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Cape Town to Kenya Itinerary
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- 45
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- 4.73 out of 5
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Trip Price tool tip
USD $3,745CAD $3,565AUD $3,440EUR €2,625GBP £2,180NZD $4,405ZAR R28,520CHF FR3,225
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USD $5,730*CAD $5,492*AUD $5,339*EUR €3,986*GBP £3,390*NZD $6,787*ZAR R42,325*CHF FR4,767**
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Day 1 Cape Town
Boasting vineyards, adventure activities, restaurants and attractions both in and around the city, Cape Town is a delight. It is also the perfect place to kick off the ultimate overland tour of Africa.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 2-3 Western Cape/Orange River
Spend a night on a farm then cross into Namibia to camp on the banks of the Orange River.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 4 Fish River Canyon
Travel to Fish River Canyon in time for a spectacular sunset over the surrounding region.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 5-6 Sesriem/Bush Camp
Climb to the top of one of the world's highest sand dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. Wake early to witness sunrise over the golden dunes.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 7-9 Swakopmund
Enjoy adventure activities in Swakopmund, an oasis between the desert and the beach.
ACCOM:
Chalet - 3
Day 10 Spitzkoppe
View thousands of seals basking on the shores of Cape Cross before gazing at the wonder of the rocky Spitzkoppe.
ACCOM:
Camping (with basic facilities) - 1
Days 11-12 Etosha National Park
From big carnivores to over 340 bird species, there's plenty to spot on this adventure into vast Etosha park, one of the largest national parks in Africa.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 13 Grootfontein/San Bushmen
Head out tracking and gathering with the San Bushmen, perhaps picking up a few words of their local 'clicking' language.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 14-15 Rundu/Bagani Community Camp
Travel onwards to Rundu before reaching the vast swamps of Bagani.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 16-17 Okavango Delta
Make tracks for the expansive Okavango Delta in Botswana. Explore the maze of reed beds and waterways onboard a mokoro, a traditional dugout canoe.
ACCOM:
Camping (with basic facilities) - 2
Day 18 Bagani Community Camp
Relax in laidback Bagani and perhaps enjoy some of the optional activities, including boat tours, fishing and hiking.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 19-20 Chobe National Park
Try to spy swimming elephants, wallowing hippos or sun-loving crocs on a cruise along the Chobe River.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 21-23 Victoria Falls
Admire the thundering Victoria Falls.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 3
Day 24 Hwange National Park
Travel into Hwange National Park to look for elephants and other wildlife on exciting game drives. There's over 100 species of mammals and 400 species of birds on show!
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 25-26 Bulawayo
Enjoy time relaxing in the city of Bulawayo then venture into the Matobo National Park, home to a large population of black and white rhinos. Take a walking safari to track these rare beasts on foot.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 27 Masvingo
Explore ancient ruins thought to have once been a palace for Zimbabwean royalty.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 28 Harare
Relax amid the gardens and galleries of Harare city.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 29-30 Lusaka/Chipata
Embark on a long, scenic drive and cross into Zambia. Soak in the stunning landscapes and camp just outside Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia before again hitting the road and heading for Malawi.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 31-32 Lake Malawi
Kick back on the peaceful shores of Lake Malawi. Indulge in the many optional water activities, such as scuba diving, and be sure to take the opportunity to meet the locals - Malawians are some of the friendliest people in Africa.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 33-34 Chitimba/Iringa
Sit back, relax and watch the countryside roll by en route to Chitimba. Pitch camp in the grounds of a local farmhouse and spend the night on the outskirts of this peasant settlement.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 35 Dar es Salaam
Travel through Mikumi National Park spotting elephants, buffaloes and giraffes. Camp on the grounds of a beachside hotel outside Dar es Salaam.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 36-38 Zanzibar
Plunge into the sensuous delights of Tanzania's tropical playground, Zanzibar, exploring historic Stone Town, touring fragrant spice plantations and lounging under coconut palms beside the Indian Ocean.
ACCOM:
Bungalow - 2, Hotel - 1
Day 39 Dar es Salaam
Return to Dar es Salaam for more beach camping.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 40 Marangu
Set up camp on the lush green slopes of Kilimanjaro.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 41 Mto Wa Mbu
Meet the Chagga people, sample traditional food and learn about the life of these crop-growers on a visit to the Mt Kilimanjaro village of Mshiri. Afterwards, head to Mto Wa Mbu for the night.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 42-43 Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
Descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater to see an abundance of wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras and rhinos. Then head to the wilds of the Serengeti to embark on thrilling safari drives.
ACCOM:
Camping (with basic facilities) - 2
Day 44 Arusha
Peruse the craft market of Mto Wa Mbu and admire the colourful fabrics, crafts and wood carvings on offer. Spend the night in Arusha.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Day 45 Nairobi
Travel back to Nairobi and toast the end of an amazing African tour.
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