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Africa Encompassed Northbound

    • 60
    • UXODC
    • 4.83 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,940
      CAD $4,695
      AUD $4,540
      EUR €3,460
      GBP £2,880
      NZD $5,795
      ZAR R37,640
      CHF FR4,255
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $3,450
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,390*
      CAD $8,044*
      AUD $7,841*
      EUR €5,868*
      GBP £4,984*
      NZD $9,935*
      ZAR R61,634*
      CHF FR6,983*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

An epic journey from South Africa to Nairobi

Venture out and witness vast landscapes, natural wonders, towns rich in cultural traditions and modern cities humming with life on this epic tour of Africa. Get ready for 60 days of action, adventure and authentic experiences that will create lasting memories. Starting amid the cosmopolitan cafes and vineyards of Cape Town and finishing in the bustling streets and markets of Nairobi, travel through remote parts of the continent seeing immense canyons, verdant mountains, exotic beaches and simple villages along the way. Stop to witness the power of Victoria Falls, the sweeping beauty of the Serengeti and the awesome scale of the Ngorongoro Crater. Meet the San Bushmen, sample traditional food cooked by the Chagga people, enjoy a gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda and be warmed by the welcoming smiles of locals in Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforest in Rwanda and see cheeky chimps at play in Uganda. These are experiences to remember forever - this is Africa Encompassed.

  • Be a part of the lively atmosphere in Nairobi
  • Cruise into a hippo haven on the Kazinga Channel
  • Experience peaceful wilderness in Lake Mburo National Park
  • Relax beside shimmering Lake Malawi
  • Track playful chimps in the Kibale Forest
  • Travel on safari through the Serengeti plains in Tanzania
  • Visit the mighty Victoria Falls
  • Witness the stark beauty of the rocky Spitzkoppe

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Days 49-50 Kibale Forest National Park

The most accessible of Uganda's major rainforests, Kibale Forest National Park is home to the highest concentration of primates in the world, with twelve different species recorded.

Day 51 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Beautifully set between two lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park plays host to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks.

Day 52 Lake Bunyonyi

Lake Bunyonyi - meaning 'place of many little birds' - has an amazing variety of waterbirds and some of the most picturesque scenery in Uganda.

Days 53-55 Gorilla Trek

The small Rwandan town of Ruhengeri is the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, one of the last remaining sanctuaries for the mountain gorilla.

Day 56 Lake Mburo

Home to hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterbirds, Lake Mburo National Park is also one of the best places to see the gigantic eland antelope.

Days 57-58 Jinja

Located at the source of the Nile, Jinja offers some of the world's best whitewater rafting and plenty of other exhilarating activities for adventurers and adrenaline junkies.

Days 59-60 Eldoret/Nairobi

An ideal training ground for middle and long distance athletes due to its high altitude, Eldoret is home to some of Kenya's most famous runners. Lively Nairobi is the gateway to some of Africa's best national parks and is nicknamed 'the safari capital of the world'.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Finish:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    55 breakfasts, 49 lunches, 48 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Bungalow (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 nts), Camping (with facilities) (43 nts), Chalet (3 nts), Dormitory (3 nts), Hotel (3 nts)

  • Transport:

    4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Mokoro, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Cape Cross seal colony, Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale National Park, Chobe - Boat Cruise, Chobe - Dawn game drive, Etosha - Game drive, Fish River Canyon, Great Zimbabwe Ruins, Hwange National Park, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kigali - Genocide Memorial, Lake Mburo Entrance & walking safari, Lake Nakuru - Game drive, Matobo National Park - Guided walking safari, Mountain gorilla trek & permit, Okavango Delta - Mokoro trips & bushwalks, Queen Elizabeth National Park, San Bushman cultural experience, Serengeti - Game drive, Sesriem - Sand dunes visit, Sossusvlei 4x4 Tour, Usambara Village Education Project visit, village walk & lunch, Visit Victoria Falls, Zanzibar Spice tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    1741kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit ( AUD1000, USD900, EUR650, NZD1000, GBP500, CAD900, ZAR6500, CHF900 ) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require full passport details at time of booking. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    2. This is a combination trip. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    3. A single supplement is available on this trip.
    4. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 60. Please do not book any flights until after 9pm this evening.

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,940
    CAD $4,695
    AUD $4,540
    EUR €3,460
    GBP £2,880
    NZD $5,795
    ZAR R37,640
    CHF FR4,255
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    USD $3,450
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  • Total price from

    USD $8,390*
    CAD $8,044*
    AUD $7,841*
    EUR €5,868*
    GBP £4,984*
    NZD $9,935*
    ZAR R61,634*
    CHF FR6,983*
    *     Price information
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  • Per day from:

    USD $139
    CAD $134
    AUD $130
    EUR €97
    GBP £83
    NZD $165
    ZAR R1,027
    CHF FR116
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    • 60
    • UXODC
    • 4.83 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,940
      CAD $4,695
      AUD $4,540
      EUR €3,460
      GBP £2,880
      NZD $5,795
      ZAR R37,640
      CHF FR4,255
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $3,450
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $8,390*
      CAD $8,044*
      AUD $7,841*
      EUR €5,868*
      GBP £4,984*
      NZD $9,935*
      ZAR R61,634*
      CHF FR6,983*
      *
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