Itinerary
- Days 1 - 3
Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon
Your African journey kicks off in Johannesburg, then you'll head to Kruger National Park for game drives in a large overland vehicle with elevated windows. Your trained guide will help you spot wildlife across the landscape. Later, you'll visit Blyde River Canyon to see the dramatic geological formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives in Kruger National Park in large overland vehicle with elevated windows
- Visit to Blyde River Canyon
Optional Activities
- Soweto tour (arrive day prior)
- Apartheid Museum
Landmarks Kruger National Park Blyde River Canyon Soweto Apartheid Museum - Days 4 - 8
Elephant Sands - Chobe National Park
Moving into Botswana, you'll explore Khama Rhino Reserve and stay at Elephant Sands Camp. From there, a game cruise in Chobe National Park lets you watch wildlife along the river and banks from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Khama Rhino Reserve
- Stay at Elephant Sands Camp
- Game cruise in Chobe National Park
Optional Activities
- Rhino trek
- Night game drives in Khama Reserve
- Game drive in Chobe National Park (580 Pula)
Landmarks Khama Rhino Reserve Elephant Sands Camp Chobe National Park - Days 9 - 12
Painted Dog Conservation Centre - Victoria Falls
You'll travel to Hwange National Park for guided game drives in smaller safari vehicles, then stop at the Painted Dog Conservation Centre to learn about these endangered animals. After that, you'll head to Victoria Falls where white water rafting, scenic flights, and other thrill activities are available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drives in Hwange National Park in smaller safari vehicles
- Visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre
- Visit to Victoria Falls
Optional Activities
- Second game drive in Hwange National Park
- Horse rides
- White water rafting (U$140)
- Canoeing
- Flight of the Angels scenic flights (U$150)
- Bungee jump (U$168)
- Gorge swing - 1 jump (U$172)
- Combo deal half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox (U$174)
- Rap jump
- Flying fox
- Sunset cruise (U$55)
- Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park (U$50)
Landmarks Hwange National Park Painted Dog Conservation Centre Victoria Falls - Days 13 - 16
Chipata - South Luangwa National Park
Heading to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, you'll continue east toward Chipata and then to South Luangwa National Park. Smaller safari vehicles take you on guided game drives through the park where you'll see wildlife in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lusaka
- Visit to Chipata
- Guided game drive in South Luangwa National Park in smaller safari vehicles
Optional Activities
- Evening game drive in South Luangwa National Park
Landmarks Lusaka Chipata South Luangwa National Park - Days 17 - 20
Lake Malawi
You'll arrive at Lake Malawi Beach Camp with time to visit local villages and try traditional meals. Curio markets are nearby for browsing, and if you want, optional water sports and visits to local schools can be arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meal), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stay at Lake Malawi Beach Camp
- Village visits
- Traditional meal
- Curio markets
Optional Activities
- Water sports
- School visit
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Days 21 - 23
Iringa - Baobab Valley - Mikumi National Park - Dar es Salaam
This leg takes you through the southern Rift Valley mountains with a camp stop at The Farmhouse at Iringa. You'll explore Baobab Valley and Mikumi National Park, then continue to the Indian Ocean coast at either Dar es Salaam or Bagamoyo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Southern Rift Valley mountains
- Camping at The Farmhouse at Iringa
- Visit to Baobab Valley
- Visit to Mikumi National Park
- Arrival at Dar es Salaam or Bagamoyo on the Indian Ocean coast
Landmarks Baobab Valley Mikumi National Park Dar es Salaam Bagamoyo - Days 24 - 27
Zanzibar Island
An optional 4-night beach extension on Zanzibar Island includes 3 nights on one of Zanzibar's best beaches plus a night in ancient Stone Town. Ferry bookings and transfers can be pre-arranged, and snorkelling, scuba diving, Prison Island with giant tortoises, and Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys are optional add-ons.
