Dragoman has been pioneering classic Africa routes and itineraries for over 30 years. They’re the trips for which we’re best known and their enduring popularity is testament to the fact that they are the perfect blend of up-close-and-personal wildlife encounters, grass-roots cultural interaction, relaxation and active adventure. From the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, to Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, this is the classic adventures East and South Adventure, including the Gorillas. Don't' forget if you want a fuller more comprehensive version of this route to check out our INDEPTH version of this trip which takes 10 weeks (search code AUW).
Overland expedition vehicle, jeeps, boats & ferries
Mainly camping at campsites with some wild camping and small hotels (75% camping, 25% hotels)
3 crew members, including local African campmaster
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24 May - 22 Jul 2012 Cape Town > Nairobi |
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26 May - 24 Jul 2012 Nairobi > Cape Town |
View Chobe's profilic wildlife by boat & by Jeep
Open top jeep safari in Chobe National Park
2 night safari deep into the Okavango Delta
Overnight in Kenya's capital, Nairobi
Visit to the Saida Childrens Home
Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
Overland through western Kenya and the Rift Valley
Overnight in Kenya's capital, Nairobi
3 nights to relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi
Overland through northern Chobe and the Caprivi Strip
Relaxing overnight stay at Ngepi, a stunning campsite on the Kavango River
Overnight at the beautiful Nkwazi Lodge on the Angolan border
Bushwalking, tracking and food gathering with Bushmen
2 nights at Etosha campsites with excellent game viewing waterholes
Overland safari through Etosha National Park with excellent wildlife
Explore and hike in the ancient landscapes of Spitzkoppe
3 nights in Swakopmund, Namibia's adrenaline city
Witness the incredible seal colony at Cape Cross
Journey through the mountains, dunes and plains of the Namib Desert
Explore the vast dunefields at Sossusvlei
Dawn trek up the Namib Deserts star Dune 45
Overnight stay at Fish River Canyon with time to explore
Explore the unique Giant's Playground rock formations
Visit to the genocide memorial in Kigali
3 nights to explore Ruhengeri and the surrounding area
Mountain gorilla tracking Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
Overnight camping at the base of the Cederberg Mountains
Overland through wine growing regions of South Africa to Cape Town
48 hrs on Jeep safari in the Serengeti National Park
Jeep safari into the Ngorongoro Crater Reserve
Visit to the Mto Wa Mbu village community project
Overnight stay in Marangu with time for early morning views of Kilimanjaro
Overnight camping on the white beaches of the Indian ocean near Dar Es Salaam
3 nights exploring the spice island of Zanzibar
Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch
Hydrofoil back to Dar Es Salaam
Overnight at the Old Farm house in Iringa
Overnight stay on the outskirts of Ugandas bustling city of Kampala
Forest walking in Kibale National Park in seacrh of Chimpanzees
Safari in QEII National Park including a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Camping on the shores of the stunning and remote Lake Bunyonyi
2 nights in Jinja camping next to the swirling currents of the mighty White Nile
Overnight on the outskirts of Zimbabwe's Capital Harare
Explore the remarkable Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Guided walking safari in search of White Rhino in Matobo National Park
Jeep safari in Hwange National Park
Visit to the Painted Dog Conservation project
2 night stay at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe
Visit to the incredible Victoria Falls
NNP Animal orphanage & Safari walk, Nairobi
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
Giraffe Centre, Nairobi
Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi
Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi
National Museum, Nairobi
Tea plantation visit or walks in the hills
Dugout Canoe hire, Lake Bunyoni
Golden monkeys, Ruhengeri (Cost does not ic. Park fees & entrance to NP)
Diane Fossey's Memorial, Ruhengeri (Cost does not ic. Park fees & entrance to NP)
Mountain hiking Visoke (full day), Ruhengeri (Cost does not ic. Park fees & entrance to NP)
Nature walk, Ruhengeri
Early morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
Full Day rafting, Jinja
Bungee Jumping, Jinja
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi
Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi
Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi
National Museum, Nairobi
Hot Air Balloon ride in the Serengeti (Must be pre booked, please see comments)
Snorkelling day trip, Zanzibar
Dhow trip, Zanzibar
Prison Island tour, Zanzibar
Scuba dive, Zanzibar
Scuba dive, Lake Malawi
Horse riding, Lake Malawi
Guided village walks, Lake Malawi
White water rafting, Full day, Victoria Falls
Bungee jumping, Victoria Falls
Helicopter flight over the falls, Victoria falls
Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls
Jet boat, Victoria Falls
Day trip over to Zambia to see the falls from the other side (please note you must use the same border to enter & exit through)
White water rafting, Full day, Victoria Falls
Helicopter flight over the falls, Victoria falls
Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls
Jet boat, Victoria Falls
Day trip over to Zambia to see the falls from the other side (please note you must use the same border to enter & exit through)
Boat trip, Bagani
Museum, Swakopmund
Tandem Skydive, Swakopmund
Hansa Brewery Tours, Swakopmund
Sand boarding, Swakopmund
Dolphin Cruise, Swakopmund
Balloon flight, Swakopmund
Quad Biking, Swakopmund
Sea Kayaking, Swakopmund
Fishing Trip, Swakopmund
Horse Riding, Swakopmund
Take a balloon trip over the Namib desert and Dune 45
Relax on the banks of the Orange River
Take a canoe trip on the Orange River
Table Mountain, Cape Town
Tour of Robben Island, Cape Town
Abseiling and Kloofing, Cape Town
Hiking/Rock Climbing, Table Mountain
Diving, Cape Town
Cycling, Cape Town
Harbour Cruises, Cape Town
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