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

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Overview

Explore the best of East and Southern Africa and taste the adventure every step of the way on our biggest African overland safari. Camp near 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 an Overland Expeditions tour. Learn about our Travel Styles.

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Please note: we no longer offer the option of the houseboats on Lake Kariba.


Itinerary

Day 1 to 1
Arrive Nairobi

Day 2 to 5
Lake Nakuru National Park - Eldoret - Kampala

Day 6 to 7
Queen Elizabeth II National Park

Day 8 to 11
Musanze

Day 12 to 12
Kigali & Lake Bunyoni

Day 13 to 16
Kampala - Jinja

Day 17 to 19
Eldoret - Lake Naivasha

Day 20 to 22
Masai Mara National Park - Nairobi

Day 23 to 27
Arusha - Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park

Day 28 to 34
Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Island

Day 35 to 37
Iringa - Chitimba

Day 38 to 40
Kande Beach

Day 41 to 43
Lilongwe – South Luangwa National Park

Day 44 to 45
Chipata - Lusaka

Day 46 to 49
Livingstone

Day 50 to 51
Chobe National Park

Day 52 to 55
Maun & Okavango Delta

Day 56 to 59
Ngepi - Etosha National Park

Day 60 to 63
Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park - Swakopmund

Day 64 to 65
Sesriem & Namib-Naukluft National Park

Day 66 to 69
Fish River Canyon - Orange River - Cape Town

Day 70 to 70
Depart Cape Town


Full itinerary...


Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 90% camping, 10% hostels.
  • Meals: Most meals while camping, lunches when travelling on Tucan Travel vehicle 
  • Excursions: Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Bunyoni cruise, Pygmy village tour, source of the Nile, Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre , Zanzibar spice tour, Chitimba village tour,  Victoria Falls,  South Luangwa National Park, Etosha National Park, Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park, Cape Cross seal colony.
  • Transport: Tucan Travel vehicle, 4WD, boat, ferry, on foot
  • 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 45, recommended max 55
  • Staff: Tucan Travel tour leader & Tucan Travel driver


Exclusions

  • Local payment
  • 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.



Additional price options relating to this tour.

 
FUA With Gorilla Permit add:
AUD 770
FUA Carbon Offset Scheme (Optional)
See www.tucantravel.com/carbon-offset-scheme
AUD 40

 






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Route

Nairobi - Cape Town

Length

70 days - 69 nights

Countries

Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, 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
Gorilla Trekking Information Sheet
Tips for Responsible Travellers
Ramadan Information Sheet
Kenya Country Dossier
Pre Departure Information Booklet - East & Southern Africa
Rwanda Country Dossier
Botswana Country Dossier
Malawi Country Dossier
Tanzania Country Dossier
Uganda Country Dossier
Zambia Country Dossier
Namibia Country Dossier
South Africa Country Dossier
Nairobi Joining Letter - Overland Expeditions
Optional Excursions Guide for Overland Expeditions in East & Southern Africa


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