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Day 1 – Cape Town Arrival

Upon arrival in Cape Town this morning, after clearing Customs and Immigration, you will be met by an English-speaking driver and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 – Cape Town (B)

Enjoy a full day at leisure.
Although a relatively small city, Cape Town offers a wealth of attractions, including excellent bars, cafés, restaurants, and colourful craft markets. Your hotel is located near the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a vibrant area ideal for strolling through a variety of shops and boutiques catering to all tastes and budgets.

Alternatively, relax on one of Cape Town’s many pristine beaches.

In the evening, consider enjoying a memorable dining experience featuring Cape cuisine, accompanied by captivating theatre, storytelling, and traditional songs reflecting the region’s cultural heritage.

Day 3 – Full Day Table Mountain, Boulders Penguins and Cape Point Tour (B)

This morning, you are picked up from your hotel for a full-day exploration of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, travelling in a small group (maximum 12 guests).

Begin with a visit to the historic Bo-Kaap, known for its brightly coloured Cape Georgian houses and rich cultural heritage, originally home to freed slaves in the 19th century.

Continue to Table Mountain, ascending by cableway (weather permitting) for panoramic views over Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and Robben Island, with a guided orientation at the summit.

Proceed along the Atlantic Seaboard with a photo stop at Camps Bay, offering views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range, Lion’s Head, and pristine beaches. Continue via the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive (conditions permitting), one of the world’s most dramatic coastal routes.

Enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve to explore the Cape Floral Kingdom, with opportunities to view local wildlife and enjoy scenic viewpoints. Visit the Cape Point Lighthouse via a short hike or optional funicular (additional cost), followed by a stop at the iconic Cape of Good Hope.

Continue to Simon’s Town for free time to have lunch (own account), then visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, home to endangered African penguins.

Drive through the coastal village of Kalk Bay before returning to Cape Town in the late afternoon.

Day 4 – Cape Town – Kruger National Park (B/L/D)

This morning, you are picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your onward journey to the Kruger National Park region.

On arrival, at Eastgate (Hoedspruit) Airport, you will be met then join a shared transfer to Karongwe Chisomo Safari Camp.

Welcome to the Greater Kruger National Park. After freshening up at your lodge enter the world famous Kruger National Park and spend the afternoon game viewing in your closed touring vehicle.

The park offers some of the best game viewing and wildlife opportunities in the world – and the visitor will soon appreciate the challenges of managing this unique reserve.

Depart the lodge in an open safari vehicle accompanied by an experienced ranger and tracker. As the heat of the day subsides, wildlife becomes more active, emerging from the shade and moving across the bush.

Experience the transition from day to night as the bushveld comes alive with birdsong and changing light. Pause at a scenic location to enjoy a traditional sundowner while watching the African sunset, with vibrant hues of red, gold, and orange across the horizon.

Continue the drive into dusk, when nocturnal predators begin to stir and the bush takes on a different rhythm, offering excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Return to the lodge in the early evening.

Day 5 – Kruger National Park (B/L/D)

The day begins with early morning coffee or tea, followed by a thrilling open vehicle game drive (with English speaking Safari Guide) through Kruger National Park with pre-packed breakfast.

Your guide will endeavour to spoil you with sightings of the ‘Big Five’, general game and prolific bird life. Return to the lodge for lunch and a short siesta.

In the afternoon we will journey once again through the magnificent expanses of the Kruger National Park, unrivalled in its diversity of flora and fauna. Enjoy an afternoon of game viewing in your closed touring vehicle pursuing the Big Five and other rare and endangered species.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 6 – Mpumalanga – Panorama Route (B)

Enjoy breakfast before setting out to explore the magnificent Panorama Route, one of the most scenic routes in the region, offering glorious views, spectacular landscapes and exquisite waterfalls.

Visit majestic sights including God’s Window, the Three Rondawels and Blyderiver Canyon – the third largest canyon of its kind in the world, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the charming village of Graskop, one of the first gold mining camps in the country.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 – Kruger – Victoria Falls (B)

After breakfast and check out and you are transferred from Karongwe Chisomo Safari Camp to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to check in then board the flight to Victoria Falls.

