Day 1 & 2.
Take a seat rate flight to the Namib Desert. Your accommodation for the next two nights is at one of the best lodges in Namibia, Sossusvlei Desert Lodge. Activities include: One morning Sossusvlei excursion, Living Dunes Experience, Desert People Experience, Desert Rock Experience, Desert Drive, Big Dune Walk, Stargazing and self-exploration E-biking and Hiking - all activities are guided and subject to availability.
Flight departs Windhoek around 10h30, arriving at Sossusvlei Desert lodge approx. 12h10.
Property has a gym
Day 3 & 4.
Your destination today is Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, situated in one of Namibia’s most remote and dramatic landscapes. Take a seat rate flight to Swakopmund where the plane makes a stop to refuel and from there onto Doro Nawas for a second fuel stop. The last leg of the flight takes to Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp. Here you will spend two nights on a fully inclusive basis.
Activities from camp reveal a surprising amount of desert-adapted wildlife, including elephants, oryx, giraffes -and even lions and the elusive brown hyena, as well as Rüppell’s korhaan, Benguela long-billed lark and Verreaux's eagle. Enjoy a day trip overlanding to the wild Skeleton Coast. Insights into the area and its wildlife are presented at the in-camp Research Centre, with opportunities to engage with resident researchers.
Flight departs Sossusvlei Desert Lodge at approx. 09h25, to arrive at Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp approx.14h05 (including stops to refuel)
No Gym
Day 5-7. Today you will take a seat rate flight back to Doro Nawas and onto Ongava where you will spend the next three nights at Anderssons at Ongava on a fully inclusive basis. The lodge is situated on the private Ongava Reserve adjacent to Etosha National Park and offers exceptional wildlife viewing. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives on the Ongava Private reserve as well as to Etosha National Park. Guided walking trails and night drives are also available. Recommended visit to the Ongava Research Centre adds a fascinating scientific side to your stay. Guests can visit the interactive Visitor Centre to learn about Ongava’s pioneering conservation work.
Flight Departs Hoanib Camp around 10h30 to arrive at Ongava at approx.13h20 (enroute fuel stop(s))
No Gym
Day 8. There will be time for a morning activity should you wish. You will board a seat rate flight back to Windhoek International airport around 13h50 to arrive in Windhoek at approx. 15h15. No flights prior to early evening or alternatively overnight in Windhoek. End of Services
Day 1. Arrival at Johannesburg.
On arrival at OR Tambo Airport you will be met and transfer you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure to acclimatize and relax at the hotel facilities.
Day 2. Karongwe Private Game Reserve
From your hotel in Johannesburg, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit, you will be met and transferred to your lodge situated in the Greater Kruger National Park area. Settle in to your accommodation and spend the afternoon at leisure before embarking on a sunset game drive in the private concession, followed by dinner.
Day 3 -4. Karongwe Private Game Reserve
The next two days will be spent exploring the world-renowned Greater Kruger wildlife area with its diversity of life forms, in search of Africa’s Big Five. Keep those cameras ready on game drives in open safari vehicles and/or bush walks and cultural excursions! During your stay you will have the opportunity to grow your conservation footprint by planting an indigenous or fruit tree in the local community. A complimentary t-shirt is given with every tree donated and leave knowing you played your part in planting the seed of conscious travel.
Day 5-6. Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
After early morning breakfast you will be transferred to another lodge for another 2 days wildlife adventure.
Day 7. Flight to Cape Town
This morning after a last hearty breakfast in the African bush, you will be transferred back to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit for your onward flight.
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure to acclimatize and relax at the hotel facilities.
Day 8. Cape Town tour.
This morning you will be collected and taken on an orientation tour of the city. You will see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum and Bo-Kaap. The afternoon can be spent at leisure. We suggest a visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbor, offering an abundance of indoor shopping and entertainment
Day 9. Cape Peninsula
The day is spent exploring the Cape Peninsula and visiting Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast before heading off to Cape Point for lunch. In the afternoon we head back via the Boulders Beach penguin colony.
Day 10. Departure
Depending on your flight, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for outbound flight.
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimajaro International Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight
Day 2. Arusha-Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Discover the park’s famous baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3. Tarangire-Serengeti National park.
After breakfast, depart to Serengeti national park with packed lunch via a scenic highland arrive for picnic lunch and afternoon game drive. Witness the endless plains and abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4. Serengeti Balloon safari and game drive.
Pick up early for a hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast. Thereafter your driver will pick you up and with packed lunch depart for full day game drives until sunset and return to camp to rest and freshen up. You can also opt to do a morning and an afternoon game drive and enjoy the facilities in between.
Day 5. Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater.
After an early breakfast collect lunch boxes and depart for Ngorongoro and on arrival descend into the crater where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring. In the evening ascend back and drive to your lodge for check in, rest and to freshen up for dinner.
Day 6. Ngoromgoro-Arusha
After breakfas depart for Arusha where your safari ends. End of our services
Pick up from Mombasa or Diani and drive towards Tsavo East National Park. Arrive at the Bachuma Gate of the Tsavo East National Park and enjoy a game drive en-route towards the camp/lodge arriving in time for lunch. The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometre long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. It forms the largest protected area in Kenya. It is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk, and the prolific birdlife features 500 recorded species. Tsavo East is also famous for the Man-Eaters of Tsavo. Beginning in the late 19th/early 20th century, the British began a concerted effort to colonize the interior of Kenya and built a railway through Tsavo in 1898. Two “man-eating lions” terrorized the construction crews led by Lt. Col Patterson, who eventually shot the pair not before they had killed one hundred and thirty-five Indians and local workers. The railway was eventually completed through to Kisumu on Lake Victoria. Have a short siesta, and later in the afternoon, head out for a game drive until sunset and return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight
After breakfast, check out and drive towards Tsavo West. Enjoy a morning game drive en-route as you proceed to your camp/lodge for check-in and lunch. From the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises open grasslands, scrublands, Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges, including the Poacher’s Lookout, where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world, and attractions include elephants, rhinos, Hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species, including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. Have a short siesta, and later in the afternoon, head out for a game drive until sunset and return to the camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Have an early morning game drive in search of Tsavo’s big cats. Return to the lodge or camp for late breakfast. Check out and have an en-route game drive. Depart for Mombasa/ Diani, where your safari ends with a drop off at your beach resort or airport in the late afternoon.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Pick up in the afternoon for a game drive in Nairobi National Park to look for rhinos and return to your hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi-Amboseli
Pick up at 8:00 AM in Nairobi and leave for Amboseli National Park arriving for lunch. Have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at lodge.
A day of game drives in this park, which dust devils swirl around the edges, but in the heart of the park is an amazing swamp which elephants and hippos are in abundance.
A visit to the observation hill will follow where you will look out for the glistering majestic snowcap of Mt Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli is justly famous both for its big herds of elephants, which are the most studied in the world. Living beside the most celebrated culture in the world- the Masai. You will have lunch and a leisure break at the Lodge in the mid-afternoon before returning to the wild for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Have breakfast and an en-route game drive in Amboseli. Drive to Nairobi for lunch. Leave for Lake Nakuru. You have a brief stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to take photos of the escarpment and the sheer drop of the Rift Valley. Drive on to Lake Nakuru National Park. arriving in the late afternoon. The lake is a spectacular ocean of pink surrounded by forest and plains that are home to lion, rhino, leopard, and large herds of water buck. You shall arrive for lunch. Afternoon game drives around the lake — dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Have breakfast and a morning game drive. Arrive for lunch then proceed for a game drive upon arrival to this world’s best-loved reserves with its savannah rolling hills and riverine forest, with grazing herds, bountiful bird life and Africa’s largest population of lions. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Early breakfast followed by a full day game drive within the reserve as the rains bring the grasslands of Masai Mara to life, the vast plains rumble with the thunder of approaching hooves as 1.5 million wildebeest migrate up the south into Masai Mara from Serengeti.
The great migration is a vision beyond belief of one of the world’s most impressive spectacles staged every year in Kenya, directed by raw forces of nature. You will also appreciate it’s high animal concentration and abundance of black-maned lions, herds of topi antelope, cheetah, common zebra, Coke’s hartebeest though luck is essential for spotting leopards and rhinos. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Early breakfast followed by a game drive. The landscape is breathtaking with its network of roads specially constructed for game viewing. The Mara River bisects the Masai Mara Game Reserve with its tributaries which are bordered by luxuriant riverine forests. Return to your lodge for lunch.
After breakfast, proceed for your final game drive leave for Nairobi with packed lunch arriving in the late afternoon where the safari ends with a drop off at the airport for departure. End of our service
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Pick up in the afternoon for a game drive in Nairobi National Park to look for rhinos and return to your hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi- Amboseli National Park
Pick up from hotel and depart for Amboseli National Park, famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to arrive for check-in and lunch. Have a short rest followed by an afternoon until sunset and return to your camp to freshen up for dinner. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Amboseli National Park
Full in Amboseli with the occasional view of Mt. Kilimanjaro when the cloud cover breaks. You can opt for a morning game drive after breakfast and afternoon game drive and enjoy the lodge facilities in between or a full day game drive with packed lunch from 8am to 4pm
Day 4: Amboseli-Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast depart for Tsavo West to arrive for check-in and lunch. The Park is set with gently rolling plains, the picturesque Taita hills and lava flows all in a plateau dotted with acacia, scrub, and bush land. Have a short rest followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset.
Day 5: Tsavo West-Tsavo East National Park
Early morning game drive. After breakfast depart for Tsavo East to arrive for lunch the park is the extension of the Tsavo West, and it is home to the ‘red elephants’ called so due to them wetting their skin and then rolling around in the red soil to protect their skin from the sun and the bugs. Have a short rest to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities followed by an afternoon game drive till sunset.
Day 6: Tsavo East-Diani
Early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter depart for Diani arrival to the lodge for check in and lunch. The rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Swahili Beach Resort
Day 7-9: Diani
The full days will be spent at leisure in your beach resort in Diani. Dinner and overnight at Swahili Beach Resort
Day 10: Diani-Nairobi -Lamu.
