40 days tour

Cape Town To The Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness

This tour includes:

Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide, camp crew.

Meals

36 breakfasts, 33 lunches, 27 dinners

Others

Your G for Good Moment: !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre, YzerfonteinYour G for Good Moment: Penduka Village Restaurant & Shop, WindhoekYour G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women's Club Lunch, Victoria FallsYour G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, MfuweYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Discover Moment: SwakopmundYour Discover Moment: Victoria FallsYour Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach. Entrance to Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes, and Spitzkoppe. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Etosha and Serengeti National Parks and in Ngorongoro Crater. Waterberg Plateau visit. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Guided tour of spice plantation (Zanzibar). 3-day Zanzibar excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, ferry, walking.

Accommodation

Participation camping (28 nts), permanent tented camp (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (3 nts, single or twin-share), basic bush camping (2 nts), guesthouses (2 nts, multi-share with 3 people), hostel (1 nt, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

Others

Cape Town- South African Wine Tour and Tasting- Two Oceans Aquarium (220ZAR per person)Table Mountain- Table Mountain Cable Car (300-390ZAR per person)- Table Mountain Hike (720-1700ZAR per person)Simon's Town- Boulders Beach Visit (170ZAR per person)Cederberg- Wine Tasting (140ZAR per person)Orange River- Canoeing on Orange River (400ZAR per person)Namib Desert- Namib Desert Walk (320NAD per person)Sossusvlei- Sossusvlei Desert Walk (180NAD per person)Swakopmund- Sandboarding in the Namib Desert (700NAD per person)- Swakopmund Guided Cultural Tour (550NAD per person)- Skeleton Coast Scenic Flight (4800NAD per person)- Swakopmund SkydivingEtosha National Park- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Night Drive (750NAD per person)- Etosha Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive (660NAD per person)Waterberg Plateau- Optional Welcome Meeting for Travellers on CombosGhanzi- Walk with San People (80BWP per person)- Traditional San People Dancing (100-600BWP per group)Maun- Okavango Delta FlightChobe National Park- Chobe River Sunset Cruise- Chobe National Park Safari DriveVictoria Falls- Victoria Falls Visit (30USD per person)- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15min- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise- Princess Laundry Service (10USD per person)- Zambezi Bungee Jump (160USD per person)- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (130USD per person)- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min- Full Day Excursion to Chobe National ParkVictoria Falls- Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person)- Zipline over the Zambezi (47USD per person)Mfuwe- South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive (50USD per person)- South Luangwa Walking Safari (60USD per person)Kande Beach- Snorkelling- Village Walk- SwimmingChitimba- Hike to Livingstonia (5USD per person)- Village Walk (10USD per person)Kendwa- Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip (60-100USD per person)Jambiani- Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person)- Snorkelling (35-60USD per person)Nungwi- Scuba Diving (65USD per person)Stone Town- Stone Town Walking Tour (20-40USD per person)- Zanzibar Express NorthboundSerengeti National Park- Serengeti Balloon Safari

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Itinerary of your trip Cape Town To The Serengeti: Deserts & Wilderness

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cape Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cape Town

      Arrive at any time. Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Cape Town. After a brief welcome meeting or dinner out together head to the clubs on Long Street to explore the vibrant nightlife. Put those dancing shoes on and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.Get the most out of your time in Cape Town by pre-booking the South African Wine Tour and Tasting extra. If you do, we recommend booking accommodation for an extra night pre-tour as this activity has an early start time. Please note, due to the timings of this activity, there is a possibility you may miss the welcome meeting on day 1 of your tour - in this case, your CEO will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Accommodation: - Never at Home (or similar). Included Activities: - Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group - Connect With New Friends Optional Extras to chose from: - South African Wine Tour and Tasting Additional Notes: Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure which visas you will need, if any.โ€จโ€จ Please also note that no visa can be obtained at the border to Namibia. โ€จ If you book any optional activities on day 1 please contact your sales agent to see if booking a pre-night is necessary to participate in the activity.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cape Town/Cederberg (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Hit the road in style in the Lando and view the stunning Western Cape scenery as the group travels to the G Adventures-supported !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre. Here you will learn about the history and culture of the ancient Sans people and be able to directly help this centre preserve that heritage. In the afternoon the group will arrive at your first campsite where you can enjoy free time to sip on some local wine, or simply chill out by the campsiteโ€™s swimming pool overlooking the vineyards. Accommodation: - Highlanders Campsite (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Cape Town to Cederberg 05:00 Hr(s) Included Activities: - !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre Additional Notes: The !Khwa ttu San Culture and Education Centre is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cederberg/Orange River (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Travel further north past large plantations of rooibos tea. You will be camping at the scenic Orange River for the night where you can kick back, relax, reflect, and enjoy a late afternoon swim in the river. If you are still in need of some activity choose to book a canoe excursion on the river. Other than that your only job today is to enjoy yourself and have a relaxing time. Accommodation: - Fiddlers Creek Rest Camp (or similar). Meals Included: - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Transport: - Lando: Cederberg to Orange River 06:30 Hr(s)

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Tour leaving from Cape Town

Cape Town, located in South Africa, is a vibrant and diverse city that combines beautiful beaches, stunning mountains, and a rich history. With attractions such as the iconic Cape of Good Hope, the vibrant V&A Waterfront, and Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town offers a wide variety of experiences for travelers.

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: 39

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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