Great African Expedition Northbound - 56 days
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Great African Expedition Northbound

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Duration56 days

CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on a 56-day overland safari, travelling north through eight countries, from Cape Town to Nairobi. Encounter incredible wildlife on safari in some of Africa's best game reserves, including Etosha, Chobe, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Scale Namib Desert dunes and glide through the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes. Experience Victoria Falls, swim in Lake Malawi and unwind on a three-day Zanzibar beach break. End your adventure with an unforgettable gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi National Park.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration56 days
StartsCape Town
EndsEldoret
RangeOverlanding
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour leader
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 16
Minimum age18
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel RatingCamping
CountriesBotswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia
Arrival TransferNo - can be booked on request
Departure TransferNo - can be booked on request
Meals includedBreakfast: 55, Lunch: 44, Dinner: 43
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

South Africa - Set off from Cape Town and enjoy optional wine tasting in the Cederberg region
Namibia - Take in Fish River Canyon, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, game drive in Etosha National Park and explore Windhoek
Botswana - Enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta, cruise the Chobe River and head on safari in Chobe National Park
Zambia - See mighty Victoria Falls, search for wildlife in South Luangwa National Park and stop in the border town of Chipata
Malawi - Explore several different points along the shore of Lake Malawi, which covers 20% of the country. Relax on beautiful sandy beaches, swim in the clear blue waters, visit local villages and enjoy optional activities
Zanzibar - Spend four nights on tropical Zanzibar Island, exploring historic Stone Town and soaking up some sun on the northern beaches
Tanzania - Visit the coastal cities of Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo, and discover the wildlife of Mikumi National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
Kenya - Pose for photos at the Equator in Eldoret, spot wildlife on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
Uganda - Trek to see chimpanzees and gorillas in Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks. Admire Lake Bunyonyi and relax by the River Nile in Jinja

Included

55 breakfasts, 45 lunches & 43 dinners
48 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 2 nights in dorm accommodation in Swakopmund, 1 night permanent tented camp in the Okavango Delta & 4 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar (please refer to the trip notes for details)
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Cape Town Township Tour
Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
Sossusvlei shuttle, guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
Etosha National Park game drives
Kalahari Bushman Walk
Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
South Luangwa National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Lake Nakuru National Park game drive in specialized safari vehicles
Queen Elizabeth National Park chimpanzee trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
Bwindi National Park gorilla trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Not Included

Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $935pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
International flights and visas
Airport transfers - can be booked on request
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Sleeping bag - please bring your own
Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
Local Payment: $1,500.00pp paid in USD