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An unforgettable African journey from Kigali to Windhoek

 

Embrace the adventure of a lifetime on a 37-day Premium journey through Africa. Enter the world of rare mountain gorillas in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, take in quintessential East Africa in the Masai Mara, search for wildlife in the Greater Kruger region, be amazed by the showstopping Victoria Falls, search for a wealth of elephants in Chobe National Park and marvel at the desert landscapes of Swakopmund and Sossusvlei. From the forests of Uganda to the vast grasslands of Kenya to the national parks of Southern Africa and Botswana, and the otherworldly landscapes of Namibia, few places on the planet offer such spectacular diversity and wildlife.

Why you’ll love this trip

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

Our best accommodation and highest level of service.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.

PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE

Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.

  • With your gorilla permit included in the price of the trip, spend a day trekking (with an optional second) through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to get close to Uganda’s rare mountain gorillas for an unforgettable hour.
  • Let your Feature Stays take you close to nature, from spectacular views at our carbon neutral Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, to a camp deep within the Masai Mara Game Reserve and a lodge on a private reserve in Greater Kruger, to a camp on the banks of the Chobe River and chalets in the Naukluft Mountains of Namibia.
  • Enjoy a front-row seat for wildlife viewings during 4×4 game drives in the Masai Mara, the Namibian desert, Lake Nakuru’s National Park, Chobe National Park, Etosha National Park and Kruger National Park, with expert guides at the helm.
  • Discover the region’s best with Exclusive Experiences, including dinner with a local park ranger, a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, 4×4 drive through the Makgadikgadi Pans, game drives at the Boteti River and a privately catered cruise down the Zambezi River.
  • Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about this remarkable culture.
  • Take in the spectacular contrasts of Namibia – climb the iconic Dune 45 to see the sand dunes of the Sossusvlei, explore the picturesque Deadvlei Salt Pans, Sesriem Canyon and Damaraland’s ancient rock paintings and petrified forests.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kigali

Day 2: Kigali

Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 6: Nairobi

Day 7: Nairobi

Day 8: Lake Naivasha / Lake Nakuru

Day 9: Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 10: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 11: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 12: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 13: Nairobi

Day 14: Johannesburg

Day 15: Greater Kruger National Park

Day 16: Greater Kruger National Park

Day 17: Greater Kruger National Park

Day 18: Victoria Falls

Day 19: Chobe National Park

Day 20: Chobe National Park

Day 21: Chobe National Park

Day 22: Chobe River (Namibian Side)

Day 23: Chobe River (Namibian side)

Day 24: Makgadikgadi Pans

Day 25: Boteti River

Day 26: Boteti River

Day 27: Windheok

Day 28: Windhoek

Day 29: Sesriem

Day 30: Sesriem

Day 31: Swakopmund

Day 32: Swakopmund

Day 33: Damaraland

Day 34: Damaraland

Day 35: Etosha National Park

Day 36: Etosha National Park

Day 37: Windhoek

 

Images courtesy of Intrepid Group

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