Great African Expedition - 58 days
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Great African Expedition

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Duration58 days

CAMPING SAFARI: Embark on an incredible African adventure, travelling from Nairobi to Cape Town, exploring eight countries. Trek to see chimpanzees and mountain gorillas in Uganda. Spot wildlife on game drives in the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Chobe and Etosha National Parks. Enjoy R&R in Zanzibar, swim in Lake Malawi and marvel at the Victoria Falls. Ride a mokoro through the Okavango Delta, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and admire the Fish River Canyon. All this and more, in 58 unforgettable days!

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

Tour overview

Duration58 days
StartsNairobi
EndsCape Town
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: 57, Lunch: 46, Dinner: 45
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

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
Kenya - Spot incredible wildlife on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park and a two-night safari excursion to the legendary Masai Mara, Kenya's premier wildlife destination
Tanzania - Search for wildlife in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mikumi National Park and visit the coastal cities of Bagamoyo and Dar es Salaam
Zanzibar - Spend three days on tropical Zanzibar Island, exploring historic Stone Town and soaking up some sun on the northern beaches
Malawi - Explore several different points of Lake Malawi, which covers 20% of the country. Swim, visit local villages, play volleyball and opt for a day hike to a waterfall
Zambia - Visit the border town of Chipata and the capital Lusaka, then head to Livingstone, home to cascading Victoria Falls
Botswana - Head on safari in Chobe National Park and cruise the Chobe River, then enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta
Namibia - Meet the San Bushmen and visit Windhoek, then explore Etosha National Park, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert and see Fish River Canyon
South Africa - Enjoy optional wine tasting in Cederberg before arriving in captivating Cape Town, where your tour ends

Included

57 breakfasts, 46 lunches & 45 dinners
49 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 3 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar, 3 nights permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara & Okavango Delta, 2 nights in dorm accommodation in Swakopmund (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
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)
Masai Mara excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
Kalahari Bushman Walk
Etosha National Park game drives
Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
Sossusvlei shuttle, guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
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
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Airport transfers - can be booked on request
Sleeping bag - please bring your own
Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
Local Payment: $1,415.00pp paid in USD