Itinerary Details
African Travel: Cape To Cairo
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
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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.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (B)
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.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (B)
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.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (BL)
Day 5 Cape Town / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Continue by air to Zimbabwe to experience the magic that is Victoria Falls. An Idyllic riverside retreat is the perfect setting from which to visit the region’s top attractions and activities.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Victoria Falls
The morning begins with a sunrise safari drive to find and photograph the private reserve's wild inhabitants including buffalo, giraffe and elephant, just to name a few. This afternoon, experience the wonder of the mighty Victoria Falls, followed by high tea at a historic hotel.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Victoria Falls
Canoe along the banks of the river, taking in the marvels of this spectacular sanctuary which is home to crocodiles, hippos and a dazzling array of birds. Later this evening, watch the sun set as you float along the reserve's private stretch of the Zambezi.
Matetsi Victoria Falls
Meals: (BLD)
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.
Hemingways Nairobi
Meals: (BD)
Day 9 Nairobi / Maasai Mara
After breakfast fly to the fabulous Maasai Mara. 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.
Angama Mara
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Maasai Mara
Every day in the Maasai Mara is different, and each day is tailor-made with complete flexibility. Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing in open safari vehicles. Go on a guided walk with Maasai naturalists and learn the traditional ways of the Maasai people. BLD
Angama Mara
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Day 11 Maasai Mara
Wake before 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. Don't miss Lunch in the Shamba Gardens, where the keepers welcome guests at the passion fruit arbor and are guided through the garden picking ingredients along the way before enjoying a lunch with chilled rosé.
Angama Mara
Meals: (BLD)
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.
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport
Meals: (BL)
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.
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Meals: (B)
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.
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Meals: (BL)
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.
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Meals: (BL)
Day 16 Cairo / Depart
Your Cape to Cairo adventure comes to an end today as you are transferred to the airport.
Meals: (B)
