Spirit of Africa

45 days - from $3785

Capture the spirit of Africa on this overland journey from Cape Town to Nairobi. We travel from South Africa to Namibia and then Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and finally Kenya. Along the way we meet the warm and friendly people of this unique continent and encounter much of its amazing array of wildlife. From the beats of the drums to the roars of the lions, the spirit of Africa awaits!

Highlights

• Canoe the Okavango Delta
• The Chobe riverside, Chobe National Park, Botswana
• Tented camps and tall stories around the campfire
• Chibuku Shake Shake
• Diving and snorkelling in Lake Malawi
• Mix with the locals Chintheche
• Senga Bay (Lake Malawi)
• Dawn in Etosha National Park
• Sandboard the world’s biggest dunes, Namibia
• See (and smell) the seals at Cape Cross
• Sesriem Canyon
• Spend time with the San Bushmen, Namibia
• Sunrise at Sossusvlei Dunes
• Take the ultimate Namibia photo at Dead Vlei
• Explore Cape Town’s historic heart
• Swot up on Mandela
• Dawn game drives in the Serengeti
• Get away from it all in Pangani
• Safari through the Serengeti plains
• Snorkel the spice islands of Zanzibar
• Studded doors and slaves in Stone Town
• The African Eden of Ngorongoro Crater
• Birds and big game by foot, South Luangwa National Park
• Victoria Falls by moonlight, Livingstone, Zambia

Itinerary:

Day 1-2: Cape Town - Township Tour - Cederberg3-4: Gariep (Orange) River - Fish River Canyon5-6: Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Namib-Naukluft National Park7-8: Swakopmund9: Cape Cross - Spitzkoppe10-13: Etosha National Park - Bushmanland14-17: Sepupa - Okavango Delta18-19: Caprivi Strip - Chobe National Park20-22: Livingstone (Victoria Falls)23-24: Lusaka - Chipata25-26: South Luangwa National Park27: Chipata28-31: Lake Malawi32-33: Iringa - Baobab Valley - Dar es Salaam34-37: Zanzibar38-39: Tanzanian Coast40-41: Arusha - Mto Wa Mbu42: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park43: Serengeti National Park44: Serengeti National Park - Arusha45: Nairobi

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced driver, safari guide and camp cook whilst on safari; park fees; local specialist guides join us in Sossusvlei, the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, South Luangwa National Park and the Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Conservation Area; all camping equipment; transport in custom-built safari vehicle during safari, 4WD vehicle during safari, mokoros, boat and on foot.
Not Included: International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).
Meals: 44 breakfasts, 34 lunches, 34 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 02 Sep 10
Valid From: 11 Jan 09
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Cape Town to Nairobi
Trip Reference: GASP