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112 Day (16 weeks) Cairo to Cape Overland (Both Directions)

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2012 Price: GBP 2395 Local payment: USD 1165 Single supplement: NA *

Trans Africa Overland Tour Description

The words 'Cairo to Cape Town' conjure up images of an expedition through the heart of Africa, crossing deserts, rivers, mountains and overcoming the various challenges this continent can throw at you.

As with any travel to remote parts of Africa you must sometimes expect a high degree of hardship: bouncing around on poor rocky un-tarred roads and even crossing a desert where there is no road, or sometimes having to bush camp for the night with no prospect of even a cold shower to wash away the dust.

However, countries such as Sudan and Ethiopia are particularly rewarding for the traveller who likes to go places that have seen very few other tourists and meet local people who are keen to meet you and whose hospitality can be very humbling.


Africa Overland Tour Highlights:

Pyramids and Sphinx tour including guide (Egypt)
Lake Nasser Ferry (Sudan)
Samburu National Park (Kenya)
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
Ngorongoro Crater & Game Drive (Tanzania)*
Mikumi Nat. Park (Tanzania)*
Private Game Ranch (Zimbabwe)*
Overnight Sleeper Train (Zimbabwe)*
Etosha National Park (Namibia)*
Cheetah Park (Namibia)*
Sossusvlei Sand Dunes (Namibia)*
Fish River Canyon (Namibia)*
Cape Cross Seal Colony (Namibia)*

Overland Tour Details:

Pre-dep meeting: NA
Departure point: Cairo or Cape Town TBC
Check-in: TBC
Departure time: TBC
Group size: Max 24 pax
Vehicle: 4x4 truck

Overland Tour Includes:

Overland Tour Excludes:

Pyramids and Sphinx day tour & guide (Egypt)
Red Sea Coast (Egypt)
Lake Nasser Ferry (Sudan)
Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
Lake Naivasha (Kenya)
Mikumi National Park (Tanzania)
Private Game Ranch (Zimbabwe)
Chobe National Park (Botswana)
Etosha National Park (Namibia)
Cheetah Park (Namibia)
Sossusvlei Sand Dunes (Namibia)
Fish River Canyon (Namibia)
Cape Cross Seal Colony (Namibia)
Spitzkoppe Rock formations (Namibia)
All transport on Expedition Truck
All Camping fees
Camping and Cooking gear
3 meals per day while travelling (2 in towns)
Services of Crew

Visas US$340 - US$590 (depending on nationality most can be obtained en route)
Meals taken while in hotels/hostels
Optional excursions as listed in the pre-departure information
Airport Taxes & Transfers
Travel Insurance
Drinks
Flights
Tips

Trans Overland Tour Itinerary:

Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.
Days 1 to 14

Namibia

Fish River Canyon - Africa's Grand Canyon.
Namib-Naukluft Park.
Sossusvlei Sand Dunes - the world's highest dunes.
Swakopmund - quad biking, dune sledding & buggies, tandem sky diving & more!
Cape Cross Seal Colony.
Spitzkoppe.

Days 15 to 26

Brandberg Mountains in Demaraland.
Cheetah park - an up close & personal experience with these amazing cats.
Etosha National Park - game drive by day & relax at floodlit water holes by night to spot rhino, elephant, giraffe, lion, leopard amongst a horde of other wildlife.

Botswana

Okavango Delta - 2 night mokoro canoe trip on the delta to spot elephant, crocodile, hippo, buffalo, zebra plus more.
Chobe National Park - river game cruise.

Days 27 to 43

Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls - view these spectacular falls from Zimbabwe or Zambia, and try your hand at grade 5 whitewater rafting, and kayaking trips. Something for all - Flight of Angels (microlite or helicopter), sunset cruises, gorge swing, abseil, bungy jump, jet boating and more! - Adrenaline Heaven.
Bulawayo, Matobo National Park - game walks to spot Black Rhino & many other game.
Cecil Rhodes' grave & Ancient Rock Paintings
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Antelope Park - a privately run game ranch - game viewing on elephant and horseback & walk with lion cubs!
Eastern Highlands - Chimanimani National Park or Vumba Gardens - hike through this vast mountain wilderness area bordering Mozambique or visit bridal veil falls, enjoy the surrounding scenery from this sleepy village.
Harare - the capital city

Mozambique - travel the Tete corridor.

