Duration:
43
Days
Group size:
Single supplement:
Destinations:
Uganda, Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park, Ndali Kasenda Crater Lakes, Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Rwanda, Twin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo, Kigali, Northern Serengeti, Kenya, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Nairobi, Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Botswana, Duba Plains Private Reserve, Namibia, Windhoek, Hartmann Valley, South Africa, Cape Town, Knysna, Johannesburg, Nosy Ankao, Egypt, Cairo
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Upon arrival to Entebbe, you will be met airside, assisted through immigration formalities, baggage collection, and to the exit. Here you will meet your Alluring Africa driver who will transfer you to Hotel No. 5 where you will stay for one night.
Location:
LocationEntebbe
Accommodation:
Accommodation No.5 Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your 12:05 pm scheduled charter flight to Pakuba Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be met by a private driver/guide for your private road transfer to Murchison Falls National Park where you will stay at Nile Safari Lodge for two nights.
Experience the wonders of Uganda in style, witnessing exciting wildlife spectacles and stunning landscapes from our luxury lodge perched on the southern bank of the River Nile. In the remote beautiful, savanna the Lodge is a luxurious escape and the ultimate private safari experience.
After settling in, visit the top of the dramatic Murchison Falls, where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment, plunging into a pool 140 feet below.
Location:
LocationMurchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Accommodation Nile Safari Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Enjoy a day of activities at Nile Safari Lodge.
This morning depart on a game drive, undoubtedly the highlight of any safari. From the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle, you can experience the thrill of viewing wildlife in its natural environment. You are certain to spot and catch some great photos of the legendary big five.
Home to over 1,100 species of birds, Uganda is a bird watchers’ paradise. This includes Crested Crane, Abyssinian Ground Hornbill, African Fish Eagle, and the very shy majestic Shoebill Stork. The location of the Nile lodge makes it an ideal place for ornithologists and keen bird watchers.
2:00 pm: This afternoon take a private cruise at the bottom of the falls. Ride along the green and lush curves of the mystical Nile with a perfect view of the Murchison Falls.
Location:
LocationMurchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Accommodation Nile Safari Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be transferred to Pakuba Airstrip by a lodge vehicle for your 1:20 pm scheduled charter flight to Kasese. Your driver/guide will go on ahead and meet you there with your private vehicle. Upon arrival, transfer to Ndali Lodge where you will stay for two nights.
Ndali Lodge is in the heart of Uganda’s volcanic crater lake region, 14 miles south of Fort Portal and overlooked by the Rwenzori Mountains to the west. The lodge is perched 328ft directly above Nyinambuga crater lake and has eight individual cottages set on the hillside. Designed to blend with the landscape, the lodge was built using all local materials such as traditional mud render and thatching, providing the lodge with its key qualities of light, space, simplicity and openness to nature. Each cottage consists of an airy bedroom with en suite bathroom (containing bathtubs and showers, plenty of hot water and flushing WC) and private veranda.
At night the dining room is festooned with candles – the lodge only has electricity in the cottages so as to not destroy the tranquility and atmosphere of a night in the African bush. The sitting room, reception and dining room open out onto the lake and a full English breakfast is served every morning on the veranda with wonderful views of the lake.
Location:
LocationNdali Kasenda Crater Lakes
Accommodation:
Accommodation Ndali Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
6:50 am: This morning you will have the opportunity to enjoy a chimp trek in the Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species and a guided forest trek can be taken in search of one of the most popular primate species in the world – the chimpanzee. There are 9 diurnal primates, these include, vervet, red-tailed, L’Hoest’s, blue monkeys, grey-cheeked manabey, red colobus, black and white colobus, olive baboon and the most famous of all, the chimpanzee. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, the odds are good with the chance of encountering them standing at higher then 90%. Whilst trekking in the depths of the lush green forest, you will be surrounded by bird song and can expect to see at least 5 or 6 other types of primate, most probably the grey-cheeked managebey and the red-tailed monkey and of course the chimpanzee. The walking is fairly easy due to the well-maintained trails and reasonably flat terrain, but watch your step on some of those wooden walkways!
Return to your lodge for an afternoon at leisure.
