Highlights Africa: Masai Mara, Gorillas and Cape Town

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Highlights Africa: Masai Mara, Gorillas and Cape Town

Be enchanted by some of the most awe-inspiring spectacles on earth on this bespoke Africa safari vacation. Three iconic destinations await you on this trip: the Masai Mara, a vast golden savannah that has inspired classic African safari dreams, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda where you can come face to face with endangered mountain gorillas, and Cape Town, the quintessential African megapolis offering outstanding cultural and culinary experiences.

Customize this itinerary to match your routing preferences, pick an accommodation of your choice or choose from a whole host of other activities offered in Africa. Our destination experts are happy to assist you anytime – just get in touch!

Day

Place

Highlights

Hotel Options

1 – 2

Nairobi

Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park

Tamarind Tree Hotel, Sankara Hotel



2 – 5

Masai Mara

Large Concentration of Wildlife, Maasai People, Balloon Safaris

Ilkeliani Camp, Entim Camp

5 – 6

Kigali

Local Crafts, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Hilly Country

Heaven Restaurant & Boutique Hotel, Kigali Serena Hotel

6 – 8

Volcanoes National Park




Gorilla Trekking, Hiking, Walking Trails

Tiloreza Volcanoes Eco Lodge

8 – 9

Johannesburg



Urban Bistros, Historical Sites, Beautiful Architecture, Musical Rhythms

City Lodge OR Tambo International Airport

9 – 12

Central Kruger

Game drives, Game Walks, Rugged Landscape

Chisomo Safari Camp, Karongwe River Lodge

Nairobi

1 Night

Spend time downtown! As the largest city of East Africa, you can experience contemporary urban African life with colorful street markets, authentic African cuisine, and a buzzing nightlife.

 Masai Mara

3 Nights

Classic Africa! The Masai Mara will fulfil your dreams with its iconic, endless African landscapes of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees that is home to year-round wildlife viewing: cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species. 

Included Activities

Game drives and Nature walks

Rise and shine early to explore the wild surroundings of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. In tow with your expert Maasai guides and reaching via a suspension bridge, hop on a 4×4 to experience morning game drives. At the Mara river and the Musiara Marsh, see a high concentration of elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippopotamuses, and the world-famous Marsh Pride of Lions. Listening to wildlife stories of the region, settle down for a leisurely picnic breakfast and watch the herds of game go by. Follow the resident naturalist and set out for nature walks along the Talek River. Spot myriad birdlife and track animals in the vicinity by footprints, as you traverse the native vegetation of these riverine forests. 

Kigali

1 Night

As Rwanda’s capital and its geographical heart, Kigali is an important business center and port.

 Volcanoes National Park

2 Nights

Observe gorillas! Volcanoes National Park is part of the Virunga Mountains protected area, also part of Congo and Rwanda.

Included Activities

Gorilla Trekking

No other wildlife encounter in Africa matches the astounding experience of spending time face-to-face with some of the few remaining wild mountain gorillas. For a gorilla trek you need to be fairly fit for the humid, muddy conditions of a rainforest with high altitude hike. Even in the dry season, the rainforest is a challenging environment: it is humid, wet and muddy with some steep slopes and thick vegetation.

Johannesburg

1 Night

Discover South Africa’s beating heart! Johannesburg, or Jo’burg’ is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with great places to eat and interesting sites to visit.

Central Kruger

3 Nights

Walk on the wild side! One of the oldest, largest, and most diverse parks in Africa, Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, rich with its lion prides, elephant herds and thousands of other animals, against shifting backdrops of savannah, forest, river and mountains.

Included Activities

Experience breath-taking sightings of the ‘Big Five’ (lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants) and other wildlife across the sprawling African bushveld at the Karongwe Reserve on open vehicle game drives. Marvel at spectacular views of the Lowveld from a “kopje”. Bird lovers will have over 365 different feathered species to track. In addition, enjoy exhilarating bush walks with Shangaan trackers, local experts with vast experience of the African bush. You may even spot a Cheetah on foot! Sip on a bush sundowner to refresh yourself at the end of a long day, as the sun sets over the Drakensberg Mountains in a riot of colors.

Cape Town

4 Nights

Your African metropolis awaits! With Table Mountain as a breathtaking backdrop, Cape Town is considered one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Included Activities

Discover Cape Town at Your own Pace

Enjoy a tailor-made tour of Cape Town specifically designed for your interests. With a chauffeured car at your disposal for the entire day, you are at liberty to discover the cosmopolitan city at your own leisure and pace. Whether your interests lie in exploring Cape Town’s natural landscapes, its cultural history and art, or even in its gastronomic scene, the city has it all. Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the Company Gardens, and the Green Market Square. Or ride right up to the iconic Table Mountain with its panoramic view of the city and the coastline spread out beneath. The choice is yours, as are the hours of your bespoke city tour. 

Price Includes

  • Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
  • Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
  • Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip
  • Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip

Not Included

  • Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Visa and tourism fees
  • Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
  • International airfare

Price & Inclusions

  • Option 1 From $ 12,040 /person
  • Option 2 From $ 17,590 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

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