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Southern Ethiopia, Gorillas & the Cape

Summary:

Journey from the tribes, mountains, forests and plains of East Africa to the wildlife parks and deserts of the south. Go in search of the Big Five as you visit some of the continents finest national parks including Etosha, Chobe, Samburu and Etosha.
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Duration
94 Days
Countries
10
Starting at
USD 16,925.00
Price per day
USD 180.00

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Operator
Dragoman Overland
Tour
Southern Ethiopia, Gorillas & the Cape
Travel Style
Overlanding with truck, camping and self-cooking
Travel Quality
Budget Travel
Group Size
1-26
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
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Summary

Journey from the tribes, mountains, forests and plains of East Africa to the wildlife parks and deserts of the south. Go in search of the Big Five as you visit some of the continents finest national parks including Etosha, Chobe, Samburu and Etosha.

You will truly get off the beaten track as you overland between Ethiopia and Kenya, enjoying a homestay with the Samburu people of northern Kenya. Further along the way you’ll meet mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in Uganda and elephants, lions, cheetahs and more in Tanzania and Kenya and again in Botswana and in Namibia. However, it's the raw experience of walking safaris to find white rhino in Zimbabwe and canoeing down Zambian rivers in the Lower Zambezi region that get you right up close to Africa's flora and fauna.

With a mixture of wildlife, hiking and other activities this trip will keep you enthralled as you work your way through the itinerary. Leaving lots of time to explore at your own pace we’ll get you away from the tourist trail and genuinely off the beaten track.

Map: Southern Ethiopia, Gorillas & the Cape (Dragoman)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Cape Town
Day 2
Citrusdal
Day 3
Noordoewer
Day 4
Fish River Canyon
Day 5
Sesriem
Day 6
Solitaire
Day 7
Swakopmund
Day 8
Swakopmund
Day 9
Spitzkoppe
Day 10
Etosha Np
Day 11
Etosha Np
Day 12
Grootfontein
Day 13
Shakawe
Day 14
Okavango Delta
Day 15
Okavango Delta
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Day 79
Arba Minch
Day 80
Arba Minch
Day 81
Arba Minch
Day 82
Wendo Genet
Day 83
Bale Mountains Np
Day 84
Bale Mountains Np
Day 85
Bale Mountains Np
Day 86
Lake Ziway
Day 87
Lake Ziway
Day 88
Awash Np
Day 89
Harar
Day 90
Harar
Day 91
Harar
Day 92
Addis Ababa
Day 93
Addis Ababa
Day 94
Addis Ababa

Travel Countries (10): Botswana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Travel Cities (25): Addis Abeba, Amboseli National Park, Arba Minch, Arusha, Bulawayo, Bwindi Forest, Cape Town, Dar Es Salaam, Etosha National Park, Fish River Canyon, Harar, Hwange National Park, Iringa, Jinja, Lake Nakuru, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Nairobi, Okavango Delta, Serengeti National Park, Swakopmund, Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zanzibar City

Details

This trip is a real mixture, overall the infrastructure in terms of roads, camp sites and hotels is good and so life is mostly pretty easy. You’ll have a cook with you (except for the section north of Nairobi) to help with cooking and camp duties. However at stages we will travel through rarely-visited areas which means that creature comforts can be sparse. Be prepared to mix comfort with adventure on this varied journey!

Highlights

  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls
  • Take advantage of many optional activities at Victoria Falls
  • Boat trip to spot wildlife in Chobe NP
  • Jeep safari in Hwange NP
  • Guided walking safari in search of White rhino in Matobo NP
  • Learn the colonial history of Southern Africa at the grave of Cecil Rhodes
  • Search for meerkats at the Makgadikgadi Pans
  • 2 days wilderness safari in Okavango delta
  • Spot wildlife among the reeds and lillies from a canoe in the Okavango
  • Visit to the San Bushmen Village project near Grootfontein
  • 2 day overland safari through Etosha NP with excellent wildlife
  • Wildcamp and hike in the stunning wild mountains of Spitzkoppe
  • Witness the tens of thousands of seals at Cape Cross
  • Optional wild adventures of Swakopmund
  • Cross the Namib Desert
  • Watch the sunrise from the top of Sossusvlei's Dune 45
  • Optional rafting or canoeing on the Orange River
  • Explore the stunning views at Fish River Canyon
  • Take a cable car up Table Mountain or any of the numerous options in Cape Town
  • Explore the beautiful and historic streets of Zanzibar's Stone Town
  • Chill on the white sand Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar
  • Camp on the stunning beaches of Lake Malawi
  • Chill on lake Malawi's magnificent Kande Beach
  • Enjoy any of the numerous optional activities in Kande
  • Early morning and evening game safaris at South Luangwa NP
  • Zambian Rural Village visit in South Luangwa
  • 2 day wildlife safari canoe trip along the Lower Zambezi river
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls from Zambia and Zimbabwe
  • Visit the Karen Blixen museum & Giraffe Sanctuary in Nairobi
  • Enjoy the National Museum, Nairobi and discover more about our ancient past
  • View wildlife on safari in Amboseli NP
  • Marvel at the view of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli NP
  • 2 day safari in the Serengeti, the ultimate African wildlife experience
  • Take an optional hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti
  • Safari to the stunning Ngorongoro crater NP
  • Safari in elephant rich Tarangire NP
  • Camp in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Explore the iconic Usambara Mountains with optional trek
  • Optional white water rafting on the White Nile at Jinja
  • Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • 3 nights at Murchison Falls NP
  • Chimpanzee Budongo Forest Trek
  • 2 night safari in Queen Elizabeth NP
  • 2 Nights Bwindi NP
  • Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda
  • Walking safari in Mburo NP
  • Wildlife safari in Nakuru NP
  • 2 night jeep safari in Maasai Mara Reserve
  • Optional trip to 'Crocodile Market' in Arba Minch
  • Visit Konso and the Konzo Cultural Centre
  • Overland the desolate stretch between Ethiopia and Kenya
  • Overnight around the camp fire with Samburu villagers
  • Wildlife safari in Samburu National Reserve
  • Explore the lower slopes of Mount Kenya
  • Explore Hell's Gate NP on horse or bike
  • Visit the Born Free Foundation at the old home of Joy Adamson
  • Explore chaotic and bustling Addis Ababa
  • Guided tour of the ancient UNESCO city of Harar
  • Witness the traditional feeding of the hyenas
  • Follow the scout along the trails of Awash NP
  • Take a boat trip across Lake Ziway and explore the Coptic monastery
  • 2 days hiking in the beautiful Bale Mountains
  • Search for a rare sighting of Ethiopian wolves on the Sanetti Plateau
  • Relax in the Hot Springs at Wendo Genet

Included in Price

  • Two Dragoman Crew Members, Local Guides where necessary, African Camp Master
  • Breakfasts x 184, Lunches x 138, Dinners x 138
  • Comfortable Hotel 14 nightsCamping 65 nightsMultishare Hostel 6 nightsOvernight Boat 1 nightCamping without facilities 3 nightsBasic Hotel 1 nightGuesthouse 3 nights

Important!

  • Depending on the trip, activities may include treks of 3-4 hours at altitude or across hilly terrain, multi-day treks at sea level, horseback riding, canoeing and other adventurous activities. A moderate level of fitness is required.
  • This is a fairly challenging trip; you may well be travelling at high altitudes, across deserts or through cold and windy or hot and steamy areas. The terrain and roads may be rough and the facilities can be very basic or non existent. There may be some long drive days followed by wild camps, and physically and mentally it can be tough, but there will be some rest days and time to relax as well.

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Cape Town

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Addis Abeba

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