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Great African Expedition Northbound (Accommodated)

Summary:

ACCOMMODATED SAFARI: Embark on a 56-day overland safari, travelling north through eight countries, from Cape Town to Nairobi. Encounter incredible wildlife on safari in some of Africa's best game reserves, including Etosha, Chobe, the Serengeti and Ngoron...

Duration
56 Days
Countries
9
Next Departure
10-May-2025
Starting at
USD 11,925.00
Price per day
USD 213.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
On The Go Tours
Tour
Great African Expedition Northbound (Accommodated)
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-18
Categories
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Summary

ACCOMMODATED SAFARI: Embark on a 56-day overland safari, travelling north through eight countries, from Cape Town to Nairobi. Encounter incredible wildlife on safari in some of Africa's best game reserves, including Etosha, Chobe, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Scale Namib Desert dunes and glide through the Okavango Delta in mokoro canoes. Experience Victoria Falls, swim in Lake Malawi and unwind on a three-day Zanzibar beach break. End your adventure with an unforgettable gorilla trek in Uganda's Bwindi National Park.

Map: Great African Expedition Northbound (Accommodated) (On The Go)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Cape Town
Day 2
Orange River
Day 3
Fish River Canyon
Day 4
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 5
Namib Naukluft National Park
Day 6-7
Swakopmund
Day 8
Spitzkoppe
Day 9-10
Etosha National Park
Day 11
Windhoek
Day 12
Gobabis
Day 13
Maun
Day 14-15
Okavango Delta
Day 16
Nata Region
Day 17
Chobe National Park
Day 18
Chobe National Park
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Day 36
Mount Kilimanjaro
Day 37
Arusha
Day 38
Serengeti National Park
Day 39-40
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 41-42
Nairobi
Day 43
Lake Nakuru
Day 44
Eldoret
Day 45
Kampala
Day 46
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 47
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 48-50
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 51
Kampala
Day 52
Jinja
Day 53-54
Free Time By The Nile
Day 55
Eldoret
Day 56

Countries (9): Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Travel Cities (34): Arusha, Bwindi Forest, Cape Town, Cederberg, Chobe National Park, Chobe River, Dar Es Salaam, Eldoret, Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Harare, Iringa, Jinja, Kampala, Kasane, Kilimanjaro, Lake Malawi, Lake Nakuru, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Lusaka, Maun, Moshi, Mzuzu, Nairobi, Namib Desert, Ngorongoro Crater, Okavango Delta, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Zanzibar City

Highlights

  • South Africa - Set off from Cape Town and enjoy optional wine tasting in the Cederberg region
  • Namibia - Take in Fish River Canyon, climb Dune 45 in the Namib Desert, game drive in Etosha National Park and explore Windhoek
  • Botswana - Enjoy an overnight excursion into the Okavango Delta, cruise the Chobe River and head on safari in Chobe National Park
  • Zambia - See mighty Victoria Falls, search for wildlife in South Luangwa National Park and stop in the border town of Chipata
  • Malawi - Explore several different points along the shore of Lake Malawi, which covers 20% of the country. Relax on beautiful sandy beaches, swim in the clear blue waters, visit local villages and enjoy optional activities
  • Zanzibar - Spend four nights on tropical Zanzibar Island, exploring historic Stone Town and soaking up some sun on the northern beaches
  • Tanzania - Visit the coastal cities of Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo, and discover the wildlife of Mikumi National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Kenya - Pose for photos at the Equator in Eldoret, and spot wildlife on a game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Uganda - Trek to see chimpanzees and gorillas in Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks. Admire Lake Bunyonyi and relax by the River Nile in Jinja

Included in Price

  • 55 breakfasts, 45 lunches & 43 dinners
  • 50 nights simple accommodation (including permanent tents), 5 nights camping in 2-person dome tents - a foam mattress, sleeping bag and pillow is provided on camping nights (please refer to the trip notes for details)
  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
  • Cape Town Township Tour
  • Sesriem & Fish River Canyon visit
  • Sossusvlei guided walk and Dune 45 excursion
  • Spitzkoppe excursion to see Bushmen paintings
  • Etosha National Park game drives
  • Kalahari Bushman Walk
  • Okavango Delta excursion including mokoro and walking safari
  • Chobe River boat cruise and Chobe National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
  • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
  • South Luangwa National Park game drive in a purpose-built safari vehicle with a resident guide
  • Zanzibar return ferry ticket
  • Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide
  • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide
  • Lake Nakuru National Park game drive in specialized safari vehicles
  • Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
  • Bwindi National Park gorilla trekking with expert guides (subject to payment of permits, see cost below)
  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
  • All road tolls and vehicle taxes

NOT included in price

  • International flights and visas
  • Non refundable Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit: USD $995pp (or equivalent in your currency) - pay at time of booking in addition to the deposit
  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)
  • Local payment - US$1500pp, paid on arrival in USD

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Cape Town

Arrow Going To

Nairobi

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