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Discover African Wildlife
Visit: Addis Ababa, Lalibela, Nairobi, Masai Mara, Amboseli,Victoria Falls,Chobe,Okavango,Cape Town
Arrival at Addis Ababa Bole international airport meet our English speaking driver and transfer to hotel and rest.
After some rest start Addis Ababa city tour including a drive to Mount Entoto, National Museum, Merkato which is one of the biggest markets in Africa, some souvenir shopping. Night welcome dinner in the best Ethiopian traditional restaurant.
Morning flight to Lalibela, the world heritage city.
After an hour flight, you will arrive at Shimshaha (Lalibela Airport) around 9:30am, transfer to hotel and start to visit the 1st group churches which are included Bieta Medhanialem (Chapel of Holy Savior) which is the biggest and Bieta Mariam (Chapel of Mary): three aisled with mural paintings and a covered pillar containing inscriptions about the end of the world according to the gadl (act) of saintly king.
Further visit of Bieta Denagel (Chapel of the Virgins), Bieta Meskel (Chapel of the cross) and finally, the “double – church” of Debre Sina and Bieta Golghotha (women are not allowed in the latter since it’s where the remains of King Lalibela are and also because it contains the tabernacle of the Holy Trinity). Further visit of the second group of rock-hewn churches that are namely: Bieta Gabriel and Raphael, Bieta Merquorios, Bieta Emmanuel with unprecedented Axumite style and the Bieta Abaa Libanos (said to have been built by King Lalibela’s consort Meskal Kebra and visit the Bieta Ghiorghis which is the cruciform chapel of St. George.
Morning after breakfast flight back to Addis Ababa
Optional tours to the Ethnological Museum, some other monuments, some souvenir shopping. Night welcome dinner in the best Ethiopian traditional restaurant.
Early breakfast at the hotel
You will be met and transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Nairobi
08:15 Depart Addis Ababa
10:25 Arrival in Nairobi, you will be met and transferred to your lodge in Amboseli
Time TBA Arrival at Amboseli for late lunch
17:00 Afternoon game drive to the park
Amboseli National Park is known for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
It is home to a variety of wildlife, including Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, and 600+ species of birds.
Return to the lodge for dinner
Breakfast at the lodge
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park
Lunch and Dinner at the lodge
Breakfast at your hotel
Today you will be met by your English speaking driver / Guide and travel by road to Masai Mara
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland, and is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas.
There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird’s species recorded on the reserve.
Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).
13:00 Lunch at the lodge
15:00 Afternoon game drive
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Breakfast at the lodge
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the park
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is located in the Great Rift Valley in primarily open grassland, and is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas.
There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird’s species recorded on the reserve.
Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).
Lunch and Dinner at the lodge
Breakfast at the lodge
Enjoy your morning drive to the park
After the drive you will be transferred to Nairobi
Rest of the day at leisure
Early morning breakfast at the lodge
Time To Be Advised, you will be met and transferred to Nairobi airport for your flight to Victoria Falls
Please note that this direct flight flies 3 times a week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Depart Nairobi Airport
Arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, where your English Speaking Driver will meet you and transfer to the hotel
Rest of the afternoon at your own leisure
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 You will be met by your English speaking driver / Guide for your half day tour of the falls
The Victoria Falls – Now in Its 150 millionth Fantastic Year - Reaches Its Zenith in About May each year. It's a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature's Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares you for your first sight.
En route, you will be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where you may stop and take photos.
You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest.
Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls.
12:00 return to the hotel
16:00 You will be met by your English-Speaking driver for your sunset cruise.
“A river of enchantment and magical colors bursting in the sky creating nature’s own masterpiece”, is the only way to describe the African Sunset on the Mighty Zambezi.
Cruise along the banks of the river, and view the spectacular scenery that is nature’s own sanctuary, and home to the “laughing hippos”, the “singing birds” and the “snapping crocodiles”, as you sip on your drink and indulge on mouth-watering snacks.
Enjoy the hospitality of our professional guide and Captain as you relax and enjoy the delicious snacks and chilled refreshments. See the “smoke that thunders” as you gently cruise the upper Zambezi River. Enjoy the myths and legends as our guide shares stories of the local tribes.
Experience the Zambezi River as David Livingstone did and travel through waters once journeyed by him on his way to the Victoria Falls. Observe the aquatic bird life and other resident or migratory species.