On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, clear customs and immigration then pick up your checked luggage. You are met by your driver and transferred to your hotel.

In the afternoon at 16:00, you are picked up from the hotel for Zambezi Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Zambezi River, taking in spectacular sunset views as the African sky transforms into vibrant shades of gold and orange reflected on the water.

As you glide along the river, look out for wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birdlife, with occasional sightings of elephants and other animals along the riverbanks.

During the cruise, savour a selection of canapés accompanied by a range of beverages, including wines, local beers, spirits, and soft drinks.

Unwind in a tranquil setting with the gentle sounds of the river and surrounding nature, creating a peaceful and memorable atmosphere.

Return after sunset.

Day 8 – Victoria Falls Private Tour (B)

This morning, you are picked up from the hotel and enjoy a comprehensive guided tour of Victoria Falls, exploring both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides of this natural wonder.

Begin on the Zimbabwean side, offering the most panoramic views of the Falls (approximately 75% visibility). Walk through a network of rainforest paths with multiple viewpoints, including Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Rainbow Falls (highest point) and Eastern Cataract

Experience the unique rainforest ecosystem sustained by the constant spray, with opportunities to spot birds, baboons, and vervet monkeys.

Visit the historic bridge spanning the Batoka Gorge, built in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes’ Cape-to-Cairo vision. Enjoy sweeping views of the gorge, Zambezi River, and the rising mist of the Falls.

Continue to the Zambian side for a more immersive, close-up perspective (approximately 25% of the Falls). Highlights include Knife-Edge Bridge (seasonal mist and rainbows), Boiling Pot (gorge-level viewpoint), Main Falls View.

Optional visit to Livingstone Island (additional cost).

Day 9 – Victoria Falls – Johannesburg (B)

After check out, Enjoy a hearty breakfast before checking out and being transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport.

On arrival in Johannesburg, you are met by an English speaking driver and transfer from Tambo International Airport (JNB) to your hotel.

Johannesburg is the largest and most populous city in South Africa. It is also the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure, exploring the magnificent suburban shopping malls.

Day 10 – Johannesburg (B)

This morning, you are picked up from the hotel for a private tour of Soweto /Johannesburg and Apartheid Museum

Begins with a visit to the Hector Pieterson Memorial, where you will learn about the Soweto Uprising of 1976 and its historical significance.

Afterwards, drive through the Central Business District of Johannesburg, stopping at Mahatma Gandhi Square to experience the city’s iconic urban highlights.

Take a walk along Vilakazi Street in Soweto, famous for being the residence of two Nobel laureates and then moves to the Orlando Towers, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Soweto.

Visit Mandela House to explore the historic home of Nelson Mandela and learn more about his extraordinary legacy. Stop at Constitution Hill and the Human Rights Precinct, where you will visit South Africa’s constitutional court and the former prison complex.

In the afternoon, visit the Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid through immersive exhibits. The day concludes with a visit to the FNB Stadium, Africa’s largest football stadium and the main venue of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Day 11 – Johannesburg – Kigali (D)

Early this morning, you are transferred to the airport for flight to Kigali, Rwanda.

Upon arrival at Kigali International airport, you are met by your guide and then transferred to Kigali.

As you room won’t be ready this early, therefore, stop at Question Coffee in Gishushu, where you will have the opportunity to taste high-quality Rwandan coffee and learn about the country’s coffee culture before taking a City Tour.

Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare. Since then, the city has seen major economic development resulting in what it is today; a vibrant African city of more than one million residents with wide boulevards, world-class hotels and restaurants, crafts & curio shops as well as a lively, cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial at Gisozi to learn about Rwanda’s history, the Genocide against the Tutsi as well as other mass atrocities around the world. Exploring further, it is inspiring to see how far the country has come in 25 years. The recovery has been referred to as a true testament to humankind’s resilience.

Continues to Kimironko Market where you can experience daily life and browse a vibrant mix of handicrafts.

Next, walk through Biryogo pedestrian street in the Nyamirambo district, one of Kigali’s most lively neighborhoods. Stop at the Nyamirambo Women’s Center to learn about community initiatives and experience local culture firsthand.

