Grand Africa - Cairo to Cape Town
This grand adventure takes us from one end of the African continent to the other and offers an in-depth experience that combines ancient history with wildlife and breathtaking scenery. We uncover the mysteries of Egypt and admire pharaonic treasures as we embark on a cruise up the Nile, witnessing the local rural life along the river as we meander along. There is a change of pace in East Africa as we witness a cavalcade of wildlife unmatched elsewhere in the world. Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – the ‘Big Five’ await us as do many other members of the animal kingdom. Zanzibar is our perfect halfway stop with its stunning beaches and evocative old town. Southern Africa offers us more stunning wildlife experiences and many of Mother Nature’s landmark places such as Victoria Falls, Okavango Delta, Fish River Canyon and Table Mountain.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Fri) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Visit Memphis and its necropolis, Sakkara. |
| 3 | Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. |
| 4 | Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| 5 | Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| 6-7 | Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples. |
| 8 | Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Evening wander around the bazaar in Aswan. |
| 9 | Explore Aswan before flying to Cairo and onto Nairobi, Kenya (overnight flight). |
| 10 | Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to hotel. Free day for sightseeing. |
| 11 | We visit Lake Nakuru; renowned for large concentrations of flamingos. |
| 12 | Visit East Africa Mission Orphanage, then enjoy a boat ride on Lake Navaisha and spend a night in historic 'Elsamere'. |
| 13-14 | Safaris in the Masai Mara, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent. |
| 15 | Cross into Tanzania and head to the shores of Lake Victoria - Africa’s largest lake. |
| 16-17 | Drive to the Serengeti, unequalled for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife spread over vast endless plains. |
| 18-19 | Game drive in world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to Lake Manyara. |
| 20 | Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then continue via Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport and fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to an east coast beach. |
| 21-22 | Relax on the beach, then transfer to historic Stone Town. |
| 23-24 | Fly to Johannesburg. Overnight there before flying to Victoria Falls. |
| 25 | Morning tour of Victoria Falls. Cross Zambezi River and enter Botswana. Drive to Chobe National Park. Enjoy a sunset cruise on Chobe River. |
| 26 | Morning game drive in Chobe National Park. Drive along Caprivi Strip to Kwando River in Mudumu National Park region. |
| 27-28 | Drive to western edge of the Okavango Delta. Two nights sleeping on a houseboat including a boat trip, mokoro excursion and sunset cruise. |
| 29 | Continue back to the lush Caprivi Strip - a region which shares borders with four countries. Optional boat excursion. |
| 30-32 | Drive to Etosha National Park and enjoy safaris in one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserves. |
| 33 | Visit a traditional village of the Himba tribe of northern Namibia. Optional morning visit to cheetah sanctuary. |
| 34 | Travel to Damaraland and explore the amazing rock formations and bushmen paintings at Twyfelfontein. |
| 35-36 | Drive to Cape Cross fur seal colony and seaside town of Swakopmund. Enjoy optional activities. |
| 37-38 | Drive to Namib-Naukluft National Park. Explore Sesriem Canyon, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei regions on foot. |
| 39 | Travelling south, we explore the picturesque Fish River Canyon – the second largest canyon in the world. |
| 40 | 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. |
| 41 | Enjoy a San-guided cultural experience in the Western Cape before continuing to Cape Town. |
| 42 | Our tour ends this morning in Cape Town (Thu). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
42 days |
Trip Code |
PFGA |
Activities |
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| Wildlife (Easy), Culture (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, Egypt | |
Start City |
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| Cairo, Al Qāhirah, Egypt | |
End City |
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| Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa | |
