Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 40 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 22
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4805
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Cape Town, South Africa
Ends Nairobi, Kenya

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See the "big five" from 4x4 safari vehicles.
Experience cosmopolitan Cape Town.
Cruise through the Okavango Delta in traditional canoes.
View the mighty Victoria Falls.
Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi.
Witness breathtaking dunes in the Namib Desert.
Spot wildlife on the Chobe River
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Start in Cape Town and end in Nairobi, the trip "Cape Town To The Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness" is a guided wildlife tour that takes 40 days. You will visit Victoria Falls, Dar Es Salaam, Fish River Canyon and 28 other destinations in 8 different countries. "Cape Town To The Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness" is a group trip which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Keen to check off eight countries as "been there" and journey across nearly half of the African continent? Well, give us 40 days and we'll take you on this epic overland adventure. Marvel at the world's highest sand dunes, float through the Okavango in a dugout "mokoro" canoe, and meet the San People in the blazing Kalahari Desert. You'll soak up vibrant colours, culture, and scenery from the southern tip of Africa up to Kenya. Take the road less travelled and come away with jaw-dropping photos and a deeper understanding of this incredible corner of the globe.

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Day 1: Cape Town
Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg
Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River
Day 4: Orange River/Fish River Canyon
Day 5: Fish River Canyon/Namib Desert
Day 6: Namib Desert
Day 7: Namib Desert/Swakopmund
Day 8: Swakopmund
Day 9: Swakopmund/Spitzkoppe
Day 10: Spitzkoppe/Etosha National Park
Day 11: Etosha National Park
Day 12: Etosha National Park/Waterberg Plateau
Day 13: Waterberg Plateau/Windhoek
Day 14: Windhoek/Ghanzi
Day 15: Ghanzi/Maun
Day 16: Maun/Okavango Delta
Day 17: Okavango Delta/Gweta
Day 18: Gweta/Kasane
Day 19: Kasane/Victoria Falls
Day 20: Victoria Falls
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Day 22: Victoria Falls/Lusaka
Day 23: Lusaka/South Luangwa
Day 24: South Luangwa
Day 25: South Luangwa/Chipata
Day 26: Chipata/Kande Beach
Day 27: Kande Beach
Day 28: Kande Beach/Chitimba
Day 29: Chitimba
Day 30: Chitimba/Iringa
Day 31: Iringa/Dar es Salaam
Day 32: Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort
Day 33: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Day 34: Stone Town
Day 35: Stone Town/Bagamoyo
Day 36: Bagamoyo/Arusha
Day 37: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Day 38: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Day 39: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Day 40: Arusha/Nairobi

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Participation camping (29 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (3 nts, single or twin-share), basic bush camping (1 nt), hostel (2 nts, multi-share with up to people), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Meals

36 breakfasts, 33 lunches, 27 dinners
Note: Allow USD220-290 for meals not included.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide, camp crew.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, Yzerfontein
Your G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, Windhoek
Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria Falls
Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls
Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
Entrance to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe
Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Etosha and Serengeti National Parks and in Ngorongoro Crater
Waterberg Plateau visit
Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion
Guided tour of spice plantation (Zanzibar)
3-day Zanzibar excursion

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 Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness 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 Cape Town to the Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Service Level : Camping Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

4. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

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 protocols have been adhered to.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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