Location:
LocationNdali Kasenda Crater Lakes
Accommodation:
Accommodation Ndali Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, depart with your driver/guide to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive passes through Fort Portal and then south along the eastern length of The Rwenzori Mountains, with the hope of viewing the glaciated peaks. Gently descend into The Great African Rift Valley and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Deep in the heart of the Great Western Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park offers a vast diversity of wildlife and a multitude of truly spectacular landscapes.
2:00 pm: After lunch at Mweya lodge, head down to the Kazinga Channel and take a private boat ride along the river. It provides an amazing chance to sit back, relax and enjoy the fresh river breeze whilst observing a large selection of animals. Species most commonly seen along the riverbank are elephants, buffalo, waterbuck and Ugandan Kob. Large breeding pods of hippos are also seen on a daily basis. On occasion visitors will also see giant forest hog, leopard and lion. The waterbirds in the area are plentiful; in particular, water thick knee, yellow‐billed stork, various plovers, white pink‐backed Pelicans and white‐bellied cormorants.
Afterwards head to Kyambura Gorge Lodge where you will stay for two nights. This eclectic contemporary safari lodge has been converted from an old coffee store to create a breathtakingly beautiful space. The lodge is located on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park with sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon, and the sunken Kyambura Gorge. The stylish bandas also have a contemporary theme with the accent on local artifacts re-imagined in a new context. Each banda offers a unique view either across the savanna or the gorge.
Location:
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
This morning, your morning game drive in the park is enhanced by a Lion Tracking experience! Queen Elizabeth National Park is a lion conservation unit and hence lions are a key attraction in the park. The park has over 250 of the large cats in both the northern and southern sector. Queen Elizabeth is the only national park in Uganda that offers lion tracking as an activity, offering participants an opportunity to get closer to the lions in their natural habitat. It involves following lions closely to learn about their behavior, natural habitat and feeding habits. The activity is led by experienced and knowledgeable researchers from the Uganda Carnivore Program, and by taking part, you are contributing to a worthwhile wildlife conservation initiative.
Uganda Carnivore Program – Wildlife Conservation and Research Tours
The Uganda Carnivore program (UCP) is under the research department of the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The program began in the 1990’s and was then known as the Uganda Large Predator Project. The Uganda Large Predator Project started out of concern that an epidemic (the canine distemper Virus) that was decimating canines in the Serengeti National Park would spread to predators in Uganda. The fear among conservationists in Uganda was compounded by several lion deaths unknown causes. After some research, it was found that Uganda’s lions where not dying from the distemper virus but from poisoning. A decision was made to continue with the project to monitor and do research on predator in the park. As time went on, the project expanded to include community conservation and other activities. As more partners came in support of the project, the project name changed to what is now known as the Uganda Carnivore Program.
Return to the lodge for an afternoon at leisure to enjoy one of the lodge activities, such as a 45 minute walk along the river. Don’t forget to set some time aside for your complimentary 30-minute massage offered during your stay.
Location:
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
After breakfast, depart with your private driver/guide through the savannas of Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha region of the park, on a game drive in search of tree climbing lion (75% success rate). Enjoy a picnic lunch on the river to the sound of the resident hippos .
Leave behind the lush savanna grass plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Buhoma/Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Bwindi forest is a magnificent luxuriant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rife Valley, this ancient rainforest – one of the few in Africa to have flourished throughout the last Ice Age – is regarded to be one of the most biologically diverse forests in Africa. Here you will stay at Bwindi Lodge for three nights.
Overlooking the primeval Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge offers dramatic intense views of the forest canopy across a serene stream. The gorillas frequently come to relax in the verdant bush around the lodge! The eight standard bandas, each having their own view of the forest, have been been totally restyled with warm luxurious interiors and inviting four poster beds and locally-inspired furniture.
Location:
Accommodation:
Accommodation Bwindi Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
7:45 am: After breakfast, take a short drive to Park Headquarters and meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. You will then hike into the forest where the gorillas were seen the night before and track from that point.
The trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world.
Picnic lunches are provided and it is important to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film are recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film.
After the trek you will be escorted back to the lodge for dinner.
Location:
Accommodation:
Accommodation Bwindi Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Bwindi has more to offer than just gorilla trekking. After breakfast, embark on a Forest Walk along the Waterfall Trail.
This trail is best for primate species and lush green scenery. Relish the tranquility of the forest and view several different monkey species. For birders, roughly 190 bird species have been recorded in this area, ten of which are endemic to the Albertine Rift.
It takes about 3 hours and goes for 2km along an abandoned road before crossing the Muyaga River several times on the ascent to the 33m-high waterfall. Bathing is permitted at the bottom of the waterfall and often required after the relatively challenging hike.
Location:
Accommodation:
Accommodation Bwindi Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kihihi Airstrip (1 hour 15 min) for your 8:20 am scheduled charter flight to Kisoro. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver/guide for your private road transfer to Volcanoes National Park where you will stay at Virunga Lodge, for two nights. You will be required to complete border formalities en route.
The magnificent Virunga Lodge is perched high on a ridge with stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes and the Musanze valley to the west and Lake Bulera and Ruhondo to the east. It offers the finest views in Africa, uniquely decorated rooms in the Rwandese style, fantastic food and exceptional and personalized service by carefully trained staff. Each of our ten luxurious bandas has a private terrace from which our guests can watch the sunrise over the dramatic landscape of mountains and lakes. Luxuriously appointed, with the accent on vibrant Rwandese fabrics and stylish locally inspired furniture.
Location:
LocationTwin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo
Accommodation:
Accommodation Virunga Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
7:15 am: Head to park headquarters which is about 45-60 minutes from the lodge. After a morning briefing by the Volcanoes National Park’s guides on how to behave in the forest and in the presence of mountain gorillas, you will then enter the park for a gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. It is important to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended. It can rain at a few minutes’ notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. After the trek, lunch will be at the lodge.
The rest of the afternoon is at leisure for optional excursions/activities.
Location:
LocationTwin Lakes Burera & Ruhondo
Accommodation:
Accommodation Virunga Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Transfer either by road or by helicopter to Kigali.
Take a Tour of Kigali with a visit to the Genocide Museum. Stops include: a trip to the top of Mt. Kigali for views of the city and the countryside, a milk bar, a neighborhood market, a mural walk, a stop for a Rwandan lunch, and a neighborhood walk and ends at the Kigali Genocide Memorial for time to explore the museum on your own before continuing the tour.
Kigali’s art scene is on the rise. If you are interested in art, unique and contemporary Rwandan art can be found all over the city, and Inema Arts Center houses some of Kigali’s best and brightest talent. The gallery was founded by brothers Emmanuel Nkuranga and Innocent Nkurunziza and hosts the work of fourteen.
Time permitting you could visit the Presidential Palace, once home to President Habyarimana. The remains of the presidential plane are still visible on the grounds, and the crash is credited as the reason for the beginning of the Rwandan genocide. A visit to this museum is an interesting one, and few photographs are allowed to be taken onsite. Check out the Gaddafi Mosque, one of Rwanda’s most impressive mosques and structures. It was not actually constructed by Muammar Gaddafi, however, it was named as such, for the road that Gaddafi did build that runs parallel to the mosque. The mosque’s official name, though no locals refer to it as such, is the Islamic Cultural Center. Located in the Nyamirambo neighborhood, the mosque also serves as school, clinic, and community center for the surrounding area.
Location:
LocationKigali
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kigali Serena Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Transfer to Kigali Airport for your 10:50 am scheduled charter flight to Serengeti National Park. You will be required to clear immigration formalities en route. Upon arrival into Kogatende Airstrip, you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to Olakira Migration Camp, where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
The mobile Olakira Migration Camp follows the wildebeest migration around the Serengeti, from the epic river crossings in the north to the southern plains where they give birth to thousands of calves each year. Stay with us to witness the greatest animal migration in the world. Between June and October, Olakira is in the north to witness the crossing of the Mara River. Here, watch thousands of wildebeest take a leap of faith into the water, facing hungry Nile crocodiles and cantankerous hippos. When the herds are on the move, the air is full of grunting, thudding hooves and billowing dust. From December until March, we move camp to the southern plains of the Serengeti, where the wildebeest go to give birth and graze on lush grass, and predators such as lions and cheetahs gather to prey on the young.
