Category: Lake Nakuru National Park

Cheetah Safari

Africa, Amboseli National Park, Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Nairobi

This Cheetah Safari combines game viewing in the Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro with big game viewing in the world famous Maasai Mara.

Taking in some of the prime game viewing areas in Kenya, this is the ideal safari if you only have limited time available to you but would still like to experience a true African Safari. You will be astounded at the sheer size of Mt Kilimanjaro. Amboseli will thrill you with its stark beauty and huge elephant herds. See some rare rhino and flocks of flamingos at Lake Nakuru and marvel at the vast herds of wildebeest roaming the plains of the Maasai Mara.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consulta

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

You will be met on arrival and transferred to Hilton Garden Inn Jomo Kenyatta airport for your welcome dinner and overnight.

Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Jomo Kenyatta

Day 2: Amboseli National Park

After breakfast check out and depart with picnic lunches. Drive to Amboseli National Park to arrive time for an en-route game drive in the park.

Hotel: Amboseli Sopa Lodge, 2 nights

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

Magnificent views of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro greet visitors from anywhere in this park. The park takes its name from a Maasai word meaning “salty dust”. The largest elephants in Africa live here and on some mornings over 600 have been counted in the swamps. Early morning and afternoon game drives offer the chance to track lion, cheetah, wildebeest and the rare black rhino.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart after breakfast and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Picnic lunch will be provided on the way. Check in to the park in time for your evening game drive.

Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 5: Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Drive via Narok to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch and afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Hotel: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge, 2 nights

Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve

Spend the day in Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara is home to some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird species. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five. Other game includes hippopotami, cheetah, Grant’s gazelle, impala, topi, Coke’s hartebeest, giraffe, Roan antelope and wildebeest.

Day 7: Depart Nairobi

Breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving at around midday. A transfer is included to your Nairobi hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
Departs Sunday's from Nairobi
(Minimum 2 passengers)
01 January – 31 MarchFrom USD $2,520.00Price on Application
01 April – 25 JuneFrom USD $2,335.00Price on Application
26 June - 31 OctoberFrom USD $2,675.00Price on Application
01 November - 15 DecemberFrom USD $2,520.00Price on Application
16 December – 31 December From USD $2,630.00Price on Application

Inclusions 
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport:Airport Transfers & Safari 4WD
Accommodation:6 nights accommodation
Guide:Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

Africa, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Experience Eastern Africa on this Kenya and Tanzania in depth adventure. Explore Kenya’s Amboseli National Park, discover the Serengeti and learn about the traditional culture of a Maasai village.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consultant.

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi (Kenya)

Welcome to Kenya. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, relax and enjoy dinner at one of the two restaurants at your hotel (own expense).

Hotel: Nairobi, Eka Hotel

Head for Amboseli National Park, arriving at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Located against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro and in the heart of this world-famous national park, the lodge offers you the perfect base from which to embark on your Kenyan safari. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive to look for the Big Five as well as hippos and a variety of water fowl which can be found near the park’s wetlands. It is a truly incredible spectacle to see these animals free-ranging across the plains or wallowing in the swamps, all with Mt Kilimanjaro looming majestically in the background. Sundowner drinks at Observation Hill rounds out a perfect first game drive in Amboseli National Park. You’ll then return to the lodge for dinner.

Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, 2 nights

Wake early then enjoy some tea and a snack in preparation for another exciting day. The morning takes you to a traditional village where you’ll interact with the Maasai to learn about their daily life. For this afternoon’s game viewing, your expert game driver/tracker will be on hand to ensure you get the best possible chances to see the animals of Kenya.

Take a short flight to Nairobi, then continue by 4WD to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, arriving in time for lunch. The afternoon is all about wildlife spotting, with an afternoon game drive. You may also wish to take advantage of the lodge’s beautiful surrounds on a stunning nature walk around the property.

Bound by rocky escarpments and brimming with hordes of animals, a day of game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park offers yet another glimpse into life in Africa’s animal kingdom. Later, return to your lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits your taste buds.

Soak up the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. Onwards to the Masai Mara, where vast open spaces provide excellent game viewing. At certain times of the year, you may see enormous herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra during the incredible Great Migration. This afternoon, head out on an exhilarating game drive.

Hotel: Mara Leisure Camp, 3 nights

Perhaps experience the Masai Mara from the skies on a magical hot-air balloon ride. Enjoy breakfast while hearing the sounds of the bush as you get ready to head out on another game drive. Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch before a free afternoon gives you the chance to relax and unwind.

Experience the beauty of an African sunrise and discover the morning rituals of the local wildlife accompanied with a light snack ahead of today’s first game drive. Afterwards, a delicious breakfast awaits before the rest of the morning at leisure. Enjoy this afternoon’s game drive to catch a close-up look at the animals that call the expansive grasslands of the Masai Mara home. Delight in a memorable bush dinner this evening and experience the flavours of the region.

