Itinerary
- Day 1
Cape Town
You'll touch down in Cape Town and head to your accommodation near the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for three nights. The location puts you right in the middle of things, with Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean framing the city. Settle in and take some time to get oriented, maybe walk around the waterfront area this evening if you're not too tired from traveling.
Landmarks Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Table Mountain - Day 2
Cape Town
Start the day by taking the rotating gondola up Table Mountain for views across Cape Town and the ocean from 360 degrees. Once you're at the summit, you can catch your breath in the mountain air and take in the World Heritage site. Afterward, pick one of several options: wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, a Harley ride along the coast, a visit to Langa Township, or checking out the multicultural food scene in Bo-Kaap. It's your choice how to spend the rest of the day.
Included Activities
- Rotating gondola ride up Table Mountain
Optional Activities
- Cape Winelands Tour - half-day visit to two local vineyards with tastings and walk through historic Stellenbosch
- Harley Davidson Ride - two-hour scenic motorcycle ride along Cape Town's coast (weather dependent)
- Township Tour - tour of Langa Township, visit local families and businesses, Langa Dompass Museum
- Bo-Kaap Tour - immersive walking tour with multicultural culinary experiences at local eateries
Landmarks Table Mountain Cape Winelands Stellenbosch Langa Township Langa Dompass Museum Bo-Kaap - Day 3
Cape Town
Head along the Atlantic coast toward Cape Point in Table Mountain National Park. You'll see the historic Cape of Good Hope, a landmark with real maritime significance, and then stop at Boulders Beach where African penguins hang out in a natural colony. The coastal drive is worth it on its own, and seeing the penguins up close adds something special to the day.
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along Atlantic coast to Cape Point
- Visit Cape of Good Hope
- Visit Boulders Beach to see African penguin colony
Landmarks Cape Point Table Mountain National Park Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach - Day 4
Cape Town to Hoedspruit
Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to your lodge on the edge of Kruger National Park for three nights. This afternoon, you'll go out on your first safari in a specially adapted Land Rover with experienced guides. You'll start looking for the Big Five as the day winds down, and back at the lodge, have drinks to watch the African sun set. It's a tradition here called Scenic Sundowners.
Included Activities
- Flight to Hoedspruit
- Afternoon game drive in Thornybush
- Scenic Sundowners - sunset drinks at game drive end
Landmarks Kruger National Park Thornybush Game Reserve 
- Day 5
Hoedspruit
Spend the entire day doing game drives through Thornybush in specially adapted Land Rovers, with expert rangers helping you track the Big Five. They'll give you insights into animal behavior and conservation efforts as you move through the landscape. As evening comes around, a bush dinner awaits under the stars with wildlife sounds all around you.
Included Activities
- Full day game drives through Thornybush
- Scenic Enrich - dinner al fresco under starlit African sky with wildlife sounds
Landmarks Thornybush Game Reserve 
- Day 6
Hoedspruit
Take both morning and evening game drives through Thornybush Game Reserve to maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five. In between or during one of the drives, join a walking safari with your ranger to get a closer look at the smaller details of the bush, from plants to creatures that often get overlooked but matter for the ecosystem.
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Evening game drive
- Walking safari with expert ranger
Landmarks Thornybush Game Reserve 
- Day 7
Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and historical center of gold mining. Check into your hotel for two nights in this vibrant hub that blends art, culture, and history. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and getting to know your surroundings. Maybe use the hotel's facilities or just take some time to reflect on what you've experienced so far.
Included Activities
- Flight to Johannesburg
Landmarks Johannesburg 
- Day 8
Johannesburg
Get out and experience Jo'burg's modern energy and transformation from its mining past. Walk through Soweto with guides, visiting Nelson Mandela's former house and the streets he traveled. Tour the Apartheid Museum to understand the country's complex 20th century history. Later, take some time at the Johannesburg Botanical Garden or around Emmarentia Dam for quieter moments in the city.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - Soweto exploration and visit to Nelson Mandela's house
- Scenic Enrich - Apartheid Museum visit
Landmarks Soweto Nelson Mandela's House Apartheid Museum Johannesburg Botanical Garden Emmarentia Dam - Day 9
Johannesburg to Victoria Falls
Fly to Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders, where water crashes down over a mile of width. Your colonial-style hotel is positioned for three nights with views straight onto the gorges and mist. This evening, take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River watching wildlife along the banks. Dinner follows under the stars with traditional dancing, which gives you a real taste of local culture.
Included Activities
- Flight to Victoria Falls
- Scenic Sundowners - sunset cruise on Zambezi River with drinks
- Outdoor dinner under the stars with traditional dancing
Landmarks Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 10
Victoria Falls
Cruise along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park, which has one of Africa's biggest elephant and buffalo populations. After the river cruise, head out on a game drive along the shoreline to see these animals closer up, plus lions, hippos, and numerous bird species. The combination of water and land views gives you different angles on the wildlife.
Included Activities
- Cruise along Chobe River
- Game drive along Chobe River shoreline
Landmarks Chobe National Park Chobe River - Day 11
Victoria Falls
Experience Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side, where the panoramic views really show the power of the falls. Visit a traditional Zimbabwean village to meet people and see daily tribal life. There's also a local elephant sanctuary to check out. For dinner, head to the Livingstone Restaurant, which has a great setting and serves quality food with a nice atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls viewpoint from Zimbabwean side
- Scenic Enrich - visit traditional Zimbabwean village
- Scenic Enrich - meet elephants at local sanctuary
- Dinner at Livingstone Restaurant
Landmarks Victoria Falls Livingstone Restaurant - Day 12
Victoria Falls to Nairobi
If you want to see Victoria Falls from above, book an optional helicopter flight to get the full scope of the waterfall (additional cost, arrange during the tour). Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital. Check into your hotel for two nights, positioned to access the city's attractions and cultural highlights.
