Across Africa Safari

Palapye, ZA
Self-guided

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    Light refreshments
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    Hotel drop-off
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    Local guide
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    Activities as per itinerary
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    Professional guide
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    Bottled water
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    National Park fees
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    Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
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    Accommodation as per itinerary
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    Breakfast
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    Transportation to and from attractions

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    Food and drinks, unless specified
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Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
605 The Icon Building Hotel
9 On Barrack
AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
Adderley Hotel
African Elite de Waterkant
aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
An African Villa
Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel
Cape Diamond Boutique Hotel
Cape Grace - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Cape Heritage Hotel
Cape Town Cruise Terminal
Cape Town Hollow
Cape Town Intl Airport
Cape Town Lodge Hotel
City Lodge Hotel Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
Cresta Grande Cape Town
Daddy Long Legs Art Hotel
Derwent House Boutique Hotel
Fountains Hotel
Four Rosmead
Garden Court Victoria Junction
Gorgeous George
Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel
Happy Rhino Hotel
Hippo Boutique Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
Hollow On The Square Cape Town City Hotel
Hotel on St Georges
Hyatt Regency Cape Town
Ikhaya Lodge
Innscape Classic
Kimberley Hotel
Lady Hamilton Hotel
Long Street Boutique Hotel
More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Mountain Marina
One&Only Cape Town
Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
Onomo Cape Town, Foreshore
ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
Pepperclub Hotel
Protea Hotel Cape Town North Wharf
Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Cape Town
Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore
Southern Sun Cape Sun
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town
St Martini Gardens
Stayeasy Cape Town City Bowl
Sugar Hotel & Spa
Sun1 Foreshore
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Taj Cape Town
The Cape Milner
The Cape Royale
The Capetonian
The Capital 15 on Orange
The Onyx Hotel
The Penthouse Collection
The Pinnacle
The Rockwell Luxury Suites
The Silo Hotel
The Three Boutique Hotel
The Tree House Boutique Hotel
The Village Lodge
The Westin Cape Town
Thirty Keys
Tudor Hotel
Upperbloem
Urban Chic Boutique Hotel
Urban Hip Icon Hotel
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Waterfront Village
Zest Boutique Hotel
We pick up from any hotel within the Cape Town Central Business District

What to expect

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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.

Duration 720 minutes
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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.

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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.

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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

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Old Palapye

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.

Duration 720 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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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.

Duration 600 minutes
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Chobe National Park

We spend half the day on excursions in Chobe National Park.

Duration 420 minutes
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Victoria Falls

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

Duration 300 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Livingstone

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.

Duration 720 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Leaving behind the natural marvel of Victoria Falls we continue our journey. After living Livingstone, we journey toward the dynamic Zambian capital of Lusaka

Duration 720 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Kapishya Hot Springs

Leaving behind the dynamic Lusaka city we continue our expedition, we drive to Kapishya Hot springs where we will spend a refreshing 2 days

Duration 1440 minutes
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Kapishya Hot Springs

Spend the day relaxing and enjoying nature. A visit to Shiwa house, farm and swimming in the famous hot springs

Duration 480 minutes
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Shiwa Ngandu

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.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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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.

Duration 480 minutes
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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.

Duration 600 minutes
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Isimila Stone Age Site

Spend the day exploring the spectacular Isimila Stone Age Site and Museum.

Duration 300 minutes
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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.

Duration 600 minutes
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Stone Town

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

Duration 420 minutes
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Memories of Zanzibar

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.

Duration 360 minutes
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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.

Duration 600 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Venus Premier Hotel

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.

Duration 600 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Monduli

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.

Duration 60 minutes
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Hell's Gate National Park

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.

Duration 240 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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The Maasai Market

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.

Duration 60 minutes
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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

Duration 540 minutes
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Sipi Falls

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

Duration 540 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Pian Upe Game Reserve

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

Duration 480 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Source of the Nile - Speke Monument

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.

Duration 540 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Source of The Nile.

We will spend another day in Jinja seeing the sights and sounds. Optional Activity: White Water Rafting, Quad Biking, Boat Cruise

Duration 480 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe

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

Duration 600 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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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.

Duration 600 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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.

Duration 480 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
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Speke Hotel

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.

Duration 600 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Entebbe International Airport

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!

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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    A minimum of 5 people per booking is required
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
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    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
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Wheelchair accessible
Provided by JST Adventures

What our experts say

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    Bring comfortable shoes for trekking
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    Consider a helicopter tour over Victoria Falls
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    Try local cuisine in each country visited
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    Visit the Maasai Market for unique souvenirs
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    Plan extra days in Entebbe to relax

More About this Experience

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