Africa - Accra to Nairobi

This epic expedition takes you through the culture of west & central Africa to the southern tip of the continent at Cape Town and then north again to Nairobi. There are times where it will be extremely tough - days of rough roads and harsh terrains and extremes of weather. But it will all be worth it!

You will discover a continent most travellers only dream of and have the experience of a lifetime!

Price

From: GBP2450 per person (24 Weeks)

Price Includes

• Cape Agulhas (S. Africa)
• Cango Calcite Caves (S. Africa)
• Ostrich Farm (inclds a ride!) (S. Africa)
• Addo Elephant Park (S. Africa)
• Etosha National Park (Namibia)
• Cheetah Park* (Namibia)
• Sossusvlei Sand Dunes (Namibia)
• Cape Cross Seal Colony or Spitzkoppe Rock
• Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
• 3 Meals per day while travelling (2 in towns)

Price Excludes

• Visas (£250 - £500, depending on nationality most can be obtained en route) 3 day lay-over costs in Cape Towni Meals taken while in hotels / hostels Optional Excursions as listed Airport Taxes and Transfers Travel Insurance Flights Drinks Tips

Departure Dates

START DATE END DATE SEATS AVAILABLE PRICE LOCAL PAYMENT
14-01-2010 30-06-2010 More than 10 £2450.00 £950.00
20-05-2010 03-11-2010 More than 10 £2450.00 £950.00

Days 1 to 29

Togo & Benin

* Visit a fetish market to see the still thriving religion of Voodoo.
* Ganvie Stilted Village - visit a village built on bamboo stilts on Lake Nakoue.

Nigeria

* Abuja - a jumping, hectic city with vibrant nightlife & bars.

Cameroon

* Buea - climb Mt Cameroon or relax on the beach at Limbe.

Days 30 to 96

Gabon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola

* Travel through some of the densest jungles, toughest terrains and some of the most challenging roads we will encounter on the whole trip.

Namibia

* Windhoek, the modern capital.

South Africa

* Cango Calcite Caves, Little Karoo & Outeniqua Mountains
* Tsitsikamma Forest - mountain biking, ziplining, plus the worlds highest bungy jump.
* Cape Agulhas - Africa's most southerly point.
* Cape Town

Days 97 to 99

* Cape Town - Free time in Cape Town to experience the city - Robben Is. prison tour, shark diving, Table Mountain, great nightlife & much more.

Days 100 to 139

Namibia

* Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Sand Dunes & Namib-Naukluft Park.
* Swakopmund - quad biking, dune sledding & buggies, tandem sky diving & more!
* Cape Cross Seal Colony.
* Cheetah park - an up close experience with these amazing cats.
* Etosha Nat. Park - game drive by day & relax at floodlit water holes by night to spot rhino, elephant, giraffe, lion & leopard.

Botswana

* Okavango Delta - 2 day mokoro boat trip.

Zimbabwe

* Victoria Falls - whitewater rafting, Flight of Angels, gorge swing, abseil, bungy jump & much more!
* Matobo Nat. Park - game walks to spot Black Rhino.
* Great Zimbabwe Ruins.
* Antelope Park - a private game ranch - game viewing on elephant & horseback or walk with Lion Cubs!

Mozambique & Malawi

* Lake Malawi - windsurf, scuba dive, horse riding, school visit & craft markets.

Tanzania

* Mikumi Nat. Park - spot giraffe, zebra, elephant & buffalo from the roadside.
* Dar Es Salaam - bbq on the Indian Ocean coast.

Days 140 to 168

Zanzibar Island. - Stone Town & spice tour, amazing beaches, swim with dolphins, snorkel or scuba dive.

* Ngorongoro Crater Reserve - lion, giraffe, elephant, hippos, flamingos, zebra & gazelle.
* Serengeti Nat. Park - lion, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, hippo, gazelle, cheetah & leopard.

Rwanda

* Mountain Gorillas - trek to see these amazing creatures, the closest species related to man.

Uganda

* Lake Victoria - visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Rehabilitation centre.
* Jinja, Bujagali Falls - whitewater rafting & quad biking.

Kenya

* Lake Nakuru - spot hordes of wildlife, as well as millions of pink flamingos.
* Crater Lake Game Sanctuary or Hells Gate Nat. Park - cycle or walk through these parks.
* Elsamere - visit the home of Joy Adamson of Born Free fame.
* Nairobi