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If you're looking for the ultimate adventure combining South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Tanzania, this 21-day itinerary will exceed your expectations of this grand continent. Discover the myriad of wildlife species in Kruger National Park, Chobe National Park, and the amazing migration in the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. Witness breathtaking scenery in Cape Town and Victoria Falls before ending your trip in the Ngorongoro Crater in search for lions, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard

Duration: 21 days

Overview
Itinerary
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Accommodation
Inclusions

Itinerary Highlights
- Experience the magnificent Victoria Falls on a guided tour of the Falls and a Sunset Cruise
- Visit Kruger National Park and Chobe National Park and spot the Big Five
- Explore Okavango Delta; a wetland paradise that supports a great variety of wildlife
- Enjoy a winelands tour in Cape Town
- Witness the incredible migration of thousands upon thousands of animals in the Serengeti and Masai Mara (depending on the season you travel)
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Flight from Johannesburg to Kruger. Begin your lodge stay in Kruger
- Day 2-3: Game drives in Kruger National Park
- Day 4: Flight to Cape Town
- Day 5: Cape Town City Tour
- Day 6: Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
- Day 7: Winelands Tour in Cape Town
- Day 8: Flight to Maun and connecting flight to Okavango Delta, Begin 2 night Okavango stay
- Day 9: Game drives in Okavango Delta
- Day 10: Flight from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park
- Day 11: Game drives in Chobe National Park
- Day 12: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
- Day 13: Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise
- Day 14: Flight from Victoria Falls to Nairobi
- Day 15: Nairobi - Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Day 16: Masai Mara game-viewing
- Day 17: Masai Mara - Serengeti
- Day 18: Serengeti
- Day 19: Serengeti - Ngorongoro
- Day 20: Ngorongoro
- Day 21: Depart Ngorongoro and transfer to Kilimanjaro airport
Tailor-made suggestions
Relax after your African safari adventure with a 6 day stay in Zanzibar and Stone Town.

Don't miss an incredible Gorilla Trekking experience in Uganda and Rwanda!

Skip the long drive from Kenya to Tanzania and fly between the Masai Mara and Serengeti
Add on a few nights and visit the Amboseli National Park which offers great game viewing and spectacular views of Africa’s highest peak, the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger National Park
Upon arrival into Johannesburg airport, you will be met by a representative holding a board with your name who will assist you through immigration, baggage collection and ensure that you are assisted to your flight to Kruger National Park.

Once you arrive to Hoedspruit airport you will be transferred to your lodge for check-in. . Enjoy an afternoon game drive and keep an eye out for the incredible variety of game in the Kruger region!

Dinner included.
Day 2-3: Game drives in Kruger National Park
The 20-million hectare Kruger National Park runs along the north-eastern border of South Africa and is larger than the state of Israel. It is the country's best known park and contains a wide variety of things to do and places to stay. Visiting the Kruger National Park at any time of the year is rewarding. The summer months, October to February, can be hot, while the winter months are cold at night but mild and pleasant during the day.

Enjoy a morning game drive in hope to find all the Big Five (elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, rhino). Spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure and enjoy lodge facilities before heading off on an evening game drive.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 4: Kruger National Park - Cape Town
Take part in an early morning activity before transferring to Kruger airport for your scheduled flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at Cape Town airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel located in Cape Town's V&A waterfront area. This area is Cape Town's premier shopping and entertainment destination filled with attractions, shops, bars and restaurants.

Breakfast included.
Day 5: Cape Town - City Tour

Few places in the world possess the beauty and style of the historic and culturally vibrant city of Cape Town and today you will explore its historical beginnings to the colourful and vibrant melting pot it is today. The city shelters beneath the majestic backdrop of Table Mountain, which is flanked by the landmarks of Devils Peak, Lions Head and Signal Hill.

In the morning, you'll begin your city tour starting with a visit of Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). In the city itself, we visit the Company Gardens, the S. A. Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant and arty flea market, Greenmarket Square. We take a trip through the picturesque Bo-Kaap.

The remainder of the day is at your leisure and in the afternoon it's possible to take an emotional journey to Robben Island (optional activity), home to Nelson Mandela for 18 of the 27 years he was incarcerated.

Breakfast included.