You may be fortunate enough to witness the great African elephant swimming from island to island, grazing or dusting themselves on the riverbanks.
The Zambezi sunset is a highlight of the trip and captivates your magical experience on the Zambezi River.
Return to the hotel
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 You will be met by your English-Speaking driver and cross the border into Botswana and transfer to the lodge
13:00 Lunch at the lodge
16:00 Meet your lodge ranger and depart on your (shared) afternoon game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge
05:30 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
08:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
13:00 Lunch at the lodge
16:00 Meet your english speaking guide and depart on a boat cruise.
From the comfort of your boat view mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge
05:30 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
Time To be advised: You will be met by your English-Speaking driver and transferred to Kasane airport for your fight to Moremi Crossing
Arrival at the lodge in time for lunch
16:00 Meet your lodge ranger and depart on your (shared) afternoon game drive
Become part of the bustling river life along the papyrus clad banks of the Okavango Delta. Explore the wilderness with our guided bush walks, or sit back and absorb the scenery from a traditional 'mokoro' canoe. Another great way to explore the crystal-clear channels of the Boro River is by motor-boat. Watch the sun set while drifting along a lagoon and sipping on sundowners. For the adventurous, we also offer a rustic island camping experience.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge
05:30 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive.
08:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
Become part of the bustling river life along the papyrus clad banks of the Okavango Delta. Explore the wilderness with our guided bush walks, or sit back and absorb the scenery from a traditional 'mokoro' canoe. Another great way to explore the crystal-clear channels of the Boro River is by motor-boat. Watch the sun set while drifting along a lagoon and sipping on sundowners. For the adventurous, we also offer a rustic island camping experience.
13:00 Lunch at the lodge
16:00 Meet your lodge ranger and depart on your (shared) afternoon game drive
Become part of the bustling river life along the papyrus clad banks of the Okavango Delta. Explore the wilderness with our guided bush walks, or sit back and absorb the scenery from a traditional 'mokoro' canoe. Another great way to explore the crystal-clear channels of the Boro River is by motor-boat. Watch the sun set while drifting along a lagoon and sipping on sundowners. For the adventurous, we also offer a rustic island camping experience.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge
05:30 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
Become part of the bustling river life along the papyrus clad banks of the Okavango Delta. Explore the wilderness with our guided bush walks, or sit back and absorb the scenery from a traditional 'mokoro' canoe. Another great way to explore the crystal-clear channels of the Boro River is by motor-boat. Watch the sun set while drifting along a lagoon and sipping on sundowners. For the adventurous, we also offer a rustic island camping experience.
08:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
After breakfast you will be met and transferred to airstrip for your flight to Maun
13:30 Depart Maun for Cape Town
16:10 Arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Rest of the day at your own leisure.
Enjoy dinner at Harbour House Waterfront tonight.
Dinner and 2 Soft drinks included
07:30 Breakfast at the hotel
08:30 You will be met by your English-Speaking driver / guide and depart on your half day Cape Town City and Table Mountain
The Mother City is steeped in history, culture and scenic wonders, and offers an abundance of things to see and do
The drive to the city takes you past famous landmarks. We will pass the Dias statue, the Van Riebeek statue and Train station, before your visit to the Castle of Good Hope, built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The Castle was developed as a maritime replenishment station, and from 1678 it was the center of civilian, administrative and military life at the Cape until the area grew and operations expanded elsewhere. Today, the Castle is the seat of the military in the Cape, and is open for visitors to explore and learn more about its history.
The route then leads you to the magnificent Table Mountain (weather permitting), or in the event of inclement weather, Signal Hill. You will ascend to the top by the revolving cable car. Here, you will see wild flowers, daisies, silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
After that descend back to the city, move on to a visit of the Company Gardens, a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond and aviary, and driving through Malay quarters, also known as the Bo-Kaap, which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. There after visit Greenmarket square for some souvenirs.
Enjoy lunch at one of the local restaurants
Lunch included with 2 Soft Drinks per person
Return to the hotel
Enjoy dinner at Balducci restaurant tonight.
Dinner and 2 Soft drinks included
07:00 Breakfast at the hotel
08:00 You will be met by your English Speaking driver / guide and depart on your full day Cape Point Tour, including lunch.
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breath-taking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre to Cape Point.
