DAY 1: ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Three nights at the PORTSWOOD HOTEL.
DAYS 2 – 3 : CAPE TOWN
Enjoy a full-day exploring the highlights of the Cape area, visiting Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and Sea Point. The next morning, you will have a half-day tour of the city and Table Mountain. Afterwards enjoy the afternoon at leisure, using the time to relax or wander around the waterfront area. (B)
DAYS 4 – 5: CAPE TOWN – VICTORIA FALLS
This morning you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls (flight not included). On arrival, you will be transferred to VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE, where you will stay for the next two nights. The lodge overlooks a waterhole where wildlife come to drink. The lodge overlooks a waterhole where wildlife come to drink. A regular shuttle is available to and from the Victoria Falls township and the falls. Enjoy free time to explore the area, with a sunset dinner cruise arranged on one of the evenings. (B)
DAYS 6 – 7: VICTORIA FALLS – CHOBE
Today, you will be transferred by road to Chobe National Park in Botswana. Your lodge is located on the banks of the Chobe River, just outside the park and next to a local village. You will have the opportunity to spend the next two days exploring Chobe National Park with morning and afternoon game drives in open 4×4 vehicles plus boat cruises on the Chobe River. Two nights at CHOBE BAKWENA LODGE. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: CHOBE – NAIROBI
Today, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls airport for your scheduled flight to Nairobi (flight not included). On arrival you will be met by a representative of African Travel Specialists and transferred to SAROVA STANLEY for your two-night stay. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore the city. (B)
DAY 9: NAIROBI
Today enjoy a tour of the Karen Blixen Museum (made famous in the movie – Out of Africa) and the Giraffe Centre. At the Giraffe Centre you can hand feed the magnificent Rothschild Giraffes. You will have the afternoon free to explore the many markets, art galleries and museums of Nairobi. (B)
DAY 10: NAIROBI – LAKE NAKURU
Today, you’ll be transferred to your lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through the scenic Great Rift Valley. Along the way, enjoy views of the park, renowned for its rhino population and vibrant aquatic birdlife. After lunch, embark on a late afternoon game drive in the park after which you will return to the lodge by sundown. Overnight at SAROVA LION HILL LODGE. (B, L, D)
DAYS 11 – 12: LAKE NAKURU – MAASAI MARA
After breakfast, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha and a walk on Crescent Island. Lunch will be at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, before you are transferred to your scheduled flight (included) to the Maasai Mara. On arrival you will be met by your driver/guide and taken to your lodge. Here you will explore the rich grasslands and rolling hills known for the huge herds of plains game, black–maned lion, elephants and many other species. You may also like to take a guided walk or an early morning balloon safari (at additional cost) over this magnificent area. Two nights accommodation at MARA INTREPIDS. (B, L, D)
DAY 13: MASAI MARA – SERENGETI
Today you will depart from the Maasai Mara to Serengeti (Tanzania) by air (flight included). On arrival at Seronera Airstrip you will be met and transferred with game viewing en-route to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Two nights accommodation at SERENGETI SERENA LODGE.
(B, L, D)
DAY 14: SERENGETI
Spend a day viewing game in the Serengeti. The area is regarded as having the greatest concentration of wildebeest, zebra, giraffe and antelope in Africa. During the migration, there are millions of hoofed animals crossing the treeless plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts large numbers of predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard and hyena. (B, L, D)
DAY 15: SERENGETI – NGORONGORO
After breakfast, you will travel by road to Olduvai Gorge, the world-famous archaeological site where you will stop for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon continue to the Karatu area, where you will arrive at NGORONGORO SERENA LODGE for dinner and spend the next two nights. (B, L, D)
DAY 16: NGORONGORO
This morning you will head into the crater for a full day of game viewing enjoying a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Return to the lodge in time for dinner. (B, L, D)
DAY 17: ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, depart by road to Arusha with a packed lunch box, arriving at the airport in time for your
scheduled flight to the island of Zanzibar (flight included). On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel set amongst mosques, minarets, Hindu temple towers and church spires in the middle of Stone Town. Three nights at KISIWA HOUSE. (B, L)
DAYS 18 – 19: ZANZIBAR
This beautiful “spice island” is a mix of many cultures and you will be captivated by the unique architecture, the exotic cuisine, the smell of spices, the hospitality of the people, the white sandy beaches and the clear blue sea. You will have two full days to explore the island at leisure. (B)
DAY 20: DEPART ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your outbound flight, marking the end of your trip.
• 20 nights accommodation on a twin share basis
• Meals as indicated (B, L, D)
• Sightseeing, game viewing and excursions as per itinerary
• Experienced driver/guides
• Entrance fees where applicable
• All transfers where indicated
• Flights as detailed in itinerary
NOTE: Based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling together.
To make the most of seeing the Migration, the East Africa portion may be reversed. The itinerary is flexible and can be amended to suit. Accommodation is 4-star throughout and most activities are included.
Subject to change without notice.
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is set on a crater rim overlooking the Ngorongoro crater described as the eighth wonder of the world. The lodge is built from local river stones and camouflaged with indigenous vines. Designed to blend completely into the landscape. Strung around the Crater rim, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony, the 75 rooms feature brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, Maasai carvings and stylised prehistoric cave paintings. Each room enjoys uninterrupted views over the Crater’s unmatched splendour.
Part of Cape Town’s colonial history, the Portswood Hotel was originally built as a Convict Station with the current restaurant built over the well and holding cells for prisoners en-route to Robben Island. Located on the V&A Waterfront, the 103-room hotel is a mere 22km from Cape Town International Airport.
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Kisiwa House is located on a quiet street in the heart of Stone Town, within easy walking distance to significant landmarks, museums, antique shops and restaurants. This hotel features nine luxurious and spacious rooms, a courtyard lounge and restaurant, the perfect places to unwind in after a hard day at the beach!
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The Sarova Stanley Hotel was opened in 1902, located right in the middle of Nairobi and has assuredly retained its Victorian elegance. The rooms are furnished in colonial style and ambiance, but with all modern conveniences. In addition to the suites, there are three categories of guest rooms equipped with an outdoor or atrium view.
The 98-room Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is an international-style lodge brilliantly positioned on the eastern edge of Tanzania’s UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater with stunning views over the crater. The central areas of this lodge are all within one large glass-fronted building, shaped in two rondavels and adjoined by a central well-lit atrium. Enjoy sights from a glass-enclosed balcony with two rocking chairs that has stunning views over the crater.
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge is situated on a hillside bordering Lake Nakuru, with expansive views of the lake in the heart of Lake Nakuru National Park. Chalet-style rooms and suites at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge have private patios with panoramic views of the flamingo pink rimmed Lake Nakuru. The lodge is a two-hour drive from Nairobi or just a 30-minute flight by private charter to the park airstrip.
Chobe Bakwena Lodge is an eco-luxury retreat comprising 10 rondavel style chalets, including 2 family units. Each chalet offers a river view, as well as laid-back luxury with its own raised deck with daybeds overlooking the river. The lodge’s chefs prepare simple African fusion dishes inspired by Setswana cuisine. There is also a lounge, restaurant and the Rain Tree bar overlooking the river, as well as the swimming pool.
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Tamarind Tree Hotel is a modern and elegant hotel with 160 rooms located in Nairobi, Kenya, near the Wilson Airport and a short drive from the city center. It offers a blend of contemporary design and comfort, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features stylishly furnished rooms and suites, equipped with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and air conditioning.