting up camp with a stay at a hotel. After your long drive enjoy a dinner prepared by the hotel before settling in for a good night rest. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Hotel with shared facilities
Day 53: Kalinzu Forest
Travel to Kalinzu Forest National Park today. Some of its inhabitants include chimpanzees, black and white colobuses, baboons, red-tailed monkeys, both blue and red duikers, bushbucks, waterbucks, giant forest hogs, buffalo and elephants. On arrival, settle into your camp and perhaps stretch your legs and explore your surrounds with the rest of the group. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 54: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Take the optional excursion of visiting the chimpanzees of Kalinzu Forest this morning or enjoy the sounds of the forest from the comfort of your tent. More closely related to humans than any other living creature, the chimpanzees are a delight to watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees. Later, take the short drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Once camp is set up there’s an option to take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, well-known for pelicans, eagles and other wonderful birdlife, as well as a healthy population of hippos. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Kalinzu Forest - Chimp trek - 70USD
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - 30USD
Day 55: Kisoro
Today, drive out of the Queen Elizabeth National Park on your way to the southwest tip of Uganda. On this short game drive, cross your fingers and look out for elephants, buffalo, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks. When you arrive at the corner of Uganda, where the border touches Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, you’ll be based in Kisoro, which provides access to seven different gorilla groups located in Mgahinga, Nkuringo, Rushaga and Nshongi. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 56: Gorilla Trek
Joined by a local ranger and gorilla trackers, climb through the rugged mountain terrain of Bwindi National Park to encounter rare gorillas. No more than eight people per day can visit any one habituated family and visits are strictly controlled to minimise disturbance or the chances of transmission of disease to the animals. Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be quite strenuous and often humid, but the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, more than outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to four hours – up and down hills. You can usually get very close to the mountain gorillas, who are placid and gentle, and watching their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself. Be mesmerised as you watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying the scene as the smaller ones laze in the trees or play like children. Your visit with the gorillas will last one unforgettable hour. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 57: Gorilla Trek
When you are waiting for, or have completed, your gorilla visit, your leader will provide you with options and ideas on how you can spend your free day in the area around Kisoro. You can head out on more rainforest hikes to see monkeys, take some nature walks, or if your legs are up for it, join a challenging hike up Mt Sabinyo – one of five volcanoes located in the Parc National des Volcans – or perhaps take a day excursion over the border to Rwanda to visit the genocide memorial, art museum and Nyamirambo women’s center. However, please ensure you have a Rwanda or East Africa visa. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Kisoro - Trek With Golden Monkeys Permit & Guide (from price) - 100USD
- Kisoro - Lake & Famstead Bicycle Tour - 50USD
- Kisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From - 75USD
- Kisoro - Batwa Village Visit - 35USD
- Kisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - 35USD
Day 58: Mbarara
Farewell the lands of the gorilla and turn back towards the capital, Kampala. You’ll break up the journey at the pit-stop town of Mbarara for the night. You’ll be honest – there’s not a great deal to do here, however it’s a great opportunity to spend the afternoon and evening relaxing at the camp, or even to have a leisurely look around the town. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 59: Jinja
Today you’ll continue your journey inland, travelling towards Jinja. The Jinja region is one of the highlights of any visit to Uganda, a riverside retreat at the source of the Nile but also the adventure capital of Uganda. Tonight, camp at a scenic riverside site and enjoy a good night’s rest ready for tomorrow’s adventures. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 60: Jinja
Located at the source of the Nile as it leaves Lake Victoria, Jinja is a place for the adventurer, the adrenaline junkie and the eco-traveller. You’ll enjoy two days here at your own pace, with a bunch of optional activities to choose from (at extra cost) if you want. Maybe get active with some whitewater rafting or kayaking. Alternatively take a boat cruise to the source of the Nile or to enjoy the river and quench a thirst. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Jinja - River Nile whitewater rafting (full day) - 140USD
- Jinja - Nile Boat Cruise - 40USD
- Jinja - Source of River Nile tour - 45USD
Day 61: Kericho
Farewell Uganda and begin the journey back to Kenya and Nairobi, stopping overnight at the town of Kericho. Kericho sits at the edge of South-Western Mau National Reserve and is known for its vast tea estates. When you arrive, visit a tea plantation and sample a delicious brew or two. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Day 62: Masai Mara National Reserve
This morning, drive to the famous Masai Mara National Park. Stop in Loita Hills on the way, home of the traditional Maasai people, and visit Tepesua Village. You’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts and enjoy a fascinating talk, full of insights into this remarkable and ancient culture. Take a walk to the community village which was founded for widows who had lost their cows due to drought and can never remarry. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project. Here the women are engaged in making handicrafts and sewing eco-friendly handbags and backpacks to sell to visiting travellers and locals. Travel on to the Masai Mara, a quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and the world’s most iconic animals living within its boundaries. Explore this diverse environment and view a multitude of wildlife on an early evening 4WD game drive with expert local driver guides. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Included Activities:
- Masai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
- Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Day 63: Masai Mara National Reserve
Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve with expert local driver guides for a day-long 4WD game drive. You’ll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. Plus, an optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. You’ll then glide through the dawn skies, sometimes at tree height, which provides amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you’ll be treated to a bush breakfast before returning to your campsite. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Camping (with facilities)
Optional Activities:
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - 500USD
Day 64: Nairobi
Return to the bustling metropolis of Nairobi. When you arrive, you’ll be dropped at your finishing point hotel, where your trip ends. If you’d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent. Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
- Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
- Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
- Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
- Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
- Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
- Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
- Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
- Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
- Okavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
- Okavango Delta - Nature walk
- Chobe National Park - Dawn Open 4x4 Game Drive
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
- Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
- Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
- South Luangwa - Jewellery workshop Project
- South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
- South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
- Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Irente - Lushoto hike
- Irente - Local lunch
- Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
- Karatu - Home-Cooked Dinner
- Karatu - Coffee Farm Tour
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
- Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
- Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
- Lake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
- Kericho - Tea plantation visit
- Masai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
- Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive
- 1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 to 9 (Chalet) and Day 17(Camping with facilities) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
- 2.This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD 1000, USD 1000, EUR 800, NZD 1250, GBP 650, CAD 1000, ZAR 8000, CHF 900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. Please note that we will need to confirm the availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of the departure date. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
- 3. Optional sunrise balloon rides in the Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are possible on this itinerary. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to secure spot for this optional activity.
- 4. This trip is a combination of UXOF, YXOS, YXON, YXOQ and YXOG our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on days 22, 38, 41 and 49.
- 5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have more than 22 passengers as we have a few tours that overlap in Zanzibar.
- 6. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 64. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm on this evening.
You’ll need to be fit enough to trek to the location of your family of mountain gorillas. This may involve up to 5 hours of walking up and down hills, in hot and humid conditions and through tropical (and at times thick) foliage. There may be mud underfoot, which will make the trekking slippery. You will be provided with a walking stick and the option to hire a porter who can carry your day pack and assist you on the trek. If you do not hire a porter, you’ll be expected to carry your own gear, including water and a rain jacket as well as your camera equipment. For the remainder of the tour, you do not need any real fitness besides the ability to get in and out of the safari vehicles. The step up into the overland truck, while not overly high, can become tiring, as can the constant setting and packing up of camp. You need to judge yourself to be physically fit enough to haul yourself up and down at least 8-10 times a day. Please also note that some roads, particularly in the national parks, can be in quite poor condition and you may experience a fair amount of bouncing around.
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