Afterwards. check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free at leisure.

This evening, enjoy dinner at Heaven Restaurant of Heaven Boutique – one of Kigali’s award-winning restaurants offer modern African cuisine with expansive views of Kigali at Heaven Restaurant

Day 12 – Kigali – Kilimanjaro – Arusha (B)

This morning, you are transferred to the Kigali Airport for flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and after clearing customs and immigration.

You are then transferred to your hotel in Arusha for check in.

Enjoy the rest of the day to relax or explore Arusha independently.

Day 13 – Arusha – Tarangire National Park (B/L/D)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and met your driver-guide and depart for Tarangire (Approximate Travel Time: 3 Hours )

Arriving at your lodge in time for check in and early lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy an extensive game viewing drive in Tarangire national park which of all Tanzania parks boasts of the largest number of savannah elephants. Herds of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry Tarangire riverbed for underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons. It’s the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem – a smorgasbord for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed.

The swamps, tinged green year-round, are the focus for 550 bird varieties, the most breeding species in one habitat anywhere in the world. On drier ground you may find the Kori bustard, the heaviest flying bird; the stocking-thighed ostrich, the world’s largest bird; and small parties of ground hornbills blustering like turkeys. Other birds include the yellow- collared lovebird, drabber rufous-tailed weaver and the ashy starling – all endemic to the dry savannah of north-central Tanzania. Tarangire’s lions climb trees, lounging in the branches where the fruit of the sausage tree disguises the twitch of a tail.

Later before sunset return to your lodge for dinner and overnight

Day 14 – Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Enjoy breakfast then we depart for Central Serengeti with packed lunch boxes. .(Approximate Travel Time: 5 ½ Hours)

Covering an area of 14,763 square kilometres, the world-famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s oldest park, and one of the world’s last great wildlife refuges. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals.

Arrive for lunch and check in at your lodge. In the afternoon, you will depart on an extensive game viewing drive. Dinner & overnight

Day 15 – Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Full-day safari in the Serengeti with expert guides. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing across vast plains rich with predators and herbivores.

Tracking wildlife in the company of an expert guide on your 2 days of safari in the Serengeti plains.

Full day safaris are the best way to see what our magnificent park has to offer. Every day is an unwritten drama, featuring anything from a kill to an amorous liaison. You may spot some or all the big five; you’re bound to meet a fascinating cast of lesser-known creatures. Whatever storylines the day holds, our team of rangers will apply their wildlife knowledge, tracking abilities and incredible eyesight to reveal the hidden wonders of the Serengeti.

Day 16 – Serengeti National Park (B/L/D)

Another full day of safari, continuing to explore different مناطق of the Serengeti ecosystem and its abundant wildlife.

In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-maned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Maasai giraffe among many others. Serengeti National Park is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve with game-viewing drives.

Day 17 – Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, check out of the camp and you will proceed to Ngorongoro conservation area arriving for check in and lunch.

This afternoon we relax and from our lodge enjoy the panoramic views of the crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world. It has been described as one of the great natural wonders of the world.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 18 – Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B/L/D)

After breakfast, check out and depart with packed lunch boxes to Ngorongoro conservation Area for a half day crater tour.

Often described as the “Eighth Wonder Of The World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Formed from the collapse of an extinct volcano that would have rivaled Mt. Kilimanjaro in size and grandeur, the caldera’s 102-square-mile floor is now home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa.

Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including rhinoceros, hippo, elephant, warthog, predatory lion and hyena, and an array of plains game ranging from dik-dik to wildebeest, zebra and gazelles.

At the lowest spot in the Crater, Lake Magadi is often filled with water birds, particularly flamingos.

You will enjoy a packed lunch at one of the designated picnic spot then continue game viewing as you ascend the crater walls.

Day 19 – Ngorongoro – Arusha – Kilimanjaro (B)

After breakfast check out, all good experiences must come to an end and sadly you must say kwaheri to your wonderful lodge Manager and his team as you depart to Arusha.

Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a restaurant for lunch (own account) and thereafter you will be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight.