Trip Overview
Travel Route: Kigali – Volcanos (2) – Kigali (1) – Masai Mara (3) – Nairobi (1) – Okavango Delta (3) – Victoria Falls (2) – Cape Town (3)
16 Days, 15 Nights
This itinerary will take you all across this amazing continent - experience a close encounter with Gorillas in the Rwanda, marvel at the open savannahs of the Masai Mara teaming with wildlife, experience the exclusive wilderness of the Okavango Delta, feel in awe when facing the mighty Victoria Falls and crown your journey with a sunset on top of Table Mountain overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Ideal For:
- Gorilla Trekking
- Amazing Wildlife
- Wild and exclusive safari
- Diverse safari experiences
- Victoria Falls
- Authentic city culture
Highlights:
- Gorilla Trekking in Volcanos National Park
- Amazing wildlife in the Masai Mara & Okavango Delta
- From July to October, the great Migration in the Masai Mara
- Victoria Falls
- The amazing city of Cape Town
Cost per Person:
in USD, excluding international flights.
$8420
(For Option 1 hotels)
$10980
(For Option 2 hotels)
The price quoted above is an approximate price per person on a twin-sharing basis in the high season (July-Oct). Prices vary according to number of guests travelling, selected accommodation and season.
Travel Insurance is not included in the cost.
Services Included:
Bed & Breakfast or Fullboard accommodation in Volcanos, Bed and Breakfast for 5 nights in Kigali, Nairobi & Cape Town, Fullboard accommodation in Masai Mara & Okavango, 1 gorilla trekking in Volcanos, game drives in Masai Mara & Okavango, bush walks, mokoro safaris in Okavango, visit to the Victoria Falls, Top quality 4x4 safari vehicle and qualified English-speaking driver guide, All national park and conservation fees, All flights and transfers as per the itinerary, Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover in Rwanda & Kenya, 24-hour point of contact in Africa.
Itinerary Detail
Volcanos (2 nights)
Days 1-2
International arrival in Kigali | Drive to the Volcanos (3-4 hours).
Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains protected area, which includes National Park in Congo and Rwanda. The area is home to around 320 highly endangered Mountain Gorillas, a half of the world's population. Sitting face to face with a 160kg silverback in the rain-forest is a one of a lifetime experience and is certainly one of the highlights of every trip to Africa. A group of Trackers and Ranger will guide you up the slopes of the
volcanoes. Depending on the movements of the gorillas, you will spend three to nine hours gorilla trekking.
Activities:
Gorilla tracking Volcanos National Park.
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive from Volcanos to Kigali (3-4 hours) | Transfer to hotel (30 minutes).
Located at Rwanda's geographical heart, the rapidly growing city of Kigali is not only the national capital, but also the country's most important business centre and main port of entry. The city is built in hilly country, sprawling across about four ridges and the valleys in between. Kigali City retains the feel of a garden city, with a satisfyingly organic shape dictated by the verdant slopes over which it sprawls. The compact, low-rise city centre surrounds a busy,
colourful market, and is studded with souvenir stalls displaying a wide range of local crafts.
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Masai Mara (3 nights)
Days 4-6
Transfer to airport (20-30 minutes) | Flight to Masai Mara (1 hour) | Transfer to camp.
The Masai Mara fulfils the dreams of any visitor searching for an amazing safari experience. The iconic African landscapes, endless seas of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees, are home to cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species.
Wildlife viewing in the Mara is fantastic all year round, and, from August to October it
is the site of one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on earth - the annual migration of close to two million wildebeests and zebras, crossings the crocodile-infested Mara river.
While you will see most animals on game drives, the conservation areas surrounding the Masai Mara also offer the opportunity for beautiful bush walks and visits to a local Maasai village.
Activities:
Game drives in Masai Mara.
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinks (soft drinks, local beers & house wines)
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, all drinks (except champagne, cellar wines, and premium brand spirits), laundry
Transfer to airstrip (10-30 minutes) | Flight to Nairobi (1 hour) | Transfer to Hotel (20-30 minutes).
Nairobi is the economic hub and largest city in East Africa and is a great place to experience contemporary urban African life. Discover colourful markets as you walk through the bustling downtown, enjoy the views from one of the city's high rises or try authentic African cuisine. You can visit the The Nairobi National Park, National Museum, explore Kenya's historic roots on a visit to Karen Blixen Museum or feed giraffes at the Giraffe Center and get very
close to baby elephants, cheetah and other orphaned animals in the David Sheldrick Center and animal orphanage
Hotel Option 1
Fairview Hotel
(Economy Room)
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Okavango Delta (3 nights)
Days 8-10
Transfer to airport | Flight to Johannesburg in South Africa (4 hours) | Flight to Maun in Botswana (2 hours) | Flight from Maun to Okavango (30 minutes) | Transfer to camp.
The Okavango Delta is a unique wetland system in the middle of the Kalahari Desert and the largest inland delta on earth. While having wildlife all year around, during the dry season large numbers of animals come in to the delta in search of water to quench their thirst. Safaris activities in the Okavango Delta are more diverse than anywhere else in Africa with many land and water based activities available.
Activities:
Day & night game drives, guided bush walks, mokoro safaris (depending on water levels).
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinks (except premium wines and spirits), laundry service
Hotel Option 2
Kwara Camp
(Standard Room)
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, all drinks (incl premium wines and spirits), laundry service, fishing
Victoria Falls (2 nights)
Days 11-12
Flight from Okavango to Kasane (2 hours) | Transfer to Livingstone (45 minutes).
Victoria falls is the seventh wonder of the world. Columns of spray can be seen from miles away, over a width of nearly two kilometres into a deep gorge over 100 meters below. The wide basalt cliff, over which the falls thunder, transforms the Zambezi from a wide placid river to a ferocious torrent cutting through a series of dramatic gorges.
The Falls, bridge, the lookout tree and a path along the edge of the forest provides
unparalleled panoramic views of the falls. You can enjoy diverse activities, from helicopter rides to bungee jumping, white-water rafting and gentle boat cruises on the Zambezi.
Activities:
Tour of Victoria Falls.
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, drinks (except premium wines and spirits), laundry service, one activity per day (tour of the Falls, sunset or daytime cruise, fishing, island picnics, birding and guided walks), Excludes USD 20 per person / stay entrance to Victoria Falls
Cape Town (3 nights)
Days 13-15
Transfer Livingstone Airport (30 minutes) | Flight to Johannesburg (2 hours) | Flight to cape Town | Transfer to hotel (30-60 minutes).
With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city is a unique mix of vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, rich history, world-class shopping facilities, and friendly citizens. Complementing the mountain's natural beauty is Cape Town's eye-catching way with design and colour in everything!
Hotel Option 1
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Option 2
Included:
Bed & Breakfast
Cape Town (0 nights)
Day 16
Transfer to the airport (30-60 minutes) | International Departure.
Discover and enjoy Cape Town one last day before flying back home.
What our Travel Consultant says:
Tristan Harcourt
Travel Consultant
Tristan@enchanting-travels.com
This itinerary will take you all across this amazing continent - experience a close encounter with Gorillas in the Rwanda, marvel at the open savannahs of the Masai Mara teaming with wildlife,
experience the exclusive wilderness of the Okavango Delta, feel in awe when facing the mighty Victoria Falls and crown your journey with a sunset on top of Table Mountain overlooking the beautiful city of Cape Town
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