This African safari package is designed to offer the very best safari experience in East and Southern Africa. Starting with the game parks in Kenya and Tanzania, this trip offers unparalleled game viewing, with evening relaxation in the region's top top quality hotels and game lodges. Private 4x4 game viewing vehicles with experienced guides will take you on several drives each day, searching out lion, elephant, giraffe, and the full profusion of wildlife. Internal flight transfers cut down on long van rides and provide a bird's eye view of the amazing country below. Three days of game viewing in Masai Mara, known as one of the top game parks in the world. Cross the border into Serengeti for more game viewing and a visit into the fabled Ngorongoro Crater. Then fly south to Victoria Falls via Johannesburg. Enjoy private tours to both sides of the falls (Zambia and Zimbabwe) plus an evening cruise on the great Zambezi river. Optional extras include helicopter and ultralight rides, class 5 whitewater rafting, bungee, zip line, and many more. Drive to Chobe National Park in Botswana, famous for the world's largest elephants. Finally, fly south to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities. Nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean and famous for its beaches, this is a cosmopolitan city with superb cuisine and world class vineyards only an hour's drive away. Optional activities include scuba diving to see great white sharks, or a visit to the Robben Island museum where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated. Soak up the friendly attitude and shop for diamonds in the quaint downtown. A superb end to our most complete tour of Africa.

NOTE: Due to capacity constraints in Botswana, there is a 10% non-refundable booking. This booking fee is paid to the lodges directly to secure reservations. This will be paid upon confirmation of your booking.

Day 1
Nairobi
Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Includes Flying Doctors air ambulance emergency evacuation to Nairobi in the event of serious illness. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. The Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, excelling in quality, service, and comfort beyond expectations. Its vibrant tropical gardens and skyline offer a range of views from its 184 rooms and suites, each decked with pan-African themed influences. Two stylish restaurants, offer both a la carte and/or buffet, and serve an international selection of fine cuisine amidst mesmerizing settings. Take advantage of the local attractions and, following a demanding full day, relax in the hands of an expert masseuse at the Maisha Serena Health Club. Gym,spa & pool at the hotel. Nairobi is the least expensive arrival city for flights with a full range of hotels and local attractions. Dubbed the “Safari Capital of the World” cool, clear and cosmopolitan Nairobi is the natural departure point for most safari itineraries. A city of contrasts, it is simultaneously the largest, the youngest, the most modern, the highest (1700m) and the fastest growing city in East Africa. High-altitude Nairobi enjoys a pleasant tropical climate all year round. There are ATMs and banks to stock up on cash, great restaurants, and malls where you can purchase any forgotten items.

Day 2
Nairobi - Masai Mara
Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Take your flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara today. The flight duration is approximately 45 mins. Your expert guide will be collecting you up at the airstrip and you will be going for a game on the way back to camp. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoons game viewing will be exciting as you are searching for game with your private guide and driver. The leopard is difficult to see as it moves fast and is very shy. If you're lucky there is a good chance to spot them around waterholes or up in a tree after a hot long day. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Our new Kensington Mara West Camp has been revamped and relocated to what is surely one of the best views in East Africa. Perched elegantly on the Ololoolo escarpment forming the western boundary of the Masai Mara Reserve itself, this is the authentic ‘Out of Africa’ experience where much of the original film itself was filmed & produced. The camp borders the remote and beautiful western edge of Masai Mara National Reserve. Kensington Mara West provides nature lovers with deluxe accommodations while experiencing the sights and sounds of an unforgettable African safari. Chalets are perched in secluded spots on an escarpment edge overlooking the vast plains of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, giving tremendous views and a sense of private exclusion. Mara West is providing high quality service with beautifully designed, comfortable accommodations. Masai Mara is the northernmost portion of the larger Serengeti ecosystem and features the best game viewing in the region . The small size funnels animals into a tight space, and park rules allowing off-road driving which means that guests can venture into plains covered with hundreds or even thousands of animals. Take an optional hot air balloon ride over the plains, with the opportunity for amazing pictures of the animal herds below.

Day 3
Masai Mara
Masai Mara is named after the traditional inhabitants (Maasai) and the Mara River. At some point during your stay in the Mara, you'll drive by the river which is a great place to spot wildlife. This area is a photographers delight where with any luck you'll be able to take amazing pictures of the hippos and elephants in the water. Sign up for optional activities (not included in tour price); guided nature walk ($40pp), motorcycle safari ($350pp), hot air balloon ($480pp). Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). On today‘s afternoon game drive the choice is up to you, search for the big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. Masai Mara not only has rich mix of animal population, it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Kensington Mara West.

