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Cape Town, Gameparks & Gorillas via Johannesburg

From $910 GBP

(Approx. $1452.71 AUD)
*Local Payment GBP 585

Trip Information
Starts In: Cape Town
Ends In: Nairobi
Duration: 54 Days.
Departs: Selected Wednesdays
Group Size: 4-30
Transport: Safari Overland Adventure trucks
Accommodation: Camping
Activity: Overland Safari
Ages: 18+
Tour Code: AFRTRAILS25
Operator Code: AFRTRAILS

Countries Visited
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
Malawi
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Trip Highlights
  • Camping, cooking equipment tents and sleeping mats
  • Two meals per day while travelling
  • Camping fees
  • Great Karoo
  • Table Mountain
  • Cape Town
  • Game drive in Chobe National Park
  • Victoria Falls
  • Kande Beach Resort
  • Lake Malawi
  • Mikumi National Park
  • Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean coast
  • Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Rift Valley
  • Lake Victoria
  • Kampala
  • Equator crossing
  • Lake Bunyonyi
  • Owen Falls & Bujagali Falls on the River Nile
  • Lake Baringo
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Lake Naivasha
Full Itinerary
Up from Southern Africa, across the continent to the Eastern side, stopping at the Falls, Zanzibar & the gorillas plus much more.

Day 1
Leaving Cape Town we head out across the Great Karoo; a beautiful semi arid area.

Day 2
Crossing the Orange River our first stop is the “The Big Hole” in Kimberley; three tons of diamonds have been dug from 40 million tons of rock over the years just to make small rings to trap foolish men into marriage.

Day 3
Next Johannesburg – “the City of Gold”.

Day 4
Johannesburg. Take the SOWETO tour or go deep into a gold mine on the Rand.

Day 5
Johannesburg. Good cinema and restaurants before heading into “the real Africa”.

Day 6
Leaving Johannesburg we head to Botswana over the border to Palapye where we camp the night. This day includes the border crossing, so passports at the ready.

Day 7
Next day on to Maun, a dusty outpost community and the centre for the Okavango Delta which is on the edges of the Kalahari Desert, to prepare for the wilderness experience to come.

Day 8
For the trip into the Delta pack; an overnight bag, food, cooking and camping equipment and you’re off. A short truck ride to the dugout canoes, called Mokoros and you punt out into the delta along reed lined waterways. The guides find an island for the night and set up camp. For those not going into the Delta; relax by the pool, visit town or go to the crocodile farm.

Day 9
Up early and it’s off walking with the guide, a unique chance to see game on foot; elephants, herds of grazing zebra and pods of hippos.

Day 10
Try learning how to pole your mokoro, or try to catch a catfish, the guides make it look so easy. A last swim in the clear water before heading back to the truck and campsite for a shower and cold drinks.

Day 11
An early start and a stunning drive through arid land. One turn to the left and the country becomes lush and forested as we approach Chobe River; a river cruise, excellent for game viewing is highly recommended.

Day 12
Today we take the ferry across the Zambezi River into Zambia and short drive to Livingstone town by the splendid Victoria Falls.

Day 13
We spend the day at the Falls; white water rafting, Bungy jumping, gorge swings, booze cruises, fishing, good restaurants, curio markets to get you bartering.

Day 14
A second day at the Falls.

Day 15
We head north through sugar plantations to the capital Lusaka to shop and camp.

Day 16
Along the Great East Road to Chipata, a full days drive.

Day 17
A 4 hour drive on dirt roads to South Luangwa Valley on the edge of the Luangwa River, the afternoon been spent under the trees in the camp watching the animals in the park. The park is well worth the visit; recent trips have seen; wild dogs, leopards, lions, and buffalo.

The road up to South Luangwa Valley is dirt and the park is part of vast swamp system, generally from January up to March as the road is flooded we can’t get in until the water recedes and the road is rebuild and graded. In these times we spend more time at the Falls and on Lake Malawi.

Day 18
Game driving in South Luangwa Valley Park.

Day 19
We cross the border into Malawi to the capital city Lilongwe.

Day 20
A stunning drive to Lake Malawi, past the lake shore to Kande Beach Resort.

Day 21
Kande Beach Resort A full day on the beach to do as little or as much as you want. Loads of things to do - scuba diving, horse riding, canoeing, sailing, snorkelling. The lake is home to over 500 different types of colourful Cyclid fish.

Day 22
A short drive up the lakeshore to Chitimba Beach, on the base of Livingstonia escarpment.

Day 23
An early start in order to get to the border with Tanzania and head up to Iringa and the Farmhouse Campsite.

Day 24
The highway takes us through Mikumi National Park, famous for its pygmy elephants, and buffalo beside the main road. The day t ends at Dar es Salaam on a beach with the Indian Ocean lapping the shore.

Day 25
You can take the ferry to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. First stop in Stone Town or Zanzibar City, then make your way across the island to Nungwe village on the northern Beaches – a tropical island at its best.

Day 26
Zanzibar Island.

Day 27
Zanzibar Island.

