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Cape to Cairo
Tour Description:
CUSTOMIZE THIS SAFARI This adventure features the most sought-after highlights on the African continent including the sights of Cape Town, the grandeur of Victoria Falls and the mighty Zambezi River, the endless game viewing opportunities in Kenya’s Maasai Mara and the towering Great Pyramids of ancient Egypt. How Your Trip Matters For those that want to delve deeply into Africa, this adventure has all of the continent’s bucket list experiences in one journey. Share authentic cultural experiences and unforgettable wildlife experiences. Highlights Explore the Maasai Mara on an epic safari where you feel like you're in a movie. Discover the wonders of the Nile and delight in the ancient secrets shared by your Egyptologist. Experience the bucket list world wonders of Africa, including Victoria Falls, Table Mountains and the pyramids. Enjoy the highlights of Cape Town, one of Africa's most beautiful cities. MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.
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Dates & Pricing
| Wednesday 01 May 24 — Friday 31 May 24 | Starting at $18,295 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 01 Jul 24 — Sunday 15 Sep 24 | Starting at $20,695 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
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Day 1. Arrive Cape Town, South Africa With a warm welcome upon your arrival you will be transferred to the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel located at the foot of Table Mountain. Unwind in one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel 1
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Day 2. Cape Town The "Mother City" has so much to offer with its rich history and incredible beauty. An array of experiences and attractions are at your doorstep, from galleries and museums, to gardens and markets. The day is at leisure to explore and indulge. (B) Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel 2
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Day 3. Cape Town Spend your day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula. Drive past the sparkling beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Wind your way along legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive to the rocky seascapes of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Continue along the coast to the delightful penguin colony at Boulders Beach. (B) Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel 3
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Day 4. Cape Town Today’s sojourn takes you to the beautiful Franschhoek winelands valley. This is the food and wine heartland of South Africa. Discover wine farms and estates dating back 300 years to the French Huguenots, each with their own story to tell. Stroll through the picturesque little village, and enjoy lunch on a wine farm surrounded by old oak trees. (BL) Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel 4
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Day 5. Cape Town / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Continue by air to Zimbabwe to experience the magic that is Victoria Falls. Set on an exclusive Island, the luxury glass and wood suites are only accessible by boat. Sit back, relax and drink in the magnificence of your surrounds. ( (BLD) Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites 5
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Day 6. Victoria Falls Personal butler services, fine dining and an array of recreation opportunities. Later this afternoon board your boat for a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Have your camera ready to capture the evening’s golden moments. Look out for the lurking crocodiles on the riverbanks, the noisy hippos and the flocks of birds skimming the waterline. (BLD) Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites 6
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Day 7. Victoria Falls Look out for rainbows as you walk the misty rain forest trail of the falls. Marvel at the spray and thunderous noise of the water tumbling over Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Rainbow Falls. Back at suites relax with uninterrupted views of the river and enjoy the small footprint the lodge has on the beautiful environment. (BLD) Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites 7
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Day 8. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe / Nairobi, Kenya Fly to East Africa, and the bustling city of Nairobi. You are transferred to your boutique hotel, set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills. (BD) Hemingways Nairobi 8
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Day 9. Nairobi / Maasai Mara After breakfast, fly to the Maasai Mara and the award-winning Cottar’s 1920’s Safari Camp. Meet your ranger and take off on an afternoon drive. The Maasai Mara never fails to deliver extraordinary wildlife sightings. It is the presence of the Big Five and a huge supporting cast of mammals, reptiles and bird life that makes this an unforgettable wildlife destination. Return to camp for sundowners and a sumptuous dinner. (BLD) Cottar’s 1920s Camp 9
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Day 10. Maasai Mara Every day in the Maasai Mara is different, and each day is tailormade with complete flexibility. Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing in open safari vehicles. (BLD) Join and learn from the first women rangers in the Mara, discover unique medicinal plants, forage for wild food, or participate in reforestation and seed-dispersing bush walks, fully engaging in active and sustainable, community-based travel. Cottar’s 1920s Camp 10
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Day 11. Maasai Mara Wake before the dawn, and drive to the launch site for your hot air balloon experience. This is an unmatched safari – even the lions look up in surprise as one sails on by – and all the animals of the Mara are visible from the air. Guests enjoy guided bush walks, river swimming, and fishing excursions as well as cultural visits with the local Maasai people. After relax in a traditional canvas bath outside your tent as you sip champagne and soak in the outstanding view. (BLD) Cottar’s 1920s Camp 11
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Day 12. Maasai Mara / Nairobi After one final adventure into the wilderness, enjoy breakfast before flying back to Nairobi. Browse and shop at the local curio markets and galleries before continuing to your airport hotel. (BL) Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport 12
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Day 13. Nairobi, Kenya / Cairo, Egypt Upon your early arrival in Egypt’s historic capital, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your ideally-situated hotel with views of the Great Pyramids. (B) Marriott Mena House, Cairo 13
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Day 14. Cairo After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist and depart for a day of exploration of the ancient capital of Memphis. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and be awed by the enormity of the Great Sphinx. (BL) Marriott Mena House, Cairo 14
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Day 15. Cairo Meet your Egyptologist for further exploration of historic Cairo. Visit the Citadel complex and the 13th-century Sultan Hassan Mosque. Peruse the ancient exhibits of the Egyptian Museum, including the famous collection of King Tutankhamun. Continue to the National Museum of Egypt Civilization to view the famous mummy collection. (BL) Marriott Mena House, Cairo 15
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Day 16. Cairo / Depart Your Cape to Cairo adventure comes to an end today as you are transferred to the airport. (B) 16