Even at night, the Olakira Migration Camp experience is special. Our mesh-covered stargazing tents allow guests to sleep under a sky of glittering stars.
Location:
LocationNorthern Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Olakira Migration Camp – North (Jun – Oct)
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Olakira Camp.
The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomizes Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further.
Tanzania’s famous migration is a restless thing: shifting with the seasons as the great herds of wildebeest wander between Kenya and Tanzania. And moving with them are the Olakira camps… as the migration progresses, so the camp’s luxury tents pick up their feet and follow. In the dry months of winter Olakira Mara River enjoys some of the best views of the herds migrating out of Kenya across the treacherous Mara River. By November, with the herds on the march, Olakira swiftly follows to witness the incredible calving in the great grassy plains of the southern Serengeti.
Wildlife viewing and bird watching game drives are offered twice per day. Experienced guides encourage guests to see and experience the Serengeti through their eyes, sharing a world of small and large wonders that only they truly know and understand. Guests can arrange full days in the bush with picnic lunches at an additional cost.
Location:
LocationNorthern Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Olakira Migration Camp – North (Jun – Oct)
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationNorthern Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Olakira Migration Camp – North (Jun – Oct)
Type:
Accommodation Type Mobile Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flights to Masai Mara (2 flights). Upon arrival, you will be met by camp vehicle and transferred to Naboisho Camp, where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Set in the 210km² private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Naboisho Camp offers spectacular game viewing, from the herds of antelope that dot the plains of this wilderness corridor throughout the year to the high concentrations of predators, including lion and cheetah.
But the real magic of Naboisho Camp is its sheer exclusivity – you’ll experience a level of safari solitude and serenity simply unheard of in the busy Serengeti and Masai Mara reserves. With just nine spacious tented suites, Naboisho is an intimate and elegant safari camp that balances your wilderness experience with discreet creature comforts. Even better, Naboisho Camp offers the options of fly camping, walking safaris, and night drives – activities not commonly available in most national parks. If you have a truly adventurous spirit, don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the African bush.
Location:
LocationMara Naboisho Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Naboisho
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days of activities at Naboisho Camp.
The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is not governed by the same rules as the national reserves, so there is the flexibility to see and experience something truly profound on safari at Naboisho. The activities at Naboisho Camp make the most of this unrivalled access to pristine wilderness: bush walks, off-road safaris, overnight fly camps, night drives and wilderness picnics are activities you could only dream of in the national reserves. The guides at Naboisho are adept at offering a deeper understanding of this complex ecosystem, making it an ideal choice for experienced safari travellers on their second or third visit to Africa, who are seeking a more profound experience.
Game drives: Twice daily game drives with passionate and highly knowledgeable guides are offered from Naboisho, as well as the chance to search for the elusive nocturnal creatures of the conservancy on a night drive. Off-road driving is possible on the privately owned land for once-in-a-lifetime sightings and excellent photo opportunities. Our guides take you in seven-seater open game-viewing vehicles or closed vehicles that seat five. All the vehicles have power points where you can recharge your devices, and are fitted with fridges to keep your drinks deliciously frosty. Game Drives are also possible in the adjoining Masai Mara Reserve (additional costs apply).
Walking safaris: Discover the smaller ecosystems that tend to pass unnoticed from a vehicle: explore the bush by foot, accompanied by an expert armed guide and Maasai tracker. Please note that walking safaris are at an additional cost of US per person.
Bush picnics: Leave camp with the rising sun at dawn and enjoy a packed breakfast or lunch to maximize your game-viewing time.
Fly camping: Spend the night in a simple fly camp in a quiet corner of the conservancy and enjoy splendid meals cooked over the campfire with only the sounds of the bush for company (additional cost)
Cultural & community visits: Arrange a visit to one of the nearby Maasai villages to learn more about the magnificent culture that has defined this corner of Africa for centuries. Please note that cultural & community visits are at an additional cost of US per person.
