Africa Encompassed Northbound

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 64 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-3663
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Operated in English

Starts Cape Town, South Africa
Ends Nairobi, Kenya

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Seek out rare mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests, and watch them play, eat and laze in the sun. With all gorilla permits included on your trip, you can spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
Go on safaris in some pretty iconic spots, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure. Kick back on the white sands, or maybe go snorkelling in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices of the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.

The "Africa Encompassed Northbound" trip starts in Cape Town and ends in Nairobi. The "Africa Encompassed Northbound" trip is a road tour that takes 64 days. You will travel through Lake Nakuru National Park, Okavango Delta, Bulawayo and 40 other destinations visiting Tanzania, Uganda and 7 more countries. This is a guided group tour. The trip includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Witness vast landscapes, natural wonders, towns rich in cultural traditions and modern cities humming with life on this epic journey through Africa. This 64-day odyssey takes you from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the bustling streets of Nairobi, travelling through immense canyons, green-clad mountains, gorgeous beaches and small villages. Encounter the sweeping beauty of the Serengeti, meet the San people, have close encounters with mountain gorillas and be warmed by Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforest and see cheeky chimps at play in Uganda. With unforgettable inclusions plus plenty of freedom, this adventure was designed for curious travellers with a strong independent streak.

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Day 1: Cape Town
Day 2: Western Cape
Day 3: Orange River
Day 4: Fish River Canyon
Day 5: Sesriem
Day 6: Sossusvlei / Bush Camp
Day 7: Swakopmund
Day 8: Swakopmund
Day 9: Swakopmund
Day 10: Spitzkoppe
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Day 12: Etosha National Park
Day 13: Grootfontein/San People
Day 14: Grootfontein
Day 15: Bagani
Day 16: Okavango Delta
Day 17: Okavango Delta
Day 18: Bagani
Day 19: Chobe National Park
Day 20: Chobe National Park
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Day 22: Victoria Falls
Day 23: Victoria Falls
Day 24: Bulawayo
Day 25: Bulawayo
Day 26: Masvingo
Day 27: Harare
Day 28: Lusaka
Day 29: Petauke
Day 30: South Luangwa National Park
Day 31: South Luangwa National Park
Day 32: Lake Malawi
Day 33: Lake Malawi
Day 34: Chitimba
Day 35: Iringa
Day 36: Mikumi National Park
Day 37: Dar es Salaam
Day 38: Stone Town
Day 39: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 40: Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 41: Stone Town / Bagamoyo
Day 42: Usambara Mountains
Day 43: Usambara Mountains
Day 44: Arusha
Day 45: Karatu
Day 46: Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
Day 47: Serengeti National Park
Day 48: Mto wa Mbu
Day 49: Nairobi
Day 50: Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 51: Eldoret
Day 52: Kampala
Day 53: Kalinzu Forest
Day 54: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 55: Kisoro
Day 56: Gorilla Trek
Day 57: Gorilla Trek
Day 58: Mbarara
Day 59: Jinja
Day 60: Jinja
Day 61: Kericho
Day 62: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 63: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 64: Nairobi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (48 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 night), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Cabin (3 nights), Hotel (3 night), Bunglow (2 night), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night)

Meals

58 Breakfasts, 39 Lunches, 52 Dinners

Transport

Overland vehicle , 4x4 Safari Vehicle , Ferry , Minibus , Mokoro

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Chobe National Park - Dawn Open 4x4 Game Drive
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
South Luangwa - Jewellery workshop Project
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Irente - Lushoto hike
Irente - Local lunch
Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
Karatu - Home-Cooked Dinner
Karatu - Coffee Farm Tour
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Lake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Kericho - Tea plantation visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4x4 Game Drive

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Cape Town and from Nairobi are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Africa Encompassed Northbound tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 1 review

Mark Bromley
From USA
On Apr 03 2023

5 - Excellent

I really enjoyed the locations.

I really enjoyed the locations. Especially the Roman ruins and the villages we stayed in. It was a really great cultural experience.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Africa Encompassed Northbound tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Africa Encompassed Northbound tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Africa Encompassed Northbound tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Is this trip right for you

This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush and getting the best possible chance to spot the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/africa/overland
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
Camp in the Serengeti National Park without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group must take for the two nights spent in the park.
Conditions during the gorilla trek can be muddy and uncomfortable. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours – up and down hills. A top tip is to pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs. See https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/gorilla-trekking for more information.
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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