Capetown to Zanzibar Trip

Highlights
The "Big Hole", Kimberley, Johannesburg, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi, South Luangwa, Zanzibar

Optional Extras
Optional Extras, Day trips in Johannesburg - Soweto, Gold mines, 3 Day/2 night Okavango Delta Trip, 1 hour flight over Delta, Vic Falls Park Entry, Rafting the Zambezi, Jet Boat, Bungee Jump, Adrenalin Day, 15 Min Helicopter Ride, Sunset Cruise, Return Ferry to Zanzibar, Accommodation on Zanzibar, Spice Tour & Stone Town & Slave Market, 2 Scuba dives & Lunch

Leaving Cape Town we head out across the Great Karoo, a beautiful semi arid area; crossing the Orange River our first stop is the "The Big Hole" in Kimberley.

A stunning drive through arid land. One turn to the left and the country becomes lush and forested as we approach Chobe River; a river cruise, excellent for game viewing is highly recommended.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Days 1 - 7
South Africa - Leaving Cape Town we head East along the Garden Route to Cape Agulhas, Knysna, Storms River and Addo Elephant Park. We then continue to Johannesburg where you can visit Soweto and the gold mines amongst other things.

Days 8 - 14
South Africa, Botswana - Leaving Johannesburg we head to Botswana to the Okavango Delta. From there we head up to the Chobe River for an afternoon boat cruise.

Days 15 - 20
It’s then to Victoria Falls in Zambia for activity at every corner. Up to the Capital of Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park.

Days 21 - 27
Malawi & Tanzania - To the shore of Lake Malawi next, to try your hand at diving, horse riding and sailing. Up to Chitimba Beach then into Tanzania and Baobab valley and on to the Indian Ocean and Dar es Salaam. From here you can head to Zanzibar Island for a few days of R&R before returning to Dar es Salaam.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Camping -
Tents are provided and all have sewn in floors and mosquito netting. You will need to bring with you a sleeping bag, sleep sheet, foam roll mat or airbed. Get a mosquito net in Africa if you want to sleep outside of your tent, these are quite cheap.

All campsites have good ablution facilities & bars, and some have restaurants, shops and internet facilities. Also, about half the campsites we visit offer the facility to upgrade to hut or cabin accommodation for an extra charge.

Camping equipment - if you start your trip in Nairobi or South Africa you can buy most of the camping gear you need; sleeping bag, sleeping mats etc, at the local department stores.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Local Payment -
Payable in £ Pounds Sterling cash but you can pay in $US dollars or Euros cash at the current cross exchange rate on date of departure, check with the driver for the rate. Please pay this to the driver on departure. Travellers cheques, cards or other forms of payment are not accepted.

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