57 Day Best of Africa Tour – Southbound Tour
Cape Town
Embrace the rich tapestry of Africa’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.
Begin your experience in Kenya where you will be greeted by the friendly Masai tribe as they welcome you to learn about their culture and traditions.
Onwards to the misty forests of Lake Bunyonyi in search of mountain gorillas, before a Tanzanian safari in the iconic Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Continue east to Zanzibar where you walk through the historical streets of Stone Town and relax on white sandy beaches.
Venture into Malawi where you’ll lounge in the crystal-blue waters of Lake Malawi. Next is Zambia and see if you can find the members of the Big 5 at South Luangwa National Park, before the magnificent Victoria Falls – a playground for thrill-seekers and nature lovers.
Departure & Return Location
NairobiCape Town
Price Includes
- Qualified crew
- Transport in purpose-built overland truck
- Entrance fees to national parks
- Filtered water
Price Excludes
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Drinks and snacks
- Gratuities / Tips
- Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Permit
Highlights
- Conquer Dune 45 & explore Sossusvlei's landscapes
- Discover Lake Malawi's tropical waters
- Glide through Okavango Delta on mokoros
- Relax on Zanzibar's sun-kissed beaches
- Safari adventures in Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation.
On this tour, you will sleep at comfortable 2-3 star lodges. In some areas we use permanent safari tents which are equipped with beds. Rooms usually offer en-suite bathrooms and are twin share. If you are a solo traveler (or odd number traveller) then you will need to book a single room as sharing with other guests is not an option.
Remember to bring your own towel, as it may not always be provided.
If your trip visits East Africa, be prepared for more rustic accommodations compared to Southern Africa. You might find yourself going without hot showers, sharing bathrooms, spending long hours on the road, and needing to buy your own drinking water. Despite these challenges, the charm of the local people and the stunning natural beauty, make it all worthwhile.
This tour offers both accommodation and camping options. If you prefer to sleep in a tent, we recommend choosing the camping option. To view details on the camping option please click the link below. (Both campers and lodgers will travel together in the same overland vehicle.)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya
Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve - Kenya
Day 3: Maasai Mara To Lake Nakuru - Kenya
Day 4: Lake Nakuru To Jinja - Kenya / Uganda
Day 5: Jinja To Masindi - Uganda
Day 6: Masindi - Budongo Central Forest Reserve - Uganda
Day 7: Masindi To Lake Kikorongo - Uganda
Day 8: Lake Kikorongo To Lake Bunyonyi - Uganda
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi (Gorillas) - Uganda / Rwanda
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi (Gorillas) - Uganda / Rwanda
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi To Lake Mburo - Uganda
Day 12: Lake Mburo To Jinja - Uganda
Day 13: Jinja - Uganda
Day 14: Jinja To Eldoret - Uganda / Kenya
Day 15: Eldoret To Nairobi - Kenya
Day 16: Nairobi To Arusha - Kenya / Tanzania
Day 17: Arusha To Serengeti National Park - Tanzania
Day 18: Serengeti National Park - Tanzania
Day 19: Serengeti To Ngorongoro Crater To Karatu - Tanzania
Day 20: Karatu To Arusha - Tanzania
Day 21: Arusha To Bagamoyo / Moshi - Tanzania
Day 22: Dar Es Salaam To Zanzibar - Tanzania
Day 23: Zanzibar - Tanzania
Day 24: Zanzibar - Tanzania
Day 25: Zanzibar To Dar Es Salaam / Bagamoyo - Tanzania
Day 26: Dar Es Salaam / Bagamoyo To Mikumi - Tanzania
Day 27: Mikumi - Tanzania
Day 28: Mikumi To Iringa - Tanzania
Day 29: Iringa To Chilumba - Tanzania
Day 30: Mbeya Region To Lake Malawi - Tanzania / Malawi
Day 31: Lake Malawi - Malawi
Day 32: Lake Malawi - Malawi
Day 33: Lake Malawi To South Luangwa National Park - Malawi / Zambia
Day 34: South Luangwa National Park - Zambia
Day 35: South Luangwa To Petauke - Zambia
Day 36: Petuake To Lusaka - Zambia
Day 37: Lusaka To Livingstone - Zambia
Day 38: Livingstone To Victoria Falls - Zambia / Zimbabwe
Day 39: Victoria Falls To Chobe National Park - Zimbabwe / Botswana
Day 40: Chobe National Park To Nata - Botswana
Day 41: Nata To Khwai Conservation Area - Botswana
Day 42: Moremi Game Reserve - Botswana
Day 43: Khwai To Maun - Botswana
Day 44: Maun To Divundu - Botswana / Namibia
Day 45: Divindu To Etosha National Park - Namibia
Day 46: Etosha National Park - Namibia
Day 47: Etosha National Park - Namibia
Day 48: Etosha National Park To Brandberg - Namibia
Day 49: Brandberg To Swakopmund - Namibia
Day 50: Swakopmund - Namibia
Day 51: Swakopmund To Sesriem - Namibia
Day 52: Sossusvlei – Namib-naukluft National Park - Namibia
Day 53: Namib-naukluft National Park Area - Namibia
Day 54: Namib-naukluft National Park Area To Keetmanshoop - Namibia
Day 55: Keetmanshoop To Orange River - Namibia
Day 56: Orange River To Citrusdal - Namibia / South Africa
Day 57: Citrusdal To Cape Town - South Africa
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