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Africa Encompassed Northbound
64 days • 5
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Start
Cape Town, South Africa
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
UXODC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
58 breakfasts, 39 lunches, 52 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
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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 £8,386(64 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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.
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Go on safaris in some pretty iconic spots, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
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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.
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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 https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking for more information. https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking (https://www.tuuur.com/au/gorilla-trekking)
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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
Take an immersive tour of Southern Africa and search for rainforest gorillas
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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Cape Town
- DAY 2Day 2 • Western Cape
- DAY 3Day 3 • Orange River
- DAY 4Day 4 • Fish River Canyon
- DAY 5Day 5 • Sesriem
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sossusvlei
- DAY 7Day 7 • Swakopmund
- DAY 8Day 8 • Swakopmund
- DAY 9Day 9 • Swakopmund
- DAY 10Day 10 • Spitzkoppe
- DAY 11Day 11 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Etosha National Park
- DAY 13Day 13 • Grootfontein/San People
- DAY 14Day 14 • Grootfontein
- DAY 15Day 15 • Bagani
- DAY 16Day 16 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 17Day 17 • Okavango Delta
- DAY 18Day 18 • Bagani
- DAY 19Day 19 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 20Day 20 • Chobe National Park
- DAY 21Day 21 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 22Day 22 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 23Day 23 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 24Day 24 • Bulawayo
- DAY 25Day 25 • Bulawayo
- DAY 26Day 26 • Masvingo
- DAY 27Day 27 • Harare
- DAY 28Day 28 • Lusaka
- DAY 29Day 29 • Petauke
- DAY 30Day 30 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 31Day 31 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 32Day 32 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 33Day 33 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 34Day 34 • Chitimba
- DAY 35Day 35 • Iringa
- DAY 36Day 36 • Mikumi National Park
- DAY 37Day 37 • Dar es Salaam
- DAY 38Day 38 • Stone Town
- DAY 39Day 39 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 40Day 40 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 41Day 41 • Stone Town / Bagamoyo
- DAY 42Day 42 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 43Day 43 • Usambara Mountains
- DAY 44Day 44 • Arusha
- DAY 45Day 45 • Karatu
- DAY 46Day 46 • Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park
- DAY 47Day 47 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 48Day 48 • Mto wa Mbu
- DAY 49Day 49 • Nairobi
- DAY 50Day 50 • Lake Nakuru National Park
- DAY 51Day 51 • Eldoret
- DAY 52Day 52 • Kampala
- DAY 53Day 53 • Kalinzu Forest
- DAY 54Day 54 • Queen Elizabeth National Park
- DAY 55Day 55 • Kisoro
- DAY 56Day 56 • Gorilla Trek
- DAY 57Day 57 • Gorilla Trek
- DAY 58Day 58 • Mbarara
- DAY 59Day 59 • Jinja
- DAY 60Day 60 • Jinja
- DAY 61Day 61 • Kericho
- DAY 62Day 62 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 63Day 63 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 64Day 64 • Nairobi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
58 breakfasts, 39 lunches, 52 dinners
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Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
bed 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)
festival Included activities
circleFish River Canyon - Canyon entrance
circleSossusvlei - 4x4 Tour
circleSesriem - Sand dunes visit
circleCape Cross Nature Reserve - Cape Cross seal colony
circleEtosha National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleGrootfontein - San Bushman cultural experience
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro safari
circleOkavango Delta - Boat Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature Walk
circleOkavango Delta - Mokoro Safari
circleOkavango Delta - Nature walk
circleChobe National Park - Dawn 4WD Safari
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
circleMasvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
circleSouth Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Afternoon Game Drive
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
circleMikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
circleIrente - Lushoto hike
circleIrente - Local lunch
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek
circleKaratu - Home-Cooked Dinner
circleKaratu - Coffee Farm Tour
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
circleSerengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
circleMto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
circleLake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleLake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleQueen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
circleBwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
circleKericho - Tea plantation visit
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - 4x4 Game Drive
circleLoita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
museum Optional activities
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Hike - ZAR1600
circleCape Town - Table Mountain Aerial Cable - ZAR380
circleCape Town - Robben Island tour - ZAR550
circleCape Town - Best of the Cape Combo Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula and SUP Tour - Full Day - ZAR2100
circleCape Town - Robben Island Ferry & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Full Day - ZAR1800
circleCape Town - Winelands Tour - Half Day - ZAR1350
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Table Mountain Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - Cape Malay Cooking Tour - Half Day - ZAR1200
circleCape Town - Township Experience - Half Day - ZAR965
circleCape Town - City and Waterfront Tour - Half Day - ZAR1100
circleCape Town - Cape Peninsula & Kirstenbosch Tour - Full Day - ZAR2000
circleCape Town - District Six & Bo-Kapp Cultural Tour - Half Day - ZAR965
circleKlawer - Winery visit & tasting - ZAR140
circleOrange River - Canoe trip - NAD550
circleSwakopmund - Swakopmund Museum - USD2
circleSwakopmund - Sea kayaking - USD85
circleSwakopmund - Seal and dolphin cruise - USD60
circleSwakopmund - Horse riding - USD65
circleSwakopmund – Living Desert Tour - USD60
circleSwakopmund – Township Tour - USD45
circleSpitzkoppe - San People rock painting guided walk - ZAR50
circleEtosha National Park - Evening Game Drive - ZAR750
circleBagani - Sunset Cruise - USD25
circleChobe National Park - Boat Cruise - BWP270
circleChobe National Park - 4WD Safari - BWP580
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
circleVictoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
circleVictoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route - USD55
circleBulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
circleBalawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
circleHarare - National Archives - USD3
circleHarare - National Botanical Gardens - USD5
circleHarare - National Gallery - USD10
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
circleLake Malawi - Guided village walks - USD15
circleLake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
circleLake Malawi - Snorkelling - USD25
circleStone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
circleZanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
circleZanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
circleKalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
circleQueen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - USD30
circleKisoro - Golden Monkey Trekking - USD160
circleKisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From - USD75
circleKisoro - Batwa Village Visit - USD35
circleKisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - USD35
circleJinja - River Nile whitewater rafting (full day) - USD140
circleJinja - Nile Boat Cruise - USD40
circleJinja - Source of River Nile tour - USD45
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip and is subject to availability. The single supplement excludes Day 7-9 in Swakopmund and Day 16-17 in the Okavango Delta, where you will be in shared accommodation. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have more than 22 passengers as we have a few tours that overlap in Zanzibar.
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6. This trip finishes upon arrival in Nairobi on Day 64. Please do not book any flights until after 10 pm on this evening.
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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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Reviews (2)
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Helen
Dec 18, 2023
I lovely tour of Africa well worth doing if you have the time. Be prepared for long truck rides (8-12 hrs some days) and a few hours in every country boarders. Loads of game drives, brilliant animal spotting in different parks. Nice camping facilities, bring swimming costume to cool down after a long day.
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Sinead
Aug 28, 2022
Best trip ever!! Highly recommend to everyone