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Wildlife
Africa Encompassed Northbound
64 Days | Take an immersive tour of Southern Africa and search for rainforest gorillas
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64 days
Start
Cape Town, South Africa
Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
Trip Code
UXODC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
58 breakfasts, 39 lunches, 52 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (49 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (4 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Chalet (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night)
From £9,811(64 days)
Trip Informations
Witness vast landscapes, natural wonders, towns rich in cultural traditions and modern cities humming with life on this epic journey through Africa. This 64-day odyssey takes you from cosmopolitan Cape Town to the bustling streets of Nairobi, travelling through immense canyons, green-clad mountains, gorgeous beaches and small villages. Encounter the sweeping beauty of the Serengeti, meet the San people, have close encounters with mountain gorillas and be warmed by Malawi. Camp on balmy beaches in Tanzania, trek through steamy rainforest and see cheeky chimps at play in Uganda. With unforgettable inclusions plus plenty of freedom, this adventure was designed for curious travellers with a strong independent streak.
Why you’ll love this trip
Seek out rare mountain gorillas on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests, and watch them play, eat and laze in the sun. With all gorilla permits included on your trip, you can spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
Go on safaris in some pretty iconic spots, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar with plenty of free time to choose your own adventure. Kick back on the white sands, or maybe go snorkelling in the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including warthogs, leopards, and klipsingers. Learn about the park's cultural significance and San rock paintings.
Tour a local coffee farm in Karatu village to see the innovative farming practices of the locals, then tuck into a traditional dinner cooked by a local Tanzanian family in their home.
Is this trip right for you?
This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush and getting the best possible chance to spot the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page:
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
Camp in the Serengeti National Park without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group must take for the two nights spent in the park.
Conditions during the gorilla trek can be muddy and uncomfortable. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback, outweighs any difficulty. You need to be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours – up and down hills. A top tip is to pack some gardening gloves to assist in any up-hill climbs. See
for more information.
As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
58 breakfasts, 39 lunches, 52 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (49 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (4 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Chalet (3 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night)
Activities
Fish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
Sossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
Sesriem - Sand dunes visit
Cape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
Etosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Grootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
Okavango Delta - Mokoro safari
Okavango Delta - Boat Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature Walk
Okavango Delta – Mokoro Safari
Okavango Delta - Nature walk
Chobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
Mikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
Irente - Lushoto hike
Irente - Local lunch
Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
Karatu - Home-Cooked Dinner
Karatu - Coffee Farm Tour
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Lake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Kericho - Tea plantation visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Optional activities
Cape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
Cape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
Cape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
Cape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
Cape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
Cape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
Cape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
Cape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
Cape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
Cape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
Klawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
Orange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
Swakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
Swakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
Swakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
Swakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
Swakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
Swakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
Spitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
Etosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
Bagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
Okavango Delta - Helicopter Scenic Flight - USD280
Chobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
Chobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - USD55
Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
Balawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
Harare - National Archives - USD3
Harare - National Botanical Gardens - USD5
Harare - National Gallery - USD10
South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Lake Malawi - Guided village walks - USD15
Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
Lake Malawi - Snorkelling - USD25
Stone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
Stone Town - Handicraft & Music Urban Adventure - USD50
Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
Stone Town - Culinary Urban Adventure - USD29
Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD745
Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD55
Kalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - USD30
Kisoro - Golden Monkey Trekking - USD160
Kisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From - USD75
Kisoro - Batwa Village Visit - USD35
Kisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - USD35
Jinja - River Nile whitewater rafting (full day) - USD140
Jinja - Nile Boat Cruise - USD40
Jinja - Source of River Nile tour - USD45
Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD625
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 to 9 (Chalet) and Day 17(Camping with facilities) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2.This trip requires a higher non-refundable deposit (AUD 1000, USD 1000, EUR 800, NZD 1250, GBP 650, CAD 1000, ZAR 8000, CHF 900) in order to secure the included gorilla permit. Please note that we will need to confirm the availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of the departure date. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking.
3. Optional sunrise balloon rides in the Serengeti National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are possible on this itinerary. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to secure spot for this optional activity.
4. This trip is a combination of UXOF, YXOS, YXON, YXOQ and YXOG our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on days 22, 38, 41 and 49.
5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have more than 22 passengers as we have a few tours that overlap in Zanzibar.
6. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 64. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm on this evening.
7. Some governments currently have increased foreign travel advice around security in place for Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. Please check your government’s foreign travel advice before departure and ensure your travel insurance covers all destinations and activities on your itinerary.
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