Great African Expedition North - 57 days
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- Explorer
- duration 57 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 18+ yrs
- max group size 30
- guiding method Live Guide/Instructor
- Starts Cape Town, South Africa
- Ends Nairobi, Kenya +26
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Begin your adventure in vibrant Cape Town and sample South African wine in the Cederberg Mountains
- See the colossal Fish River Canyon, climb the mighty sand dunes of the Namib Desert, relax on the beaches of Swakopmund and spot wildlife in Etosha National Park
- Explore the verdant Okavango Delta aboard traditional mokoro canoes and camp out in the wilderness of Chobe National Park
- Gaze at the thundering Victoria Falls and spend two days enjoying optional activities, including bungee jumping, helicopter rides and rafting on the Zambezi
Start in Cape Town and end in Nairobi, the tour "Great African Expedition North - 57 Days" is a guided explorer tour that takes 57 days. You will visit Victoria Falls, Fish River Canyon, Masai Mara and 24 other destinations in 9 different countries. "Great African Expedition North - 57 Days" is a group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.
An epic 57 day African overland safari travelling from Cape Town to Nairobi, through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda! Trek in search of mountain gorillas, go wild on safari in Africa's most famous national parks, slide down Sossusvlei dunes, mokoro through the Okavango Delta and relax by the beach in idyllic Zanzibar. The ultimate African adventure!
An epic 57 day African overland safari travelling from Cape Town to Nairobi, through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda! Trek in search of mountain gorillas, go wild on safari in Africa's most famous national parks, slide down Sossusvlei dunes, mokoro through the Okavango Delta and relax by the beach in idyllic Zanzibar. The ultimate African adventure!
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ITINERARY
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Day: 1 Cape Town
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Day: 2 Cederberg
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Day: 3 Gariep River
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Day: 4 Fish River Canyon
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Day: 5 Sesriem
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Day: 6 Namib Naukluft National Park
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Day: 7-8 Swakopmund
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Day: 9 Spitzkoppe
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Day: 10-11 Etosha National Park
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Day: 12 Etosha National Park
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Day: 13-15 Windhoek & Ghanzi
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Day: 16 Okavango Delta
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Day: 17 Maun
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Day: 18 Nata Region
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Day: 19-20 Chobe National Park
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Day: 21-23 Victoria Falls
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Day: 24-25 Chobe National Park
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Day: 26-28 South Luangwa NP
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Day: 29-31 Lake Malawi Beaches
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Day: 32 Iringa
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Day: 33 Dar es Salaam
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Day: 34-36 Zanzibar
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Day: 37-39 Dar es Salaam
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Day: 40-42 Serengeti National Park
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Day: 43 Nairobi
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Day: 44-45 Masai Mara
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Day: 46-47 Kampala
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Day: 48-51 Lake Bunyoni & Gorilla Trekking
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Day: 52 Kampala
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Day: 53 Jinja
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Day: 54 Lake Nakuru
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Day: 55-56 Lake Naivasha
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Day: 57 Nairobi
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 1st night dormitory accommodation at Ashanti Lodge in Cape Town, 2 nights twin share accommodation in Swakopmund and 50 nights camping. Tents and sleeping mats provided
- All camping fees and appropriate equipment
- 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise
- 2 day/1 night Okavango Delta Excursion (camping)
Meals
- 51 breakfasts, 44 lunches and 45 dinners
Transport
- Arrival transfer from Cape Town Airport on day 1
- A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives
- Sossusvlei transfer for Desert Walk
- All road taxes and tolls
Guide
- Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)
Others
- Mikumi National Park (transit only)
- Park entry - Lake Naivasha NP, Victoria Falls NP. Park entry and game drive - Chobe NP, South Luangwa Np, Etosha NP, Lake Nakuru NP, Ngorongoro NP, Serengeti NP and Masai Mara
- Gorilla Permit and transfer fee: Please note that Gorillas often move across the border, between the national parks in Rwanda and Uganda, therefore itineraries often have to be changed at short notice in order to track the Gorillas in whichever National Park they have migrated to. For this reason the cost of the Gorilla Permit and relevant transfers varies, as do the applicable visa costs, dependent upon which country we need to travel into. Permits are subject to availability and need to be booked in advance.
- International flights and visas
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Sleeping bag - please bring your own
- Optional activities
- Entrance Fees: Gorilla Permit + Transfer USD$720-870pp, paid in USD
- Local payment - $2750pp, paid in USD
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Great African Expedition North - 57 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 20 December 2021, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 20 December 2021, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceGreat African Expedition North - 57 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.
VisaFor this Great African Expedition North - 57 days 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.
For Solo TravelersA twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis 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.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
- Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
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