Pick up early and transfer to Malindi Airport for early morning flight to Lamu where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your beach resort. Dinner and overnight at The Majlis
Day 11-13: Lamu
The full days will be spent at leisure in your beach resort in Lamu. Dinner and overnight at The Majlis
Day 14: Depart
Depending on your flight details you will be transferred to the airport in time for the flight to Nairobi to connect to your flight back home. End of our services.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi
Upon arrival you will be met and be transferred to hotel for check in.
Thereafter visit Giraffe center and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight. The rest of the day will be spent leisurely.
Day 2 : Nairobi-Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Pick up from your Nairobi hotel at 7am and depart for Maasai Mara via the dramatic landscape and the plains inhabited by Maasai pastoralists to arrive for check in and lunch. Have a short rest and at 3pm head out for an afternoon game drive until sunset and return to your camp.
Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Full day will be spent in Maasai Mara where at 8am collect packed lunch and depart for a full day game drive. Break for lunch at a picnic site near the river followed by an afternoon game drive towards your camp and the rest of the evening will be spent at leisure.
Day 4: Maasai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru to arrive for check-in and lunch. Have a short rest and enjoy the lodge facilities followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset in search of the rhinos and other wildlife found in the park and return to your lodge to freshen up for dinner.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru --Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast and with lunch boxes depart for Amboseli National Park, famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro to arrive for an afternoon until sunset and proceed to your camp to check-in and freshen up for dinner.
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
Full in Amboseli with the occasional view of Mt. Kilimanjaro when the cloud cover breaks. You can opt for a morning game drive after breakfast and afternoon game drive and enjoy the lodge facilities in between or a full day game drive with packed lunch from 8am to 4pm.
Day 7: Amboseli-Mombasa-Diani
After breakfast transfer to Emali terminus for 0931hrs train to Mombasa where on arrival you will be met and transferred to your beach resort in Diani. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8-9: Diani
The full days will be spent at leisure in your beach resort in Diani.
Day 10: Diani-Nairobi Depart.
Depending on your flight details you will be transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Nairobi to connect to your flight back home. End of our services.
Day 1: Arusha-Serengeti
Pick up from Arusha and drive to Serengeti National Park.
Day 2: Full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park, focusing on the diverse wildlife, including the Big Cats.
Day 3: Serengeti-Ngorongoro
. This is a scenic journey with views of the Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro highlands. You may have the option to visit a Maasai village for a cultural encounter.
Day 4: Ngorongoro game drive.
Day 5: Departure from Ngorongoro to Arusha
Day 1: Arrival in N'djamena
Upon arrival at N'Djamena airport/ Djamous International Airport you will be met and be transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2.3: N'djamena - Mongo - Abéché
Departure for the tour by taking the Abéché national road. We will pass through several large cities, for example the city of Mongo, Oum Hadjer, and different ethnic groups and tribes. The road is paved to Abéché. After Abéché, Biltine for Kalaït which is one of the great cities of the Sahara.
Day 4,5,6,7: Kalait - Bachikélé - Aloba - Archeï
From Kalaït we reach the tourist site of Ennedi starting with Bachikélé the big mountain with its water source, the arch of Julia and then we go to one of the largest natural arches in the world, the Arch of 'Aloba. We will visit some wonders such as the mountain in the shape of a table, an elephant or a bottle of Champagne. We will also visit the labyrinth of Oyo, the prehistoric rock paintings of Manda Guili and Terkey. We will then go to Guelta d'Archei, the great Guelta of Ennedi with its inexhaustible water source. We will then move on to the labyrinths of Wimina and Abaïké. From there we will take the road to Fada.
Day 8,9,10,11: Return from Kalait to N'Djamena
We return by taking the same road to N'Djamena, making stops to visit cattle water wells, certain mountainous sites, nomadic caravans, the craft market of Abéché, the queen mountain of Guera and the Abou touyour mountain to N'Djamena.
Day 12: Shopping and Transfer to Airport.
Day 1
Bamako
Upon arrival you will be met and be transferred to your hotel for check and overnight.
Optional: City tour depending on the time of arrival
Day 2
Biton Coulibaly, Segoukoro, Segou
Visit the birthplace of Biton Coulibaly, old village of Segoukoro and arrive in Segou.
Day 3
Dougouba, Segou
Traditional village of Dougouba, Sights of Segou.
Day 4
San, Sibi
Sights of San, drive to Sibi via Bamako.
Day 5
Sibi, Bamako and out
Sights of Sibi, drive back to Bamako and fly out.
Day 1. Arrival at International airport in Libreville.
Upon arrival you will be met and be transferred to airport.
Day 2. Pongara national park. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the harbor for boat trip to Pongara national park for afternoon activities and overnight.
Day 3. Pongara National Park Hiking, kayaking and safari Bungalow - Fully Inclusive - Excluding Premium Drinks, Nyonie camp
Day 4. Boat transfer back to Libreville for city tour and overnight.
Day 5. Transfer to airport for departure
Day 1. Arrival at May-Maya Airport.
Upon arrival you will be met and be transferred to hotel for check in and overnight.
Day 2. Boat trip, feeding gorillas, and hiking mount eppope. You will be picked up from your hotel at Brazzaville and departure for Lesio Louna for gorillas, hippos, crocodiles, ride on canoe and visit the blue lake overnight in a reserve.
Day 3. After breakfast at the reserve, you will head out to feed gorillas in the enclosure and mah village then return to Brazzaville for City tour of Brazzaville and meeting with the sapeurs.
Day 4. Hiking to loufoulakari falls, visiting the catholic mission in Brazzaville. After early breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel at Brazzaville and drive the falls for hiking- Transfer to airport for outbound flight.
Day 1
Meeting at Nd'jili International airport and drive down town, overnight at Beatrice hotel
Day 2
After early morning breakfasts, drive to Lola ya Bonobos to visits Bonobos in the Sanctuary then drive back to town and proceed with the city tour.
The tour includes:
The Tomb of Laurant Desire Kablila, the museum, Kinsuka rapids, historical monuments, Kinsuka rapids, Stade de Martyrs and different parts of the town, overnight at Beatrice hotel.
Day 3
After breakfast, drive to Kinkole and visit fishermen, take the boat on Congo River and enjoy the ride including Mangengengenge hill, drive to the airport to take your flight to Burundi, as soon as you are at the airport, end of trip.
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Nairobi
Pick up from the hotel at 8am for a morning game drive in Nairobi National Park until 1030am. Visit daphne Sheldrick 11am-12pm and the Giraffe Center and return to your hotel.
Day 3: Nairobi-Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 7am and depart for Maasai Mara via the dramatic landscape and the plains inhabited by Maasai pastoralists to arrive for check in and lunch. Have a short rest and at 3pm head out for an afternoon game drive until sunset and return to your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge (FB)
Day 4: Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Full day will be spent in Maasai Mara where at 8am collect packed lunch and depart for a full day game drive. Break for lunch at a picnic site near the river followed by an afternoon game drive to your camp and the rest of the evening will be spent at leisure.
All meals and overnight at the lodge
Day 5: Maasai Mara- Serengeti Game Reserve
Early breakfast and with picnic lunch boxes transfer to the Isebania the Tanzania/Kenya border point for the customs and immigration formalities. Thereafter meet your Tanzania driver guide and depart for Serengeti to arrive for an afternoon game drive until sunset as you proceed to your camp for check-in and dinner.Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 6: Serengeti Game Reserve
Pick up early for a hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast. Thereafter your driver will pick you up and with packed lunch depart for full day game drives until sunset and return to camp to rest and freshen up. You can also opt to do a morning and an afternoon game drive and enjoy the facilities in between. All meals and overnight at the lodge
Day 7 -Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast collect lunch boxes and depart for Ngorongoro and on arrival descend into the crater where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring. In the evening ascend back and drive to your lodge for check in, rest and to freshen up for dinner.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 8: Ngorongoro -Moshi
Have breakfast and collect lunch boxes and depart for Moshi to arrive in the alate afternoon in your lodge for check in. The rest of the day will be spent at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 9: Mt. Kilimanjaro Day Hike
Have breakfast and collect lunch boxes and depart for a day hike on the Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame route for the rest of the day until sunset and retrun to your lodge.
All meals and overnight at the lodge
Day 10: Moshi-Kilimanjaro Airport
After breakfast and with lunch boxes depart for Kilimanjaro where your safari ends. End of our services
Day 1:
Arrival at Cairo international airport then meet and assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel and overnight
Day 2:
After breakfast you will visit (Giza plateau) great pyramids, sphinx, step pyramid at Sakkara, Memphis and overnight at the hotel
Day 3:
After breakfast visit Egyptian Museum, old Cairo churches, citadel, Khan Khalili and overnight at hotel
Day 4:
After breakfast you will check out and drive to Alexandria visit. Upon arrival, you check in a hotel before you head out to catacombs, Pompey pillar, Qaitbay. Overnight at hotel
Day 5:
Drive back to Cairo after breakfast- transfer to the airport for outbound flight
Day 1. Arrive at Entebbe or Kigali International Airport
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight.
Day 2. Drive to Kasese
You will be picked from your hotel by your guide at who will brief you and you embark on the 6-7 hours journey to Kasese for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Nyakalengija (1650) to Nyabitaba camp (2650m)
Start the day by approaching the Rwenzori mountaineering reservation officer early in the morning in order to hire equipments if so and arrange for guides,chef and porters at once hiking starts from the park gates to Nyabitaba a distance of 7km takes 5-6 hours and an ascent of 1200 meters .
The trail at the beginning goes through homes and fields progressing through high elephant grasses and dense bush. You will climb over cliffs and bluffs crossing river mahoma then ascending steeply into Nyabitaba camp. Certain animals can be spotted such as the white and black colobus monkeys,three horned chameleon and the Rwenzori Turaco birds. Stay an overnight at the Nyabitaba camp.
Day 4 Nyabitaba (2650) m to Johnmaate camp (3505) m
From Nyabitaba you descend to your right follow the trail that drops down through the forest for a half an hour to the Kurt Shafer bridge,just before the confluence of the mubuku and Bujuku rivers.
The walk is then easy going for a couple of hours passing through the bamboo forest and then becomes more difficult kind of like spelunking, traverse through a long and exhausting stretch of slippery moss-covered rocks. From the nyamileju rock shelter, Mount Stanley and speke can be seen before passing into the zone of the giant Heather, lobelia and groundsel. Finally reach Johnmaate camp after passing through the tiring bog. While here, high chances of catching the nice views of Mount Stanley and margherita glacier. Dinner and overnight at the hut.