Research projects: With Naboisho’s focus on conservation, a number of research programs are conducted within the conservancy, and resident researchers can sometimes be available to share their exciting findings with guests in the camp.
Photographic safari: Calling all passionate photographers! Join us for a photographic safari experience in our very first modified photographic vehicle. The vehicle allows you to get low, eye level photographs. Beanbags, foam camera rest and 360º swivel seats promise to make your wildlife photography experience a dream!
Location:
LocationMara Naboisho Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Naboisho
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationMara Naboisho Conservancy
Accommodation:
Accommodation Naboisho
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After a morning game drive and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by a driver/vehicle who will be at your disposal for the afternoon.
Situated 160km south of the equator, Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and boasts one of the finest climates in the world. Although the ‘City in the Sun’ is relatively young by global standards, it has a fascinating history capturing explorers, missionaries, wars, cultural diversity and politics, each leaving their mark on the city in some way.
Follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen as you travel towards the Ngong Hills, you feel swept immediately onto the film set of Out of Africa the moment you arrive. The old colonial farmhouse is simple, housing a few items that Karen Blixen chose and once enjoyed herself. There are also the colorful gardens to explore, where several old coffee machines have laid untouched for decades.
From here visit the Giraffe Center, where the highly endangered Rothschild giraffe lives in peace, with an elevated viewing-cum-feeding platform for a close encounter with the fascinating animals.
You will be dropped off at your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Location:
LocationNairobi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Take the shuttle to the airport for the scheduled flight to
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge where you will stay for two nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Crescent Collection’s pioneer lodge is so close to the famous Victoria Falls that one can see the spray in the distance. Luxurious thatched tents constructed of canvas, glass and timber. Each suite extends out onto a private deck with its own plunge pool and boasts uninterrupted views of the Zambezi River and natural bush.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Victoria Falls River Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy a full day of activities at Victoria Falls River Lodge. You have a choice of two scheduled activities.
MORNING GAME DRIVE:
For the ultimate Victoria Falls safari experience, head out in a game-viewer to explore the 150,000 acres that make up the Zambezi National Park. Armed with hot beverages and a delicious supply of traditionally baked ‘rusks’, be the first to catch the ‘bush telegraphs’ early broadcast of the previous night’s events.
AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE:
Alternatively, track a magnificent elephant herd as they move silently through the bush or admire stately giraffe as they effortlessly weave their way through spikey acacia thicket – stopping to enjoy the phenomenal sunset with sun-downers and a variety of scrumptious snacks – before returning to camp for dinner.
JUNIOR DISCOVERERS DRIVE:
Junior Discoverer Game Drives are available to children aged 4 – 7 who are accompanied by at least one parent. Junior Discoverers Drives times are seasonal and in consultation with management and take place outside standard Game Drive times. Families wishing to take children aged 4 – 7 years on a Game Drive during standard early morning / late afternoon Game Drive times (i.e. not Junior Discoverers Drive) will require a sole use game viewer. No children under the age of 4 permitted on game drives.
SUNRISE ZAMBEZI RIVER CRUISE
Watch – from the comfort of Victoria Falls River Lodge’s private river cruiser – as the world awakes and the sun’s first rays skip and dance across the shimmering surface of the mighty Zambezi. A truly revitalizing way to start any day!
SUNSET ZAMBEZI RIVER CRUISE
For the not-so-early-birds: sit back and let the gentle ebb and flow of the Zambezi lull and relax you. Join in on Mother Nature’s Happiest Hour by sipping on a sun-downer in whilst viewing her creatures, big and small, coming to the water’s edge to lap at its liquid life under molten skies.
GUIDED TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS
Take a tour of Victoria Falls with experienced guides. A visit to the iconic Victoria Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Reaching its apex in around May of each year, it remains a magnificent sight all year round. Nothing can quite prepare visitors for the shear splendor of the breath-taking spectacle which is one of Africa’s most famous landmarks. There is not much that can compare to the heady fragrance of drenched earth and sun-kissed Rainforest foliage; the intense power of the wall of water – its deafening rumble coursing through your veins – or letting the cooling and constant spray of “the Smoke that Thunders” saturate the senses…
Join your passionate and knowledgeable guide on an unforgettable tour of Victoria Falls. This excursion is included in the Victoria Falls River Lodge accommodation rate when forming a part of the optional trip into the town of Victoria Falls which is offered to in-house guests daily. Guests thus need only settle for the National Park fees upon entry into the Rainforest. En route, guests are often also be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos.
