68 days tour

The Wildlife Journey

The Wildlife Journey

This tour includes:

Optional

White water rafting the White Nile U$140 Source of the Nile cruise U$45 Volunteer work in a local school U$20 Kalinzu Forest chimpanzee trek U$50 Mountain gorilla trek, price from ยฃ670 to ยฃ700 Zanzibar including return ferry, 4 nights accommodation and a Spice Tour ยฃ295 Scuba diving, from U$65 Snorkelling, from U$15 Day excursion Jozani Forest red colobos monkey visit, from (not including transport) U$40 Horse riding Lake Malawi, from U$45 Houseboats on Lake Kariba U$170 Bungee jump U$160 Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park U$30 Combo deal 1/2 day adrenaline, gorge swings, zip line, flying fox U$140 Gorge Swing - (1 jump) U$95 White water rafting The Zambezi U$120 Flight of the Angels - helicopter over Victoria Falls U$150 Sunset cruise U$55 Chobe National Park - game cruise 440 Pula Flights over the Delta, from U$625 per plane Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari U$185 Evening game drives in Etosha 750 Rand Tandem sky dive Swakopmund 2500 Rand Sandboarding 500 Rand Quad biking 650 Rand Township tour 500 Rand Open sea fishing 1500 Rand Canoeing on the Orange River 300 Rand Wine tour, Stellenbosch 600 Rand Balloon safari in the Serengeti ยฃ455

Accommodation

58 nights camping and 9 nights dorm

Meals

54 breakfasts and 53 dinners

Others

The Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Ziwa rhino sanctuary Queen Elizabeth National Park Kazinga Channel game cruise South Luangwa National park Matopos rhino trek Etosha National Park Namib Naukluft National Park The Grumeti Reserve Bujagali Lake Victoria Mikumi National Park The Cheetah Sanctuary Cape Cross Seal Colony Sossusvlei Dunes Spitzkoppe or similar Fish River Canyon Services of Absolute Crew Ongoing advice All road tolls & taxes are paid

Guide

Service crew

Transport

Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip The Wildlife Journey

  • Day 1 Day 1-8: Uganda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1-8: Uganda

      Departure meeting by the While Nile and Lake Bujagali, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Kampala, Lake Mburo National Park including a boat trip and guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles, Kalinzu Forest. Optionals: White water rafting, village walks, bungee-jumping, kayaking, boat trips, volunteer in a local school, quad biking, horse riding, rhino trek, chimpanzee trekking in a Ugandan forest

  • Day 2 Day 9-13: Uganda - Rwanda
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9-13: Uganda - Rwanda

      Kisoro and the Virungas, Musanze, Kigali, Genocide Memorial and Museum Optionals: Mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda), trek to the golden monkeys, orphanage visit, Batwa (Pygmy) village, visit to Dian Fossey's grave, banana beer making, basket weaving.

  • Day 3 Day 14-19: Tanzania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14-19: Tanzania

      Rusomo Falls, local village stay, Mwanza, Bunda, The Grumeti. Game drives in the Serengeti in our large overland truck with big elevated windows for all round viewing and the assistance of our trained tour leader. Maasai village visit. Guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater in smaller safari vehicles. Evening celebratory barbecue on arrival in Arusha. Optionals: Hill walk, Balloon safari

  • Day 4 Day 20-26: Tanzania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20-26: Tanzania

      including 4 nights allotted for a stay on Zanzibar Island.... Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the Indian Ocean coast, seafood meal and preparations for Zanzibar Island on reaching the coast. Optionals: Walks at the base of Kilimanjaro and the local village. Free time for a four night stay on Zanzibar Island from day 23, returning to the mainland on day 27. Talk with us as to the special arrangements we can make for your stay on Zanzibar. We reserve accommodation in popular beach cottages and in a lodge within ancient Stone Town, as well as your other requirements including the ferry bookings, group transfers and spice tours. Other options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar sweeping coral reefs, a visit to Prison Island famous for its giant tortoise population and to Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys. All accommodation and transfers, including a spice tour, on Zanzibar Island are arranged ahead of time.

  • Day 5 Day 27-32: Tanzania - Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 27-32: Tanzania - Malawi

      Drive from Dar es Salaam south, through Mikumi National Park, Lake Malawi beach camps, village visits and curio markets. Optionals: Water sports, village walk, wood carving lesson.

  • Day 6 Day 33-38: Zambia - Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 33-38: Zambia - Zimbabwe

      South Luangwa National Park for a guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles, Lusaka, The Zambezi Valley and a relaxing couple of days at Lake Kariba. Optional: Extra game drive or game walk, South Luangwa National Park, A houseboat cruise on the Lake visiting Matusadona and including a game cruise and fishing.

  • Day 7 Day 39-42: Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 39-42: Zimbabwe

      Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matopos National Park for rhino treks and a guided game drive in smaller safari vehicles. Optional: Extra game drives and a visit to rock paintings and Cecil Rhodes’ grave or a Ndebele Village.

  • Day 8 Day 43-45: Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 43-45: Zimbabwe

      Action packed days in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls. Optionals: Rainforest walk – Victoria Falls, Bungee jump, Gorge swing, flying fox, zip line, white water rafting, riverboard, canoe trips, sundowner cruise, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flight, horse rides.

  • Day 9 Day 46-51: Botswana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 46-51: Botswana

      Kasane, Chobe National Park game cruise. Maun. Optionals: Chobe National Park, game drive, Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari, flight over the Delta.

  • Day 10 Day 52-60: Namibia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 52-60: Namibia

      Rundu, Bushmen visit. Morning and afternoon game drives incl. entry and two nights camping in Etosha National Park in our large overland truck with elevated all round windows and the assistance of our trained tour leader. A visit to the Africat Foundation. Stop over at Spitzkoppe. Cape Cross Seal Colony. Lodge stay or similar in Swakopmund. Optionals: Hoba meteorite. Walk with warrior bushmen, visit women’s village, Evening game drive, walk to see ancient rock paintings, quad biking, sandboarding, go-karts, sky diving, desert tours, township tour, seal and dolphin cruise, open sea fishing, horse riding.

  • Day 11 Day 61-68: Namibia - South Africa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 61-68: Namibia - South Africa

      Sossusvlei, Namib Naukluft National Park, Fish River Canyon, Ai Ais, camp by the Orange River, Stellenbosch, drive through to spend the final evening at Ashanti Lodge (or similar) in Cape Town. Optionals: Guided walk on the dunes, canoeing, wine tour. Please note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this. Feel free to give us a call about your safari plans. We look forward to your further enquiries.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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