Day 5: Johnmaate camp (3505) m to Bujuku camp (3900) m
From Johnmaate camp the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku river and enters lower bigo bog,the home of giant lobelias, jumping from tussock to tussock,the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some of the freezing ooze, continuing on to the upper bigo bog you will follow the Bujuku river that sometimes runs underground from lake Bujuku, with views of mount Baker to the South and mount Stanley to the west. Bujuku hut well located well located in the shadows of mount Baker and speke,is set in a narrow valley below stulman pass. Dinner and an overnight
Day 6: Bujuku hut (3900) m to Elena hut (4541) m
Leaving Bujuku, the trail takes you through more bog,while climbing up the steep slopes west of the lake and through the magical groundsel gully as it ascends to Scot Eliot pass at 4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a steep section after which the trail is divided into two. The trail on your right leads up to Elena hut and Mount Stanley on a steep trail over large boulders. while the trail on your left leads to Scott Eliot pass and down to Kitandara lakes,the trail on the left leads those who are not climbing margherita peak. Those climbing up the peak will have their dinner and overnight at the coolly and icy Elena hut.
Day 7: Elena hut (4541) m to to margherita peak (5109) m and back to Kitandara lakes camp (4022) m
For those aiming at reaching margherita peak, continue to the base of Stanley glacier.To reach the summit of margarita,the climb takes about 5-7 hours depending on the weather conditions and the pace of climbing this mountain. This tough walk takes you through over three glaciers, slippery Rock,ice and very exposed areas which are open on many sides. Note that this climb is for only physically fit and technical climbers. Climbing on to the glaciers,cross the Stanley plateau and proceed with the ascent. Acclimatized to fog, altitude sickness and colly weather. Scramble up to the summit of margherita the highest peak of the Rwenzori. Given the high altitude and the tough conditions even if you don't reach the peak, don't get disappointed. Prepare for your return through the Scot Eliot pass where there are spectacular views of the Bujuku lake,mount speke, mount Stanley and down the Kitandara lakes. After the trail that passes you through the Alpine zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders, descend passed the Kitandara lakes for dinner and an overnight at Kitandara lakes camp.
Day 8: Kitandara lakes camp 4022m to Guyeoman camp 3505m.
From Kitandara, the trail trail ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of mount Baker and continuing along the Southside of the mountain to fresh field pass 4280m. At this point you can view into the Congo to the west and Mount Stanley to the north. From the pass, take on the long trail passing the rock shelter of bujongolo the base camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906. Overnight at Guyeoman camp.
Day 9: Guyeoman 3505m to Nyabitaba camp 2560m
The descend to Nyabitaba takes around 6-7 hours but with an early start and it's possible to make it all the way down to nyakalengija.
Below Guyeoman,the route descends the cliffs of kichuchu and takes you through the bamboo forest zones down to Nyabitaba for either dinner and an over night or lunch and continue down to nyakalengija for hot showers.
Day 10. Drive back to Entebbe/Kigali-Transfer to Airport for outward flight. End of the adventure.
Day 1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2. Rhino tracking- Murchison falls.
After an early breakfast, your safari driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel by 7:00am brief you about the safari and then begin the long drive to the Murchison Falls National park found in north eastern Uganda. You will have lunch in Masindi and also make a stopover at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will get a chance to track rhinos on foot. This sanctuary which is home to the rhinos one of the big Five animals was established in 2005 to restore the rhino species which had become totally extinct in the country. You will later transfer to the park where you will check into your accommodation for dinner and the overnight.
Day 3. Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip.
With an early start, you will head out for an early morning game drive to see the various wildlife as you explore the various habitats. Some of the animals you will spot include elephants, hyenas, lions, Uganda kobs, buffaloes and giraffes among many others before returning to the lodge to freshen up and have lunch. After lunch you will head out on 2 hours launch cruise of the River Nile to the bottom of the waterfalls which you will be able to see in their full mighty. You will encounter various wildlife along the river banks such as the giant Nile crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, birds and elephants among others. There will also be an option of talking a hike to the top of the waterfalls where you will get a chance to see the waterfall from another view. The walk which takes about 45 minutes will give you a chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the unique vegetation. Later you will return to your accommodation for dinner and the overnight.
Day 4. Departure to Entebbe
This will be the final day of our safari. After breakfast you will enjoy a final game drive in the park to see some more animals before beginning on the drive back to Entebbe where you will arrive late in the afternoon. You will be dropped at the Entebbe international airport for your outbound flight
Ed of Safari
Day 1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport- drive to Lake Mburo national park for overnight. The drive to Lake Mburo takes 3-4 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.
Day 2. Lake Mburo (Game Drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and start for a morning Game drive at Lake Mburo and with Lunch en route you will proceed towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which in the South-West which will take around 6-7 hours of drive.
Day 3. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda and deepest in Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa (900 meters deep) and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free.
Day 4. Lake Bunyonyi - Entebbe
The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin early in the morning. Have a quick breakfast, then drive towards Entebbe on the way you will have Lunch before reaching Entebbe- Transfer to Airport. End of our service
Day 1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport- Transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight
Day 2. Flight to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Your fly in gorilla excursion starts at Entebbe International Airport, where you will board a flight to Kihiihi Airstrip. Upon arrival you will be received by our representative to take you to your lodge for check in and lunch.
After check in, lunch and relaxing at the lodge, you can decide to take a village walk through the communities of Batwa (pygmies) dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 3. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking)
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists.
Day 4. Fly back to Entebbe
Today concludes your fly in safari. Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge, transfer to the airstrip by our representative depending on time for departure to catch your flight back to Entebbe for outward flight. End of service
Day 1: arrive in Nairobi
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Dinner and overnight at the hotel (BD)
Day 2: Nairobi-Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
Pick up from your hotel at 8am and depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy to arrive for check-in and lunch. Have a short rest followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset and retrun to camp to freshen up for dinner. Dinner and overnight at the lodge (FB)
Day 3: Olpejeta Conservancy.
The full day will be spent in Olpejeta with morning and afternoon game drives and a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary and visit to the Northern White rhinos. In between game drives relax and enjoy the camp facilities. All meals and overnight at the lodge (FB)
Day 4: Olpejeta -Nairobi.
Early morning game drive. After breakfast depart for Nairobi where your safari ends in a hotel or at the airport. End of our services.
Day 1: Arrive at Bangui Airport.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2: Pygmies camp. After our breakfast at Bangui and check out, we will drive for 2 hours to pygmy’s camp. This camp is the indigenous traditional population for pangolins, illegal trafficking of pangolins to China and other Asian countries has led the government to extend protection to these species but if we are lucky, it is possible to find them among pygmies.
Day 3: Boali Waterfalls, one of CAR’s most stunning natural wonders. Even before you get to see them, you can hear the roar of water crashing over the rocks. The falls are breathtaking—massive, powerful, and surrounded by lush greenery. In the rainy season, they swell to an even greater size, a force of nature that reminds you of the untamed beauty of this country. After the falls, you will have a city tour which will lead you to the local markets, Ubangui river, churches and university among others. -Transfer to airport for outbound flight.
Day 1: Johannesburg – City Tour (Da Vinci Hotel or similar)
Johannesburg CBD was once the epicenter of the gold rush era in the late 1800s and is rich In history.
Impressive heritage buildings that are now national monuments tell economic Hub in Africa. It slipped
into decline in the 1990s but extensive urban renewal projects have breathed new life into the central
business district. Highlights of this city tour include, Constitutional Hill, Mandela Bridge, Telkom Tower,
Newtown Junction and Mary Fitzgerald Square.
Day 2: Johannesburg – Kruger National Park (B, D) (420km) (Katekane or similar)
You will depart Johannesburg early morning. Travel 420 kilometers from your place of Accommodation
and make your way through the lowveld via Dullstroom to the Kruger National Park. You will make a
quick stop in the quaint town of Dullstroom to stretch your legs and to enjoy a quick Lunch of your own
account at one of the many cafes. After settling in on arrival at your bush lodge, You will participate in your first Kruger experience by means of an open sunset game drive. Animals
like giraffes, elephants, lions, Zebras, buffalos, pumba and vervet monkey in abundant.
Day 3: Kruger National Park (B, L, D) (Katekane or similar)
An early morning bush drive is on the menu in an open 4x4 game drive vehicle with a local specialist
Guide. An opportunity for excellent game viewing to see the Africa big five that is lions, leopards,
elephants, buffalos and white/ black rhinos, as well as hundreds of antelope and bird species exist
today. Birds like ground hornbill, kori bustard, martial eagle brown headed parrot among others.
Breakfast and dinner are included, as well as lunch enjoyed on the deck where you could relax or take a
siesta passing the midday heat before setting off on an afternoon open vehicle game drive
Day 4: Kruger National Park – Panorama Route (B, D) (Gecko Lodge similar) (130km) Panorama
route is a loose circuit of mostly natural attractions. After an early morning breakfast, you will depart
and set off back home On to Johannesburg, you will pass through the Panorama Route taking stops at
the Three Ronda Wels, Bourke's Luck Holes and God's Window. Stopping over in the small town of
Graskop for a light lunch (Own Account) we continue down the escarpment arriving at our lodge outside
Hazyview mid-afternoon.
Day 5: Kruger National Park – (Gecko Lodge) (B, D)
A full day Game Drive is on the menu for the day in open 4x4 game drive vehicle with a local guide. An
opportunity for excellent game viewing to sight the Africa’s Big Five as well as hundreds of antelope,
wildebeest, impalas, cheetahs, greater kudu, African wild dog, pumba among others and bird species.
Not guaranteed to sight all the big five such as the illusive leopard during the day. We make our way to
various waterholes throughout the day in the effort to tick off most of the wildlife that the Kruger has to
offer. Lunch is on own account at one of the rest camps.
Day 6: Kruger National Park – (Gecko Lodge) (B, D)
Another full-day open-vehicle game drive is enjoyed in the Kruger National Park. Possibilities to find Wildlife perhaps missed the previous day like leopards, rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalos or to just enjoy
the day out within the wilderness area of Kruger Park. Lunch on your own account once again at one of
the park camps.