Optional Activities
- Free time for optional Zanzibar Island visit (4 nights accommodation available £295, includes return ferry)
- 3 nights beach accommodation on Zanzibar's best beaches
- 1 night accommodation in Stone Town
- Spice tour
- Transfers
- Snorkelling (from U$15)
- Scuba diving (from U$65)
- Prison Island visit - giant tortoise population
- Jozani Forest visit - red colobus monkeys (U$40, not including transfers)
Landmarks Zanzibar Island Stone Town Prison Island Jozani Forest - Days 28 - 32
Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti - Lake Victoria
From Arusha, you'll explore Ngorongoro Crater, an intact volcanic caldera where the Big 5 and other wildlife live. You'll visit a Maasai village, then experience the Serengeti with game drives in a large overland truck. Your camp sits in the centre of the Serengeti, and you'll pass through Grumeti Reserve and Bunda before reaching Lake Victoria.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Arusha
- Guided game drive in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles
- Visit to Maasai village
- Game drives in Serengeti in large overland truck with elevated windows
- Camping in centre of Serengeti
- Transit game drive through Grumeti Reserve
- Visit to Bunda
- Arrival at Lake Victoria
Optional Activities
- Ballooning in Serengeti (from US$175)
- Hill walk
- Morning safari Serengeti in 4x4 vehicle (min 5 people, from US$175)
Landmarks Arusha Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Grumeti Reserve Bunda Lake Victoria - Days 33 - 35
Nyakhanzi
You'll travel to Mwanza with a stop at Nyakhanzi village to interact with local people and see how they live.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Mwanza
- Stop over at Nyakhanzi village
Landmarks Mwanza Nyakhanzi - Days 36 - 38
Kigali - Ruhengeri
Crossing into Rwanda, you'll see Rusomo Falls before heading to Kigali. In the capital, the Genocide Memorial and Museum provide important historical context about Rwanda. From there, you'll travel to Ruhengeri, which serves as your gateway to mountain gorilla trekking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Rusomo Falls
- Visit to Kigali
- Visit to Genocide Memorial and Museum
Optional Activities
- Golden monkey trek
- Visit to Dian Fossey's grave
Landmarks Rusomo Falls Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum Ruhengeri - Days 39 - 41
Virungas - Kalinzu Forest
You'll head toward Kisoro and the Virungas mountains, then explore Kalinzu Forest. Mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest can be arranged, along with golden monkey treks, orphanage visits, Batwa village tours, coffee tours, or a trip to Lake Mutande.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Kisoro
- Visit to Virungas
- Visit to Kalinzu Forest
Optional Activities
- Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda (from £705)
- Golden monkey trek
- Orphanage and preschool visit
- Batwa (Pygmy) village
- Coffee tour
- Lake Mutande
Landmarks Kisoro Virungas Kalinzu Forest Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Lake Mutande - Days 42 - 45
Kampala - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Lake Mburo National Park offers a boat ride and guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles. After that, you'll travel to Kampala, Uganda's capital, then to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you can see endangered rhinos in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Mburo National Park
- Boat ride in Lake Mburo National Park
- Guided game drive in Lake Mburo National Park in smaller safari vehicles
- Visit to Kampala
- Visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Chimpanzee trek
Landmarks Lake Mburo National Park Kampala Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Days 46 - 48
White Nile - Lake Bujagali
Heading to Jinja, you'll explore the White Nile and Lake Bujagali. If you're interested in adventure, white water rafting, village walks, bungee jumping, kayaking, boat trips, school visits, quad biking, and horse riding are all available as options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Jinja
- Visit to White Nile
- Visit to Lake Bujagali
Optional Activities
- White water rafting (U$140)
- Village walks
- Bungee-jumping
- Kayaking
- Boat trips
- Visit a local school
- Quad biking (2 hrs, from U$55)
- Horse riding
Landmarks Jinja White Nile Lake Bujagali - Days 49 - 51
Nakuru - Nakuru National Park
You'll travel to Eldoret and then continue to Nakuru. Guided game drives in Nakuru National Park use smaller safari vehicles, and you'll have the chance to spot flamingos and other wildlife throughout the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Eldoret
- Visit to Nakuru
- Guided game drive in Nakuru National Park in smaller safari vehicles
Landmarks Eldoret Nakuru Nakuru National Park - Days 52 - 54
Maasai Village - Loita Hills
At Lake Naivasha, you'll take a hippo cruise on the water. Then you'll head to the Loita Hills for a Maasai village stay that includes a guided bushwalk. Afternoon tea at Elsamere, cycling in Hell's Gate National Park, or a guided walk to Green Crater Lake can be arranged if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lake Naivasha
- Hippo cruise (U$30)
- Maasai village stay at Loita Hills
- Guided bushwalk
Optional Activities
- Elsamere for afternoon tea
- Cycling in Hell's Gate National Park (U$55)
- Guided walk to Green Crater Lake
Landmarks Lake Naivasha Elsamere Hell's Gate National Park Green Crater Lake Loita Hills - Days 55 - 58
Nairobi - Sheldricks Elephant Orphanage - Giraffe Park
You'll spend two days in the Masai Mara with afternoon and morning guided game drives in smaller safari vehicles. Then you'll head to Nairobi to visit Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage and The Giraffe Park. A balloon safari or a night out at a Nairobi restaurant can be added if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided game drives in Masai Mara in smaller safari vehicles (afternoon and morning)
- Visit to Nairobi
- Visit to Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage
- Visit to The Giraffe Park
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari
- Night out at a Nairobi restaurant
Landmarks Masai Mara Nairobi Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage The Giraffe Park