With intimate knowledge of the local fauna and flora and other points of historical interest, coupled with advice on the best viewing spots (and an extra pair of hands to help get that ‘full’ family photo!), our guides will happily assist wherever possible to help ensure that the memories created at this World Heritage Site will last a lifetime.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Victoria Falls River Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to
Upon arrival you will be met by a camp vehicle and transferred to Duba Plains Camp where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Duba Plains Camp sits in the heart of the Okavango Delta among a matrix of palm-dotted islands, flood plains and woodland on a 33,000 hectare private reserve. It is also the place that Great Plains Conservation co-founders, National Geographic filmmakers, conservationists and explorers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, chose for their home base.
Duba Plains Camp offers 5 bespoke tents designed to blend into the landscape and evoke the classic African safari style of the 1920’s. All the rooms are raised on recycled railway-sleeper decking and with stunning views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of wildlife parading past.
Location:
LocationDuba Plains Private Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Duba Plains Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge, Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days at Duba Plains Camp.
Early morning and late afternoon/early evening game drives in an open 4×4 vehicle and boat-based activities when water levels permit.
Duba Plains prides itself on its extraordinary wildlife experiences and intimate exposure to the best of the best wildlife, from lions and leopards to elephants, lechwe, buffalo and everything in between. Duba Plains is also known for interesting Kalahari species like aardwolf and pangolins. A recent guest captured it perfectly when he said, “I am not a religious person but I now understand that the Garden of Eden can now in fact be found at Duba Plains.”
Location:
LocationDuba Plains Private Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Duba Plains Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge, Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationDuba Plains Private Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Duba Plains Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge, Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationWindhoek
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Upon arrival you will be met by camp vehicle and transferred to Serra Cafema Camp where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Set under verdant trees on the banks of the Kunene River, Serra Cafema is one of the most remote camps in southern Africa. Guests can truly disconnect, unwind and relax to the sound of rushing water, and explore one of the driest deserts in the world. Respectful interaction with the semi-nomadic Himba community, fascinating nature walks, boating (water levels permitting), and low-impact guided quad-bike excursions complete the experience.
The eight chalets are set on elevated decks and crafted in wood, canvas and thatch to create a unique camp that is at one with its surroundings and celebrates the culture of the Himba people. The Ozonganda (Herero, meaning “main area”) affords spectacular views over the Kunene River.
Location:
LocationHartmann Valley
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Serra Cafema
Type:
Accommodation Type Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Serra Cafema Camp.
Activities at Serra Cafema revolve around the exploration of the surrounding Namib Desert sands contrasting with the lush oases along the river, as well as authentic cultural Himba experiences.
Informative nature drives in open Land Rovers allow guests to experience the true Namib in its unbridled glory, while walking provides unique opportunities to see the smaller denizens of the desert, from the famous fairy circles to the desert chameleon.
One of our highlights, guided quad bike excursions through the fragile environs, is done with utmost care along specifically allocated pathways, so as to tread lightly on the dunes and preserve the unique and delicate habitats of this landscape.
In this isolated area, the Himba people continue their traditional semi-nomadic way of life and, when they are in the area, guests have an opportunity to learn about their lifestyle and customs.
Boating on the Kunene River (water levels permitting) provides our guests with the opportunity to venture through the lush riverside oases. Crocodiles and waterbirds seem out of place in this surreal, lunar-like landscape.
Location:
LocationHartmann Valley
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Serra Cafema
Type:
Accommodation Type Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationHartmann Valley
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Serra Cafema
Type:
Accommodation Type Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip by camp vehicle for your scheduled charter flight to Windhoek to connect with the flight to Cape Town.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel by your Escape to the Cape Guide for a Private Full day Cape Peninsula Tour.