Day 4
Masai Mara
Today you'll set out early on your morning game drive with your private guide and vehicle. The Mara is most famous for its exceptional population of game and the annual migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle and the wildebeest from the Serengeti every year from July to October. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). After a nice relaxing morning you'll meet up with your guide for an afternoon tea before heading out on your game drive. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Kensington Mara West.

Day 5
Masai Mara - Serengeti
This full day drive includes some game drive through the park, and several hours drive on rough road to the border (TZ visa can be purchased for $50 US cash, or $100pp for US citizens). Picnic lunch near Lake Victoria with time permitting, an option to visit a local fishing village. NOTE: The road is unimproved in places and this is a LONG drive. Kenya/Tanzania border crossing. Visas can be purchased for US cash (no bills older than 2006 due to local counterfiting safeguards). Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price). Hot air balloon ride ($550pp): Includes a dawn hot air balloon ride over the plains, with the opportunity for amazing pictures of the animal herds below. The balloon will soar up for a wide view of the park, and then sweep down almost to the treetops so you can see the animals up close. Finish with a freshly cooked breakfast right in the middle of the game park, with celebratory champagne. One of our most highly rated activities. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). A tented wilderness camp in the western Serengeti, this is an intimate connection to nature in the world’s finest game park. Look forward to attentive service with five course bush cuisine of the pan-African and traditional sort. Three main meals are served each day in the large canvas dining tent overlooking the plains, culminating with five course dinners ending with coffee or tea under the stars. The tents, appropriately furnished with Masai inspired style, feature campaign furniture and canvas wardrobe. The Masai theme is showcased with evocative headboards, lamps and fixtures. This is a rare opportunity to experience close contact with the world’s greatest migration, which has been known to feature twenty or so lion prides and countless throngs of zebras and wildebeest. Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, the Serengeti is massive in size, 14,763 sq km (5,700 sq miles). Famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers the most diverse game-viewing in Africa.

Day 6
Serengeti
Head out into the park early in the morning for your private game safari. Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park, the Serengeti offers the most expansive game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. Explore this amazing park with the help of your expert guide. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Spend today searching out Impala, one of Africa's most beautiful and graceful animals. Previously thought to be part of the gazelle tribe, Impalas have been found to be so different that they are now classified as their own sub-family status. When frightened or startled the whole impala herd starts randomly leaping to confuse their predator. They can jump distances more than 10 meters (33 ft) and 3 meters (9 ft) high. Leopards, cheetah, lions and wild dogs prey on impala. Impala can reach running speeds of approximately 50 to 55 mph (80 to 90 km/h) [4], to escape its predators. See if you can track these incredible animals! Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Kensington Serengeti.

Day 7
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
This morning you will depart from the Serengeti on your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. For the first part of the drive you'll be doing some game viewing as you leave the Serengeti. This drive usually takes between 5 and 6 hours but can take longer during the rainy season. The Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is commonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." It is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley, which stretches along eastern Africa. Olduvai is in the eastern Serengeti Plains in northern Tanzania and is about 30 miles (48 km) long. The gorge is named after the Maasai word for the wild sisal plant Sansevieria ehrenbergii, commonly called Oldupai. Enjoy a picnic lunch (included in tour price). Hike the hills of Ngorongoro with a local guide. Prices may vary depending on accommodation. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Our new Kensington Endoro Lodge has been revamped and relocated to the foot of the Ngorongoro Highland Forest just outside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here you are surrounded by natures haven, a mystical forest and tranquil environment, with a sense of calmness beyond words. The lodge is located along the fire line of the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority; 5.5km from the town of Karatu, and a short 14km drive from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate. Preserving the harmony and intimacy of the reserve, this lodge combines nature's splendor with warm hospitality and skilled friendly staff. Each Chalet is perched luxuriously on the hillside with spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Forest below. "The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’ and the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World’. A massive extinct volcano, the sheet walls drop thousands of feet to a "Noah's Ark" of animals on the verdent floor below. Large herds of zebra, buffalo, antelope and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn, the endangered black rhino returns to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist.

Day 8
Ngorongoro
Private transportation and guide in the Ngorongoro national park. Includes national park fees. You'll be up early this morning as you drive approximately 20 minutes from your camp or lodge to the main gates of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There are only three roads that connect the crater rim with the crater floor, one for driving down, one for driving up and another that goes both ways. The crater is roughly 20 km/12 mi wide and 600 m/2,000 ft deep, once you've reached the top of the caldera it takes about 45 minutes to decend to the crater floor. The floor is home to a rich and highly concentrated wildlife. Some 20,000 mammals of size live there, including about 20 black rhinoceros, making the crater the best place in Tanzania to see the rhino. The crater floor also has one of the highest carnivore densities in the world. Lions, cheetahs, hyaenas and jackals are commonly seen, while leopards, servals and bat-eared foxes may be seen with some good luck.



Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Hike the hills of Ngorongoro with a local guide. Prices may vary depending on accommodation. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Kensington Endoro.

Day 9
Ngorongoro - Nairobi
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning to transfer you to Arusha. This drive will take approximately 2.5hrs. Includes opportunity to visit local handicrafts market to stock up on souvenirs. Stop for lunch at the Arusha Hotel in this tourism capitol of Tanzania. Shop the local souvenir market. Take your flight from Arusha (ARK) to Nairobi (Wilson) today. The flight duration is approximately 2hrs. Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Serena.

Day 10
Nairobi - Johannesburg
Airport transfer with private vehicle and guide. Take your flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg today. The flight duration is approximately 4hrs 25mins. Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met at the door of the plane and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues. You will also recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc). This extraordinarily powerful museum has already become the city's leading tourist attraction, an obligatory stop for visitors and residents alike. The Museum, with its large blown-up photographs, metal cages and numerous monitors recording continuous replays of apartheid scenes set in a double volume ceiling, concrete and red brick walls and grey concrete floor, is next to the Gold Reef City Casino, five kilometres south of the city centre. The Museum occupies approximately 6 000 square metres on a seven-hectare site which consists of indigenous bush habitat containing a lake and paths, alongside its stark but stunning building.
A multi-discipliniary team of curators, filmmakers, historians, museologists and designers was assembled to develop the exhibition narrative which sets out by means of large blown-up photographs, artefacts, newspaper clippings, and some extraordinary film footage, to graphically animate the apartheid story.
Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Situated in Kempton Park, in the province of Gauteng, D'Oreale Grande Emperor's Palace is the perfect stop for access to the airport. Through European design techniques and careful planning, architects and decorators have created a hotel veiled in grand magnificence. The 196 rooms are spacious and clean, with service staff regularly maintaining rooms. A range of amenities are available in each room, from writing desks to the best in high tech options. Dine at the hotel's fine dining restaurant, Aurelia's. Meal settings range from romantic, candlelit environments to relaxed al fresco breakfasts. The chefs are recognized for break through New Style South African fusion food. Make use of the hotel and resort's excellent facilities, which include an on-site casino and spa. Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of the gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. It is the international flight gateway for most of southern Africa.

Day 11
Johannesburg - Livingstone
Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle Fly from Jo'burg to Livingstone Airport transfer with private vehicle. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Includes a sunset cruise on African Queen or Princess River,(shared) watching the sun set on the Zambezi river. Enjoy refreshments and a light dinner. Boats have a cash bar for extra drinks and alcohol. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The Royal Livingstone is one of the most exquisite hotels in Zambia, set quietly on the edge of the Zambezi river belt and within walking distance of the Victoria Falls. With 173 rooms set in 17 colonial-style buildings, the century architecture of the hotel lends to its cool, refined atmosphere. Refreshing, with lounging areas and terraces overlooking the misty waters, the hotel is shielded with privacy by the indigenous trees and plants. One may take meals at High Tea in the lounge, in elegance, or dine comfortably on the verandah with a view of the gardens. Relax in one of the lounging areas of the hotel or test your limits with white water rafting along the river. Victoria Falls, the world's largest falls cascade across a sheer rock face over 1km wide, mere meters away from visitors. The falls form the border between Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Livingstone features fine hotels and a broad array of adrenaline activities from ultralight and helicopter flights, white water rafting, river cruises, bungee, elephant-back safaris, and much more - it is a great spot to visit. Flight connections are limited to Lusaka.

Day 12
Livingstone
Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe. A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls. One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge. Other vantage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls. Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory. As the floods abate the view of the falls gets better and better through the year, but at it’s lowest, around November and December the Falls become little rivulets running over the edge and in some places along the 1,7km width no water falls at all. Later this morning you'll visit the Simonga Village, home to approximately 3000 inhabitants – a mixture of the Lozi and Tonga tribes. The village was founded in 1958 and is situated approximately 20 kilometers from Livingstone Town, along the Kazungula/Sesheke road, which runs parallel to the Zambezi River as it flows down towards the Victoria Falls. This village is quite unique as it one of only three in the entire country of Zambia that is ruled by a Headwoman, Inonge Imusho Samachila, who was chosen by the Royal Family to rule in 1970, following the death of her father, Imusho Samachila. Upon arrival, guests are escorted through the village by a local resident, where they are introduced to the daily activities of an African village. You'll then be taken back to the Royal Livingstone Golf Club for lunch. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Royal Livingstone.

