African Contrasts

48 Days Nairobi to Cape Town

AC - Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa

Beginning in Nairobi this African overland safari travels south following the Great rift valley before crossing into Tanzania. Your true African Safari, will visit the Serengeti Game reserve and Ngorongoro Crater before you spend time on the ‘Spice Island' of Zanzibar. Departing Tanzania we Laze on the beaches of Lake Malawi and show for authentic African wood carvings. Heading west towards Lake Kariba and a houseboat Safari that will blow you away. Our long list of highlights continue as we arrive in the adventure capital of Africa - Victoria Falls, where you can raft, bungi jump, jet boat do high Tea and much more.From Vic Falls we stopover in Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta Before moving through the forever varying scenery of Namibia. We Cross into South Africa and nearing Cape Town we stop for some well deserved wine tasting. Cape Town nestled majestically under Table Mountain is our final destination.

Available dates:

Oct 30 - Dec 17, 2005 Dec 4, 05- Jan 21, 2006 Jan 1 - Feb 18, 2006 Feb 12 - Apr 1, 2006 Mar 19 - May 6, 2006 Apr 16 - Jun 3, 2006 May 28 - Jul 15, 2006

Costs

$1790.00 USD / $2235.00 CAD
No single supplement charge

Local Payment
$1125.00 USD

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Itinerary

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Day 01: You will be collected from the airport and transferred to one of Nairobi ’s finest hotels, the Norfolk. Older than the London Ritz, younger than the Savoy , no other hotel in Kenya has as rich a history and is considered one of the world's most romantic hotels. Many of the bedrooms overlook the hotel's famous courtyards where colorful flowering trees and shrubs give a friendly 'home-away-from-home' ambience.

Day 02: We leave Nairobi and pass through the Athi Plains, the home of the proud Masai tribe, to Amboseli National Park. The greatest attraction is the vast herds of Elephant within the park and the bull Elephant that have the longest tusks in Kenya. Arrive at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. The evening game drive will complete this full day and allow you to have seen and experienced the wilds of Africa in its natural state. Amboseli National Park is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro , the highest mountain in Africa. Dinner will be served at the Lodge restaurant. B L D

Day 03: After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi in time for lunch. After lunch we continue through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru Lion Hill Lodge is set on a plateau according a panoramic view of the pink colored shores of the lake from your private verandah. You will have an afternoon game drive in this park, which is known world over as the greatest ornithological spectacle! The lake attracts thousands of lesser and greater flamingos. Not only does this lake boast of being a bird’s paradise, it is also a rhino sanctuary for the highly endangered black and white rhinos. Other animals found here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles, and giraffe amongst others. B L D

Day 04: After breakfast, depart to Masai Game Reserve to arrive at Mara Serena Lodge. The lodge features individual rooms, each with their own balcony and view of eternity, a sky-blue swimming pool and a spectacular restaurant overlooking a water hole. An afternoon game drive should be our best opportunity to spot the big cats of Mara at hunt. B L D

Day 05: You will have an early morning game drive in the reserve, being the best time to spot animals while they are still active. An optional early morning balloon ride can be arranged for you – ask your Travel agent. Return to the lodge for breakfast and spend the morning and afternoon at leisure – an optional visit to a Masai village can be arranged as well. An afternoon game drive and dinner at the lodge are on the evening’s agenda. B L D

Day 06: Early morning game drive before breakfast is recommended, this being the best time to see the nocturnal animals when they are still active in their natural habitat, especially the cats. After breakfast drive back to Nairobi , with an enroute game viewing and stopover at the Great Rift Valley.

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