What to Expect
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16 Nights
An ultimate safari journey to explore Africa’s most prized destinations
Highlights:
- Explore iconic destinations across Africa, including Namibia’s Sossusvlei, Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, Kenya’s Masai Mara and Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest- habitat of Mountain Gorilla’s
- Amazing wildlife sighting in Masai Mara all year round
- This longer journey has been designed to visit each destinations at an enjoyable pace
- Spanning 5 countries with the option to extend into Tanzania, Rwanda and Madagascar
- Seamless arrangement, all activities and transfers are included in journey
Depart Hong Kong in late evening to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg:
Fly | Hong Kong - Johannesburg | Cathay Pacific | 23:55-06:55 |
Arriving Johannesburg in morning and connect a regional flight to Livingstone, Zambia:
Fly | Johannesburg - Livingstone | South African Airways | 10:40-12:20 |
A view of the Victoria Falls is something you will never forget and the best way to see them is on a guided tour. Discover how the Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. Enjoy a boat cruise with cocktails and snacks along Zambezi River in the evening.
It is also possible to enjoy a 12/13 mins helicopter ride over the majestic Falls (*at additional cost)
**Optional activities at extra charge: Helicopter Tour, Zip-line
It's inevitably time to farewell the beautiful Victoria Falls !
After lunch you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport and fly to Windhoek in the afternoon.
Fly | Victoria Falls - Windhoek | Air Namibia | 16:30-18:05 |
After breakfast you will head to airport for a flight to Sossusvlei, boasting some of the most spectacular desert systems in the world, Namibia’s harsh landscape is an unlikely paradise for humans and wildlife alike.
During your 2 nights stay you are going to explore the spectacular towering dunes of Sossusvlei as well as other fascinating geographical formations of the region.
Your day is filled with exciting and unique activities in the world-famous Sossusvlei and especially Deal Vlei and 'The Big Daddy'. After breakfast, you will get on a 4x4 vehicle for a nature drive, encounter with the desert-adapted wildlife, such as ostrich, springbok, gemsbok, spotted and brown hyena and cheetah are occasionally present.
In the morning return to Windhoek by shared charter flight, connect a regional fligh to Cape Town for 3 overnight stays in the city.
Greeted at Cape Town Airport and a chauffeur service to Cape Grace Hotel, perfectly located in V&A Waterfront, Enjoy a meal and some shopping in the centre which has over 450 retail outlets and over 80 eateries.
Fly | Windhoek - Cape Town | Air Namibia | 15:00-18:15 |
During your stay in Cape Town, enjoy 2* Full Day Private Tours:
Day 9 - Take a cable car to the top of iconic Table Mountain and marvel at the magnificent views from its flat top. In the afternoon visit Robben's Island, it is where Nelson Mandela spent most of his 27 year prison sentence. The island is now a museum and conservation area and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999.
In early morning transfer from hotel to Cape Town Airport. Depart to Naiorbi, Kenya via Johannesburg.
Fly | Cape Town - Nairobi | Kenya Airways | 11:00 - 20:20 |
After breakfast transfer to airport for a flight to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The conservancy boasts high rhino densities and is home to the Big Five as well as other species such as the giraffe, ostrich, impala and over 400 bird species, under the dramatic views of snow-capped Mt. Kenya in the afternoon. Enjoy the sundowner and delicious dinner prepared by the skilled cooks.
Wake up early to maximise your chances of seeing abundant game. After a hearty breakfast, it's a full day's exploration of the new surroundings, you may also experience a camel riding safari if you wish to.
Return to camp for the Canapes ‘bitings’ served in the bar, lounge and verandah before the mouth-watering dinner.
Today you are heading by flight for Kenya' most famous national park – Masai Mara. You will be overwhelmed by the exciting game drive that taken place in Masai Mara Reserve. Enjoy the sundowners in the peaceful open plains. Dinner served - one of the joys of being on safari is to eat together and share your daily adventures with other guests.
Head out once again for morning and afternoon game drive, encounter with wildebeest, zebra, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion..........
Look for the predators in the area, if the Great Migration is passing through the area, your guide will attempt to catch up with it and spend some time in the midst of the massed herds.
The greatest wildlife show on earth.
During July-Oct when the Great Migration's river crossing takes place, you may spend more time by the river and hopefully can enjoy this spectacular sighting.
After breakfast at camp, you will fly Masai Mara – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by a shared charter flight.
Pick up from airstrip and transfer by road for 1.5-2 hours to your accommodation in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Enjoy camp activities or visit local villages in the afternoon.
Get your camera ready for a full day Gorilla tracking. (1* Gorilla tracking permit included per person). This is an opportunity afforded only to a select few, as just eight visitors are allowed to view each group every day.
Expected to return to Lodge in the afternoon for late lunch and share your amazing experience with other guests.
** Tracking through dense forest with steep slopes means that participants do need to be physically fit. Please note only children aged 15 and above can track gorillas.
It is time to farewell the beautiful Bwindi.
After breakfast you will return to Entebbe by a short flight, and connecting your Qatar Airways flight back to Hong Kong (via Doha).
Fly | Entebbe - Doha | Qatar Airways | 15:10-23:25 |
Fly | Doha - Hong Kong | Qatar Airways | 02:55-16:05 |