The continent of Africa is vast and enormously diverse in its culture and physical beauty. This safari highlights some of the best places in Africa, from majestic Cape Town in South Africa, to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Combined with Chobe National Park in Botswana and travelling on to the unique wildlife areas of Kenya and Tanzania, the tour finishes on the Island of Zanzibar.
PRICE PER PERSON FROM:
Low Season $10,690pp*
High Season $12,540pp*
PRICE INCLUDES:
- International and internal airfares (*excluding ticket taxes approx $1,200)
- Accommodation based on a share twin room
- Meals as indicated (B, L, D)
- Comprehensive sightseeing, game viewing and excursions
- Experienced driver/guides
- Entrance fees where applicable
- All transfers where indicated
- Exclusive African Travel Specialists backpack
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Australia - Cape Town
Depart Australia on South African Airways via Sydney or Perth to Johannesburg, with a connection through to Cape Town. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Three nights at PROTEA HOTEL FIRE & ICE. (B)
Days 2 & 3: Cape Town
You will spend two days touring Cape Town. The first day enjoy a Cape Highlights Tour, visiting Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and Sea Point. The next morning you will have another half day tour of the city and Table Mountain which will allow you free time in the afternoon to wander around the colourful waterfront area. (B)
Days 4 & 5: Cape Town - Victoria Falls
This morning you will be transferred to your flight from Cape Town to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel ideally situated near Victoria Falls and the town centre. The National Park borders the front of the property and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns. You will have free time to explore the area, with a sunset cruise arranged on one of the evenings. Two nights accommodation at ILALA LODGE. (B)
Days 6 & 7: Victoria Falls - Chobe
Transfer by road this morning across the Botswana border to Chobe National Park. Your lodge is located on the banks of the Chobe River where the four great African countries of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia converge. Spend the next two days exploring Chobe National Park with morning and afternoon game drives in open 4WD vehicles plus boat cruises on the Chobe River. Two nights at CHOBE SAFARI LODGE. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Chobe - Johannesburg
Today you will be transferred back across the Botswana border to Victoria Falls Airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you will board the complimentary shuttle bus to your hotel. Overnight accommodation at the PEERMONT MONDIOR HOTEL. (B)
Day 9: Johannesburg - Nairobi
After breakfast you will take the complimentary shuttle bus back to the airport to check in for your flight to Nairobi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day will be free to explore Nairobi. Two nights accommodation at SOUTHERN SUN MAYFAIR HOTEL. (B)
Day 10: Nairobi
This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your morning tour of the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre. It is at the Giraffe Centre that you will have the opportunity to hand feed the magnificent Rothschild giraffe. The afternoon is free to explore the many markets, art galleries and museums of Nairobi. (B)
Day 11: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, drive into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru National Park is located. Visit the world famous bird sanctuary in Lake Nakuru National Park, noted for its huge concentration of flamingoes. After lunch in the park, embark on a late afternoon game drive in the park which returns to the lodge by sundown. Overnight at SAROVA LION HILL LODGE. (B, L, D)
Days 12 & 13: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha and enjoy a boat ride and walk on Crescent Island. Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. In the afternoon you will be transferred to be transferred to Loldia Airstrip for scheduled flight to Masai Mara. On arrival you will be met by your driver/ guide and taken to your lodge. Here you will explore the rich grasslands and rolling hills known for the huge herds of plains animals, black-maned lion, elephants and many other species. You may like to take a guided walk or an early morning balloon safari (additional cost) over this magnificent area. Two nights at MARA INTREPIDS. (B, L, D)
Days 14 & 15: Masai Mara – Ngorongoro
Today you will depart from the Masai Mara to Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) via Nairobi. On arrival you will be taken by road to Ngorongoro Crater. The views from the rim of the crater are incredible. On day 16 you will be taken down into the crater for game viewing with picnic lunch on the Crater floor. Two nights at NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE. (B, L, D)
Day 16: Ngorongoro – Serengeti
After breakfast you will travel by road to Olduvai Gorge, the world famous archaeological site. From there you will proceed to Tanzania’s most famous National Park, Serengeti stopping for a picnic lunch before arriving at your lodge. Two nights at SERENGETI SERENA LODGE. (B, L, D)
Day 17: Serengeti
Today is spent viewing game in the Serengeti, regarded as having the greatest concentration of wildebeest, gazelle, zebra, giraffe and antelope in Africa. During the migration, there are literally millions of hoofed animals on the treeless plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti also boasts large numbers of predators such as lion, cheetah and hyena. (B, L, D)
Day 18: Zanzibar
This morning you will fly to the island of Zanzibar, via Arusha. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel set amongst mosques, minarets, Hindu temple towers and church spires in the middle of Stone Town. Zanzibar Coffee House is an authentic Arabic house, built in 1885, that has been transformed into
a stylish hotel with 8 stunning rooms with antique furniture and four poster beds. Three nights at ZANZIBAR COFFEE HOUSE. (B)
Days 19 & 20: Zanzibar
This beautiful “spice island” is a mix of many cultures and you will be captivated by the unique architecture, the exotic cuisine, the smell of spices, the hospitality of the people, the white sand beaches and the clear blue sea. You will have two full days to explore the island at leisure. (B)
Day 21 : Dar es Salaam
Today you will be met and transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight to Dar Es Salaam International Airport. Upon arrival in Dar Es Salaam you
will be met and transferred to your hotel. One night at the SOUTHERN SUN DAR ES SALAAM. (B)
Day 22: Johannesburg – Depart
This morning you will be met and transferred to Dar es Salaam International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Board your onward flights home to Australia with South African Airways. (B)
Day 23: Arrive Australia
Your arrival back in Australia today will mark the end of this memorable tour
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