Enjoy the Essence of Africa 27 days

( 5 Star )

Visit: Addis Ababa-Bahir Dar-Gondar- Lalibela-Kampala-Bwindi-Manyar-Nairobi-Victoria Falls- Cape Town- Nairobi- Victoria Falls-Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro

Itinerary
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On arrival at the Bole International Airport you will met by representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to the hotel. Today you will have city tour and site seeing tour of Addis Ababa including the national museum, Merkato, Trinity cathedral and Entoto. Overnight stay

After breakfast at the hotel. Early morning, a short flight will take you to Bahir dar. Own Arrangements.Upon arrival, you will be met by our tour guides, drive to a hotel where you will check and rest for few minutes. Your first visit will be to Lake Tana on a boat ride where you will visit to the medieval period island monasteries (beautiful mural paintings, religious books & sacred) on Lake Tana such as: Kibran Gabriel (only for men), Entos and on the Zegien peninsula visit Ura Kidan Mehiret, Azuwa Mariam, Mahal Giorgis. After lunch, you will drive (some 30 Km) and visit to the Blue Nile Falls. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay the night at the hotel

You will be driven to Gondar (185 Km) right after breakfast. Then you will check into a hotel and after a brief break, you will have lunch. Then, you will visit to the Royal Castles & the Bath of Emperor Fasiledes (the bath is filled with water for the important Timkat (epiphany) ceremony once a year. You will continue your visit to Debre Birhan Selassie Church (Trinity at the Mount of Light), the Castle of Empress Mintewab, and Kuskwam Complex which is a royal compound built by the Empress Mentewab. Early in the evening, you will visit ‘AzmariBet’ at Traditional Music Houses after which you will have dinner at the hotel and stay there for the night

Morning drive to Semien Mountain to visit the marvelous scenery of the Semien Mountain , the endemic animals of Walya Ibex, Chilada Baboon and birds. Five Kms from Gonder you will see the old village of the black Jewish. The full day you are in the semien mountain around Sankaber campsite. Sankaber lies within the Park and found at an altitude of 3825msl. It is the place to see troops of Gelada Baboon on the way. They are very attractive and so taking picture of them is unforgettable. These are a different primates found only in Ethiopia and live on vegetables and soft roots. Walk to the wonderful view points around Sankaber. Walk to Jimbar Waterfalls and then drive back to Gonder

After breakfast, another short flight will take you to Lalibela. Own Arrangements Upon arrival, you will be met by our tour guides, drive to a hotel where you will check and rest for few minutes. Your first visit will be to the eleven Rock-hewn Monolithic (carved from a single rock) Churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World heritage site, with magnificent architecture & paintings inside the churches). In the evening you will get back to the hotel, rest, have dinner and relax.Overnight stay

After a relaxed breakfast, a short flight will bring you back to Addis Ababa. (Flight Own Arrangements).Then you to check in for your flight to Entebbe Airport. (flight Own Arrangements).11:45 Depart Bole International Airport.13:50 Arrival into Entebbe Airport. Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you your hotel. Overnight stay

7.30am Transfer by private car from Kampala to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi. Lunch will be en-route in Mbarara at Igongo cultural centre. Depending on the arrival time, you may opt for a guided village walk around the community depending on the interest. Transit Time: 7-9 hours, Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart to the park headquarters and proceed for briefing from park ranger guides at 7.30 before starting your Gorilla trek at 8.00am through steeply forested and beautiful landscape along several animal trails. The climax of the adventure is the opportunity to view the gentle and endangered mountain Gorillas which is an exciting and memorable experience, later return to your lodge for lunch. This may take 3 to 8 hours.

Packed breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport.Proceed to check in for your onward flight from Entebbe to Lake Manyara (Flight Own Arrangements) Note this flight operates on Tue, Thurs, Sat & Sun only Min 2pax required .11:55 Depart Entebbe 14:45 Arrival into Manyara Airstrip Upon arrival at Manyara Airstrip you will be met and transferred to your lodge in Lake Manyara National . Rest of the day at leisure Optional gam drive in Lake Manyara National Park – time permitting

After breakfast drive Serengeti National Park arriving in time for check-inn and hot lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge, post lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.

Balloon Safari in the morning, and thereafter follows bush breakfast. This may be the most beautiful area in the world for a balloon flight. There are no power lines, fences and few roads. Our capacity is limited making this experience a special and exclusive one. Each and every balloon flight is different and therefore an adventure – even for us. We aim to provide the high point of your safari and an experience that you will remember always. Thereafter continue with you Game Drive in the Serengeti National Pak

After breakfast proceed for a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with all meals at the lodge, dinner and overnight Serengeti Serena Lodge.

After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge arriving in time for lunch and check-inn, afternoon spent at leisure, dinner and overnight.

Early breakfast with packed lunch descend the crater for a full day game drive, after a day well spent ascend and drive back to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight

Breakfast at the lodge.Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight to Nairobi, Kenya (flight under own arrangement) .14:25 Depart Kilimanjaro Airport.15:20 Arrive into Wilson Airport, meet your ESD and transfer to your airport hotel

Early wake up call .Meet yourdriver and transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Victoria Falls (flight under own arrangement).07:25 Depart Jomo Kenyatta International Airport .09:40 Arrive into Victoria Falls Airport Arrival at Victoria falls meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.You have the full day at your leisure .Optional Activity not included Meet your ESD/G and depart on your Victoria Falls Tour .The Victoria Falls – Now in Its 150 Millionth Fantastic Year - Reaches Its Zenith In 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 This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they 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. 12:30 Return to the hotel .

At 08:00 breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 meet your driver cum guide 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 with overnight stay.

At 06:00 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.09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast Lunch at the Lodge.16:00 Meet your 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 with overnight stay.

06:00 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. 09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast Lunch at the Lodge 16:00 Meet your ESG 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 with over night stay.

06:00 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. 09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast.Lunch at the Lodge 16:00 Meet your 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

Breakfast at the lodge.Meet your lodge safari guide and depart on your 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. Meet your English Speaking Driver and transfer across the border to Victoria Falls Airport On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport check in on your flight to Cape Town (Own Arrangement) Note this flight operates on Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri only 13:15 Depart Victoria Falls Airport 16:20 Arrival into Cape Town International Airport Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel Rest of the afternoon at your own leisure, with overnight stay

Breakfast at the hotel You have full days at your own leisure

After breakfast at the hotel you will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight back home

Inclusion

Accommodation as specified in itinerary
Meals as specified in itinerary
Transfers as specified in itinerary
English Speaking Driver as specified in itinerary
English Speaking Guide 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

Exclusion

International Flights and Airport Taxes
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Medical & Travel Insurance
Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff
Gratuity to tour driver/guide
All expenses of personal nature
Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in
the above itinerary
Early Check In & Late Check Out
Internal & Domestic Flights

Note

Optionals on requests.
Internal flights at an additional cost

Hotels/ Lodges

Hilton Hotel
Kuriftu Resort and Spa
Goha Hotel
Mezena Lodge
Hotel Africana
Bakiga Lodge
Manyara Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Kingdom Hotel
Chobe Safari Lodge
Cape Milner Hotel