Transfer to the airstrip and board your scheduled flight to Nairobi. Be met by a bus on arrival at Nairobi, Kenya’s buzzing capital. You’ll then transfer to Arusha in Tanzania, with a packed picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. You’ll arrive at The Arusha Hotel, believed to be one of the oldest in East Africa, established in 1894 and now offering a touch of nostalgia balance with modern. Arusha lies in the shadow of Mount Meru, an active but dormant volcano and Tanzania’s second largest mountain next to the colossal Mt Kilimanjaro. Unwind and enjoy a free evening in and around your hotel.

Hotel: The Arusha Hotel

Transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight into Serengeti National Park. You’ll be met on the ground by your driver guide for a game drive into the golden plains of the national park. Best known as a host to the epic Great Migration, the Serengeti is also famous for its predators who spend their days pursuing impalas, zebras, buffalo, gazelle and more. Arrive later at Kati Kati Tented Camp in the central Serengeti. Relax by the campfire before dinner, then retire to your tented room with an ensuite.

Hotel: Kati Kati Tented Camp, 2 nights

Get acquainted with the Serengeti on a full-day game drive with your expert driver/tracker. Relish the classic safari setting back at camp this evening, as you relax after an exciting day around the campfire with your fellow travellers.

Drive to Olduvai Gorge to explore one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. You’ll then descend into World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular tour and a picnic lunch.

Hotel: Ngorongoro Farmhouse

Head to Mto wa Mbu, a tiny village set at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment. In Mto wa Mbu, visit a school and see what daily life is like for the students. You’ll end the tour at a local restaurant where you can try a range of East African dishes. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara, famous for its flamingoes and baboons that reside here.

Hotel: Arusha, Mount Meru Game Lodge

From Kilimanjaro Airport, fly to Nairobi where your tour ends.

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
June: 03$12,495.00$13,495.00
July: 15, 29$13,195.00$14,195.00
August: 19$13,195.00$14,195.00
September: 02, 16$12,995.00$13,995.00
October 14$12,995.00$13,995.00

Inclusions 
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport: Airport transfers & Custom-designed vehicles
Flights: Air Ticket: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi / Masai Mara - Nairobi - Kilimanjaro / Serengeti National Park - Asusha
Accommodation:13 nights accommodation
Guide: Experienced Travel Director
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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African Safari Adventure

Aberdare National Park, Africa, Kenya, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Victoria, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Tarangire National Park

Journey through the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for an unforgettable African Safari Adventure that will take you to landscapes where thousands of wildebeest make their brave pilgrimage. Explore the wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania, navigate lakes in search of resting hippo and savour the spicy flavours of Swahili cuisine.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consultant.

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Kickstart your African safari adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar Representative and embark on a 4×4 journey in your Toyota Landcruiser vehicle to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Kenya Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant.

Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4 X 4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.

Hotel: Tamarind Tree
Day 2: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park Area

This morning ‘Connect With Locals’ during a ‘Be My Guest’ Experience at Shangilia Children’s Home, a centre for street and orphaned children. ‘Make A Difference’ with your visit, which contributes to the home’s efforts to transform the lives of vulnerable street children. After lunch at the Home, you’ll continue your 4×4 journey to Aberdare National Park. Consider joining an Optional Experience in search of the black rhino and Colobus moneys that find sanctuary within its virgin forest.

Hotel: Aberdare Country Club, 2 nights
Day 3: Solio Game Reserve Excursion

Embark on a half-day exploration of Solio Game Reserve, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, renowned as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Return to your accommodation for an afternoon at leisure.

Day 4: Aberdare National Park Area – Lake Nakuru National Park

Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson’s Falls before connecting with the soul of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Visit the bird watcher’s paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and traverse its expansive plains in search of lions and leopards, among other species.

Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

As the sun rises, navigate Lake Nakuru National Park’s landscapes on a 4×4 game drive. Immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the bush – the damp scents of the surrounding savannah and cheery calls of birds a stirring backdrop for an unforgettable safari experience. Journey to Lake Naivasha for lunch and enjoy a boat ride in search of the resident hippo. Journey over to Crescent Island and join a Local Specialist to walk among wildlife such as zebras, impalas and giraffes.

Hotel: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara

Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the savannah wilderness of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, whose promise of some of the best game viewing in the world attracts safari enthusiasts the world over.

Hotel: Keekorok Lodge, 2 nights
Day 7: Maasai Mara Full Day Safari

Get close to the wildlife that find sanctuary in Maasai Mara’s wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out the Big 5. ‘Dive Into Culture’ during a visit to a Maasai village, where you’ll watch the warriors display their jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this colourfully clad tribe. Later, indulge in a bush picnic – the sounds of the bush the perfect accompaniment while you keep your eyes peeled for the flash of resident Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes flitting from tree to tree, before continuing on your safari.

Day 8: Maasai Mara – Lake Victoria

Cross the border into Tanzania to meet your Tanzania Driver Guide, then travel to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an optional activity at your lodge.

Hotel: Serenity on the Lake
Day 9: Lake Victoria – Serengeti National Park

The endless plains of the Serengeti provide an exquisite backdrop for a 4×4 safari game drive, tracking such species as lion, leopard and cheetah.

Hotel: Serengeti Sopa Lodge, 2 nights
Day 10: Serengeti National Park Full Day Safari Game Drive

Discover the secrets of the Serengeti’s complex eco-system, the site of the largest overland migration in the world. Join your Driver Guide for an in-depth exploration of the wilderness and scout out epic landscapes that have inspired writers and poets.

Day 11: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Descend hundreds of metres to the floor of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, to explore its forests in search of elephant, lion and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before your late afternoon transfer to your overnight lodge.

Hotel: Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

‘Dive Into Culture’ during lunch at Mto wa Umbu village with its local farms, school, nyombas, market and milling machines. Later, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Our home for the evening is in traditional bandas or bungalows which overlook Lake Manyara.

Hotel: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Day 13: Lake Manyara – Tarangire National Park

Embark on a game drive in Tarangire National Park past battalions of baobab trees, scouting for vast herds of elephants.

Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 14:  Tarangire National Park – Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro

Travel to Arusha, where you will be surrounded by the rich aromas of coffee during your lunch at a restaurant within one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations. After lunch, depart on a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight where your African Safari Adventure comes to an end. (Should you have a late evening flight departure, you may wish to consider booking a day use room at an airport hotel).

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
January: 18$10,195.00$12,125.00
February: 08$10,195.00$12,125.00
March: 07$9,825.00$11,755.00
April: 11$8,695.00$9,575.00
May: 09$8,695.00$9,575.00
June: 06, 13, 20, 27$9,675.00$11,125.00
July: 04, 11, 18, 25$10,750.00$12,680.00
August: 01, 08, 15, 22$10,750.00$12,680.00
September: 05, 12, 19$10,750.00$12,680.00
October: 03$10,750.00$12,680.00
October: 17$10,095.00$12,025.00
November: 07$9,575.00$11,505.00
December: 12$9,575.00$11,505.00
December: 19$10,595.00$12,525.00

Inclusions 
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 13 dinners, 13 dinners
Transport:4 X 4 safari vehicle
Accommodation: 13 nights accommodation
Guide:An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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Kenyan Discovery

Africa, Amboseli National Park, Kenya, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Mount Kenya, Nairobi

On your 12 Day Kenyan Discovery Tour discover the best of Kenya. And you’ll find that many of them travel in herds. In fact, you’ll be overcome by the sheer number of wildlife on offer, from large communities of wild elephant, prides of lions and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration to the huge variety of gazelle and antelope that swarm the open plains.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consultant.

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Welcome to Nairobi, enjoy a two night stay at your opulent hotel.

Day 2: Nairobi

Start your day with an encounter with a giraffe, then visit Karen Blixen’s home. Continue to the Kiambethu Tea Farm and learn about the first commercially grown tea in Kenya.

Freechoice Dining: Choose between the Carnivore Restaurant, or relax over dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Nairobi – Amboseli National Reserve

Travel to Amboseli National Park for two nights at your lodge, situated beside a major elephant trail, with views of the mountain.

Day 4: Amboseli National Reserve

Go in search of wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives.

Climb to the top of Observation Hill and gaze at the sunset views over Amboseli National Reserve, drink in hand.

Day 5: Amboseli National Reserve – Mount Kenya

Arrive at your hotel for your two night Special Stay.

Day 6: Mount Kenya

Freechoice: Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and visit a sanctuary for chimpanzees. Alternatively, enjoy a bird walk or perhaps a round of golf (9 holes).

Partake in a symbolic Equator ceremony with tribal music and dancing.

Day 7: Mount Kenya – Lake Nakuru National Park

The lake is home to flamingos and other birds. Enjoy a two night stay at Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 8: Lake Nakuru National Park

Visit the Lake Nakuru Orphanage centre, established by an Australian family, and draw a little closer to Africa and its wonderful people.

Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park – Masai Mara Reserve

The Masai Mara is home to numerous bird and animal species, and also witnesses the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to September. Spend three nights at Sarova Mara Camp.

Day 10: Masai Mara Reserve

Game drives track lions, cheetahs and leopards, and herds of antelope and zebra. Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about this proudly independent culture.

Day 11: Masai Mara Reserve

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight – Experience the savannah at dawn from a hot air balloon. See page 95 for details (additional cost, please book on tour).

Join the chefs at Sarova Mara Lodge for an African cooking class.

Day 12: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Enjoy an exclusive farewell bush breakfast out on the open plains of the Masai Mara amongst the wildlife.

