Basix
Overland
Wildlife
Africa Encompassed Southbound
63 days • 5
5
Excellent
2 reviews
63 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Code
YXOEC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 22
Physical Rating
Meals
58 breakfasts, 41 lunches, 50 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (48 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Chalet (3 nights)
From £8,981(63 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
With permits included in your trip, seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda's steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
Get the chance to spot and get close to all of the Big Five and more in Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Etosha National Park and Chobe National Park, among others.
Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings, and rock formations.
Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar enjoying white sand and sparkling blue sea of the Indian Ocean, and cross over to Africa's Atlantic coastline for seafood spreads and dune bashing experiences.
Meet with village communities during your African adventure, including the colourful Maasai tribespeople, the hunter-gatherer traditions of the San communities, and local fishermen on Lake Malawi.
Is this trip right for you?
Tracking gorillas in the dense forest can sometimes be wet, muddy and uncomfortable. The terrain is by no means easy either, so it can be pretty strenuous and often humid. But the sheer thrill in coming across a habituated group of gorillas, dominated by a great male silverback more than outweighs any difficulty. You must be prepared and fit enough to walk up to 4 hours up and downhill. A top tip is to pack gardening gloves to assist in uphill 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)
Camp in the Serengeti National Park itself without fences between you and the animals. Your leader will brief you on the safety measures the group will need to take for the two nights spent in the park.
We use mokoros (small dugout canoes) to pass through the shallow waterways of the Okavango Delta to get to our campsite for the night.
We use our purpose-built overland vehicles for the duration of this trip. This multi-purpose truck allows for great game viewing with large sliding windows. This means the trucks do not have air-conditioning and conditions can get dusty and hot.
This is a participatory camping trip. You will be expected to set up and take down your own tent as well as assist with food preparation and cleaning. This makes it quicker, more accessible, more fun and will bring the group closer together.
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, 41 lunches, 50 dinners
Transport
Overland vehicle, 4x4 Safari Vehicle, Ferry, Minibus, Mokoro
Accommodation
Camping (with facilities) (48 nights), Hotel (3 nights), Hotel with shared facilities (1 night), Camping (with basic facilities) (3 nights), Bungalow (2 nights), Camping (without facilities) (1 night), Chalet (3 nights)
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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 48 (Camping with facilities) and Days 55 to 57 (Chalet) 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 need to confirm availability of a gorilla permit if you are booking within 45 days of departure. 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. Please see the itinerary above for full details of this activity. As the balloon only holds 16 people, places are limited and we recommend you book in advance. Please inquire when booking your trip to book this optional activity.
4. This trip is a combination of YXOG, YXOP, YXON, YXOR and YXOF our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on days 16, 24, 27 and 42..
5. The Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
6. This trip finishes upon arrival in Cape Town on Day 63. Please do not book any flights until after 7 pm 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.
Reviews (2)
5 stars
2
Alessandra
Nov 25, 2024
This trip is an exceptional dive into life, nature and cultures of east and southwest Africa. I suggest you take a close look at the weather. I packed for cold and it was very hot. Also, be aware that fellow travelers may be difficult. You must be willing to compromise and be empathetic.
Paul
Nov 14, 2023
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