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Gorillas to Cape Adventure Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,770
      CAD $4,795
      AUD $4,635
      EUR €3,715
      GBP £2,890
      NZD $5,940
      ZAR R37,060
      CHF FR4,300
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $4,320
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    • Total price tool tip
      USD $9,090*
      CAD $8,989*
      AUD $8,769*
      EUR €6,730*
      GBP £5,525*
      NZD $11,124*
      ZAR R67,105*
      CHF FR7,717*
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Trip Validity

  • 2012-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel into the heart of Africa from Nairobi to Cape Town.

A close encounter with gentle giants on a gorilla safari in Rwanda is an extraordinary African experience that will always stay with you - and it's just one of the many wildlife experiences this unforgettable African overland adventure has to offer. Roam the verdant plains, rainforests, papyrus-fringed lakes and acacia woodlands of Kenya and Uganda's game parks to spot lions, rhinos, chimps, antelopes, hippos, leopards, flamingos and more in their natural habitats. Also witness some of the most stunning lansdcapes on the planet - the power of Victoria Falls, Malawi's great lake, the sand dunes of Namibia and the beauty of Fish River Canyon are but some. The staggeringly beautiful African countryside and incredible array of animals will provide memories that last a lifetime on this Gorillas to Cape Adventure.

  • Soak up the atmosphere in Nairobi city
  • Visit the Kariandusi School Trust project
  • Explore Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Spot the Big Five in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Take a trip to a Rhino Sanctuary
  • Meet chimpanzees at Budongo Forest Reserve
  • Discover the wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park

Gorillas to Cape Adventure Summary

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Day 46 Choma/Livingstone

Journey through the rolling African landscape and lose yourself in the vast expanse of this wild continent.

Days 47-49 Victoria Falls

Get an early start in Zimbabwe and make a bee-line for the awesome power of Victoria Falls. This curtain of water stretches almost a mile across and falls over 100 metres into a narrow gorge below. The spray created from this powerful raging torrent can reach up to 400 metres in the air!

Day 50 Hwange National Park

Enjoy a game drive on the former royal hunting grounds of a Ndebele warrior-king.

Days 51-52 Bulawayo/Matobo National Park

Explore the second largest city in Zimbabwe before heading out on foot to track rhinos in Matobo National Park.

Days 53-54 Makgadikgadi Pans

Cross into Botswana and traverse the magnificent Makgadikgadi Pans – one of the largest salt pans in the world.

Day 55 Maun

Travel to Maun, a modern African town with a rural heart.

Days 56-57 Okavango Delta

Explore the expansive waterways of the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro canoe.

Day 58 Maun

Return to Maun and perhaps enjoy a meal in one of the local restaurants.

Day 59 D'Kar

Head south and camp at the Dqae Qare Game Reserve, a community project located in the Kalahari Desert.

Day 60 Windhoek

Make tracks to the German colonial town of Windhoek, a curious mixture of African and European culture.

Days 61-62 Etosha National Park

Get an up-close look at some of Southern Africa’s most iconic wildlife, and some truly unique species, in the world renowned Etosha National Park.

Day 63 Spitzkoppe

Bush camp in the shadow of Spitzkoppe and witness a golden sunset over this remote region.

Days 64-65 Swakopmund

Get a further sense of Namibia’s German colonial roots in Swakopmund. After checking out the European architecture, why not indulge in a range of adrenaline pumping activities in this action sports Mecca.

Day 66 Sesriem

Use Sesriem as a base for exploring the incredible Namib Desert – home to some of the world's tallest sand dunes.

Day 67 Bethanie

Witness a sunrise over the vast plains of the desert before escaping the heat of the desert in riverside Bethanie.

Day 68 Fish River Canyon

Explore the incredible Giant’s Playground, a collection of magma formations that have to be seen to be believed. Then, arrive at the Fish River Canyon and be treated to some phenomenal views.

Day 69 Noordoewer

Camp on the scenic banks of the Gariep River.

Day 70 Citrusdal

Cruise into South Africa to explore the rock art of Citrusdal or take an optional winery tour.

Day 71 Cape Town

The journey comes to an end in the coastal haven of Cape Town.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Finish:

    Cape Town, South Africa

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    All meals when camping

  • Accommodation:

    Bungalow (1 nt), Bush camp (no facilities) (6 nts), Camping (with facilities) (56 nts), Hostel (3 nts), Hotel (4 nts)

  • Transport:

    Ferry, Mokoro, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    2 day canoe trip on the Lower Zambezi, Cape Cross seal colony, Chimpanzee trekking, Fish River Canyon, Game drive, Game Drive, Lake Nakuru National Park, Game drives, Guided walk, Kariandusi School Project Visit, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kigali - Genocide Memorial, Launch trip, Masai Mara - Game drive, Mountain gorilla trek & permit, Ngorongoro Crater - Game drive, Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Serengeti - Game drive, Usambara Village Education Project visit, village walk & lunch, Visit Victoria Falls, Zanzibar Spice tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    2060kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. This trip requires an additional non-refundable deposit ( AUD1000, USD1000, EUR800, NZD1250, GBP650, CAD1000, ZAR8000, CHF900 ) in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require a scanned copy of your passport at time of booking. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    2. Please note that this trip requires minimum numbers to depart, and may be cancelled up until 56 days prior to departure. The places showing on the dates and availability page are an indication only so please contact Intrepid to check if your preferred date will depart before making any final arrangements, such as booking non-changeable flights.

  • Trip price from

    USD $4,770
    CAD $4,795
    AUD $4,635
    EUR €3,715
    GBP £2,890
    NZD $5,940
    ZAR R37,060
    CHF FR4,300
    Price information
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    Kitty

    USD $4,320
    ‡ Price information

  • Total price from

    USD $9,090*
    CAD $8,989*
    AUD $8,769*
    EUR €6,730*
    GBP £5,525*
    NZD $11,124*
    ZAR R67,105*
    CHF FR7,717*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions
  • ‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

  • Per day from:

    USD $128
    CAD $126
    AUD $123
    EUR €94
    GBP £77
    NZD $156
    ZAR R945
    CHF FR108
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    • 71
    • YDOTC
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $4,770
      CAD $4,795
      AUD $4,635
      EUR €3,715
      GBP £2,890
      NZD $5,940
      ZAR R37,060
      CHF FR4,300
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $4,320
      ‡
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $9,090*
      CAD $8,989*
      AUD $8,769*
      EUR €6,730*
      GBP £5,525*
      NZD $11,124*
      ZAR R67,105*
      CHF FR7,717*
      *
    •  
       
       
       
       
    •  
       
       
       
       
    • Overland, Wildlife
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‡ As our kitty is flexible the indicated amount is indicative only - please click here to view the kitty amount for your departure date.

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