Day 28
Return to Dar es Salaam by ferry.

Day 29
An early start thru town before the traffic starts and inland and north skirting the base of snowy Mount Kilimanjaro to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital.

Day 30
You can take a side trip to the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The trip is camping for two nights in the parks amidst the animals. If you choose not to visit the park you can wander the markets in Arusha town.

Day 31
Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 32
Return to Arusha late in the day to Snake Park Camp site.

Day 33
From Arusha we head north across Masai country to Namanga; the border of Kenya, and across the plains to the leafy suburb of Karen on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Day 34
Leaving Nairobi we stop at the Rift Valley scenic lookout at 8,000 feet high, overlooking Mount Longonot and Lake Naivasha. We pass from the dramatic landscape of the Rift Valley to the highlands and spend our first night near Nakuru, where you can end your day sipping beer at Kembu Campsite.

Day 35
We have an early start, crossing over the Ugandan border at Malaba or Busia. The scenery changes to tropical rain forests and tea and sugar plantations. We catch our first glimpse of Lake Victoria on route to Jinja or Kampala city, our overnight stop.

Day 36
Stopping for photos as we cross the equator, we continue southwest to Kabale town, gateway to the Mountain Gorilla Reserves. We spend this evening camped on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi the deepest Crater Lake in Uganda.

Day 37
Climbing through lush terraced hills to Kisoro, there are panoramic views of this unique Ugandan landscape on every turn. From the road we have outlooks over three countries - Uganda, Republic of Congo, Rwanda; and the Virunga Mountains - Mountains of the Moon, the home of the rare mountain gorillas.

Day 38
As the groups going to the gorillas are small, it takes a couple of days for everyone to do the trek.  Whilst others are searching for the great apes, you can take in the local markets; walk to the nearby mountain lakes, or enter the Magahinga National park for a day hike up a volcano or a guided nature trail.

Day 39
Looking for the Mountain Gorillas.

Day 40
We head back to Lake Bunyonyi meaning “place of little birds”. It is known, not only for its water birds, but also for its fresh water crayfish population. Lake Bunyonyi is a great place to relax, or for the more energetic you can canoe to one of the many islands dotting the lake, swim, or take in the scenery on mountain bikes.

Day 41
We return to Uganda’s capital. Kampala is a modern bustling city leaving you no shortage of things to see and do. You may wish to visit the National Museum, the Kasubi Tombs of the Buganda people.

Day 42
Crossing the Owen Falls dam we arrive at Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria. Our campsite for the next few days above Bujagali Falls is a welcome break from travelling, and we have a lazy afternoon to put up our tents on the grassy terraces overlooking the Nile River.

Day 43
You can spend an action-filled day white water rafting down the Nile. As well as grade 5 rapids, this river has a lot of bird and wildlife to view while drifting between the rapids. The rafting is rounded off with a sunset BBQ and drinks, then back to camp to re-live it on video.

There is no shortage of other activities in Jinja; head off on a quad bike, bungee jump, fish on Lake Victoria, take a guided village walk or give up a day of your holiday to volunteer for the local community education project.

Day 44
On to Sipi Falls if time permits on the edge of the Mt Elgon.

Day 45
Leaving Uganda, we head back into Kenya to El Dorat town.

Day 46
We spend the next two nights at Kembu Camp, a working farm. You can visit the local weavers and school or take a tour of the farm.

Day 47
You take the side trip for the day to Lake Nakuru, viewing game in a park famous for its soda lake surrounded by thousands, sometimes millions of pink flamingoes. The park is home to over 400 species of bird, and we may spot leopard or black and white rhino amongst the zebra, waterbuck, impala, giraffe and many more.

Day 48
We return to Nairobi the end of your trip, a chance to see and do around the city. In Nairobi town is the National Museum and markets. Close to the camp are; Karen Blixen's house, Langata Giraffe Centre or a day at the races.

Day 49
Close by is Hell's Gate National Park where you can hire bikes to take you around the park and see the herds of zebra, buffalo and antelope. You can also wander in the predator free reserve amongst African game. There is spectacular scenery here; red cliffs, grassy plains and rock towers made of hardened lava and the remains of ancient volcanoes.

Also on the lake is Elsamere; once the home of Joy Adamson and Elsa the lion of 'Born Free' fame. Elsamere is now the centre of the Born Free Foundation and you can find out more about their work, watch a video on Joy’s life and take afternoon tea in the gardens.

Day 50
We head south towards Narok on the way to Masai Mara.

Day 51
Masai Mara National Reserve, camping on the edge of the park. The sweeping plains evoke a picture of East Africa that most people hold in their minds and are rarely disappointed when confronted with the real thing. Great game viewing is assured all year round. The Mara offers us everything, amazing scenery and abundant wildlife including the big five.

Day 52
Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 53
We return to Nairobi a chance to see and do around the city. In Nairobi town is the National Museum and markets. Close to the camp are; Karen Blixen's house, Langata Giraffe Centre or a day at the races.

Day 54
The end of your trip.



 
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