Day 7: Departure (B)
Early departure from Hazyview for the route back to Johannesburg. Passing through the small towns Of
Nelspruit, up the Schoemanskloof pass and Machado, arrival in Johannesburg early afternoon for
shopping then later in the evening transfer to O R Tambo International Airport.
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town (Cape Grace Hotel)
Welcome to Cape Town! As soon as you land, our friendly representative will meet you at the airport and take you to the iconic Cape Grace Hotel. Once you’re checked in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and explore. You’re just a short stroll away from the V&A Waterfront, where you’ll find plenty of fantastic restaurants and shops to check out. Enjoy your first taste of this vibrant city!
Day 2: Full Day Cape Peninsula (Cape Grace Hotel) (B, L)
Get ready for an unforgettable full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, starting with a drive through the charming village of Hout Bay. From there, you’ll hit the stunning Chapman's Peak Drive, a coastal road that offers jaw-dropping views of the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding mountains. The views alone are worth the trip, so be sure to have your camera ready as you wind your way along the cliffs.
Next, make your way to Cape Point, the southernmost tip of the Peninsula where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. It’s a truly dramatic spot, with beautiful hiking trails and plenty of wildlife, including baboons and antelope. The final stop of the day is Boulders Beach, home to a colony of adorable African penguins. You can walk along the boardwalks and get up close to these quirky birds as they waddle around in their natural environment. It’s a day packed with amazing sights, wildlife, and coastal beauty that you'll remember long after the tour ends!
Day 3: Full Day Cape Winelands (Cape Grace Hotel) (B, L)
Get ready for a fun-filled day exploring the famous Cape Winelands! You’ll start by heading out to Stellenbosch, a charming town surrounded by vineyards and stunning mountain views. Here, you’ll visit a few top wineries where you can enjoy wine tastings and learn about the winemaking process. Each stop offers a unique vibe, from classic estates to boutique wineries, so there’s plenty of variety to keep things interesting.
After a few tastings, you’ll head to Franschhoek, known for its French heritage and incredible food scene. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the gourmet restaurants, all while soaking in the scenic views. The day wraps up with a final wine tasting at another stunning estate before heading back, with a relaxed buzz from the wines and plenty of great memories. It’s a day of good wine, great food, and even better company!
Day 4: Full Day City Tour (Cape Grace Hotel) (B, L)
Get ready for an epic day exploring Cape Town! Your adventure kicks off with a trip up Table Mountain (Weather permitting), where you’ll take in jaw-dropping views of the city and coastline—don’t forget your camera! Afterward, you’ll head into the heart of the city, where you’ll check out iconic buildings and landmarks, like the colorful BoKaap neighborhood with its vibrant houses and rich cultural history.
Next, you’ll hop on a boat for a cruise to Robben Island, where you’ll get a taste of South Africa’s history with a tour of the former prison where Nelson Mandela was held. After soaking in all the history, you’ll wrap up the day in style with a thrilling 1-hour helicopter flight around the city. Get ready for stunning aerial views of Cape Town, the beaches, mountains, and coastline. It’s the perfect way to see the city from all angles!
Day 5: Full Day Hermanus and Gaansbaai (Cape Grace Hotel) (B, L)
Get ready for an exciting day out in Hermanus, one of the best spots in the world to see whales up close! You’ll head out early for a scenic drive along the coast, taking in the breathtaking views of the ocean and countryside. Once you arrive in Hermanus, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town, known for its stunning cliffs and whale-watching opportunities.
Depending on the season, you might be lucky enough to see southern right whales right from the shore, or you can take a boat tour for an even closer look. The views are incredible, and the chance to see these massive creatures up close is unforgettable. After all the whale watching, you’ll have some free time to enjoy the town, maybe grab a bite to eat at one of the cozy seaside restaurants. It’s a relaxed, adventurous day filled with nature and beautiful scenery!
Day 6: Departure
After five amazing days of adventure, it’s time to say goodbye to Cape Town. We’ll make sure you get to the airport in style with a smooth transfer to Cape Town International for your flight out. It’s been an unforgettable trip, filled with stunning sights, great memories, and new experiences—hopefully, you’ll be back for more soon! Safe travels!
Day 1. Arrive in Arusha
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in for overnight and dinner
Day 2. Arusha-Tarangire. After early breakfast depart for Tarangire national park. This park is second to Serengeti national park in the number of animals, it’s well known for its big number of elephants and baobab trees.
Day 3. Tarangire-Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park, established in 1960, evolved from a hunting ground to a national park, and later became part of the Lake Manyara Biosphere Reserve in 1981. famous for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingos, and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania
Day 4. Ngorongoro conservation area. The Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic caldera at 8300sqkm and arguably the most stunning arena. After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro crater making a stop at the Tanzanite museum and African gallery. Upon arrival you will descend into the crater where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring. In the evening ascend back and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Ngorongoro-Serengeti National Park. After breakfast with packed lunch drive to Serengeti National Park for evening game drive, followed by check in and dinner at the lodge. Descend in to the crater for safari. This 100 square mile natural Amphitheatre is a host of astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalos, large herds of zebras, flamingos and other different species of birds.
Day6. Serengeti National Park (Tracking the direction of the wildebeests). Spend these 2 days in Serengeti for game viewing and balloon safari. Your skilled driver knows the park very well and where to locate even the most elusive of animals. Morning and afternoon daily wildlife viewing allows you the opportunity to track and photograph the “Big Five”.
0630 Hrs. Early morning game drive in the park
1300 Hrs. Lunch will be served at the picnic site
1400Hrs. Afternoon game drive to return in the evening at the lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal Plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7. Drive back to Arusha. Where we will make a top at the Tanzanite museum before airport transfer.
END OF OUR SERVICE
Day 1. Arrive in Nairobi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight
Day 2. Nairobi- Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel or airport and depart for Maasai Mara via the dramatic landscape and the plains inhabited by Maasai pastoralists to arrive for check in and lunch. Have a short rest and at 3pm head out for an afternoon game drive until sunset and return to your camp. Dinner and overnight
Day 3. Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Full day will be spent in Maasai Mara where at 8am collect packed lunch and depart for a full day game drive. Retrun to camp for a hot lunch followed by an afternoon game drive to your camp and the rest of the evening will be spent at leisure. All meals and overnight
Day 4. Maasai Mara- Serengeti Game Reserve
Early breakfast transfer to the Isebania the Tanzania/Kenya border point for the customs and immigration formalities. Thereafter meet your Tanzania driver guide and depart for Serengeti arrive for an afternoon game drive until sunset as you proceed to your camp for check-in and dinner. Dinner and overnight
Day 5. Serengeti Game Reserve
Pick up early for a hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast. Thereafter, your driver guide will pick you up for a morning game drive until 1pm. Return to camp for lunch followed by and afternoon game drive until sunset and return to camp to rest and freshen up. All meals and overnight
Day 6. Serengeti -Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After early breakfast depart for Ngorongoro to arrive for lunch descend into the crater where you will spend the rest of the afternoon exploring. In the evening ascend back and drive to your lodge for check in, rest and to freshen up for dinner. Dinner and overnight
Day 7. Ngorongoro -Arusha
After breakfast depart for Arusha where the safari ends at the airport. End of our services
Day 1. Arrival at airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Radisson blue hotel
Day 2. NIAMEY – Niger River
After Breakfast, we prepare our excursions on the Niger river in motorized pinasse, meeting with fishermen and river dwellers. The hippopotamus family are present on our journey. it is a very rich river, and source of economy for the populations living with the cultures of the rice and product of gardening.
In the early Evening we visit the big mosque and the handicraft village.
For dinner, our team can accompany you to a restaurant in the city such as the Pillar which is highly rated. the meal is your responsibility and will be a small night out of Niamey. Hotel Radison blue
Day 3. NIAMEY CITY TOUR
Let's start the morning with the monuments in the center of Niamey and continue to the katako market, where everything is recycled and transformed. It's also the economic lungs of Niger, right in the center of Niamey.
Around 3:00 pm, you'll depart for a city tour, starting with the Musée National du Niger (Musée National Boubou Hama). This museum was founded in 1959 and contains exhibits representing ethnological, archaeological, and cultural objects from the region. There are also replicas of traditional dwellings from different Nigerien cultures.
Day 4. Niamey and markets There are 3 large markets in Niamey.
2: Grand marché: this is the flagship market where the whole community comes together to give life to the shooping atmosphere and above all to visit and shop. Niamey gaweye (KOMBO OLD CITY) Back to the hotel for lunch.
In the evening, the cattle market is also the key to the local economy. There are exchanges and, as a meat-consuming country, GOURMANTCHE DANCE IN GALLERIE TAWEDO - Gourmantché refers to the animist inhabitants of Burkina Faso. Or we're going to watch a dance by young fulani for the guerewool (make-up and dance by a group of young people) demand is high. return to the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to airport
Day 5. Transfer to airport for outbound flight. End of our service
Day 1. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Radison blue hotel
Day 2. NIAMEY
We will be attending in the morning between 9am and 12pm and also in the evening from 4pm to 6pm to get around the city TOUR of Niamey. overnight at the hotel radison blue
then at the end of the evening we're going to watch a dance by young fulani for the guerewool (make-up and dance by a group of young people
Day 3. NIAMEY – KOURE
Early this morning, you’ll depart for Kouré, located about 56 miles from Niamey, to visit the last herds of giraffes in West Africa. Kouré is best known for these West African giraffes, an endemic subspecies of West Africa. The population of giraffes in Niger was as low as 50 animals 1984 but, according to the association to Safeguard Giraffes in Niger (ASGN), there are now around 170 of them. Return to Niamey for lunch. Around 4:00PM, you’ll head out on a city tour beginning with the Niger National Museum (Musee National Boubou Hama). This museum was founded in 1959 and contains exhibits representing the ethnological, archaeological, and cultural artifacts from the region. There are also replicas of traditional dwellings from different Niger cultures. overnight at the hotel Radisson blue (2 hours drive from the city escorted by convoy)
Day 4. NIAMEY – Niger River
Breakfast, we prepare our excursions on the Niger river in motorized pinasse, meeting with fishermen and river dwellers. The hippopotamus family are present on our journey. it is a very rich river, and source of economy for the populations living with the cultures of the rice and product of gardening. kanazi the small island of fishermen and market gardeners also follow the shows on this part of the river Niger. return for the lunch.