Day 6: Cape Town - Cape Point & Peninsula Tour

In the morning, you will embark on a spectacular journey to the towering headland known as Cape Point, taking in all the highlights and breath-taking beauty of this scenic peninsula. Start the day by travelling along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach.

During the dry season, you can take an optional boat trip to Seal Island before continuing on through Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breath-taking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve, which is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Within the reserve, visitors can encounter wildlife such as antelope, baboons, Cape Mountain Zebra and over 250 species of birdlife along with spectacular scenery historic lighthouses and shipwrecks.

In the afternoon, visit the historic Simon's Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture where you can visit the large penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Afterwards, make your way back to Cape Town and stop over at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens for a short visit. Upon return to your lodge, spend the evening at your leisure.

Breakfast included.

Day 7: Cape Town - Winelands Tour

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or a lover of natural beauty you'll be sure to enjoy today’s tour into the heart of the Cape Winelands. This delightful drive takes you through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads and of course allows time to try the local produce.

Your first stop is the town of Stellenbosch, the centre of the South Africa's wine industry. The city boasts great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. Walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, you are truly spoiled for choice when we enjoy our first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.

Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the picturesque town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to enjoy the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of its many award winning restaurants (lunch not included). After lunch, continue onward to Paarl, one of the Cape's first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of the cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name. If time permits, you can enjoy another wine tasting before returning to Cape Town in the late afternoon.

Breakfast included.

Day 8: Cape Town - Okavango Delta

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Maun where you will board a light aircraft to Okavango Delta. This scenic flight is a fantastic way to view the impressive Delta waterways from above. On arrival, our representative will pick you up and transfer to your selected hotel.

A world heritage site, the Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most unique safari destinations in Africa. Rains that fall in the highlands of Angola, over twelve hundred kilometres away, flood the delta from the end of May each year creating a wetland paradise that supports a great variety of wildlife.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 9: Okavango Delta
Your stay at the lodge offers a variety of activities to choose from including water-based activities in boats or mokoros (traditional dugout canoes), morning and evening game drives where you will have the opportunity to see the Big Five. Nature walks are also a great way to experience the Okavango Delta and enjoy the sounds and sights of the wilderness around you.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 10: Flight from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park
There is a morning activity scheduled today before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Kasane airport. On arrival, our representative will transfer you to your accommodation in Chobe National Park following an afternoon activity offered by the lodge.

Famed for its enormous herds of elephant and buffalo, Chobe is a diverse and wildlife rich National Park within easy reach of the mighty Victoria Falls. The river and woodland that line its banks are undoubtedly the biggest draw with animals dependent on the permanent water, lions and crocodiles are not unaware of this, and wait in anticipation of their next meal.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 11: Chobe National Park
Early wake up for a morning activity followed by breakfast at the lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure or participate in other activities offered by the lodge before departing on your evening game drive. Return to the lodge for a scrumptious dinner.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 12: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls
Start the day early with a morning activity before transferring by road to Victoria Falls. Check in to your accommodation and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Breakfast included.

Day 13: Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise

Today you will be taken on a guided tour of the Falls. Victoria Falls, also known as "Mosi oa-Tunya" ("the smoke that thunders"), is positioned almost exactly half way along the mighty Zambezi River's 2700 km journey from its source to the sea creating the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Return to your lodge and spend the afternoon at your leisure.

In the late afternoon, depart on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River; Africa's fourth largest river and flows through 6 countries before it reaches the Indian Ocean. Relax under the evening sky with snacks and sundowner drinks.

Breakfast included.

Day 14: Flight from Victoria Falls to Nairobi
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, our representative will transfer you to your accommodation.

Breakfast included.

Day 15: Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast, proceed across the beautiful Great Rift Valley to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Situated in the south-eastern corner of Kenya, the reserve is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals on earth. The Masai Mara and the Mara River form part of the world-famous Great Annual Wildebeest Migration, and timing your Masai Mara Safari to coincide with this can be critical.

You'll arrive in time for lunch and in the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day and you might even spot a traditional Maasai Warrior whom are still quite common in these parts.

