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Across Africa Safari
By JST Adventures
Free cancellation available
per traveler*
*Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 29d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
OVERVIEW
Travel with us through 6 African countries in what is dubbed as 'Exploring The Mother Continent'. Africa offers many hidden gems with great lakes, crystal blue beaches with pearly white sands, jaw-dropping flora and majestic wildlife and mountains within its borders. Join us as we explore East Africa, renowned as a mountainous paradise, with the best tracking safari to see mountain gorillas, boat tours, deep blue waters of the cold Atlantic in South Africa, large herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffe, and antelope, as well as big cats come to drink, bathe, and play on the riverbanks, the longest river in Africa and much more. On this trip we will travel back to the earliest beginnings of the world.
DURATION
29 Days
START LOCATION: South Africa
END LOCATION: Uganda
THINGS TO BRING
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Bring spare closed shoes, change of clothes, backpack, towel, hat, lotion, swimwear, jacket, camera and money for souvenirs and photos
Activity location
- Coleskop Street
- Coleskop Street
- 8801, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Coleskop Street
- Coleskop Street
- 8801, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Check availability
Across Africa Safari
- 29d
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
P 1,351,300.08 x 1 TravelerP 1,351,300.08
Total
* Select 4 traveler tickets to get our lowest price of P 337,825.02 per traveler
What's included, what's not
- Light refreshments
- Hotel drop-off
- Local guide
- Activities as per itinerary
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- National Park fees
- Landing and facility fees
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Fuel surcharge
- Transportation to and from attractions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Visas
- Insurance
- Air Tickets
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 5 people per booking is required
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town to Johannesburg
- 4 stops
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: We overnight at Villa Vittoria Lodge in Johannesburg. Shared Accommodation
Coleskop Street
- 12h
We depart Cape Town in the morning and head to Johannesburg. We enjoy beautiful views of koppies (little hills) flanked by the towering Coleskop (Magic Mountain) situated in the majestic Karoo. This mountain creates such a special illusion as you travel closer to it.
Little Karoo
Situated in the heart of the Great Karoo, there is no better place to take in the view of this breathtaking landscape than from here.
Great Karoo
The Great Karoo is one of South Africa’s best kept secrets and the expansive beating heart of the country. From its incomparable stark natural beauty to its old school farm-style charm, our drive through the Karoo will leave us mesmerized.
Du Toits Peak
Du Toits Peak (1,995 m) is the highest seaward-facing peak in the Cape Fold Belt ranges, i.e. the highest peak in the Western Cape within direct sight of the ocean. It is located between Paarl and Worcester in the south-west of South Africa. We'll drive past immersing ourselves in the beauty of these mountains
Day 2: Johannesburg, South Africa to Palapye, Botswana
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Cresta Botsalo Hotel. Shared Accommodation
Old Palapye
- 12h
- Admission ticket included
We depart Johannesburg in the morning crossing the border into Botswana. Our accommodation tonight is situated in the area known as Palapye, which is famous for its geographical features. Upon arrival at our overnight stop, we will enjoy views of beautiful gorges, stone walls and old Palapye.
Day 3: Palapye to Kasane
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Kwalape Safari Lodge. Shared Accommodation at Campsite
Kwalape Safari Lodge
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Today we bid farewell to Palapye and head to Kasane, traveling straight to Kwalape Safari Lodge where we will spend the night. Our camp is situated 10 minutes to the border between Botswana and Zambia.
Day 4: Kasane (Chobe National Park)
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Kwalape Safari Lodge. Shared Accommodation at Campsite
Chobe National Park
- 7h
We spend half the day on excursions in Chobe National Park.
Day 5: Kasane, Botswana to Victoria Falls, Zambia
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Thorn Tree House, Livingstone. Shared Accommodation
Victoria Falls
- 5h
- Admission ticket included
It’s a rather short drive to reach our destination, Victoria Falls. Upon arrival in the town we will head straight to the adventure centre where you will receive a presentation of the many activities on offer and will have the opportunity to book some activities. Our visit to the falls will take place in the afternoon
Day 6: Victoria Falls
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Thorn Tree House, Livingstone. Shared Accommodation
Livingstone
- 12h
- Admission ticket not included
Nearly everyone spends the day white water rafting, a not to be missed experience of a lifetime! Victoria Falls offers many exciting activities so we recommend you add a post-tour night here.
