Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa & Egypt in 28 days - Essence of Africa - Luxury

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Discover the diverse cultures and wildlife of Africa! Spot the 'Big 5' on safari in Kenya, from Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara! See the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Go in search of lions in Kruger, discover vibrant Cape Town, and journey to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. End your adventure with a 3 or 4 ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Victoria Falls
    • Blyde River Canyon
    • Cape Town
    • Johannesburg
    • Kruger National Park
    • Aswan
    • Cairo
    • Giza
    • Luxor
    • Nile River

What's this trip about?

    Discover the diverse cultures and wildlife of Africa! Spot the 'Big 5' on safari in Kenya, from Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara! See the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Go in search of lions in Kruger, discover vibrant Cape Town, and journey to Egypt to see the Great Pyramids. End your adventure with a 3 or 4 night full-board Nile Cruise!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityNairobi

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt
  • Kenya
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Cairo
  • Cape Town
  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park
  • Luxor
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi
  • Table Mountain
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Zambezi River

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Nairobi, Cairo - US.
    • International and internal flights: Nairobi - Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls - Johannesburg, Johannesburg - Cape Town, Cape Town - Johannesburg, Johannesburg - Cairo (night on board).*
    • 22 nights in Superior and Luxury category hotel accommodation, 1 night in-flight from Johannesburg to Cairo and 4-nights on board Nile Cruise.**
    • 22 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners and full-board on Nile Cruise.
    • Transfers and Safaris with an English-speaking guide.
    • Game drives and park entry fees.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • 4-night Full-Board Nile Cruise in Egypt. ***
    • Transportation in a 4x4 seater Safari Landcruiser in Kenya. ****

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

It's time to discover the essence of Africa on an unforgettable journey throughout this diverse continent. Arrive at your US departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Nairobi

Touch down and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi. The capital of Kenya, Nairobi is the jumping-off point for safaris into Kenya's most captivating wildlife reserves. Overnight stay in Nairobi.

Day 3: Nairobi - Amboseli National Park

Breakfast at the hotel and depart to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the Lodge. In the afternoon take an exciting photo safari tour. The park is known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Dinner and overnight stay in Amboseli.

Day 4: Amboseli National Park - Nairobi

Seize the day with a captivating morning safari as the sun slowly rises over the savannah. After breakfast at the lodge, return to Nairobi. Arrive and enjoy a free day to discover the sights of the capital at your own pace. Maybe take a look at The Nairobi National Mu...

Day 5: Nairobi - Aberdares

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to Aberdares today and enjoy lunch at Aberdare Country Club. The park contains a wide range of landscapes - from the mountain peaks that rise to 13,000 ft above sea level, to their deep, V-shaped valleys intersected by streams, rivers, ...

Day 6: Aberdares - Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at the lodge. Today, discover the amazing birdlife and unforgettable landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping to visit Thompson Falls in Nyahururu along the way. Arrive at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy a game drive...

Day 7: Lake Nakuru - Masaai Mara

Breakfast at the lodge. Set off to the famous Maasai Mara Natural Reserve, named after the unique Maasai tribe that inhabits the area and the Mara River that crosses it. Every year, it plays witness to the great migration, considered the eighth wonder of the natural w...

Day 8: Maasai Mara

Today, enjoy either a full day on safari with a picnic lunch, or split your game drives into the morning and evening for a chance to see the immense size and diversity of this beautiful reserve and the changing landscapes as the sun rises and falls. We also recommend ...

Day 9: Maasai Mara - Nairobi - Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the camp.* Return to Nairobi and transfer to the airport ready to check-in for a flight to Victoria Falls. Named after Queen Victoria of England by the explorer David Livingstone, these impressive waterfalls are just one of the gifts that nature has given...

Day 10: Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the Zimbabwe side of the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls. Described locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders', Victoria Falls sits at the southern end of the Zambezi River, between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Spend so...

Day 11: Victoria Falls

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure or take our optional safari and river cruise in the Chobe National Park in Botswana, a must for nature lovers! Overnight stay in Victoria Falls. * Optional Full-Day Excursion to the Chobe National Park: Embark on a...

Day 12: Victoria Falls - Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel.* At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighborhoods. Tuck into the vibrant fo...

Day 13: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the...

Day 14: Kruger National Park

Begin the day early with a morning safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserve with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Later in the day, enjoy an afternoon g...

Day 15: Kruger National Park

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in ...

Day 16: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government.* Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Tow...

Day 17: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy the hop on hop off tour ticket in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of ...

Day 18: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Option...

Day 19: Cape Town

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional excursion to the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full-Day...

Day 20: Cape Town - Johannesburg

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Arrive back in vibrant Johannesburg and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Explore the historic neighborhood of Soweto to visit the Apartheid Museum or immerse yourself in the city's vibrant street-food scene. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.

Day 21: Johannesburg - Night on board

Breakfast at the hotel.* The last leg of your epic African adventure begins today as you transfer to the airport to board a flight to Cairo. Night on board. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

Day 22: Cairo

Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in, the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of Cairo, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids! Go shopping at the local souk or sample the national cuisine. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 23: Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the Egyptian capital today with a tour of Cairo's most emblematic sights. Begin at the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the original Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyrami...

Day 24: Cairo - Luxor

Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor On arrival, transfer to the port to board your Nile Cruise Boat, your home for the next four nights. Get settled in your cabin and enjoy lunch and the views of the river Nile....

Day 25: Luxor - Edfu

Full-board on board. Begin the day with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial site of the pharaohs between the 18th and 20th ancient Egyptian dynasties and the famous site of the tomb of Tutankhamun. After exploring the valley, head to the Temple of...

Day 26: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Full-board on board. Disembark the ship in Edfu and take a buggy ride to the magnificent Temple of Horus, the famous, falcon-headed Egyptian god. Explore the atmospheric temple ruins as you trace the footsteps of the pharaohs. Return to the ship and continue sailing s...

Day 27: Aswan

Full-board on board. This morning, we recommend an optional visit to the amazing temples of Abu Simbel.* Today, enjoy a tour of Aswan to uncover the sights of this fascinating city. Explore the famous granite quarry, where the building blocks of many of ancient Egypt'...

Day 28: Aswan - Cairo

Breakfast on board. At the indicated time, disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Cairo. Arrive in the capital and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to get to know Cairo. While away the day visiting the...

Day 29: Cairo - US

Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it's time to bring your unforgettable African adventure to a close. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US.** Arrive in the US and end your trip, filled with treasured memories of your magical journey...

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22 nights in Superior and Luxury category hotel accommodation, 1 night in-flight from Johannesburg to Cairo and 4-nights on board Nile Cruise.**,

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22 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners and full-board on Nile Cruise.
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