Cape Town to Kenya

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Cape Town/Orange River region

Situated between the Atlantic coastline and cloud-covered Table Mountain, Cape Town is captivating. Take a cultural tour of a city township and enjoy a traditional lunch then stay overnight on the scenic banks of the Orange River.

Day 3 Fish River Canyon

Photography fiends will go wild at Fish River Canyon, one of Africa's most breathtaking natural wonders and location of the infamous Hell's Corner.

Days 4-5 Namib-Naukluft National Park

Scramble to the top of a soaring sand dune in the world's oldest desert. Wake early here to see the sunrise over shifting red sands, it's nothing short of spectacular.

Days 6-7 Swakopmund

Sandwiched between the ocean and desert, the oasis town of Swakopmund is a paradise for adventure sport enthusiasts and there's plenty of good restaurants and bars.

Days 8 Cape Cross/Spitzkoppe

Experience the sight, sound and smell of thousands of olive-coloured seals on the shores of Cape Cross while travelling up the eerie Atlantic Coast. Continue on to eerie Damaraland to bush camp near dramatic rock formations and inspect ancient bushman paintings.

Days 9-10 Etosha National Park

Go on safari in the Etosha National Park, staying up late to spot nocturnal wildlife around the reserve's many waterholes.

Day 11 Windhoek

Get a taste of Germany in one of many taverns in Namibia's capital.

Day 12 Ghanzi

Take a walk with Ghanzi bushmen, who speak in their own language of clicks - an amazing tribal experience.

Days 13-15 Okavango Delta

Head to the wonderful wetlands of the Okavango Delta. Explore the islands and waterways on foot and in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe), keeping an eye out for crocodiles and hippos.

Days 16-17 Chobe National Park

Take land and river safaris through Chobe National Park, a reserve renowned for its huge number of elephants.

Days 18 -22 Livingstone/Victoria Falls

Over the border in Zambia, travel to Livingstone, gateway to the enormous Victoria Falls. There's plenty of free time to enjoy the sight of the mighty falls or to get your adrenaline pumping: white-water rafting, abseiling and bungee jumping are just some of the optional activities available here.

Days 23-24 Lusaka/Chipata

Travel through rural villages, cross the mighty Luangwa River and arrive in the capital, Lusaka.

Days 25 -27 Lake Malawi

We move onwards to Lake Malawi, enjoy a few days on the peaceful beaches meeting locals and exploring the lakeside forests.

Days 28-29 Chitimba/Iringa

Pass through Mikumi National Park where giraffes are often seen foraging for food among the branches of prickly acacia trees.

Day 30 Dar es Salaam

Browse the curio markets of Dar es Salaam for excellent ebony wood carvings.

Days 31-33 Zanzibar

Travel by ferry to the exotic island of Zanzibar and spend free time strolling the Arab-inspired streets of Stone Town, a labyrinth of mosques, palaces and bazaars. A spice tour is a sensory delight and diving offers a chance to discover an amazing underwater world, or just chill out on the coconut palm-fringed beaches.

Day 34 Dar es Salaam

Spend a night in our beach side camp on the outskirts of Tanzania's largest city.

Day 35 Pangani

Step back in time with a visit to the historic port town of Pangani

Days 36-37 Arusha

Try to spot Kilimanjaro, Africa's Queen of Mountains, before browsing the bustling markets of a local village and maybe bargaining for some unusual carvings.

Days 38-39 Serengeti National Park

Bush camping in an unfenced campsite where lion and hyena roam is an unforgettable Serengeti experience.

Day 40 Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is another haven for the Big Five and more.

Day 41 Nairobi

Return to civilisation in Nairobi.