Day 7: Livingstone to Lusaka
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Protea Hotel Lusaka. Shared Accommodation
Protea Hotel Lusaka Cairo Road
- 12h
- Admission ticket included
Leaving behind the natural marvel of Victoria Falls we continue our journey. After living Livingstone, we journey toward the dynamic Zambian capital of Lusaka
Day 8: Lusaka to kapishya Hot springs, Mpika
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Kapishya hot springs. Shared Accommodation
Kapishya Hot Springs
- 1d
- Admission ticket included
Leaving behind the dynamic Lusaka city we continue our expedition, we drive to Kapishya Hot springs where we will spend a refreshing 2 days
Day 9: Kapishya Hot springs
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Overnight at Kapishya Hot springs campsite
Kapishya Hot Springs
- 8h
- Admission ticket included
Spend the day relaxing and enjoying nature. A visit to Shiwa house, farm and swimming in the famous hot springs
Shiwa Ngandu
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
At Shiwa Ngandu (The Africa House) we'll enjoy an intricate and mesmerizing African history, both Ancient and Colonial delights. The estate combines this rich and varied history with a world class private game reserve that is home to over thirty species of wildlife and over two-hundred species of birds.
Day 10: Kapishya Hot springs, Zambia to Mbeya, Tanzania
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Hotel Desderia. Shared Accommodation
Hotel Desderia
- 8h
- Admission ticket included
We rise early and depart for Mbeya where we will spend the night. Our guides will provide you with a briefing about the next days’ activities in the Iringa region.
Day 11: Mbeya to Iringa
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Kisolanza The Old Farm House. Shared Accommodation
Kisolanza, The Old Farm House
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Today we drive towards the historical Iringa town. After arrival, we settle in and prepare for our afternoon activity that ends with sundowners overlooking the magnificent hills of Iringa. The evening is spent around the campfire.
Day 12: Isimila Stone Age Site, Museum
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Kisolanza The Old Farm House
Isimila Stone Age Site
- 5h
- Admission ticket included
Spend the day exploring the spectacular Isimila Stone Age Site and Museum.
Day 13: Iringa to Dar es Salaam
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at City Lodge Hotel Dar Es Salaam. Shared Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Dar Es Salaam, an IHG Hotel
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Travel to Dar es Salaam early morning. Arrive in time to book our tickets for the Zanzibar Ferry the next day. We have an option of checking out the nightlife.
Day 14: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, Stone Town Zanzibar's Boutique Hotel. Shared Accommodation
Stone Town
- 7h
- Admission ticket included
Take the ferry at 07:00 am. Arrive in Zanzibar mid-morning. We will then take a tour of Zanzibar’s attractions. We will check out prison island, stone town and the beach
Day 15: Zanzibar
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at The Seyyida Hotel & Spa, Stone Town Zanzibar's Boutique Hotel. Shared Accommodation
Memories of Zanzibar
- 6h
- Admission ticket included
Spend a second day exploring Zanzibar’s rich history and attractions. You will get a comprehensive view and walk around the city, magnificent architecture, narrow alleys, main city market, sand and stone walled ancient buildings that are over 200 years.
Day 16: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at City Lodge Hotel. Shared Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Dar Es Salaam, an IHG Hotel
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Take the ferry at 07:00 am. Arrive in Dar es Salaam mid-morning. Relax in the afternoon. Optional activities include spending time at the beach and sampling out the nightlife.
Day 17: Dar es Salaam to Arusha
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Venus Premier Hotel. Shared Accommodation
Venus Premier Hotel
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
Leave Dar es Salaam for Arusha early in the morning arriving late afternoon. On the way we drive through the town of Moshi situated at the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s highest mountain, do a city tour and enjoy the Mt Kilimanjaro view.
Day 18: Arusha, Tanzania to Nairobi, Kenya
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at ibis Styles Hotel Westlands Nairobi. Shared Accommodation
Monduli
- 1h
Visit the Maasai community in Amboseli or Arusha before heading out to Nairobi in the morning via the Namanga border. We clear at the border and then proceed to Nairobi city where we spend the night.
Day 19: Nairobi to Naivasha
- 2 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Dove Nest Lodge. Shared Accommodation
Hell's Gate National Park
- 4h
- Admission ticket included
Travel early to Naivasha enjoying the scenic drive. Naivasha is home to a multitude of birdlife. At 1880m, this is the highest of the rift valley lakes. We spend the day enjoying excursions such as a Boat Ride to Crescent Island, Hell’s Gate National Park and Crater Lake visits.
The Maasai Market
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Visit the Nairobi Maasai market, the biggest and oldest form of flea market. This is the place to shop if you are looking for affordable, beautiful and colourful souvenirs to take back home with you. It is an open air market with a wide variety of items to shop including African pots and pans, African paintings, African materials, curios, jewellery, shoes, bags, clothes, utensils, you name it-it will be at the Maasai Market.
Note: It operates from about 8am to 7pm every day except Mondays.
Day 20: Naivasha, Kenya to Mbale, Uganda
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa. Shared Accommodation
Mt Elgon Hotel
- 9h
- Admission ticket included
Set off for Uganda in the morning with a brief stopover in Nakuru, the capital of the Rift Valley Province and lies adjacent to a wildlife rich Lake Nakuru National Park. Later on we cross the border into Uganda where we overnight in Mbale
Day 21: Sipi Falls Adventure
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Sipi Falls Lodge. Shared Accommodation
Sipi Falls
- 9h
- Admission ticket included
Explore stunning beauty as you take on the adrenaline packed Abseiling experience descending off a 100 m ridge close to a roaring waterfall. Take a guided coffee safari and see the path coffee takes from the farm to the final product. We overnight in kapchorwa.
Note: Abseiling is an optional activity
Day 22: Pian Upe Game Reserve
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Uganda Wildlife Authority Bandas. Shared Accommodation
Pian Upe Game Reserve
- 8h
- Admission ticket included
Head out to Pian Upe Game Reserve and enjoy a bush breakfast, lunch and a sundowner as the Pian Hills and Wildlife beckon to romance and a fascinating evening. Also experience a wilderness camping and a Karamojong village tour
Day 23: Pian Upe to Jinja
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Source of the Smile Hotel & Guesthouse . Shared Accommodation
Source of the Nile - Speke Monument
- 9h
- Admission ticket included
After marveling at our Sipi Falls and Pian Upe Game Reserve, we embark on our drive to Jinja which is referred to as the Adventure capital of East Africa. We will then explore the source of River Nile and do a Sunset Cruise to Samuka Island.
Day 24: Jinja Adventure
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Source of the Smile Hotel & Guesthouse. Shared Accommodation
Source of The Nile.
- 8h
- Admission ticket not included
We will spend another day in Jinja seeing the sights and sounds.
Optional Activity: White Water Rafting, Quad Biking, Boat Cruise
Day 25: Lake Bunyonyi
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Edirisa. Shared Accommodation
Lake Bunyonyi
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
From Jinja we drive to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale passing through Kampala. We cross the Equator and stop for the traditional “one-foot in each hemisphere” photo opportunity. Lake Bunyonyi has the deepest crater lake in Africa and is home to a large and varied number of beautiful birds. We overnight in Kabale. Activities include bird watching and canoeing
Day 26: Lake Bunyonyi to Kisoro
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp. Shared Accommodation
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
We drive out in the morning to Kisoro, which is the base from which the optional Gorilla Tracking takes place. We will trek in Mgahinga or Bwindi National Parks.
Day 27: Gorilla Tracking
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Camp. Shared Accommodation
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- 8h
- Admission ticket not included
This morning, we trek with trained park rangers in search of the mountain Gorillas. We spend half the day with these odd sounding and gorgeous primates.
Day 28: Kampala
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: We overnight at Red chilli Hideaway. Shared Accommodation
Speke Hotel
- 10h
- Admission ticket included
After the thrilling Gorilla experience and enjoying the astonishing Lake Bunyonyi, we begin our drive back to Kampala with a brief stopover at Igongo Cultural Centre. We overnight in kampala and have an opportunity to sample its nightlife.
Day 29: Entebbe Airport
- 1 stop
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Not included
Entebbe International Airport
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
This morning we exchange contacts and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime. We suggest you extend your stay by a few days to explore more sights. Transfer to Entebbe Airport. End of Tour!
Location
Activity location
- Coleskop Street
- Coleskop Street
- 8801, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Coleskop Street
- Coleskop Street
- 8801, Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa
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