Board your light aircraft for a scenic flight over the reserve to Nairobi airport where it’s time to say farewell to new found friends and the magic of Africa. Please book flight to depart from Nairobi after 4pm

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
May: 23, 30$9,995.00$10,700.00
June: 27$10,795.00$12,320.00
July: 11, 25$11,795.00$14,025.00
August: 08, 29$11,795.00$14,025.00
September: 05$11,795.00$14,025.00
September: 19$10,795.00$12,320.00
October: 03, 10$10,795.00$12,320.00

Inclusions 
Meals: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Transport: Airport transfers & Custom-designed vehicles
Flights: Air Ticket: Masai Mara - Nairobi
Accommodation:11 nights accommodation
Guide: Expert Tour Director and knowledgeable local and safari guides
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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Grand African Journey

Africa, Amboseli National Park, Arusha, Botswana, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kenya, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Livingstone, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Oudtshoorn, Port Elizabeth, Serengeti National Park, South Africa, Tanzania, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Experience a Grand African Journey! Travel the Garden Route, go on safari in Kruger and Chobe National Parks and visit Victoria Falls, before venturing to Kenya and Tanzania for the world’s best wildlife viewing opportunities.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consultant.

On arrival in Cape Town, be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight.

Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, 3 nights

Discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula during a full-day tour. This scenic journey takes you along Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The most south-westerly tip of Africa, Cape Point is covered in endemic fynbos and home to bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys. Stop for a light lunch then watch the penguins totter along the shoreline at Boulders Beach. Continue to historic Simon’s Town for some time to wander at your leisure. Named after Simon Van Der Stel, an early governor of the Dutch settlement, who arrived in the Cape in 1679, Simon’s Town is South Africa’s third oldest settlement. Van Der Stel chose it as a safe alternative to the stormy Cape coast during winter. Tonight, back in Cape Town, partake in the art of African drumming before enjoying a delicious Welcome Dinner of Cape Malay cuisine.

Today begins with a cableway ride to the top of Table Mountain, followed by a city tour. With a free afternoon, perhaps choose from one of our select experiences. Take a ferry ride to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned; enjoy an African Heritage Tour; discover the Constantia Wine Valley; or enjoy the floral displays at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (see page 60 for further details). We’ve left this evening free so you can check out what’s on the menu along the busy V&A Waterfront, which is lined with restaurants, cafes and shops.

Day 4: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Karoo region onwards to Oudtshoorn. Arrive at your hotel for a dinner of regional produce, including ostrich.

Hotel: Surval Boutique Olive Estate

Today, discover the subterranean formations of the Cango Caves. Come face-to-face with Africa’s enormous flightless birds as you tour an ostrich farm. Enjoy the chance to feed an ostrich by hand and see examples of the bird world’s largest eggs. Then follow the curves of the Garden Route to Knysna. Straddling the southern coast of South Africa, the 300-kilometre-long Garden Route takes its name from the stunning and ecologically diverse vegetation that typifies the region. Travel through grasslands, wetlands, forests and mountainous regions, passing the numerous lagoons, lakes and rivers that dot the coastline. In Knysna, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Hotel: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, nights

Enjoy a visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a pristine piece of paradise on the Western Head of Knysna which is only accessible by ferry. Cross the azure lagoon and be met by a park guide who will take you to the very top of Western Head by 4WD. After, you may like to participate in an optional bush walk.

Continue along the Garden Route. Visit Monkeyland Primate Reserve. Gain first-hand insight into the conservation principles adopted at this sanctuary, which is also the world’s first free roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Later, continue along the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park. Then journey through the coastal reserve of Tsitsikamma Forest on the way to Port Elizabeth, one of South Africa’s largest cities. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Hotel: Beach Hotel

Take an included flight to Nelspruit via Johannesburg. Once you’ve touched down in Nelspruit, travel by coach to a private concession of Kruger National Park. Arrive at Shishangeni Private Lodge where you will stay for the next two nights in your own thatched chalet with a private game-viewing deck. Excitement reaches an all-time high as you head out on your first game drive through the lodge’s private concession. Experience the thrill of looking for the wildlife of Africa in one of the nation’s greatest game parks. Enjoy sundowners amidst the African bush before dinner back at your lodge.

Hotel: Shishangeni Private Lodge, 2 nights

During leisure time, perhaps make use of the lodge’s facilities or relax on your private deck. After lunch, an afternoon game drive offers you the chance to spot one, or perhaps all of Africa’s Big Five along with other animals. Your day ends with a traditional outdoor boma dinner, allowing you to dine within an impressive setting under the stars.

Day 10: Kruger National Park – Johannesburg

After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. With a free afternoon and evening, perhaps take advantage of our select experience. You may like to spend some time exploring Soweto, a city with a tumultuous past and a rich heritage. Visit the Regina Mundi Church, as well as Mandela House Museum to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Spend the evening relaxing, or perhaps venture out and explore the nearby shops and peruse the restaurants close by.

Hotel: Southern Sun Hyde Park

Take an included flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you’ll enjoy a guided walk before being transferred to your hotel on the Zambian side of the falls. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner.

