African Explorer - Tour to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa - Tucan Travel

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Overview

Go on a safari into the untamed, rugged Africa you’ve always dreamed of exploring. We’ll take you through vast plains and landscapes to national parks with incredible game viewing where you can look out for the Big 5 and give your camera a serious workout! Take part in some wild adrenaline sports, like extreme rafting on the Zambezi River, and relax on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi. This is Africa at its best.

This is a Budget Expeditions tour.
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This tour will no longer operate after 30 September 2009 in the Budget Expeditions travel style. The same itinerary is available in the Overland Expeditions travel style from 1 October 2009. Click here to learn more.


Itinerary

Day 1 to 6
Nairobi Arusha / Ngorogoro Crater / Serengeti National Park

Day 7 to 12
Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Island

Day 13 to 16
Iringa - Chitimba (Lake Malawi)

Day 17 to 19
Kande Beach

Day 20 to 22
Lilongwe - Chipata - Lusaka (Zambia)

Day 23 to 24
Siavonga

Day 25 to 28
Livingstone

Day 29 to 30
Chobe National Park

Day 31 to 34
Maun and the Okavango Delta

Day 35 to 38
Ngepi - Etosha National Park

Day 39 to 40
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park

Day 41 to 42
Swakopmund

Day 43 to 44
Sesriem & Namib-Naukluft National Park

Day 45 to 49
Fish River Canyon - Orange River - Cape Town


Full itinerary...


Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 85% camping, 15% hostels
  • Meals: All meals while camping, some lunches
  • Transport: Modern, fully-equipped Tucan Travel Mercedes Benz expedition vehicle
  • Group: Average 15-25, max 34. Due to the modular system of our tours some passengers may join or leave the tour at different times.  
  • Age: Recommended 18 to 35, recommended max 35.
  • Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader & Tucan Travel driver


Exclusions

  • Local Fund
  • International flights and departure tax
  • Border taxes
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Visas (see our website for information), travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Airport transfers
  • Spending money – approx US$150 per week to cover snacks, drinks, limited souvenirs, laundry, entrance fees and any extras (see the relevant Country Dossier for advice on how to carry your funds). Please note that this amount does not cover Optional Excursions.
  • Optional Excursions - Please see our Optional Excursions Guide for a comprehensive list of optional activities and excursions available on this tour.

Please note: Some optional excursions in Africa can be substantial, ranging from US$60-US$350, and need to be budgeted for when planning your trip.



 






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Route

Nairobi - Cape Town

Length

49 days - 48 nights

Countries

Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa

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Important Information
Tour Dossier
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Tour Documents
Swahili Language Survival Guide
Tips for Responsible Travellers
Ramadan Information Sheet
Kenya Country Dossier
Pre Departure Information Booklet - East & Southern Africa
Botswana Country Dossier
Malawi Country Dossier
Tanzania Country Dossier
Zambia Country Dossier
Namibia Country Dossier
South Africa Country Dossier
Optional Excursions Guide for Budget Expeditions in East & Southern Africa


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