In the early evening, we visit the big mosque and the handicraft village.
For dinner, our team can accompany you to a restaurant in the city such as the pillar which is highly rated- own expense. Hotel Radison blue
Day 5. Niamey and markets
There are 3 large markets in Niamey.
1- Katako is renowned for the recovery and transformation of all products. It is the economic lung of Niamey.
2: Grand marché: This is the flagship market where the whole community comes together to give life to the shopping atmosphere and above all to visit and shop. Back to the hotel for lunch.
In the evening, the cattle market is also the key to the local economy. There are exchanges and, as a meat-consuming country, GOURMANTCHE DANCE IN GALLERIE TAWEDO - Gourmantché refers to the animist inhabitants of Burkina Faso.
demand is high. return to the hotel. Radison blue hotel
Day 6. Transfer to airport for departure. End of our service
Day 1. Arrival at Victoria falls International Airport, Zimbabwe. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2. Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe & Zambia Sides & Devil's Pool
Begin your day with a pick-up and transfer to the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls for a guided tour, offering the most iconic views of the falls.
Cross the border into Zambia, transferring to Livingstone Island for a unique lunch experience (own expense) and the opportunity to swim in Devil's Pool
Cross back to Zimbabwe side for evening sun set cruise
Return transfers to your hotel in Victoria Falls in the evening.
Day 3. Chobe National Park Safari
Day 4. Transfer to airport for outbound flight. End of our service
Optional Additional Activities:
This 7-day and 7-nights accommodated safari is a tailor-made opportunity to visit the best of Namibia in a perfect time frame. Experience a moving insight into wildlife conservation and rehabilitation at the N/a’an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary before seeking spectacular wildlife encounters in Etosha National Park. We are looking for predators and prey alike. Visit the mineral pan ‘’The Great White Space’’ from which Etosha takes its name is 22,000 square km of desolate, dazzling expanse, so big it can be seen from space.
Beautiful Damaraland gives us a unique ‘’Big Sky’’ experience, where the towering pink granite koppies seem to touch the very sky on our horizon, putting real meaning into the words ‘’breathtaking’’.
Meet some of the locals as we travel through Damaraland, Himba, Herero & Damara people, often in traditional dress, welcome us to their makeshift roadside stalls under the shadow of Namibia’s highest mountain, The Brandberg. Reaching the wild and rugged Skeleton Coast, we follow the ocean road into the unusual and quirky town of Swakopmund. Referred to by some as the adrenaline capital of Namibia, there are certainly some hair-raising experiences on offer, but Swakopmund is also a place where you can relax and recharge.
We head, across the Tropic of Capricorn for adventure on a magical trip to one of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth, the centre of the Namib - the oldest desert in the world. A pre-dawn starts to catch the soft light of sunrise as we head for Dead Vlei with its stark collection of skeleton trees and on to Sossusvlei, water's end of an ancient river. We watch out for wildlife, oryx and springbok are often seen in this sandy land. Then homeward-bound up-and-over Rocky Mountains as we climb our way up the central plateau and across the Khomas Hochland mountains to Windhoek.
Day 1: Arrival at Windhoek Airport – Hilton Hotel, Windhoek City Centre – 50 km
Day 16th: Windhoek hotel-N/a’ankuse. You will be collected from Windhoek’s Hosea luxurious Hilton Hotel located in the heart of Windhoek City. After breakfast, there is an interesting and exciting excursion planned for the afternoon.
We will drive out to the internationally known N/a’an ku se Wildlife Sanctuary. Located about 50 km to the east of Windhoek. N/a’an ku se is a sanctuary dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned animals. The ultimate focus is to reintroduce these sometimes rare and endangered species back into their natural habitat so that they can live life wild and free. Sadly though, in numerous instances, this is not possible. Some of the animals that come to N/a’an ku se would not, ever again, be able to fend for themselves in their native yet cruel natural environment. Instead, they take ‘’early retirement’’ and find themselves a permanent home at N/a’an ku se. We will be introduced to several species, perhaps baboon, caracal, lion & cheetah. Wild dog and leopard are also living at N/a’an ku se together with a multitude of smaller mammals, and we can watch some of the N/a’an ku se ‘’locals’’ have their supper. turning to Windhoek in the late afternoon. Dinner tonight is for your own account from the many excellent restaurants available in Namibia’s capital city.
Accommodation: Twin share, en-suite bathroom
Meals: None
Day 2: Windhoek – Etosha National Park – 500 km (Halali or Okaukuejo Camp in the park)
You will be collected from your accommodation within the Windhoek city limits at 07:00 and transferred to Chameleon Safaris Headquarters for a short pre-departure meeting. Heading north from Windhoek, we stop briefly at the small town of Otjiwarongo to gather some last-minute supplies before continuing on to Etosha, and we enjoy a light lunch pack whilst “on the move”. We enter Etosha National Park and game drives in our way to our overnight accommodation at inside Etosha National Park.
Etosha is huge, just over 22,000 square km and is home to 114 species of mammal, 350 species of bird, 110 species of reptile, uncountable numbers of insect and, somewhat bizarrely, one species of fish. There are good chances of spotting many of these different creatures as we tour through the park, stopping at the various waterholes along our way.
All visitors must be in camp by sunset, and we aim to arrive at our lodge just before sunset and with time to settle into our rooms, with en-suite bathrooms and tea/coffee facilities.
The ‘game show’ in Etosha doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. All the Etosha camps have floodlit waterholes for extra game viewing opportunities. The waterhole is located within walking distance from our accommodation. A visit, or two, is highly recommended this evening as we can expect many species to visit during the night and this waterhole is known to be very popular with elephants and the critically endangered black rhino.
Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Etosha National Park– Accommodation: Anderson Gate– 70km (Etosha Village/ Etosha
We have the whole day to explore Etosha, and we want to make the most of it. The park gates open at sunrise, and we aim to be on our way just as the sun breaches the horizon. Early morning is usually a productive time for game viewing, and first thing in the morning is a good time to catch big cats returning from the hunt.
We return to our Lodge for breakfast and to load our vehicle before heading out into the park once again searching for big game. Etosha is a desert landscape and water is the most scarce natural resource.
There are, however, numerous waterholes here, both natural and man-made, and our game driving technique is to take in as many of these as possible. Here we hope that the game will come to us as the thirsty animals attend for a much-needed drink. On our way today, we will stop to have a closer look at the Etosha Pan. The name Etosha translates as ‘great white space’ but this name does not do justice to the immensity of the pan. Over 4,700 square km of dazzling white mineral pan, so big that it can be seen from space.
We exit Etosha at the Anderson gate close to sunset, and it is just a short drive to or accommodation in a comfortable, spacious twin share room with modern en-suite bathroom facilities. An ideal space to sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. A fantastic dinner this evening.
Accommodation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Etosha – Swakopmund, – 510 km
After breakfast, we aim to be on the road by 07:30 today. We are heading for the Skeleton Coast and we are taking the scenic route. We first head south on the main road, passing the small town of Outjo, then onwards towards the west and picking up the gravel road as we travel through an area known as Damaraland.
Damaraland is famed for its scenery, mountains, open grasslands, tall koppies, (small hills), of round pink granite boulders, wide open spaces and big sky. We also have a chance to meet some of the locals as there are several places along our road today where we can find informal shops selling locally made, handcrafted souvenirs. Represented here we usually find ladies from the Himba, Herero and Damara tribes and most often they are wearing their traditional dress. Here we can interact with some of the colourful local characters who live in this harsh environment. Making a small purchase here is a good way to inject some cash directly into the local economy.
We continue on through the beautiful landscape, making a stop for a light picnic lunch, under the shadow of Namibia’s highest mountain, the Brandberg. Rising from the desert floor, this giant monolith is 2,573 m above sea level and is formed of pink tinged granite. We continue our journey west and soon arrive at the coast and the chilly Atlantic Ocean. The whole coastline of Namibia is known as the Skeleton Coast, and it is easy to see why this barren seaboard is so named, with its forbidding mountains and barren beaches. The wind, the waves and the huge fog banks all conspire to push ships onto the beach. The countless mariners that, in olden times, found themselves shipwrecked here faced the stark prospect of no fresh water, no food, no rescue and a slow death by exposure. Their Shipmates who went down with their ship were thought to be the lucky ones.
Heading south on the coast road, our next stop is a more recent shipwreck. 15 km south of the small town of Henties Bay, a fishing trawler, The Zeila, was beached in 2008. She was an old vessel that had been sold for scrap and was under tow at the time. The cable snapped and, as so many vessels before her, she was caught in the swell and currents and ended up on the beach. She lays quite close to the shore and is well positioned for photos.
We complete the final leg of our journey into Swakopmund, we check into our accommodation, the centrally located A La Mer hotel and the town is easily explored on foot from our central location. Swakopmund was founded by Captain Kurt von François of the imperial colonial army of the German Empire in 1892. (He also founded Windhoek in 1890). It is an interesting town to say the least, bounded to the north, the east and the south by the mighty dunes of the Namib Desert and to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. There are still many examples of colonial German architecture to be seen, and the German language is still widely used.
Swakopmund boasts some truly excellent restaurants, and again, your guide will be able to help you with recommendations and bookings.
Accommodation: Twin share, en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Day 5: Swakopmund -– 350 km
We have the option to have a more leisurely start this morning as we are only leaving Swakopmund in the middle morning. Your guide will let you know the exact time of departure.
If you choose not to have a lie in, then Swakopmund offers many opportunities to keep us busy during our morning here. The town centre is small and easily explored on foot, but there are also many extra, optional activities available.
For those with a love of adrenaline, quad biking and sand boarding are also very popular if you fancy careering down the slip face of a dune at 60 km per hour. Our guide will discuss all the options with you in advance and will be able to facilitate any bookings that we would like to make.
Departing Swakopmund in the mid-morning, we head east into the desert. We first cross the Namib gravel plains, large areas of flat and seemingly barren terrain broken up by huge mountain inselbergs. We have two mountain passes to traverse this afternoon, the first is the mighty Kuiseb Pass, and we follow the road from the top of the mountains, dropping steeply down into the canyon carved over eons by the Kuiseb River on its way to debouch into the ocean at the port town of Walvis Bay.
Not only that, but we climb up from the banks of the river and over the pass, travelling through the mountain peaks and on to the second, smaller canyon of the Gaub River, a tributary of the Kuiseb. We emerge from the mountains onto a flat road, and almost immediately we cross the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5 south degrees. There is a signpost at this auspicious spot, and we stop along the road for photos.
From here we continue on through the desert landscape as we can stretch our legs and on to our lodge for the next 2 nights, located close to the National Park entrance at Sesriem which is the gateway to the dunes at Sossusvlei.
Day 6: Sossusvlei – 120 km
Getting into the dune area as early as possible this morning is our aim, and that means a pre-dawn start and breakfast on the go. As we are staying outside the national park, we will enter the dune area as soon as the gate opens at sunrise.
The best time to photograph the dunes is around sunrise and sunset. This is when you can see towering dunes illuminated a glowing orange, apricot red on one side and swathed in shadow on the other. The depth of field is spectacular at this time of day.
From Sesriem we cover the 60 km into the dunes quickly and arrive at the 2x4 car park where all 2-wheel drive vehicles have to stop. From here we enter the ancient Tsauchab River-bed for the last 5km leg to Sossusvlei itself. The Tsauchab River is ephemeral, it only flows seasonally, when there is enough rain, and for the most part, the riverbed is dry. Eons ago, during these rare floods, the Tsauchab sometimes received enough water to flow all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. However, as the millennia passed and the dune fields began to form, (around five million years ago), wind -blown sand invaded the riverbeds. The rivers became more and more constricted by sand until eventually, the occasional floods could not break through the sand barriers that had been erected by the wind. The valley we drove along this morning to get here is kept free of sand by the Tsauchab, but Sossusvlei is now permanently water's end.
Sossusvlei does still sometimes flood, (perhaps once in a decade). After good rains in the Naukluft Mountains where the river rises Sossusvlei can become inundated, and the lake that this creates can last for many months, but no longer can the river find its original path to the Atlantic.
There is a 4x4 shuttle service that will transport us through the sandy terrain of the riverbed. We will visit Dead Vlei, an ancient pan surrounded by dunes, that is strikingly populated with dead, skeletal camel thorn trees. These trees have been a feature of this landscape for over 1000 years. Sossusvlei is almost surrounded by dunes, just one narrow path kept open by the Tsauchab River.
We have time to explore the area on foot and to climb one of the highest dunes in the world, some towering 300 m above us, the views are breathtaking and justly famous. We drive back the way we came, (there is only one road), stopping at the iconic Dune 45, (so named as it is 45 km from Sesriem. There is time to climb Dune 45 if you still have energy, or perhaps just a sit in the shade at the base of the dune will suffice.
Driving back to Sesriem we take a short excursion to see the Sesriem Canyon. Only four km from Sesriem, this canyon has been carved out of the landscape by the Tsauchab River. Around two million years ago, there was an ice age in Europe. This caused glaciers to form and resulted in a worldwide drop in sea level.
Accommodation: Twin share, en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The knock-on effect of this at Sesriem Canyon was that it increased the length and water flow of the Tsauchab River. This greater force of water allowed the Tsauchab to begin cutting through the terrain, resulting in the canyon we can see today. We can easily walk into the riverbed, it is usually much cooler in the canyon, and we can follow the river for some way along its journey to Sossusvlei.
We head back to our lodge in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Twin share, en-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Desert – Windhoek – 320 km
Our last day today, but excitement is still on the menu. We head back to Solitaire, where we sample the apple pie that has made this homestead famous.
There is some lovely mountain scenery on our drive back to Windhoek. The road climbs up onto and over Namibia’s central plateau, and we return to Windhoek via the small community of BűellsPort and the small town of Rehoboth. We arrive mid-afternoon and will be dropped at either airport or hotel depending on your program.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
For those that choose to fly today, we will transfer you to Windhoek’s international airport. NO FLIGHTS DEPARTING BEFORE 19H00 should be booked in case there are unexpected delays returning from safari.
- Morning: Arrive at Nimule border, clear customs, and transfer to Juba.
- Afternoon: Travel from Juba to Mundari villages.
- Evening: Check-in at lodge, dinner, and rest.
- Morning: Sunrise photography session.
- Day: Visit Mundari cattle camps, explore Nykabor village, and learn about Mundari culture.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at lodge.
- Morning: Breakfast and transfer back to Juba.
- Afternoon: Travel to Dinka village.
- Evening: Check-in at lodge, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Morning: Engage with Dinka community, learn about their customs and traditions.
- Afternoon: Sample traditional Dinka cuisine, participate in cultural activities.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at lodge.
- Morning: Travel to Eastern Equatoria.
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- Day: Visit Toposa tribe villages, learn about their customs, and explore traditional homesteads. - Evening: Dinner and overnight stay at lodge
Day 6: More of Eastern Equatoria and Departure
- Morning: Visit Lotuko tribe villages, explore their customs and participate in cultural activities.
- Afternoon: Return to Juba, city tour including Konyo Konyo Market and Garang Mausoleum.
- Evening: Dinner and overnight stay in Juba.
HIGHLIGHTS: WINDHOEK CITY TOUR-SOSSUSVLEI- SWAKOPMUND- SANDWICH HARBOUR- TWYFELFONTEINDESERT ADAPTED ELEPHANTS- ETOSHA National Park
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size: 16 Travelers
Day 1: Avani Hotel or similar- BB A city tour is included before heading out for dinner at Joe’s Beer house.
Day 2: Dead Valley Lodge or similar- DBBL After breakfast, we depart Windhoek where our journey takes us south to the heart of the Namibia Desert. We have the opportunity to take part in activities arranged by the lodge or spend the rest of the day relaxing at the pool.
Day 3: Dead Valley Lodge or similar- DBBL Early morning start for Sossusvlei, stopping along the way to enjoy a climb up the world-famous Dune 45. We continue further towards Sossusvlei where a 5 km drive (4x4) brings us to where we commence our walk to the breath-taking Dead Vlei (1 km). A short hike through the Sesriem Canyon is taken on our way back to the lodge.
Day 4: Beach Hotel or similar- BB We enjoy a scenic drive through the Namib Desert passing by the Tropic of Capricorn, the Gaub & Kuiseb passes and Walvis Bay lagoon en route to Swakopmund, the principal coastal resort of Namibia. The
Rest of the day is at leisure to partake in one of the many optional activities on offer such as scenic flights, quad biking, camel rides etc.
Day 5: Beach Hotel or similar- BB We are transferred from our hotel to Walvis Bay for our marine cruise- approximate duration of this excursion is 3-3.5 hrs. The afternoon is free to visit the charming city of Swakopmund on your own should you choose not to participate in any of the activities on offer. Optional Sandwich Harbour combo available.
Day 6: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar-DBBL An early morning start takes us to our next lodge, en route we visit a Himba village to experience how well they have managed to sustain their traditional way of life. The Ovahimba people are nomadic pastoralists, who live in scattered settlements throughout the Kunene region. We enjoy a visit to the Damara living museum in the afternoon to have a glimpse into their traditional way of life.
Day 7: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar-DBBL This morning, we head out on an exciting four-wheel drive excursion in the Huab ephemeral river in search of the elusive desert adapted elephants of Damaraland. We have time after lunch to enjoy the swimming pool before taking a short drive to the Twyfelfontein Rock.
Engravings, one of Namibia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to see the interesting San petroglyphs which are estimated to be about 5-10 000 years old.
Day 8: Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South- DBBL This morning, we head to the world famous Etosha national park where we enjoy a game drive as we make our way to Okaukuejo Resort.
Day 9: Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South- DBBL We enjoy early morning and afternoon game drives in Etosha national park.
Day 10: Windhoek DBBL Today, we depart Etosha national park and make our way back to Windhoek. We arrive in time to check in for our departure flight.
PRICES
COST PER PERSON: $2720 residing in a double room
$350 extra for single
Included: All meals days 1, 2, 3 & 6-10. Lodge accommodation throughout the safari, all activities lodge except optional, water on transfers and activities
Excluded: Drinks, dinners on days 4 & 5. International flights, Visa, Tips, travel insurance, items of a personal nature & optional activities.
Day 1: arrival Cairo international airport meet and assist by our representative and transfer to your hotel at night Nile dinner ? cruise ? and overnight at the hotel
Day 2 : after breakfast full day visit Great pyramids , sphinx , papyrus Museum, lunch , Perfumes and natural oils laboratory and Egyptian Museum , dinner at hotel and overnight at Cairo
Day 3: after breakfast over day to Alexandria (visit catacombs, Pompey pillar, Qutbay fort lunch) back to Cairo and overnight
Day 4 : check out and fly to Aswan meet and assist at Aswan international airport and visit the Hight Dam , Phil’s temple with felucca in the Nile and the unfinished obelisk then transfer to your Nile cruise check in and Lunch and dinner on board and overnight
Day 5: after breakfast at 2 pm selling to god Sopik temple at komombo then sail to Edfu
Day 6 : early morning visit Falcon god temple ( Houras temple at Edfu ) lunch on board and sail to Luxor arrival Luxor and visit Karnak temple and luxor temple dinner and overnight at Luxor
Day 7: after breakfast check out and visit Vally of the kings, Hatshepsut temple and memnon statues and transfer to Hurghada by bus arrival Hurghada and check in at your resort (lunch, dinner and drinks including) and overnight at Hurghada
Day 8: free time at Red Sea beach (breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks including)
Day 9: after breakfast check out and transfer to Cairo by bus arrival cairo and check in at your hotel dinner at hotel and overnight at cairo
Day 10: after breakfast check out and transfer to Cairo international airport flight back to your home
PRICE:
Hotel 3 stars Cairo and Hurghada / 5 stars Nile cruise ? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1500$ person in double room
Hotel 4 stars Cairo and Hurghada /5 stars Nile cruise 1600$ per person in double room
Hotel 5 stars Cairo and Hurghada / 5 stars Nile cruise 1750$ per person in double room
INCLUDES:
# Meet and assist at Cairo airport
# Accommodation at Cairo for 4 nights
# Accommodation at Nile cruise for 3 nights
# Accommodation at Hurghada for 2 nights
# All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
# All transportations
# All sightseeing entrances fees
# Domestic flight ✈️ (Cairo /Aswan, Hurghada / Cairo)
# Tour guide
# All taxes and service charges
HIGHLIGHTS: Namib Desert SWAKOPMUND- Walvis Bay HIMBA VILLAGE VISIT- DAMARALANDTWYFELFONTEIN ROCK ENGRAVINGS- ETOSHA NATIONAL PARK-OKAVANGO RIVE-OKAVANGO DELTA- CHOBE-NATIONAL PARK& VICTORIA FALLS.
Day 1:Arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH)
Met and be transfered to hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Dead Valley Lodge or similar- DBBL
After breakfast, we depart Windhoek where our journey takes us south to the heart of
The Namib Desert. We have the opportunity to take part in activities arranged by the
Lodge or spend the rest of the day relaxing at the pool.
Day 3. Sossusvlei
Early morning start for Sossusvlei, stopping along the way to enjoy a climb up the world-
Famous Dune 45. We continue further towards Sossusvlei where a 5 km drive (4x4) brings
Us to where we commence our walk to the breath-taking Dead Vlei (1 km). A short hike
Through the Sesriem Canyon is taken on our way back to the lodge.
Day 4: Beach Hotel or similar- BB
We enjoy a scenic drive through the Namib Desert passing by the Tropic of Capricorn, the
Gaub & Kuiseb passes and Walvis Bay lagoon en route to Swakopmund, the principal
Coastal resort of Namibia. The rest of the day is at leisure to partake in one of the many
Optional activities on offer such as scenic flights, quad biking, camel rides etc.
Day 5: Beach Hotel or similar- BB
We are transferred from our hotel to Walvis Bay for our marine cruise- approximate
Duration of this excursion is 3-3.5 hrs. The afternoon is free to visit the charming city of
Swakopmund on your own should you choose not to participate in any of the activities on
Offer. Arrangements can be made (in advance) to visit places of interest near
Swakopmund such as Cape Cross +/- 130 km, the Welwitschia plains or the
Picturesque moon landscape.
Day 6: Twyfelfontein Country Lodge or similar-DBBL
An early morning start takes us to our next lodge, en route we visit a Himba village to
Experience how well they have managed to sustain their traditional way of life. The
Ovahimba people are nomadic pastoralists, who live in scattered settlements throughout
The Kunene region. An afternoon ephemeral river drive with the lodge gives us the
Opportunity to explore the Huab river valley in search of the rare desert adapted
Elephants of Damaraland.
Day 7: Okaukuejo Resort, Etosha South- DBBL
This morning, we take a guided walk to view the ancient San rock engravings at
Twyfelfontein – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 2000 rock carvings and some
Paintings. Thereafter, we enjoy a visit to the Damara Living Museum before heading to
The world famous Etosha national park. We enjoy a game drive as we make our way to
Okaukuejo Resort.
Day 8: Namutoni Resort, Etosha East- DBBL
Full day game drive takes us to Namutoni- east Etosha. Along the way, we stop at the
Numerous waterholes in search of game with a stretch break at the Etosha Pan look out
Point along the way.
Day 9: Namutoni Resort, Etosha East- DBBL
We enjoy another full day game drive in the eastern parts of Etosha National Park.
Day 10: Nunda River Lodge or similar- DBBL
An early morning start takes north east towards the border of Angola, where we enter
The Okavango region. A stop to visit some of the wood carvers markets is highly
Recommended. We spend the night on the banks of the Okavango River.
Day 11: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar- DBBL
An early departure leads us towards the Okavango Delta. En route, we have the opportunity to view some game in the Mahango game reserve as we make our way to the border with Botswana. We arrive in time to check in at our lodge and relax for the afternoon.
Day 12: Guma Lagoon Camp or similar- DBBL This morning, we enjoy a mokoro (traditional dug-out canoe) excursion arranged by the lodge returning to camp in time for lunch, a little siesta then an afternoon sunset boat cruise with sundowner drinks on the Okavango Delta.
Day 13: Chobe River Lodge or similar- DBBL Today is a rather long day as we make our way back to Namibia then cross the Namibia Botswana border again at Ngoma. We drive through Chobe National Park as we head to our lodge for the next two nights.
Day 14: Chobe River Lodge or similar- DBBL We have an early morning game drive in the Chobe National Park returning to the lodge in time for lunch then a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River.
Day 15: Nguni Lodge Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe- BB
Our transfer through the Botswana/ Zimbabwe border takes us to our final destinationVictoria Falls. We have time this afternoon for a visit to Victoria Falls (Own account). NB: The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show is a “must do” Victoria Falls dining and entertainment experience, specializing in traditional African food, drumming and dancing. The food is cooked and served in the style and quantity of a lavish feast, including irresistible desserts.
Day 16: End - Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport- BB
COST SINGLE SUPPLEMENT U$ 350.00
Included: All meals days 2-14, hotel accommodation throughout the safari, all activities- l
Excluded: Drinks, dinners on days 1, 4, 5 & 15, International flights, tips, visa, travel insurance, items of a personal nature & optional activities.
Day 1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in for overnight and dinner
Day 2. Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park for afternoon boat cruise on kazinga channel.
Day 3. Morning game drive -Transfer to Bwindi
Day 4.Gorilla Trekking.
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists.
Day5. Lake Mburo National park morning game drive. The park has more than 68 mammal species, including Zebras, Impala, Topi, and Eland, Bush buck, buffalo, warthogs, leopards, hyena and jackal. We will drive back to Entebbe / Kampala make a stop at the Equator then transfer to airport – End of trip
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city stretches across undulating lush hills surrounded by towering mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops. With its interesting architecture, busy streets, meandering boulevards, and green hillsides, Kigali is said to be one of the most attractive cities in Africa and is definitely worth a visit.
Bordering Tanzania in eastern Rwanda, Akagera National Park is central Africa's largest protected wetland and the last refuge for savannah-adapted species in the country. Stretching across a vast expanse of low-lying mountains and savannah plains, the park takes in the rolling highlands woodlands, swamp-fringed lakes, and wetlands of the Kagera River along the way. Crocodiles and hippos wallow in the park's watery basins, predators prowl through its acacia groves, and elephant, zebra, giraffe, buffalo and other animals roam across its grassy plains. Bursting with a rich biodiversity, the park features a variety of rare species, as well as a plentitude of mammals and hundreds of bird species.
Bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rwanda, the Volcanoes National Park is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Visitors flock here to experience a face to face encounter with these intriguing creatures. The park is set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. While the gorilla’s are without a doubt the main drawcard, visitors can also look forward to exploring a network of scenic hiking trails, visiting the tomb of the world-famous Dian Fossey and the Karisoke Research Centre, and enjoying a beautiful day hike to the crater lake on Mount Bisoke.
Situated in southwestern Rwanda, the Nyungwe Forest National Park is known for its exceptional biodiversity and its wide range of endemic species. The park is composed of lush tracts of rainforest set high up on fertile mountain slopes. It is one of Africa’s most ancient forests and the home of Rwanda’s sole remaining chimpanzee population, as well as 85 additional mammal species, 43 reptile species, nearly 300 bird species and over 1000 plant species. Visitors can enjoy spotting colobus monkeys and chimpanzees hiding in the trees, hiking on a well-maintained network of trails passing through lush equatorial rainforest and catching a glimpse of a beautiful array of colourful birdlife. Don’t miss the thrilling Canopy Walk, it is one of its kind in Africa and offers impressive views of the forest
Arrival of your flight into Kigali International Airport. Meet and greet assistance by Akagera Aviation. (A negative COVID 19 test result taken atleast 72 hours to travel needs to be presented during clearance - PCR). You will take another covid test (PCR) while on ground. Once done, you will be handed over to and warmly welcomed by our representative outside customs and immigration hall. Transfer to your hotel in the city. Arrive and check in assistance. Tour briefing will take place at the lobby. Dinner will follow (may be in the room as your results will take about 6 – 8 hours) and overnight stay.
QUIET HAVEN Hotel (Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)
Breakfast at the hotel and check out. (Your results should be out by about 08h00)
09h00: Proceed on a guided city tour that will include visits to the Kigali Genocide memorial and the Choose Kigali arts gallery.
Have lunch at Choose Kigali or Heaven Restaurant. 14h00: Set off for Akagera National Park.
17h00: Arrive at the park offices in time for briefing by the wardens about the park itself and the wildlife. You will then proceed to the lodge for check in. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay.
MANTIS AKAGERA GAME LODGE (FB I.e. Lunch (la terrasse), Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)
Today after your breakfast, you will go for a morning game drive, followed by a boat excursion on Lake Ihema (10h00 to 11h00).
Lining the lakes are some of the continent’s densest concentrations of water birds, while the connecting marshes are the haunt of the endangered and exquisite papyrus gonolek, and the bizarre shoebill stork - the latter perhaps the most eagerly sought of all African birds.
After this, continue with game drive until 13h30. Picnic lunch will be at a designated site. Depart for another game drive in the park until sunset.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
MANTIS AKAGERA GAME LODGE – FB(Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Basis)
06h30: Have an early breakfast at the lodge and check out. Set off for Kigali by 07h30 with game drive as you exit.
Arrive at 12h00. Test for covid to enable you trek on next day (PCR). Have lunch at the Hotel de Mille collines (This is the hotel that was featured in the movie Hotel Rwanda).
15h00: Have a leisurely drive to Musanze & Volcanoes National Park region.
17h30: Arrive at your lodge and check in. Evening at leisure to rest for the long day. Dinner and overnight stay.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE (FB, Lunch (Mille Collines), Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 5: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Golden monkey/culture
Rise early in the morning and breakfast at the lodge. 06h30: Proceed to the Park’s headquarters for briefing about your trek at 07h00. You will then be transferred by vehicle to the start point of the guided walk that begins at 08h00 in search of the Golden Monkeys. (This hotel is a 30 minutes drive from the park headquarters. Clients will be provided with hot coffee on arrival at no charge).
Trekking to see the golden monkeys is another highlight of Volcanoes National Park. The Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus Mitis Kandti) is a local subspecies of the widespread Sykes Monkey, also known as the “Blue Monkey” and is endemic to the high altitude forests. There are two habituated groups of Golden Monkey, one group comprises around 80 - 100 members and has its home at the foot of Mt Sabyinyo. As with treks to see the Mountain Gorillas, treks to see the Golden Monkeys take place in the mornings and visitors are permitted to stay for 1 hour with the monkeys. The number of visitors is not limited.