Hotel: AVANI Victoria Falls Resort, 2 nights

Enjoy a day to yourself to explore the area around Victoria Falls. Perhaps revisit the falls at your own pace – it’s just a five minute stroll from your resort. You may even enhance your journey and choose from one of our select experiences. Fly over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River during a helicopter or microlight flight. Or, choose to take a sunset game-viewing cruise along the Zambezi River.

Day 13: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park

Cross the border into Botswana and arrive later in the heart of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of game in Africa. As the sun begins to set, head out on a sunset game-viewing cruise through the waterways. This is the best time of the day to see large herds of elephants, as well as a plethora of other animals that flock to the banks of the Chobe River. Later, retreat to your modern bush-style accommodation, which sits at the doorstep of where four African countries meet: Botswana; Namibia; Zimbabwe; and Zambia.

Hotel: Chobe Bush Lodge or upgrade to a suite on a Chobe Princess Safariboat, 2 nights

Day 14: Chobe National Park

Today you will embark upon an enticing game drive adventure through Chobe National Park. Here, ensure you have your camera ready as you delight in the many chances to spot Africa’s famous mammals, thanks to the park’s high density of elephant herds and lion prides. At the end of the day, return to your lodge to enjoy some down time and dinner.

Head to Livingstone once more and take an included flight to Nairobi. This evening, you’ll meet your East African Tour Director, who will provide you with an introduction to the next chapter of your incredible adventure into East Africa.

Hotel: Ole Sereni Hotel

It’s time to explore Kenya. Your first stop is Amboseli National Park. The signature attraction here is spotting hundreds of elephants set to the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Bird watchers will also delight in knowing that 370 bird species can be spotted in the area. Arrive at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Located in the heart of this world-famous national park, the lodge offers you the perfect base from which to embark on your Kenyan safari. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive to look for the Big Five as well as hippos and a variety of water fowl which can be found near the park’s wetlands. Sundowner drinks at Observation Hill rounds out a perfect first game drive in Amboseli National Park. You’ll then return to the lodge to relax and enjoy an expertly prepared dinner.

Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, 2 nights

Day 17: Amboseli National Park

Wake early then enjoy some tea and a snack in preparation for another exciting day. The morning takes you to a Maasai village where you’ll wander about the homes the Maasai have built with their own hands. Delight in their unique and colourful jewellery and interact with the villagers to learn about their daily life. For this afternoon’s game viewing, your expert game driver/tracker will be on hand to ensure you get the best possible opportunities to see the animals of Kenya. A highlight is the chance to view elephants roaming against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Travelling in such small groups today, you’re able to get up close to this fabulous wildlife show. In between game drives, you’ll return to the lodge to relax and indulge in delicious meals.

Day 18: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

It’s onto the next adventure as you take a short flight to Nairobi. Continue by 4WD to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, situated on a spectacular range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. You will arrive just in time for lunch. You may also wish to take advantage of the lodge’s beautiful surrounds and embark on a stunning nature walk around the property. The afternoon is all about wildlife spotting, with a game drive. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at your lodge this evening.

Hotel: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, 2 nights

Bound by rocky escarpments and brimming with hordes of animals, a day of game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park offers yet another window into life in Africa’s animal kingdom. On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, this beautiful park will leave you spellbound. This morning, look for awe-inspiring white rhinos around the soda-encrusted lake at the centre of the park. Keep your eyes locked on the grassy plains in search of zebras, buffalo and graceful Rothschild’s giraffes. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a leopard. Return to your lodge for lunch, then it’s another round of game drives to see any animals that may have been hiding in the morning. Later, return to your lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits your taste buds.

Awake to the sounds of the African bush as you prepare to journey to your next destination. Soak up the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. Onwards, you’ll be greeted by the endless plains of the Masai Mara, a region famous for its big cat population, including leopards, lions and cheetahs. The vast open spaces provide excellent game viewing, which is why this reserve is one of the most well-regarded for wildlife in all of Africa. At certain times of the year, you may see enormous herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra travelling to and from the Serengeti in search of food during the seasonal Great Migration. Plus, you can also see the predators who follow them. This afternoon, head out on an exhilarating game drive, noticing how different these landscapes are compared to those you experienced in Southern Africa. At the end of a thrilling day of exploration, perhaps unwind with a drink before sitting down to dinner this evening at your lodge.

Hotel: Fig Tree Camp, 3 nights

Today presents the unique opportunity to experience the Masai Mara from the skies on a magical hot-air balloon ride. There is simply no better view of the vast landscapes. Enjoy breakfast while hearing the sounds of the bush as you get ready to head out on another thrilling game drive. The Masai Mara delivers those quintessential safari scenes of endless grassy plains, peppered with acacia trees and powerful predators who stalk unsuspecting prey. Thanks to your expert game driver/tracker, you’ll enjoy a remarkable morning in the wild on the prowl for wildlife. Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch before a free afternoon gives you the chance to relax and unwind.