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, stopping at Maiden Cove look-out point for a panoramic view of the Twelve Apostles, before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach. Take a 40-minute optional cruise (excluded) from Hout Bay harbour to Duiker Island, the Seal Colony beneath the well-known Sentinel Mountain where you can view thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment. (Weather permitting)
On through Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to Cape Point.
The Good Hope Nature Reserve, has magnificent fynbos vegetation, birdlife, endemic antelope species and zebra, historic shipwrecks, and lighthouses.
You will take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top of Cape Point for excellent viewing opportunities from the two lighthouses that adorn the point. Cape Point is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Thereafter continue to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base, and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach where you will get to walk alongside the penguins.
14:00 Lunch will be at Harbour House restaurant, which is included in the price.
16:00 Return to Cape Town via the Ou Kaapse Weg with magnificent views of the Constantia Valley
Freshen up at the hotel.
18:00 Meet your English speaking driver and transfer to Gold Restaurant for dinner and show.
08:00 - You will be met by your English-Speaking driver / guide and depart on your full day Wine Route tour
You will visit historic Stellenbosch the second oldest town in South Africa which is rich in Dutch colonial heritage.
Stellenbosch occupies the perfect terroir for grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and a truly South African clone of Pinot Noir and Hermitage: Pinotage.
Move on to visit some of South Africa’s oldest and most famous wine estates. These Grand Old Cape-Dutch farmhouses and wine stores have watched proudly over the land for centuries; and the vineyards & wine estates still produce some of South Africa’s top wines today.
Wineries to be visited today will be pre-selected according to clients wishes.
13:00 Lunch will be at Pierneef restaurant at La Motte.
Visit Franschhoek, and the Huguenot Monument; this museum also has an Annexe in which exhibitions on Franschhoek and Huguenot families are displayed. The Annexe, built in 1976, also houses the museum auditorium, research center and souvenir shop.
Thereafter take a short walk through the historic center of Franschhoek.
Return to the hotel and freshen up before heading to Camps Bay for dinner at The Bungalow
Breakfast at the hotel
You will be met and transferred to the airport for your onward flight back home
End of services
Inclusion
- Accommodation as specified in itinerary
- Meals as specified in itinerary
- Transfers as specified in itinerary
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
- All entrance fees and guided excursions as described in itinerary
- All park fees
- 1 litre bottled water per person per day
- Internal & Domestic Flights
- All meals
- Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff
- Gratuity to tour driver/guide
Exclusion
- International Flights and Airport Taxes
- Visa Fees (if applicable)
- Medical & Travel Insurance
- All expenses of personal nature
- Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in the above itinerary
- Early Check In & Late Check Out
Additional Supplement for Easter and Christmas at Mara Simba Lodge and Ol Tukai Lodge on request.
Note
Optionals on requests
Hotels/ Lodges
Addis Ababa - Capital Hotel and Spa
Lalibela - Mezena Lodge
Addis Ababa - Capital Hotel and Spa
Amboseli National Park - Ol Tukai Lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve - Mara Simba Lodge
Nairobi - Sarova Stanley
Victoria Fall - A'Zambezi River Lodge
Chobe National Park - Mowana Safari
Okavango Delta - Moremi Crossing
Cape Town - Southern Sun Cape Sun
- All quotes are subject to availability and change due to airfare increases, hotel rate increases, currency exchange fluctuations and any other unforeseen circumstances all without prior notice.
- Itinerary and journey times are close approximations and are subject to change without prior notice.
- Light Aircraft Flights:
- Baggage allowance is normally restricted between 15kg to 30 kg (depending on country, aviation supplier and seat class chosen) per passenger, inclusive of hand luggage in soft bags. Excess baggage will be charged at prevailing rates and only carried subject to space availability.
- Timings in remote areas such as national parks may vary from day to day. It is very important that your clients ask their tour guide or lodge manager to reconfirm flights 24 hours before departure. This reconfirmation process will give the departure and arrival details for the flight(s) the following day and will save unnecessary waiting time and discomfort. Charter companies reserves the right to change departure times or carrier when so required for operational, weather or safety reasons.
- Passenger weights limits apply for light aircraft flights and additional seats may be required if exceeding the weight limit. However, please let us know in advance if this is likely to apply so we can do whatever is possible to minimize the likelihood of this becoming an issue.
Escorted Experience
- Fixed Dates
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- First Class Hotels
Tour Category
Tour Vehicle
Multi Seater AC van
Tour Guide
Local English only guide
