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Africa Encompassed Northbound

Africa Encompassed Northbound

Witness vast landscapes, natural wonders, towns rich in cultural traditions and modern cities humming with life on this epic journey through Africa. This 64-day odyssey takes you from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the bustling streets of Nairobi, travelling through immense canyons, verdant mountains, gorgeous beaches and beautiful villages along the way. Encounter the sweeping beauty of the Serengeti, meet the San people, have close encounters with mountain gorillas and be warmed by Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforest and see cheeky chimps at play in Uganda. With unforgettable inclusions plus plenty of freedom, this adventure was designed for curious travellers with a strong independent streak.

Activities

  • Fish River Canyon – Canyon entrance
  • Sossusvlei – 4×4 Tour
  • Sesriem – Sand dunes visit
  • Cape Cross Nature Reserve – Cape Cross seal colony
  • Etosha National Park – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Grootfontein – San Bushman cultural experience
  • Okavango Delta – Mokoro safari
  • Okavango Delta – Nature Walk
  • Chobe National Park – Dawn Open 4×4 Game Drive
  • Victoria Falls – Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
  • Masvingo – Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
  • South Luangwa – Jewellery workshop Project
  • South Luangwa National Park – 4×4 Afternoon Game Drive
  • South Luangwa National Park – 4×4 Dawn Game Drive
  • Mikumi National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Irente – Lushoto hike
  • Irente – Local lunch
  • Ngorongoro Forest – Elephant Cave Trek
  • Ngorongoro Crater – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Serengeti National Park – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Mto wa Mbu – Cooking class, crafts & village walk
  • Lake Nakuru – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Lake Nakuru – Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park – Overland Vehicle Game Drive
  • Bwindi National Park – Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
  • Kericho – Tea plantation visit
  • Masai Mara National Reserve – 4×4 Game Drive
  • Masai Mara National Reserve – Full Day 4×4 Game Drive
  • Loita Hills – Maasai Village Visit

Highlights

  • Gorilla permits included! Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Go on safaris in iconic spots like Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
  • A local leader and crew, plus plenty of time in villages and small towns, means you’ll have the opportunity to meet heaps of locals from all walks of life.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying white sand and the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Travel for good! Visit community-based projects that empower women, promote economic freedom and protect wildlife.

07/02/2023 through 11/07/2024
07/02/2023 through 11/10/2024

Day 1 Cape Town
Day 2 Western Cape
Day 3 Orange River
Day 4 Fish River Canyon
Day 5 Sesriem
Day 6 Sossusvlei / Bush Camp
Day 7 Swakopmund
Day 8 Swakopmund
Day 9 Swakopmund
Day 10 Spitzkoppe
Day 11 Etosha National Park
Day 12 Etosha National Park
Day 13 Grootfontein/San People
Day 14 Grootfontein
Day 15 Bagani
Day 16 Okavango Delta
Day 17 Okavango Delta
Day 18 Bagani
Day 19 Chobe National Park
Day 20 Chobe National Park
Day 21 Victoria Falls
Day 22 Victoria Falls
Day 23 Victoria Falls
Day 24 Bulawayo
Day 25 Bulawayo
Day 26 Masvingo
Day 27 Harare
Day 28 Lusaka
Day 29 Petauke
Day 30 South Luangwa National Park
Day 31 South Luangwa National Park
Day 32 Lake Malawi
Day 33 Lake Malawi
Day 34 Chitimba
Day 35 Iringa
Day 36 Mikumi National Park
Day 37 Dar es Salaam
Day 38 Stone Town
Day 39 Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 40 Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 41 Stone Town / Bagamoyo
Day 42 Usambara Mountains
Day 43 Usambara Mountains
Day 44 Arusha
Day 45 Karatu
Day 46 Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Day 47 Serengeti National Park
Day 48 Mto wa Mbu
Day 49 Nairobi
Day 50 Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 51 Eldoret
Day 52 Kampala
Day 53 Kalinzu Forest
Day 54 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 55 Kisoro
Day 56 Gorilla Trek
Day 57 Gorilla Trek
Day 58 Mbarara
Day 59 Jinja
Day 60 Jinja
Day 61 Kericho
Day 62 Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 63 Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 64 Nairobi

Bulawayo

Located in southern Zimbabwe, it is the countries second largest city and an important industrial center.

Dar Es Salaam

The capital, largest city (1.4 million) and industrial port of the country, it was founded in 1862 by the Sultan of Zanzibar (lies off the coast). It was the capital of the German East Africa Company from 1891 – 1916.

Harare

The capital of Zimbabwe, it was originally called Salisbury after the then British Prime Minister. Name was changed in
1980 upon independence for Chief Neharawe who was the local ruler of the area in 1890 when the British South Africa Company arrived. Harare is now the center of industry and commerce for the country with a population over 680,000.

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