Today presents the final opportunity to head out on exciting game drives to tick the final animals off your spotting list. Experience the beauty of an African sunrise and discover the morning rituals of the local wildlife during some tea and a snack ahead of today’s first game drive. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the rest of the morning at leisure. This afternoon’s game drive, meanwhile, once again brings you plenty of chances to catch a close-up look at the animals that call the expansive grasslands of the Masai Mara home. Delight in a memorable bush dinner this evening and experience the flavours of the region. As you dine under the African night sky, take a moment to reflect on the adventures that have seemed to pass by so quickly with your fellow passengers and Tour Director.

Day 23: Masai Mara – Nairobi – Arusha (Tanzania)

Enjoy your final morning in the Masai Mara, then transfer to the airstrip and board your scheduled flight to Nairobi. From here, you will board a connecting flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will be transferred to your game lodge. Nestled between the Usa River and a wildlife sanctuary, Mount Meru Game Lodge is located in an idyllic location. Tonight, enjoy dinner at your lodge.

Hotel: Mount Meru Game Lodge

Hotel: Ngorongoro Farmhouse

Day 25: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Travel to World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater. Marvel at the lush green scenery as you descend down the high crater walls. Enjoy a picnic lunch and go in search of the unique wildlife that roams this special place. Then take a 4WD out to Oldupai Gorge to explore one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. It’s then onto Serengeti National Park, best known as a host to the epic Great Migration. The park is also famous for its predators who spend their days pursuing impalas, zebras, buffalo, gazelle and more. Arrive at Kati Kati Tented Camp in the central Serengeti. Relax by the campfire before dinner, then retire to your tented room with an ensuite. Situated in an idyllic spot within the rich vegetation, there is no better place to sleep under the African sky.

Hotel: Kati Kati Tented Camp, 2 nights

A full-day of game drives at Serengeti National Park offers a closer look into life in Africa’s animal kingdom, as well as being one of the final opportunities to tick some more animals off your spotting list. In the morning, head out in search of wildlife, armed with your camera ready to capture the wildlife that appears before you. Return to your camp for lunch, then later it’s another round of game spotting with an afternoon game drive. Perhaps spot some of the wildlife who may have been hiding this morning. Afterwards, return to your camp for dinner.

Depart Serengeti National Park for your return flight back to Arusha for the night, where you will savour a Farewell Dinner at your wonderful lodge.

Hotel: Mount Meru Game Lodge

Day 28: Arusha – Kilimanjaro – Depart Nairobi

Sadly, your journey draws to a conclusion. After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi Airport, where you will farewell your new-found friends and Tour Director before boarding your onward flight home.

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
May: 20$21,995.00$24,995.00
July: 01, 15$22,695.00$25,695.00
August: 05$22,695.00$25,695.00
August: 19$22,595.00$25,595.00
September: 02, 30$22,595.00$25,595.00
Upgrade to a Chobe Princess Safariboat $435.00$645.00
Inclusions 
Meals: 27 breakfasts, 17 lunches, 19 dinners
Transport: Airport transfers & Custom-designed vehicles
Flights: Air Ticket: Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls / Livingstone - Nairobi / Amboseli National Park - Nairobi / Masai Mara - Nairobi - Arusha / Serengeti National Park - Arusha
Accommodation:27 nights accommodation
Guide: Experienced Travel Director
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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African Odyssey

Africa, Amboseli National Park, Botswana, Cape Town, Chobe National Park, Johannesburg, Kenya, Knysna, Kruger National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Livingstone, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Oudtshoorn, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Zambia

Start in Cape Town and end in Nairobi! With the adventure tour African Odyssey, you have a 23 day tour package taking you from Cape Town to Nairobi and through Cape Town, South Africa and 14 other destinations in Africa.

Planning your holiday is easy, and speak to your friendly Consultant.

On arrival in Cape Town, be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Reception tonight.

Hotel: Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel, 3 nights

Discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula during a full-day tour. This scenic journey takes you along Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The most south-westerly tip of Africa, Cape Point is covered in endemic fynbos and home to bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys. Stop for a light lunch then watch the penguins totter along the shoreline at Boulders Beach. Continue to historic Simon’s Town for some time to wander at your leisure. Named after Simon Van Der Stel, an early governor of the Dutch settlement, who arrived in the Cape in 1679, Simon’s Town is South Africa’s third oldest settlement. Van Der Stel chose it as a safe alternative to the stormy Cape coast during winter. Tonight, back in Cape Town, partake in the art of African drumming before enjoying a delicious Welcome Dinner of Cape Malay cuisine.

Today begins with a cableway ride to the top of Table Mountain, followed by a city tour. With a free afternoon, perhaps choose from one of our select experiences. Take a ferry ride to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned; enjoy an African Heritage Tour; discover the Constantia Wine Valley; or enjoy the floral displays at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens (see page 60 for further details). We’ve left this evening free so you can check out what’s on the menu along the busy V&A Waterfront, which is lined with restaurants, cafes and shops.

