Cape Town to Kenya
Tour Code: CTK41
From Table Mountain to Mt Kilimanjaro, from giant sand dunes in ancient deserts to sun-kissed beaches on tropical Zanzibar, from thundering Victoria Falls to the serenity of the Chobe River, from the majesty of the Ngorongoro Crater to the vast Serengeti plains & this comprehensive tour will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Wild deserts, mountains and coast of Namibia Island camping in the Okavango Delta Adrenaline capital Victoria Falls Cultural experience & chilling on Kafue River and Lake Malawi Chilling out on 'Spice Island' Zanzibar Big Game encounters in Etosha NP, Chobe NP, Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater
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Itinerary / Highlights
DAY 1 - 7, Cape Town, Fish River Canyon, SwakopmundWe begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then trave north to Namibia’s border and camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon and climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft Park. We relax for a few days and enjoy adventure activities on offer in the coastal town of Swakopmund - try skydiving, quadbiking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes.
DAY 8 - 12 Cape Cross, Etosha National Park
Travelling north towards the Skeleton Coast we visit the Cape Cross Seal Colony, home to some 80,000 seals! We continue through Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before arriving in Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year-round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari.
DAY 13 - 15 Okavango Delta
We embark on an exciting wilderness experience, camping amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. By day we game view on foot and from our relaxing mokoro canoes.Camping in Africa is a unique experience and at night, with nothing but the nocturnal sounds of the African bush, it offers a wonderful opportunity to be at one with nature.
DAY 16 - 21 Chobe National Park, Livingsone
Continuing to Chobe National Park, we have the opportunity to game drive amidst beautiful scenery and relax on a sunset Fish Eagle River Cruise. We may spot many of the elephants for which Chobe is famous, as well as hippo and birdlife. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit thundering Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy this, Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting, bungy-jumping, scenic flights and elephant back safaris!
DAY 22 - 34 Kafue River, Malawi, Zanzibar
From Livingstone we continue north pausing at the Kafue River for a cruise and visit to local village. Continue through Lusaka to Lake Malawi for a day or two on the beach. There’s also the opportunity to meet the Malawian people, some of the friendliest in Africa, on a village walk. Crossing the border into Tazania we hit the coast and the bustling capital Dar es Salaam, via Mikumi National Park. We cross by ferry to exotic Zanzibar, explore the intriguing alleyways of the old Stone Town and relax on the northern beaches, enjoying the Indian Ocean at its best.
DAY 35 - 41 Arusha, Serengeti Plains, Nairobi
Returning to ‘Dar’ we travel north towards Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha. On the way, we may glimpse the snow-peaked tip of magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. In Arusha, shop for East African curios, visit a snake park, and meet the people of a Masai village. We then jump into 4x4s to explore the Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro are two of the best game reserves in Africa and promise spectacular scenery, remote camping, and plenty of exciting wildife encounters. We return to Arusha before crossing into Kenya and finishing our journey in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital.