Included Activities
- Flight to Nairobi
Optional Activities
- Helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (additional cost; book during tour)
Landmarks Victoria Falls Nairobi - Day 13
Nairobi
Start at the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to meet rescued baby elephants, then head to the Giraffe Centre for close encounters with these tall creatures. Grab lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, which gives you a nice spot to process what you've seen. This evening, something special happens: a home-cooked dinner at a Kenyan family's private home where you'll share stories and get a personal look at life in Nairobi.
Included Activities
- Visit Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Visit Giraffe Centre
- Lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
- Scenic Enrich - home-cooked dinner with Kenyan family
Landmarks Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Giraffe Centre Karen Blixen Coffee Garden - Day 14
Nairobi to Amboseli
Travel to Amboseli National Park, famous for its open savannah and views of Mount Kilimanjaro rising in the distance. Check in at your lodge for two nights, which gives you good views and plenty of chances to see wildlife from a prime spot in this classic setting.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Landmarks Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 15
Amboseli
Spend the day driving through Amboseli's 392 square kilometers of landscape, which includes vast plains, acacia woods, rocky brush, swamps, and marshland. On morning and afternoon game drives, you'll have chances to spot lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests with Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. If you're into photography or bird watching, this place delivers. Over 400 bird species have been recorded here.
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks Amboseli National Park Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 16
Amboseli to Mount Kenya
Fly to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, then drive to Mount Kenya National Park for one night. This World Heritage site centers on Kenya's highest mountain and includes diverse ecosystems from thick forests to open alpine meadows. You might see elephants and leopards here. Pick from available activities: golf on the Equator, or explore Ol Pejeta Conservation Reserve and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Included Activities
- Flight to Wilson Airport
- Mount Kenya National Park exploration
Optional Activities
- Golf on the Equator - play a unique 9-hole Par 3 course straddling the Equator
- Ol Pejeta Game Drive - explore Ol Pejeta Conservation Reserve including visit to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Landmarks Mount Kenya National Park Ol Pejeta Conservation Reserve Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Day 17
Mount Kenya to Samburu
Head north to Samburu Game Reserve, known for its large elephant population and great viewing opportunities. You'll arrive with time for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive to start getting familiar with the reserve's landscape and wildlife.
Included Activities
- Drive to Samburu Game Reserve
- Lunch
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks Samburu Game Reserve - Day 18
Samburu
Have breakfast and then start a morning game drive through Samburu's dry-country landscape. This place is famous for its 'Special Five' species found almost nowhere else: Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Beisa oryx. Back at the lodge for a relaxed lunch, you'll head out again in the afternoon for another game drive. Dinner comes later while you listen to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Dinner
Landmarks Samburu Game Reserve - Day 19
Samburu to Ol Pejeta
Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which protects a significant population of eastern black rhinos. Arrive with time for lunch, then get out on an afternoon game drive to see the diverse wildlife across the conservancy.
Included Activities
- Drive to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Lunch
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Day 20
Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru
Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre, founded by an Australian family, to meet the children and see how the center provides shelter, education, and emotional support. You'll get a sense of the staff and volunteers' commitment. From there, head to Lake Nakuru National Park for a two-night stay. The park holds over 300 bird species and protects endangered black and white rhinos. Your lodge is well-positioned for wildlife viewing.
Included Activities
- Visit Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre
- Scenic Enrich - meet orphanage children and learn about their support
Landmarks Lake Nakuru Orphanage Centre Lake Nakuru National Park - Day 21
Lake Nakuru
Get out on morning and afternoon game drives through Lake Nakuru National Park. You'll have chances to see rhinos, lions, leopards, and lots of different bird species in this protected sanctuary.
Included Activities
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park - Day 22
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Arrive at Masai Mara Game Reserve, famous for the Big Five and known worldwide for the Great Migration when millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains. Settle into your lodge for three nights with stunning views of the wilderness around you.
Included Activities
- Transfer to Masai Mara Game Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara Game Reserve - Day 23
Masai Mara
If you want something special, book an optional hot air balloon flight at dawn for a unique view of the wildlife and landscape from above, including perspectives on the Big Five and the Great Migration. Later, visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta village to meet the Maasai people, learn about their way of life, and watch their dances and craftsmanship firsthand.
Included Activities
- Scenic Enrich - visit traditional Maasai Manyatta village
- Scenic Enrich - meet Maasai people and experience their culture
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Flight at dawn - experience savannah panoramic views of wildlife and landscape (additional expense; book during tour)
Landmarks Masai Mara Game Reserve - Day 24
Masai Mara
Spend one more day in Masai Mara to soak in the incredible wildlife and landscapes. You can do more game drives, take more photos, or simply take in the environment that makes this reserve so special.
Included Activities
- Game drives to explore Masai Mara
Landmarks Masai Mara Game Reserve - Day 25
Masai Mara to Nairobi to Departure
Head to the airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. From there, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home, carrying memories of your journey through southern and eastern Africa.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airstrip
- Flight to Nairobi
- Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Landmarks Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