Day 4: Cape Town – Oudtshoorn

Travel through the Karoo region onwards to Oudtshoorn. Arrive at your hotel for a dinner of regional produce, including ostrich.

Hotel: Surval Boutique Olive Estate

Today, discover the subterranean formations of the Cango Caves. Come face-to-face with Africa’s enormous flightless birds as you tour an ostrich farm. Enjoy the chance to feed an ostrich by hand and see examples of the bird world’s largest eggs. Then follow the curves of the Garden Route to Knysna. Straddling the southern coast of South Africa, the 300-kilometre-long Garden Route takes its name from the stunning and ecologically diverse vegetation that typifies the region. Travel through grasslands, wetlands, forests and mountainous regions, passing the numerous lagoons, lakes and rivers that dot the coastline. In Knysna, enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Hotel: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays, nights

Enjoy a visit to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a pristine piece of paradise on the Western Head of Knysna which is only accessible by ferry. Cross the azure lagoon and be met by a park guide who will take you to the very top of Western Head by 4WD. After, you may like to participate in an optional bush walk.

Continue along the Garden Route. Visit Monkeyland Primate Reserve. Gain first-hand insight into the conservation principles adopted at this sanctuary, which is also the world’s first free roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Later, continue along the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park. Then journey through the coastal reserve of Tsitsikamma Forest on the way to Port Elizabeth, one of South Africa’s largest cities. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Hotel: Beach Hotel

Take an included flight to Nelspruit via Johannesburg. Once you’ve touched down in Nelspruit, travel by coach to a private concession of Kruger National Park. Arrive at Shishangeni Private Lodge where you will stay for the next two nights in your own thatched chalet with a private game-viewing deck. Excitement reaches an all-time high as you head out on your first game drive through the lodge’s private concession. Experience the thrill of looking for the wildlife of Africa in one of the nation’s greatest game parks. Enjoy sundowners amidst the African bush before dinner back at your lodge.

Hotel: Shishangeni Private Lodge, 2 nights

During leisure time, perhaps make use of the lodge’s facilities or relax on your private deck. After lunch, an afternoon game drive offers you the chance to spot one, or perhaps all of Africa’s Big Five along with other animals. Your day ends with a traditional outdoor boma dinner, allowing you to dine within an impressive setting under the stars.

Day 10: Kruger National Park – Johannesburg

After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. With a free afternoon and evening, perhaps take advantage of our select experience. You may like to spend some time exploring Soweto, a city with a tumultuous past and a rich heritage. Visit the Regina Mundi Church, as well as Mandela House Museum to learn about the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Spend the evening relaxing, or perhaps venture out and explore the nearby shops and peruse the restaurants close by.

Hotel: Southern Sun Hyde Park

Take an included flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe where you’ll enjoy a guided walk before being transferred to your hotel on the Zambian side of the falls. Later this evening, enjoy a delicious dinner.

Hotel: AVANI Victoria Falls Resort, 2 nights

Enjoy a day to yourself to explore the area around Victoria Falls. Perhaps revisit the falls at your own pace – it’s just a five minute stroll from your resort. You may even enhance your journey and choose from one of our select experiences. Fly over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River during a helicopter or microlight flight. Or, choose to take a sunset game-viewing cruise along the Zambezi River.

Day 13: Victoria Falls – Chobe National Park

Cross the border into Botswana and arrive later in the heart of Chobe National Park, home to the largest concentration of game in Africa. As the sun begins to set, head out on a sunset game-viewing cruise through the waterways. This is the best time of the day to see large herds of elephants, as well as a plethora of other animals that flock to the banks of the Chobe River. Later, retreat to your modern bush-style accommodation, which sits at the doorstep of where four African countries meet: Botswana; Namibia; Zimbabwe; and Zambia.

Hotel: Chobe Bush Lodge or upgrade to a suite on a Chobe Princess Safariboat, 2 nights

Day 14: Chobe National Park

Today you will embark upon an enticing game drive adventure through Chobe National Park. Here, ensure you have your camera ready as you delight in the many chances to spot Africa’s famous mammals, thanks to the park’s high density of elephant herds and lion prides. At the end of the day, return to your lodge to enjoy some down time and dinner.

Head to Livingstone once more and take an included flight to Nairobi. This evening, you’ll meet your East African Tour Director, who will provide you with an introduction to the next chapter of your incredible adventure into East Africa.

Hotel: Ole Sereni Hotel

It’s time to explore Kenya. Your first stop is Amboseli National Park. The signature attraction here is spotting hundreds of elephants set to the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Bird watchers will also delight in knowing that 370 bird species can be spotted in the area. Arrive at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Located in the heart of this world-famous national park, the lodge offers you the perfect base from which to embark on your Kenyan safari. After lunch, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive to look for the Big Five as well as hippos and a variety of water fowl which can be found near the park’s wetlands. Sundowner drinks at Observation Hill rounds out a perfect first game drive in Amboseli National Park. You’ll then return to the lodge to relax and enjoy an expertly prepared dinner.

