Africa Encompassed (EUW)

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Overview

60 days between Nairobi and Cape Town or vice versa...

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).

 

FactfileTour Code: EUW

  • Vehicle:

     

    Overland expedition vehicle, jeeps, boats & ferries

  • Accommodation:

     

    Mainly camping at campsites with some wild camping and small hotels (75% camping, 25% hotels)

  • Route: Nairobi to Cape Town or vice versa...
  • Crew:

    3 crew members, including local African campmaster

  • Extras: Pre and post trip accommodation and transfers

Next Departures

pdf download 24 May - 22 Jul 2012
Cape Town > Nairobi
Closed
pdf download 26 May - 24 Jul 2012
Nairobi > Cape Town
Closed
 

Whats Included?

Optional Activities

Botswana

  • 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

Kenya

  • 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

Malawi

  • 3 nights to relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi

Namibia

  • 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

Rwanda

  • Visit to the genocide memorial in Kigali

  • 3 nights to explore Ruhengeri and the surrounding area

  • Mountain gorilla tracking Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park

South Africa

  • Overnight camping at the base of the Cederberg Mountains

  • Overland through wine growing regions of South Africa to Cape Town

Tanzania

  • 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

Uganda

  • 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

Zambia

Zimbabwe

  • 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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