Cape Town To Kenya

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45 days (ex Cape Town)

Destinations visited: Malawi, Kenya, Nairobi, Namibia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zanzibar Archipelago, South Africa, Cape Town, Zimbabwe, Botswana, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Travel through Africa on an immense journey from Cape Town to Kenya - through African nations rich in natural beauty, history, culture and tradition. Visit South Africa, Namibia and Botswana; tour Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi; and explore Zanzibar, Tanzania and Kenya. The breathtaking beauty of Cape Town will captivate, the desert dunes of Namibia will astound and the iconic animals of the Serengeti savanna will delight and amaze. Experience game drives, cruise down rivers, embark on desert walks and smell the heady fragrance of spices in Zanzibar on this grand journey through Africa.

Highlights

Hear the roar of the mighty Victoria Falls.
Glide down the Okavango Delta in a canoe.
Delight your senses in spice-filled Zanzibar.
Keep up with the pace of Nairobi.
Explore the grasslands of the Serengeti.
Scramble to the top of some of the world's highest sand dunes.
Behold the beauty of Cape Town.
View the seal colonies of Cape Cross.
Meet the San Bushmen of Namibia.
Witness the immensity of the rocky Spitzkoppe.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa. Spend the night in delightful Cape Town.

Days 2-3 Western Cape/Orange River

Enjoy a stay on a working farm by the Orange River.

Day 4 Fish River Canyon

Catch a spectacular sunset over Namibia's Fish River Canyon.

Days 5-6 Sesriem/Bush Camp

Climb to the top of some of the world's highest sand dunes.

Days 7-9 Swakopmund

Visit Swakopmund, nestled perfectly between the desert and the ocean.

Day 10 Spitzkoppe

View thousands of seals basking on the shores of Cape Cross.

Days 11-12 Etosha National Park

Enjoy a game drive through vast Etosha.

Day 13 Grootfontein/San Bushmen

Spend a night amongst the San Bushmen and pick up a few words of 'clicking language'.

Days 14-15 Rundu/Bagani Community Camp

Journey to Rundu before visiting the vast swamps of Bagani.

Days 16-17 Okavango Delta

Explore the reed beds and waterways onboard a mokoro.

Day 18 Bagani Community Camp

Relax in laidback Bagani.

Days 19-20 Chobe National Park

Look out for paddling hippos in the Chobe National Park.

Days 21-23 Victoria Falls

Admire the thundering Victoria Falls.

Day 24 Hwange National Park

Safari through Namibia's Hwange National Park.

Days 25-26 Bulawayo

Venture into the Matobo National Park to track rare rhinos on foot.

Day 27 Masvingo

Explore Zimbabwe's ancient ruins.

Day 28 Harare

Discover the hidden jewels in the capital of Zimbabwe, Harare.

Days 29-30 Nyamapanda/Lilongwe

Explore the markets and cafes of modern Lilongwe.

Days 31-32 Lake Malawi

Relax on Malawi's tranquil beaches.

Days 33-34 Chitimba/Iringa

Explore green highlands and camp in the grounds of a Tanzanian farmhouse.

Day 35 Dar es Salaam

Cross Mikumi National Park, looking out for elephants, buffaloes and giraffes.

Days 36-38 Zanzibar

Plunge into the sensuous delights of Zanzibar, exploring historic Stone Town.

Day 39 Dar es Salaam

Return by ferry to balmy Dar es Salaam.

Day 40 Marangu

Camp in the grounds of a historic farmhouse.

Day 41 Mto Wa Mbu

Learn about the daily life of the Chagga people.

Days 42-43 Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park

Admire this sprawling savanna, home to some of Africa's best game viewing.

Day 44 Arusha

Pick up local handicrafts at a village market.

Day 45 Nairobi

The adventure comes to an end in the hustle and bustle of Kenya's capital, Nairobi.

Group Size

Maximum of 22 travellers per group

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (32 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (5 nts), Chalet (3 nts), Hotel (2 nts), Bungalow (2 nts)

Transport

Overland vehicle, Ferry

Budget

Allow USD $450 for meals not included.

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