This awe-inspiring journey to the towering headland known as Cape Point passes magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the city center to Cape Point.
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before entering Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbor with magnificent mountain views and beach. Continue along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point, perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Good Hope Nature Reserve has magnificent fynbos vegetation, birdlife, endemic antelope species and zebra, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks.
After lunch at a nearby restaurant (own account), head to historic Simon’s Town – a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. The Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and wander through the information center.
Then it’s time to meander back towards Cape Town via the scenic Boyes Drive overlooking the False Bay coastline or via the winding Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
You will be collected from your hotel by your private Alluring Africa driver/guide for Full day City Tour including Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Gardens.
On seeing Cape Town for the first time in 1580, the great explorer, Sir Francis Drake, wrote that, “this Cape is the most-stately thing and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the Earth.” Hundreds of years later, the sites, sounds and tastes of Cape Town continue to mesmerize and enchant those fortunate enough to visit its shores.
This tour is designed to give you a taste of the rich cultural heritage of the Cape while enjoying the most expansive views of the City. The day commences with a trip by cable car to the peak of Table Mountain, one of the new 7 wonders of nature- where you can explore the unique fauna and flora while soaking in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula below.
After making your way down by Cable Car, enjoy an informative drive around our vibrant City. Highlights include the National Parliament, Castle of Good Hope and the City Hall where Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural speech upon his release from prison in 1990.
Our next stop is District Six – an area that was once home to thousands of colored people and described as the “Soul of Cape Town”. Today, this almost barren land serves as a testament to the devastating effect of Apartheid and its forced removals. Our guides will bring District Six alive again with stories of this vibrant community and the struggles faced by their offspring today in trying to reclaim this land.
We then take a trip through the most iconic neighborhood in Cape Town- the Bo-Kaap (Malay/slave Quarter). With its colorful houses and cobble-stone roads, there is no better place to take Instagram-worthy pics. By now you may be feeling peckish – our guides will show you where to purchase the most authentic Cape Malay delicacies- from samosas to koeksisters, everything in the Bo Kaap is made
the traditional way- delicious! Your Guide will then accompany you to the vibrant Greenmarket Square fleamarket – famous for its traditional curious and gifts.
From the city center we proceed to Kirstenbosch botanical gardens – one of the greatest Botanical gardens in the world. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch or a sit-down meal (own account) in this tranquil garden setting before exploring the garden either at your leisure or via a guided tour by foot/golf cart. The 528-hectare garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which has more than 7000 species of plants – this is mother nature in all her glory.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel by your Escape to the Cape Guide for a Private Full day tour of the Cape Winelands.
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head to the highway as you travel to the heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch; boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. Walk down the quaint avenues in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, one is truly spoiled for choice. Enjoy your first tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate for a chocolate & wine pairing.
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. We typically stop at Lunch Le Petit Ferme Restaurant (own account) soaking up their magnificent scenery. Post lunch you will have time to stroll the main road visiting its quaint boutiques.
Enjoy another wine tasting en route before returning to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Depart for Knysna which is a 5 hour drive from Cape Town.
Location:
LocationKnysna
Accommodation:
Accommodation St James of Knysna
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Day to explore.
Location:
LocationKnysna
Accommodation:
Accommodation St James of Knysna
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Continue along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth for the flight to Johannesburg. Overnight at an airport hotel.
Location:
LocationJohannesburg
Accommodation:
Accommodation InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Depart Johannesburg to Nosy Be. Helicopter transfer to Miavana for 5 nights.
Location:
LocationNosy Ankao
Accommodation:
Accommodation Miavana by Time + Tide
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationNosy Ankao
Accommodation:
Accommodation Miavana by Time + Tide
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationNosy Ankao
Accommodation:
Accommodation Miavana by Time + Tide
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationNosy Ankao
Accommodation:
Accommodation Miavana by Time + Tide
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationNosy Ankao
Accommodation:
Accommodation Miavana by Time + Tide
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Helicopter transfer to Nosy Be for the scheduled flight to Addis Ababa and connection to Cairo.
Location:
LocationCairo
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationCairo
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Price Includes:
Price Excludes:
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