Malawi - described as the warm heart of Africa.

Lilongwe - the capital.
Lake Malawi - windsurf, scuba dive along with other water sports, horse riding, school visits, village meals & craft markets.

Days 44 to 56

Tanzania

Mikumi National Park - spot giraffe, zebra, elephant, buffalo from the roadside.
Dar Es Salaam - bbq on the Indian Ocean coast.
Zanzibar Island - Stone Town & spice tour, swim with dolphins, snorkel, scuba dive & serious beach time!
Marangu - Foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro - you have the opportunity to hike up to Base camp, or walk through the pleasant surroundings visiting waterfalls and rivers in the area
Maasai Village Tour - back at camp in Arusha.
Ngorongoro Crater Reserve - take a jeep safari into the crater to spot lion, zebra, elephant, hippos, flamingos & gazelle
Serengeti National Park - continue on to see lion, cheetah & leopard, wildebeest, giraffe, and elephant, along with various species of gazelle and antelope.

Kenya

Nairobi

Days 57 to 58

Free time in Nairobi, visit Langata Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National park, or an Elephant orphanage.

Days 59 to 78

Elsamere - visit the home of Joy Adamson & Elsa the lion, of Born Free fame.
Visit either Crater Lake Game Sanctuary or Hells Gate National Park (walk through or hire mountain bikes - the only park in Kenya where this is permitted).
Lake Nakuru National Park - games drives to spot lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino & flamingo.

Uganda

Jinja & Bujagali Falls - the source of the Nile, whitewater rafting, quad biking or visit a local school & orphanage that Oasis sponsors.
Mountain Gorilla trek - in Rwanda or Uganda. Trek to see these amazing creatures, the closest species related to man.
- Trips that trek in Rwanda include a visit to the Genocide Memorial.
- Trips that trek in Uganda include a visit to Lake Bunyoni and activities.
Kampala - Uganda's capital, take a city tour or visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria.

Kenya - arduous northern Kenyan roads.

East Africa Rift Valley

Days 79 to 94

Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, the capital.
Blue Nile Gorge
Bahir Dar - organise a trip to the 12th century rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, or a boat out onto Lake Tana with monasteries dating back 900 years.
Gondar - organise a trip to the holy city of Axum.

Days 95 to 101

Sudan

Khartoum, the capital.
Visit Hamed al Nil Tomb - experience the largest market in Sudan: Omdurman Souq, as well as visit the daily camel market or take a boat trip on the Nile.
Pyramids at Meroe.
Follow piste tracks through the Nubian Desert.

Days 102 to 108

Ferry across from Wadi Halfa to Lake Nasser

Egypt

Aswan - stroll along the corniche, visit the temple at Philae or Elephantine Island.
Abu Simbel - visit the great stone monuments of Ramses II.
2 day traditional felucca sailboat cruise trip to Edfu & Kom Ombo.

Days 109 to 114

Luxor - take a day tour to the Valley of Kings & Workers, also visit Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Red Sea Coast - relax on the beach for a couple of days or try your hand at various watersports such as snorkelling, windsurfing or scuba diving in the cool clear blue waters of the Red Sea.
Cairo - Day tour to the Pyramids + Sphinx at Giza and the Egyptian History Museum (accompanied by an Egyptologist guide).

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Overland Tour Dates:

CAIRO TO CAPE TOWN
17-Oct-12 to 7-Feb-13
28-11-2012 to 23-03-2013
16-10-2013 to 08-02-2014
27-11-2013 to 22-03-2014


CAPE TOWN TO CAIRO

17-04-2012 10-08-2012
01-05-2012 24-08-2012
25-07-2012 17-11-2012
10-04-2013 03-08-2013
24-07-2013 16-11-2013
09-04-2014 02-08-2014



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