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Northern Trails

Country:

South Africa

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

57065

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  • Operator:

    Absolute Africa

  • Length:

    73 days

  • Group size:

    28 pax

  • Age:

    18 to 80

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
  • 05.09-16.11.25 scheduled icon
  • 11.10-22.12.25 scheduled icon
  • 06.12-16.02.26 scheduled icon
  • 01.01-14.03.26 scheduled icon
  • 11.05-22.07.26 scheduled icon
  • 05.07-15.09.26 scheduled icon
  • 15.08-26.10.26 scheduled icon

Cape Town to Nairobi - Beginning at the foot of Table Mountain and continuing along the Garden Route, one of the most beautiful stretches of coast line in the world, before heading north to journey to East Africa. You will have every opportunity to spot the big 5 in game park after game park on this overland tour. There is also the chance to trek the endangered mountain gorillas.

Tour program

Day 1

Day 1-3: SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town Optionals: Robben Island, Table Mountain cable car, Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Point, paragliding, kiteboarding, shark diving, whale watching.
Cape Agulhas, Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn, Ostrich Farm.
Garden Route, Tsitsikamma Forest, Bloukrans Bridge, Storms River. Optionals: Bloukrans Bungee, Canopy Tour, Black-water tubing, quad biking, flying fox, guided bridge-walk, waterfalls zipline.
Port Elizabeth, Addo Elephant Park, Hogsback Optionals: Addo Elephant Park night drives, Addo National Park horse trails, bushwalks, abseiling, horse riding, village tour
Malealea, Lesotho Optionals: pony trek, village tour, hiking, mountain biking.
Drakensberg mountains Optionals: hiking, biking, abseiling, rock climbing
Johannesburg, Kruger National park, Blyde River canyon Optionals: Soweto tour, Apartheid Museum
Khama rhino reserve, Elephant Sands camp, Chobe National Park game cruise. Optional: Rhino trek, night game drives in Khama reserve, game drive in Chobe National Park.
Guided game drives in Hwange National Park, visit to Painted Dog Conservation Centre, Victoria Falls Optionals: Second game drive in Hwange National Park, horse rides, white water rafting, canoeing, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flights, bungee jump, gorge swing,rap jump, flying fox, sunset cruise and many other activities based around Victoria Falls.
Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park Optional:Evening game drive in South Luangwa National Park
Lake Malawi beach camp, village visits including for a traditional meal and curio markets. Optionals:Water sports, school visit.
The mountains of the southern Rift Valley, camping over at The Farmhouse at Iringa, Baobab Valley, Mikumi National Park, overnight on the Indian Ocean coast.
Zanzibar Island 4 nights are allocated for the optional beach stay on Zanzibar Island. For the Zanzibar stay we can reserve accommodation for 3 nights in popular affordable beach accommodation on one of Zanzibar's best beaches, as well as a night within ancient Stone Town. All other requirements including the ferry bookings, a spice tour and transfers can also be arranged. Optionals: Free time for the option to visit Zanzibar Island from day 39, returning to the town of Bagamoyo on day 43. Other options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar sweeping coral reefs, to Prison Island famous for its giant tortoise population and to Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys. All accommodation and transfers including a spice tour on Zanzibar Island can be arranged ahead of time.
Arusha, guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater- a perfectly intact valcanic caldera to spot the 'Big 5' and many more, Afternoon and morning game drives in the Serengeti, camp in the centre of the par, exit the Serengeti, game drive through the Grumeti reserve, Bunda Optionals: ballooning in serengeti, hill walk
Mwanza, Lake Victoria, Nyakhanazi village stop over.
Kigali, Genocide Memorial and Museum, Ruhengeri. Optionals:Golden monkey trek, visit to Dian Fossey's grave
Kisoro and the Virungas, Kalinzu Forest Optionals: Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda), golden monkey trek, orphanage and preschool visit, Batwa (Pygmy) village, coffee tour, Lake Mutande, chimpanzee trek
Lake Mburo National Park, Kampala, Ziwa rhino sanctuary Optionals: boat ride
Jinja and the While Nile and Lake Bujagali Optionals: White water rafting, village walks, bungee-jumping, kayaking, boat trips, visit a local school, quad biking, horse riding.
Eldoret, Nakuru, Guided game drives in Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha, hippo cruise, Maasai stay at Loita Hills Optionals: Elsamere for afternoon tea, cycling in Hells Gate National Park, guided walk to Green Crater Lake.
The Masai Mara for two days, afternoon and morning game drives, Nairobi Optionals: Maasai village visit, balloon safari, night out at a Nairobi restaurant, giraffe centre Please note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this. Feel free to give us a call about your safari plans. We look forward to your further enquiries.

Tour Details

accommodation

57 nights camping and 12 nights dorms

Flights are not included. 

Service crew 

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

64 breakfasts and 63 dinners

  • White Shark Cage Diving - day trip inc. transport U$195
  • Table Mountain - Return Cable Car U$25
  • Table Mountain Abseiling U$58
  • Cape Town - Township Tour U$35
  • Cape Point & Peninsula Tour U$48
  • Robben Island boat transfer & guided tour U$40
  • Whale watching (July - December) from U$71
  • Bungee - Bloukrans Bridge U$100
  • Tsitsikamma Forest - Treetop canopy walk U$50
  • Tsitsikamma - Waterfall Zip Lining U$32
  • Addo - Night Drives U$31
  • Chobe National Park - game drive 410 Pula
  • Bungee jump U$160
  • Gorge swing/abseil/flying fox U$140
  • Gorge swing (1 jump) U$95
  • White water rafting Zambezi U$120
  • Flight of the Angels U$150
  • Sunset cruise U$55
  • Entrance to Victoria Falls U$30
  • Horse riding Lake Malawi from U$45
  • Zanzibar Island including return ferry and 4 nights accommodation £295
  • Day excursion Jozani Forest red colobus monkeys from U$40
  • Snorkelling Mnemba Atoll U$45
  • Scuba diving from U$65
  • Mountain Gorilla Trek - Price from £670 to £700
  • Visit to the Golden Monkeys (entry) from U$90
  • Transport to the Golden Monkeys (per car) U$100
  • Visit to Dian Fossey's grave (entry) U$80
  • Transport to Dian Fossey's grave (per car) U$100
  • White water rafting The White Nile U$140
  • Volunteer work in a local school U$20
  • Hells Gate National Park U$55
  • Hippo Cruise U$30
  • Rhino trek U$30
  • Chimpanzee trek U$50
  • Addo Elephant National Park
  • Cape Agulhas
  • The Cango Caves 
  • Ostrich Farm Tour
  • Winery tour
  • Masai Mara reserve
  • Masai village with bush walk
  • Grumeti Reserve 
  • Ngorongoro Crater 
  • The Serengeti National Park
  • South Luangwa 
  • Hwange National Park
  • Chobe National Park
  • Nakuru National Park
  • Grumeti Reserve
  • Khama rhino reserve
  • Kruger park
  • Queen Elizabeth NP with Kazinga channel cruise
  • Ziwa rhino Sanctuary
  • Services of Absolute Crew
  • Ongoing advice
  • All road tolls & taxes are paid

Other activities and services are not included. 

  • Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats travelling from Cape Town to Nairobi
  • Transport from Cape Town to Nairobi

Good to know

Currency

ZAR

Rand

South Africa

Customer reviews

Overall

4.4

Guide

5

Transport

4

Accommodation

4

Food

4.8

Operator

4.5

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We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.

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