After this short memorable experience, you will proceed to the lodge for lunch. (I have indicated supplement if guests would like to trek gorillas – US$ 1400, per person)
This afternoon at 14h30, you will have a visit to the gorilla guardians cultural village. This village is changing the traditional perception of what constitutes tourism by turning fate into fame through sharing various aspects of rural cultures and livelihoods into tourist attractions and creating income-generating activities for rural poor people that have reformed from living on bush meat and poaching for generations.
Return to the lodge in the evening. Leisure. 19h30: Dinner, followed by overnight.
MOUNTAIN GORILLA VIEW LODGE (FB I.e. Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)
Day 6: VOLCANOES - NYUNGWE (05h30 scenic drive)
07h30: Early breakfast at the hotel. At 08h30, you will check out and settle extras. Proceed NYUNGWE Region. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Lunch will follow.
15h00: Visit the Gisakura tea plantation. The secret behind the perfect cup of tea starts right here in Gisakura Tea Estate. Hugging the rippling hills at the western fringes of Nyungwe National Park, this estate is among the most famous of Rwanda’s tea plantations and is certainly the most spectacular. Rwandas tea is among the best tea in the world. here you will learn how how tea is harvested, washed, dried and how it gets to our cups.
Once done,return to the hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay.
NYUNGWE TOP HILL VIEW HOTEL (FB I.e. Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)
Day 7: NYUNGWE CHIMPANZEE TREK/CANOPY WALK)
Today at 05h00 you will get your packed breakfast and drive to the Nyungwe Forest National Park. Chimpanzee trek briefing and formalities will take place at the park headquarters. You will then proceed with your guide to the evergreen forest for a great experience that starts at 06h00. You may spot a wide variety of bird life.
Their playfulness and human – like characteristics make the long day worthwhile. Luckily you may be welcomed by chimp morning calls deep in the forest upon encountering the chimps, you will be allowed to stay in their presence for one hour as you enjoy their acrobats, feeding life and their day today behaviors.
10h00: After this amazing experience, proceed to the hotel where you will rest and relax. Lunch will be at 12h45.
13h45: Drive back to the park for briefing before you do your guided canopy walk that starts at 15h00.
Hanging 60 meters above the forest floor between giant trees and towers, East Africa's only Canopy Walkway provides a stunning view of the park's amazing wildlife and nature. The Walkway is accessible as part of a specialized guided tour along the Igishigishigi trail or if you're not part of a tour, hiking the Imbaraga or Umuyove trails.
Drive back to the hotel once done. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay.
NYUNGWE TOP HILL VIEW HOTEL (FB I.e. Lunch, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast)
Breakfast at the lodge and early check out. Settle all extras and depart for Kigali.
En route, we will briefly visit the Ethnographic Museum.
12h00: Have lunch at the Ibis restaurant. Continue drive. Arrive at the Kigali International airport. Bid farewell to your driver guide then proceed to check in for your outbound flight.
END OF OUR SERVICES, WISHING YOU AN EXCELLENT SAFARI!
Day 1. Arrival to Arusha in Tanzania. . Once you touch the soils of Kenya you will be welcomed by Mazike Tour guide for a warm welcome and briefing before we proceed to our hotel for check inn. After enough rest and breakfast at the hotel, we will have a city tour. (((Accommodation Green Mountain hotel Arusha)))
Day 2. Tarangire national park. This park is located in Manyara region and most famous of its large diversity of wildlife, vegetables, birds and tree climbing lions. (((Accommodation Twiga hotel)))
Day 3. Lake Manyara national park. This park is situated between Lake Mnayara and the Great Rift Valley. 350 birds and zebras have been observed on the lake. (((Accommodation Twiga hotel)))
Day 4. Serengeti National park game drive. This is the home of great migration. The park is a world heritage site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and hundreds of birds. (((Accommodation camp tent)))
Day 5. Serengeti National park to witness the wild beast migration. The annual migration of wild beast and Zebras seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding ground. Drive back Arusha (((Accommodation camp tent)))
Day 6. Ngorongoro crater. This is located within the crater highlands of northern Tanzania. Visitors can hike up the Olmoti volcano, trek down to the Empakaai Crater Lake where pink flamingos flock.
Day 7. Drive back to Arusha city for shopping or catch a flight to Zanzibar (((Accommodation Golden tulip)))
Day 8. Stone town tour and spice plantation (((Accommodation Hotel Amaan beach bungalow)))
Day 9. Dolphin tour then back to hotel for resting
Day 10. Full day relaxing at the beach
Day 11. Departurev
Wedding Packages Gold :
(in rooms with baths only) on one night during the stay •
Day 1. Arrival at Jommo Kenyatta International Airport. Once you touch the soils of Kenya you will be welcomed by Mazike Tour guide for a warm welcome and briefing before we proceed to our hotel for check inn. After enough rest and breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the giraffe Centre (((Accommodation Sarova panafric Hotel Nairobi)))
Day 2. Lake Nakuru. . Lake Nakuru has become synonymous with vast flocks of brightly colored flamingos with thousand and millions of Birds. The Park is also known for its rhino’s sanctuary. (((Accommodation Sarova woodlands)))
Day 3. . Masai Mara National Reserve. Once we get to Masai mara and get checked in a hotel, we will go for evening game drive. One of the most spectacular events of nature, the wildebeest migration is the mass movement of over a million plus animals including wildebeest, antelopes, zebras, big cats such as lions from Serengeti in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya. (((Accommodation AA lodge)))
Day 4. . Masai Mara morning game drive and visiting the locals that is the Masai tribe. (((Accommodation AA lodge Masai Mara)))
Day 5. Amboseli National park. After 2 night at Masai Mara, we will drive to Amboseli for evening game drive if we are not tired. (((Accommodation AA Lodge Amoseli
Day 6. Amboseli National park game drive and hill observation. This park in in sourthen Kenya. I’ts known for its large elephant herds and views of immense mountain Kilimanajro, across the border in Tanzania. (((Accommodation AA Lodge Amboseli
Day 7. Crossing to Arusha in Tanzania. We will leave our hotel for cross Kenya-Tanzania boarder that will lead us to Arusha city of Tanzania. Much of the present area of Arusha region used to be Maasai Mara. (((Accommodation Green Mountain hotel Arusha)))
Day 8. Serengeti National park game drive. This is the home of great migration. The park is a world heritage site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and hundreds of birds. (((Accommodation Seronera wildlife lodge)))
Day 9. Serengeti National park to witness the wild beast migration. The annual migration of wild beast and Zebras seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding ground. Drive back Arusha (((Accommodation Green mountain hotel)))
Day 10. Flight to Zanzibar (((Accommodation Golden Tulip)))
Day 11. Stone town tour and spice plantation then transfer to beach hotel (((Amaan Beach bungalow)))
Day 12. Dolphin tour then back to hotel for relaxation (((Accommodation Amaan beach bungalow)))
Day 13. Full day relaxing at the beach (((Accommodation Amaan beach bungalow)))
Day 14. Departure to airpor
Day1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport meet Mazike Tours’ guide after brief meeting drive to hotel for resting. (((Accommodation K hotel Entebbe)))
Day2. Rhino tracking.
After breakfast drive to Masindi and make a top at Zziwa Rhino ranch for rhino tracking. Once we get to the park the rangers will brief us before we start the tracking which will take us 1-3 hours depending on the distance. After the tracking we will continue to Masindi town for overnight at (((Bakuba lodge))))
Day3. Murchison falls national park game drive and boat trip to the falls
Once we get to the park in the morning, Take a ferry a cross R.Nile to the heart on Murchison falls where we will enjoy a variety of animals like Hippos, giraffes, buffalos, elephants, lions, buck bush, dears, among others. After noon we will take a boat trip on Victoria Nile to the falls as we enjoy crocodiles, birds, to mention. Accommodation Bakuba lodge)))
Day4. After breakfast we will drive to Fortpotal city in Western Uganda where we will get a chance to visit the locals and Palace. (((Accommodation Kibale Forest Lodge)))
Day 5. Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park. Kibale National park is all about tracking chimpanzees. When the going gets tough, there is no embarrassment in taking a break or nap as the security persons makes sure we are safe. We will drive to Queen Elizabeth for overnight (((Accommodation Park view lodge)))
Day 6. Tree climbing lions tracking
After breakfast we will drive to Kasese. Once we get there we will check in a hotel as we prepare for evening game drive to Kasenyi game drive at the heart of Queen Elizabeth which is part of Queen Elizabeth national park. The park is commonly known of its tree climbing lions. (((Accommodation Park view safari lodge))))
Day 7. Game drive at Queen Elizabeth National park
We will have one more chance to enjoy a variety of animals at Queen Elizabeth national park after we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park for overnight (((Accommodation Gorilla mist)))
Day 8. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
We will have a very early breakfast before we drive to tracking area. Once we get to Bwindi Impenetrable national park offices, the park rangers will brief us then hit the forest to tracking the mountain gorillas. ((Accommodation Cephas Inn Kabale)))
Day 9. Lake Mburo National Park. After our breakfast we will proceed to Lake Mburo for evening game drive. Once we get to the hotel, we will check inn as they prepare our lunch before we go for to enjoy Zebras and other animals.
Day 10. Drive back to Entebbe/Kampala where we will make a stop at the for Evening shopping (((Accommodation K-Hotels)))
Day 11. Transfer to Airport
7 DAYS UGANDA CHIMPS AND GORILLAS
Day 1. Arrival at Entebbe International Airport where by you will be met by Lydia for a short briefing before we drive to our hotel for check in.
Day 2. Drive to greater lakes and Mabere caves
Day 3. Chimpanzee tracking at Kibale National Park. We will have a very early breakfast before we leave the hotel for chimpanzee tracking.
Day 4.Gorilla tracking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Did you know we share 98% DNA with gorillas….well we are going to prove that by walking with the gorilla for one full hour?
b. Source of R. Nile. River Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world with pyramid sitting at the backdrop in Egypt.
Day 6. Rafting. Full day white water rafting on River Nile. River Nile in Africa is the longest river in the world with pyramid sitting at the backdrop in Egypt.
Day 7. Shopping the transfer to Airport
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