Hotel: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, 2 nights

Day 17: Amboseli National Park

Wake early then enjoy some tea and a snack in preparation for another exciting day. The morning takes you to a Maasai village where you’ll wander about the homes the Maasai have built with their own hands. Delight in their unique and colourful jewellery and interact with the villagers to learn about their daily life. For this afternoon’s game viewing, your expert game driver/tracker will be on hand to ensure you get the best possible opportunities to see the animals of Kenya. A highlight is the chance to view elephants roaming against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Travelling in such small groups today, you’re able to get up close to this fabulous wildlife show. In between game drives, you’ll return to the lodge to relax and indulge in delicious meals.

Day 18: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi – Lake Nakuru National Park

It’s onto the next adventure as you take a short flight to Nairobi. Continue by 4WD to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, situated on a spectacular range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. You will arrive just in time for lunch. You may also wish to take advantage of the lodge’s beautiful surrounds and embark on a stunning nature walk around the property. The afternoon is all about wildlife spotting, with a game drive. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at your lodge this evening.

Hotel: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, 2 nights

Bound by rocky escarpments and brimming with hordes of animals, a day of game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park offers yet another window into life in Africa’s animal kingdom. On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, this beautiful park will leave you spellbound. This morning, look for awe-inspiring white rhinos around the soda-encrusted lake at the centre of the park. Keep your eyes locked on the grassy plains in search of zebras, buffalo and graceful Rothschild’s giraffes. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a leopard. Return to your lodge for lunch, then it’s another round of game drives to see any animals that may have been hiding in the morning. Later, return to your lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits your taste buds.

Awake to the sounds of the African bush as you prepare to journey to your next destination. Soak up the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. Onwards, you’ll be greeted by the endless plains of the Masai Mara, a region famous for its big cat population, including leopards, lions and cheetahs. The vast open spaces provide excellent game viewing, which is why this reserve is one of the most well-regarded for wildlife in all of Africa. At certain times of the year, you may see enormous herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra travelling to and from the Serengeti in search of food during the seasonal Great Migration. Plus, you can also see the predators who follow them. This afternoon, head out on an exhilarating game drive, noticing how different these landscapes are compared to those you experienced in Southern Africa. At the end of a thrilling day of exploration, perhaps unwind with a drink before sitting down to dinner this evening at your lodge.

Hotel: Fig Tree Camp, 3 nights

Today presents the unique opportunity to experience the Masai Mara from the skies on a magical hot-air balloon ride. There is simply no better view of the vast landscapes. Enjoy breakfast while hearing the sounds of the bush as you get ready to head out on another thrilling game drive. The Masai Mara delivers those quintessential safari scenes of endless grassy plains, peppered with acacia trees and powerful predators who stalk unsuspecting prey. Thanks to your expert game driver/tracker, you’ll enjoy a remarkable morning in the wild on the prowl for wildlife. Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch before a free afternoon gives you the chance to relax and unwind.

Today presents the final opportunity to head out on exciting game drives to tick the final animals off your spotting list. Experience the beauty of an African sunrise and discover the morning rituals of the local wildlife during some tea and a snack ahead of today’s first game drive. Afterwards, enjoy a leisurely breakfast before the rest of the morning at leisure. This afternoon’s game drive, meanwhile, once again brings you plenty of chances to catch a close-up look at the animals that call the expansive grasslands of the Masai Mara home. Delight in a memorable bush dinner this evening and experience the flavours of the region. As you dine under the African night sky, take a moment to reflect on the adventures that have seemed to pass by so quickly with your fellow passengers and Tour Director.

Day 23: Masai Mara – Depart Nairobi

On your final morning in the Masai Mara, transfer to the airstrip and board your scheduled flight to Nairobi. From here, you’ll board your onward flight home.

2020 Dates & PricesTwin ShareSolo Traveller
May: 20$17,295.00$19,995.00
July: 01, 15$17,995.00$20,695.00
August: 05$17,995.00$20,695.00
August: 19$17,795.00$20,495.00
September: 02, 30$17,795.00$20,495.00
Upgrade to a Chobe Princess Safariboat $435.00$645.00
Inclusions 
Meals: 22 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport: Airport transfers & Custom-designed vehicles
Flights: Air Ticket: Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls / Livingstone - Nairobi / Amboseli National Park - Nairobi / Masai Mara - Nairobi
Accommodation:22 nights accommodation
Guide: Experienced Travel Director
Entrance Fees & Touring:Entrance fees & activities as per itinerary

* Tour departure dates are subject to availability at time of booking.
* Prices and itinerary are correct at time of publication and are subject to change without notice.

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