Day 13
Livingstone - Chobe
Transfer to or from Chobe Lodges or Kasane. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Game viewing in the Chobe National Park with your skilled guide. You'll have a great chance to view the abundant elephant and other big game species up close. (shared with other guests at the lodge). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Located in the Chobe region, Elephant Valley Lodge makes its home in the Kasane Forest, just near the Chobe National Park. Spacious and clean, guests can get some rest and relaxation in the 20 tents offered by the camp. Private bathrooms and twin beds offer a welcome comfort in the rough. Savor the delicious spices and ingredients of the region. Both local and continental dishes are served by staff. For the curious sorts, knowledgeable guides offer walks and hikes through the area. Others prefer the adrenaline rush of the safari, which brings travelers in contact with the world's largest population of wild elephant. Chobe National Park, in northwest Botswana, has one of the largest game concentration in Africa continent. By size, this is the third largest park of the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Gemsbok National Park, and is the most diverse. The park is probably best known for its spectacular elephant population: 60,000 elephants today, the highest elephant concentration in Africa.

Day 14
Chobe
A game cruise on the Chobe River is one of the finest game viewing experiences in Africa. With over 80 000 elephant in the park alone they are a very frequent sighting. Hippo, water birds, buffalo, crocodile and puku are also viewed from the river. (shared with other guest at the lodge). Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Game viewing in the Chobe National Park with your skilled guide. You'll have a great chance to view the abundant elephant and other big game species up close. (shared with other guests at the lodge). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Elephant Valley Lodge.

Day 15
Chobe
Game viewing in the Chobe National Park with your skilled guide. You'll have a great chance to view the abundant elephant and other big game species up close. (shared with other guests at the lodge). Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). A game cruise on the Chobe River is one of the finest game viewing experiences in Africa. With over 80 000 elephant in the park alone they are a very frequent sighting. Hippo, water birds, buffalo, crocodile and puku are also viewed from the river. (shared with other guest at the lodge). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Elephant Valley Lodge.

Day 16
Chobe - Cape Town
Game viewing in the Chobe National Park with your skilled guide. You'll have a great chance to view the abundant elephant and other big game species up close. (shared with other guests at the lodge). fly from Livingstone to Jo'burg Transfer to or from Chobe Lodges or Kasane. JNB-CPT Airport transfer with private vehicle. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The Victoria and Alfred Hotel is situated in Cape Town, on the waterfront and in walking distance of all the highlights of the city.
The hotel consists of 94 rooms, some built loft style with extensive space and private terraces, while others feature cozier spaces. Luxurious amenities and fixtures are promised throughout. Dine at the OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar or enjoy alfresco style settings with a view of Table Mountain. Meals are complemented by Cape Town's famous wines. Keep busy at the hotel with yachting and boating, or plan a game of squash or golf in the area. Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Popular day activites include; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison), Cape Point, Stellenbosh winery tour, diamond buying shops, and great white shark diving.

Day 17
Cape Town
This morning you will be met by your guide for a morning exploration of the Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the city and Peninsula (cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent). On our descent, we stop at the Bo Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses. You will have the choice of being dropped off at the Waterfront to experience this vibrant location at your own pace, with its many shops, restaurants and pubs or at your hotel at the end of the tour. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Victoria and Alfred hotel.

Day 18
Cape Town
Today we embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. We take in the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay, where you may choose to join an optional boat cruise to Seal Island. From here we drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, where you will board a funicular to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans as well as have spectacular views over False Bay. We enjoy lunch near here (not included – own account) before continuing to Simonstown, the naval base, and visiting the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. En route back we stop at the world renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens before returning back to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Victoria and Alfred hotel.

Day 19
Cape Town
Today a resident Winelands guide will join you for a tailor made wine experience, exploring the best this area has to offer. Your day can include Paarl with its imposing Afrikaans Language Monument and estates such as Seidelberg and Fairview - and of course the Franschhoek Valley, including exceptional estates such as Haute Cabriere Moreson, La Motte and Grande Provence. You will delight in the cheese tastings in the 200 year old barn at La Grange Fromagerie, chocolate tasting at the Franschhoek Chocolate factory and lunch at one of the top estates (own account but wine tastings included). Return to Franshhoek town with some to relax before heading back to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Victoria and Alfred hotel.

Day 20
Cape Town
Airport transfer with private vehicle. Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.