Classic Africa Safari
This adventure combines the best of East Africa with a comprehensive overland journey in southern Africa from breathtaking Victoria Falls to Cape Town – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. On the plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara and within the caldera known as Ngorongoro Crater, we find the Africa of our dreams; places where an incredible abundance of wildlife can be seen roaming the wide savannahs in what has often been described as ‘nature’s playground’. Zanzibar is evocative in a different way. We relax on sandy tropical beaches and uncover layers of history in the atmospheric Stone Town. Southern Africa gives us wildlife encounters that take place against the backdrop of varied and contrasting terrains, from wetlands to salt pans and bright orange sandy deserts. We visit the magnificent Okavango Delta and perhaps the hidden jewel of African wildlife reserves – Etosha National Park. Fish River Canyon will astound us with its sheer size before we end our classic journey in the shadows of Table Mountain in Africa’s ‘Mother City’.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Sun) Arrive Nairobi and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | We visit Lake Nakuru; renowned for its large concentrations of flamingos. |
| 3 | Visit East Africa Mission Orphanage, then enjoy a boat ride on Lake Navaisha and spend a night in historic 'Elsamere'. |
| 4-5 | Safaris in the Masai Mara, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent. |
| 6 | Cross into Tanzania and head to the shores of Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake. |
| 7-8 | Drive to the Serengeti, unequalled for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife spread over vast endless plains. |
| 9-10 | Game drive in world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to Lake Manyara. |
| 11 | Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then continue via Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to a beach on the east coast.. |
| 12-13 | Relax on the beach and enjoy historic Stone Town. |
| 14-15 | Fly to Johannesburg for a night. Fly to Victoria Falls. Boma dinner. |
| 16 | Morning tour of Victoria Falls. Cross Zambezi River and enter Botswana. Drive to Chobe National Park and enjoy a sunset cruise on Chobe River. |
| 17 | Morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Drive along Caprivi Strip to Kwando River in Mudumu National Park region. |
| 18-19 | Drive to western edge of the Okavango Delta. Enjoy sleeping on a houseboat including boat trip and sunset cruise. |
| 20 | Continue back to the lush Caprivi Strip - a region which shares borders with four countries. Optional boat excursion. |
| 21-23 | Drive to Etosha National Park and enjoy safaris in one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserve. |
| 24 | Visit a traditional village of the Himba tribe of northern Namibia. |
| 25 | Travel to Damaraland and explore the amazing rock formations and bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein. |
| 26-27 | Drive to Cape Cross fur seal colony and seaside town of Swakopmund. Enjoy optional activities. |
| 28-29 | Drive to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Explore Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei regions on foot. |
| 30 | Travelling south, we explore the picturesque Fish River Canyon – the second largest canyon in the world. |
| 31 | Journey to the Cederberg hills for wine-tasting. In season we’ll witness the fields of Namaqualand as they are transformed by a spectacular blanket of coloured wildflowers. |
| 32 | Enjoy a San-guided cultural experience in the Western Cape before continuing to Cape Town. |
| 33 | Our tour ends this morning in Cape Town (Thu). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
33 days |
Trip Code |
PFAS |
Activities |
|
| Wildlife (Easy) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe | |
Start City |
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| Nairobi | |
End City |
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| Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa | |
