Classic Africa

42 days - from $3880

To experience Africa is to see nature at its best. Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Plains, South Luangwa National Park and Etosha National Park offer wildlife experiences that are second to none. We also chill out on the beaches of Zanzibar, check out magical shores of Lake Malawi, witness the world's greatest waterfall, admire the amazing Fish River Canyon, sample the winelands of South Africa and complete our classic journey in wonderful Cape Town.

Highlights

• ‘The smoke that thunders' - Victoria Falls
• The orange blaze of Sossusvlei's desert dunes
• Take the ultimate Namibia photo at Dead Vlei
• Spend time with the San Bushmen, Namibia
• Skeleton Coast's Cape fur seals
• Cape Town - South Africa's 'Mother City'
• Game drives in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serengeti
• South Luangwa National Park - the birthplace of walking safaris
• The beaches, cultural diversity and slave history of the 'spice islands' of Zanzibar
• The 'Garden of Eden' of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater
• Sesriem Canyon
• Sandboard the world’s biggest dunes, Namibia
• Chibuku Shake Shake
• Tented camp stays
• Okavango Delta by 'mokoro'
• Chobe National Park's river
• Diving and snorkelling in Lake Malawi
• Senga Bay on Lake Malawi
• Fish River Canyon
• Etosha National Park - game drives and floodlit waterholes
• The locals of Chintheche

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi (Kenya)2: Arusha (Tanzania)3: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)4: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)5: Ngorongoro Crater - Mto Wa Mbu (Tanzania)6: School of St Jude - Arusha (Tanzania)7: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)8: Stone Town - Zanzibar (Tanzania)9-10: Nungwi Beach - Zanzibar (Tanzania)11: Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)12: Iringa (Tanzania)13-15: Lake Malawi (Malawi)16: Lilongwe (Malawi)17-18: South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)19-20: Chipata - Lusaka (Zambia)21-23: Livingstone (Zambia) - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)24-25: Kasane - Chobe National Park (Botswana)26: Sepupa (Botswana)27-28: Okavango Delta (Botswana)29: Bagani (Namibia)30-31: Etosha National Park (Namibia)32: Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park (Namibia)33: Himba Village - Twyfelfontein - Spitzkoppe (Namibia)34-35: Cape Cross - Swakopmund (Namibia)36-37: Sesriem - Sossusvlei - Namib-Naukluft National Park (Namibia)38: Fish River Canyon (Namibia)39: Orange River (South Africa)40: Cederberg Region (South Africa)41: Cape Town (South Africa)42: Cape Town (South Africa)

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 in Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Chobe National Park, the Okavango Delta and Sossusvlei; all camping equipment; transport in custom-built safari vehicle; 4WD vehicles during safari, mokoros, ferry and on foot.

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).