This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 16: Masai Mara game-viewing

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness a kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! Return to your lodge in time for lunch and a rest before enjoying another exciting game drive in the late afternoon when animals are easiest to spot.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 17: Masai Mara - Serengeti
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Tanzania border to clear immigration and exchange vehicles for the long drive into Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy a packed lunch and have the chance to spot game once you enter the Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti National Park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, unrivalled in its natural beauty and scientific value. With more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson's gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, it has the greatest concentration of game in Africa. The wildebeest and zebra form the star cast of the spectacular migration which usually crosses into the Serengeti between May and July.

On arrival at your lodge you will enjoy a welcome drink and dinner.

*Today’s drive will take you around 8 hours however for a supplement you can consider the option of taking a flight from Masai Mara to Serengeti.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 18: Serengeti
Today you will enjoy a full day of game drives in the majestic Serengeti.

As far as the eye can see, thousands upon thousands of animals in herds, wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will be able to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.

The Serengeti is also home to almost 500 different bird species, including; vultures, storks, flamingos, martial and fish eagles and ostriches.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 19: Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Depart this morning for Ngorongoro Crater. You will pass through the town of Karatu before reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation area. The crater is 2000ft. deep, and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor

Stop en-route at Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Visit the on-site museum and witness a panoramic view of the historical excavation site.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.
Day 20: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for full day game viewing with picnic lunch. Here you can see a spectacular
concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of bird life. Ascend to the lodge from the 2000ft. deep crater.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner included.

Day 21: Ngorongoro - Kilimanjaro

Depart for Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center for some souvenir shopping and to view the art gallary. On a clear day you will see Mt. Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha.

Arrive at the Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will enjoy a meal in the lush green gardens. After lunch you may have some time to visit Shanga, an uplifting local community social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique handmade gifts. Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport.

Breakfast and lunch included.
Departs - Daily

Suggested Hotels

City	Comfort	Superior	Deluxe
Kruger National Park	Bateleur Safari Camp	Thornybush Waterside Lodge	Savanna Private Game Reserve
Cape Town	Radisson Red V&A Waterfront	The Portswood	Queen Victoria Hotel
Okavango Delta	Sango Safari Camp	Pom Pom Camp	Shinde Camp
Chobe National Park	Chobe Bakwena Lodge	Chobe Elephant Camp	Chobe Game Lodge
Victoria Falls	Bayete Guest Lodge	IIala Lodge	Victoria Falls Hotel
Nairobi	Eka Hotel	Ole Sereni Hotel	Nairobi Serena Hotel
Masai Mara	Ilkeliani Camp	Tipilikwani Tented Camp	Sand River Mara
Serengeti National Park	Kati Kati Tented Camp	Chaka Kiota Camp	Pioneer Camp Serengeti
Ngorongoro	Ngorongoro Farm House	Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge	The Manor at Ngorongoro

What's included?
- Internal airfares starting in Johannesburg and ending in Nairobi
- Accommodation with private facilities
- Hotel taxes
- Transfers
- Entrance fees
- English speaking guided tours
- Meals as specified
What's not included?
- International airfares
- Arrival/departure taxes or reciprocity fees, visa fees where applicable
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any items not mentioned as included

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Itinerary Highlights

Itinerary in Brief

Tailor-made suggestions

Day 1: Johannesburg - Kruger National Park

Day 2-3: Game drives in Kruger National Park

Day 4: Kruger National Park - Cape Town

Day 5: Cape Town - City Tour

Day 6: Cape Town - Cape Point & Peninsula Tour

Day 7: Cape Town - Winelands Tour

Day 8: Cape Town - Okavango Delta

Day 9: Okavango Delta

Day 10: Flight from Okavango Delta to Chobe National Park

Day 11: Chobe National Park

Day 12: Chobe National Park to Victoria Falls

Day 13: Tour of Victoria Falls & Sunset Cruise

Day 14: Flight from Victoria Falls to Nairobi

Day 15: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Day 16: Masai Mara game-viewing

Day 17: Masai Mara - Serengeti

Day 18: Serengeti

Day 19: Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Day 20: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 21: Ngorongoro - Kilimanjaro

Departs - Daily

Suggested Hotels

City

Comfort

Superior

Deluxe

Kruger National Park

Cape Town

Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls

Nairobi

Masai Mara

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro

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