African Sojourn

“Ethiopia,Uganda,Tanzania,Zimbabwe,South Africa ”

Duration of program: 27 Days / 26 Nights

 

DAY 1.                                                        ARRIVAL > ADDIS ABABA                                                                                     

On arrival at the Bole International Airport you will met by representative at exit of luggage claim and transfer you to the hotel. Today you will have city tour and site seeing tour of Addis Ababa including the national museum, Merkato, Trinity cathedral and Entoto

Hilton Hotel (BB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 2.                                                        ADDIS ABABA > BAHIR DAR                                                                                

After breakfast at the hotel
Early morning, a short flight will take you to Bahir dar. Own Arrangements
Upon arrival, you will be met by our tour guides, drive to a hotel where you will check and rest for few minutes.
Your first visit will be to Lake Tana on a boat ride where you will visit to the medieval period island monasteries (beautiful mural paintings, religious books & sacred) on Lake Tana such as: Kibran Gabriel (only for men), Entos and on the Zegien peninsula visit Ura Kidan Mehiret, Azuwa Mariam, Mahal Giorgis. After lunch, you will drive (some 30 Km) and visit to the Blue Nile Falls. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay the night at the hotel

Kuriftu Resort and Spa (BB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 3.                                                        BAHIR DAR > GONDAR                                                                                            

You will be driven to Gondar (185 Km) right after breakfast. Then you will check into a hotel and after a brief break, you will have lunch.
Then, you will visit to the Royal Castles & the Bath of Emperor Fasiledes (the bath is filled with water for the important Timkat (epiphany) ceremony once a year. You will continue your visit to Debre Birhan Selassie Church (Trinity at the Mount of Light), the Castle of Empress Mintewab, and Kuskwam Complex which is a royal compound built by the Empress Mentewab.
Early in the evening, you will visit ‘AzmariBet’ at Traditional Music Houses after which you will have dinner at the hotel and stay there for the night

Goha Hotel                     Standard Room

 

DAY 4.                                                        GONDAR                                                                                                                           

Morning drive to Semien Mountain to visit the marvelous scenery of the Semien Mountain , the endemic animals of Walya Ibex, Chilada Baboon and birds. Five Kms from Gonder you will see the old village of the black Jewish.
The full day you are in the semien mountain around Sankaber campsite. Sankaber lies within the Park and found at an altitude of 3825msl. It is the place to see troops of Gelada Baboon on the way. They are very attractive and so taking picture of them is unforgettable. These are a different primates found only in Ethiopia and live on vegetables and soft roots. Walk to the wonderful view points around Sankaber. Walk to Jimbar Waterfalls and then drive back to Gonder

Goha Hotel                     Standard Room

 

DAY 5.                                                        GONDAR > LALIBELA                                                                                                

After breakfast, another short flight will take you to Lalibela. Own Arrangements
Upon arrival, you will be met by our tour guides, drive to a hotel where you will check and rest for few minutes. Your first visit will be to the eleven Rock-hewn Monolithic (carved from a single rock) Churches of Lalibela (UNESCO World heritage site, with magnificent architecture & paintings inside the churches). In the evening you will get back to the hotel, rest, have dinner and relax.

Mezena Lodge                    Standard Room

 

DAY 6.                                                        LALIBELA > ADDIS ABABA > UGANDA KAMPALA                                   

After a relaxed breakfast, a short flight will bring you back to Addis Ababa. Own Arrangements
Arrive and have lunch. Then you will be transferred out to Bole International Airport for flight to Entebbe Airport.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our guide who will then take you your hotel

Hotel Africana (BB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 7.                                                        KAMPALA > BWINDI                                                                                                 

7.30am Transfer by private car from Kampala to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi. Lunch will be en-route in Mbarara at Igongo cultural centre. Depending on the arrival time, you may opt for a guided village walk around the community depending on the interest.  Transit Time: 7-9 hours, Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Bakiga Lodge(FB)                    Standard Room

DAY 8.                                                        BWINDI                                                                                                                             

After an early breakfast, depart to the park headquarters and proceed for briefing from park ranger guides at 7.30 before starting your Gorilla trek at 8.00am through steeply forested and beautiful landscape along several animal trails. The climax of the adventure is the opportunity to view the gentle and endangered mountain Gorillas which is an exciting and memorable experience, later return to your lodge for lunch. This may take 3 to 8 hours.

Bakiga Lodge(FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 9.                                                        BWINDI > ENTEBBE AIRPORT > KILIMANJARO AIRPORT                 

After an early breakfast at 7.30am, transfer to Entebbe with Lunch en-route. You will proceed to Entebbe For your return flight or to your overnight accommodation depending on your flight time to Kilimanjaro. Own Arrangements
Upon arrival at Kilimnjaro Airport you will be met and transferred to Manyara National Park for game viewing, post game drive proceed to Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Manyara Escarpment Lodge(FB)                    Standard Room

DAY 10.                                                        LAKE MANYARA > SERENGETI                                                                           

After breakfast drive Serengeti National Park arriving in time for check-inn and hot lunch at Serengeti Serena Lodge, post lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive, dinner and overnight.

Serengeti Serena Lodge (FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 11.                                                        SERENGETI                                                                                                                     

 Balloon Safari in the morning,  and thereafter follows bush breakfast.
This may be the most beautiful area in the world for a balloon flight. There are no power lines, fences and few roads. Our capacity is limited making this experience a special and exclusive one. Each and every balloon flight is different and therefore an adventure – even for us. We aim to provide the high point of your safari and an experience that you will remember always.
Thereafter continue with you Game Drive in the Serengeti National Pak
All Meals Included

Serengeti Serena Lodge(FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 12.                                                        SERENGETI                                                                                                                                  

After breakfast proceed for a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with all meals at the lodge, dinner and overnight Serengeti Serena Lodge.

