Ultimate African Safari - Tour to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda - Tucan Travel

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Overview

Take in the best names and places in East and Southern Africa, and taste the adventure every step of the way on our biggest African overland safari. Camp in the homes of Africa’s most famous and treasured animals, and discover exotic beaches and lively lakeside towns. Go on an exciting trek to track the rare Mountain Gorilla in the jungles of Rwanda, and throw yourself off a cliff on an intense bungee over the Nile if you dare!

This is a Budget Expeditions tour. Learn about our Travel Styles.

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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 2
Arrive Cape Town

Day 2 to 6
Orange River - Fish River Canyon - Sesriem & Namib-Naukluft National Park

Day 7 to 9
Swakopmund

Day 10 to 13
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park - Etosha National Park

Day 14 to 18
Ngepi - Maun & Okavango Delta

Day 19 to 20
Chobe National Park

Day 21 to 24
Livingstone

Day 25 to 26
Siavonga

Day 27 to 29
Lusaka - Chipata - Lilongwe

Day 30 to 32
Kande Beach

Day 33 to 36
Chitimba - Iringa

Day 37 to 42
Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Island

Day 43 to 47
Arusha - Ngorogoro Crater - Serengeti National Park

Day 48 to 49
Nairobi

Day 50 to 51
Nakuru National Park

Day 52 to 53
Eldoret - Kampala

Day 54 to 55
Queen Elizabeth II National Park

Day 56 to 59
Musanze (formerly Rhuengeri)

Day 60 to 60
Kigali & Lake Bunyoni

Day 61 to 64
Kampala - Jinja

Day 65 to 67
Eldoret - Lake Naivasha

Day 68 to 69
Masai Mara National Park - Nairobi

Day 70 to 70
Depart Nairobi


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Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 90% camping, 10% 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 Excurions.
  • 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

Cape Town - Nairobi

Length

70 days - 69 nights

Countries

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

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Important Information
Tour Dossier
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Tour Documents
Swahili Language Survival Guide
Gorilla Trekking Information Sheet
Tips for Responsible Travellers
Ramadan Information Sheet
Kenya Country Dossier
Pre Departure Information Booklet - East & Southern Africa
Botswana Country Dossier
Malawi Country Dossier
Rwanda Country Dossier
Tanzania Country Dossier
Uganda 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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