 

Serengeti Serena Lodge(FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 13.                                                        SERENGETI > NGORONGORO                                                                                            

After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge arriving in time for lunch and check-inn, afternoon spent at leisure, dinner and overnight.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 14.                                                        NGORONGORO                                                                                                              

Early breakfast with packed lunch descend the crater for a full day game drive, after a day well spent ascend and drive back to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 15.                                                        NGORONGORO                                                                                                              

 Early breakfast with packed lunch descend the crater for a full day game drive, after a day well spent ascend and drive back to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (FB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 16.                                                        NGORONGORO > VICTORIA FALLS                                                                   

After breakfast you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to OR Tambo Johannesburg Airport (Own Arrangement)
Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport connect on your flight to Victoria falls (Own Arrangements)
Arrival at Victoria falls meet your ESD and transfer to your hotel.

Kingdom Hotel (BB)                     Standard Room

 

DAY 17.                                                        VICTORIA FALLS                                                                                                         

Breakfast at the hotel
You have the full day at your leisure
Optional Activity not included
Meet your ESD/G and depart on your Victoria Falls Tour
The Victoria Falls – Now in Its 150 Millionth Fantastic Year — Reaches Its Zenith In May each year. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is Nature’s Supreme Masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality, and nothing prepares you for your first sight
This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos.
You will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of our qualified Guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest.
12:30 Return to the hotel

Kingdom Hotel (BB)                     Standard Room

 

DAY 18.                                                        VICTORIA FALLS > CHOBE NATIONAL PARK                                              

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Meet your ESD/G cross the border into Botswana and transfer to the lodge
13:00 Lunch at the lodge
16:00 Meet your lodge ranger and depart on your (shared) afternoon game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge

 

Chobe Safari Lodge (FB)                     Standard Room

 

DAY 19.                                                        CHOBE NATIONAL PARK                                                                                        

06:00 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
Lunch at the Lodge
16:00 Meet your ESG and depart on a private boat cruise
From the comfort of your boat view mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge (FB)                     Standard Room

 

DAY 20.                                                        CHOBE NATIONAL PARK                                                                                         

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
06:00 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
Lunch at the Lodge
16:00 Meet your ESG and depart on a private boat cruise
From the comfort of your boat view mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge (FB)                     Standard Room

 

DAY 21.                                                        CHOBE NATIONAL PARK                                                                                        

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
06:00 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
Lunch at the Lodge
16:00 Meet your ESG and depart on a private boat cruise
From the comfort of your boat view mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge

Chobe Safari Lodge (FB)                     Standard Room

DAY 22.                                                        CHOBE NATIONAL PARK > CAPE TOWN                                                                     

Breakfast at the lodge
Meet your lodge safari guide and depart on your Morning game drive
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
Meet your lodge safari guide and transfer to Kasane Airport
On arrival at Kasane Airport check in on your flight to Cape Town (Own Arrangement)
Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Rest of the afternoon at your own leisure

 

Cape Milner Hotel (BB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 23 – 25.                                                        CAPE TOWN                                                                                                                     

Breakfast at the hotel
You have full days at your own leisure

Cape Milner Hotel (BB)                    Standard Room

 

DAY 26.                                                        CAPE TOWN > HOME                                                                                                

 After breakfast at the hotel you will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight back home

INCLUDES

• Accommodation as specified in itinerary
•   Meals as specified in itinerary
•   Transfers as specified in itinerary
•   English Speaking Driver as specified in itinerary
•   English Speaking Guide as specified in itinerary
•   Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide
•   All entrance fees and guided excursions as described in itinerary
•   All park fees
•   1 litre bottled water per person per day
•   Internal & Domestic Flights (priced separately)

EXCLUDES

•   International Flights and Airport Taxes
•   Visa Fees (if applicable)
•   Medical & Travel Insurance
•   Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff (budget approximately $2 — $4 per person per day)
•   Gratuity to tour driver/guide (Guideline $5 per person per day but this is not mandatory. It depends with the quality of service delivery)
•   All expenses of personal nature
•   Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in the above itinerary
•   Early Check In & Late Check Out

PLEASE TAKE NOTE

• All ITRAVEL standard terms and conditions apply to this quote, these terms and conditions are available on request
• This quote is valid for 48 hours only and after 48 hours a new quotation will be issued on request
• All quotes are subject to availability and change due to airfare increases, hotel rate increases, currency exchange fluctuations and any other unforeseen circumstances all without prior notice.
• Please check and re-confirm all services on this itinerary with Itravel prior to final booking, failure to do so may result in incorrectly scheduled services for which Itravel will not be held responsible in any manner whatsoever.
• Itinerary and journey times are close approximations and are subject to change without prior notice.
• Light Aircraft Flights:
• Baggage allowance is normally restricted between 15kg to 30 kg (depending on country, aviation supplier and seat class chosen) per passenger, inclusive of hand luggage in soft bags. Excess baggage will be charged at prevailing rates and only carried subject to space availability.
• Timings in remote areas such as national parks may vary from day to day. It is very important that your clients ask their tour guide or lodge manager to reconfirm flights 24 hours before departure. This reconfirmation process will give the departure and arrival details for the flight(s) the following day and will save unnecessary waiting time and discomfort. Charter companies reserves the right to change departure times or carrier when so required for operational, weather or safety reasons.
• Passenger weights limits apply for light aircraft flights and additional seats may be required if exceeding the weight limit. However, please let us know in advance if this is likely to apply so we can do whatever is possible to minimize the likelihood of this becoming an issue.

ESD – English speaking driver | ESG – English speaking guide | ITR – Itravel Representative

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