16 Day East & Southern Africa Private Tour

Overview of 16 Day East & Southern Africa Private Tour

16 Days / 15 Nights Duration
Cape Town → Arusha Location
$6,800.00 per person

The ultimate African odyssey. This 16-day private tour spans South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Tanzania, combining the cosmopolitan charm of Cape Town with the raw power of Victoria Falls and the world-class wildlife of the Serengeti and Masai Mara.

Highlights of this Tour

Cape Peninsula & Penguins, Robben Island (Mandela's Cell), Victoria Falls walking tour, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Masai Mara Big Five, Serengeti Migration, Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive.

Itinerary and Where to Stay

Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town

VIP Fast Track meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport. Private transfer to your hotel and evening at leisure.

Meals Day 1: None

Day 2: Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

Scenic drive along Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope. Visit the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and ascend to the Cape Point lighthouse.

Meals Day 2: Breakfast

Day 3: Table Mountain & Robben Island

Tour the historic Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Afternoon visit to Table Mountain via cable car followed by a city tour through the Malay Quarter.

Meals Day 3: Breakfast

Day 4: Private Full Day Winelands Tour

Explore the Cape Winelands with a Segway tour at Spier, chocolate and wine pairing at Waterford, and Nougat pairing at Anthonij Rupert.

Meals Day 4: Breakfast

Day 5: Cape Town to Victoria Falls

Transfer to CPT for your flight to Zimbabwe. In the evening, enjoy the famous Boma Dinner and Drum Show featuring local delicacies.

Meals Day 5: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6: Victoria Falls Tour & Sunset Cruise

Morning walking tour of the falls. Lunch at Lookout Cafe followed by a luxury sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Meals Day 6: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7: Victoria Falls to Nairobi

Transfer across the border to Livingstone Airport (Zambia) for your flight to Nairobi. Transfer to your city hotel upon arrival.

Meals Day 7: Breakfast

Day 8: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kenya's premier wildlife destination.

Meals Day 8: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 9: Full Day in Masai Mara

A full day of game viewing. Track the Big Five and witness the sprawling savannah landscapes. Option for picnic lunch in the wild.

Meals Day 9: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 10: Second Full Day in Masai Mara

Explore different sectors of the reserve to maximize wildlife sightings and observe unique animal behaviors.

Meals Day 10: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 11: Masai Mara to Northern Serengeti

Drive to the Isebania Border. Cross into Tanzania, change vehicles, and proceed to the Northern Serengeti with game viewing en route.

Meals Day 11: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Full Day in Northern Serengeti

Focus on the dramatic landscapes and potential river crossings of the great migration in the northern wilderness.

Meals Day 12: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Day 13: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti

Head toward the Seronera Valley, famous for its high concentration of big cats, particularly leopards and lions.

Meals Day 13: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving to the highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meals Day 14: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 15: Ngorongoro Crater Tour to Arusha

Descend 600m into the crater for a half-day game drive. Search for the rare black rhino. Later, drive to Arusha for your final night.

Meals Day 15: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Arusha Departure

Morning at leisure for souvenir shopping. Private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals Day 16: Breakfast

What's Included

  • VIP Fast Track at Cape Town
  • Regional flights (Cape Town to Victoria Falls & Livingstone to Nairobi)
  • private 4x4 transport in all destinations
  • full-board accommodation on safari
  • Bed & Breakfast in cities
  • all park and conservation fees
  • professional private guides
  • specified activities (Robben Island
  • Table Mountain
  • Boma Dinner
  • Zambezi Cruise
  • Winelands tastings).

What's Not Included

  • International flights to Cape Town/from Arusha
  • entry visas for Zimbabwe
  • Kenya
  • and Tanzania
  • tips and gratuities
  • alcoholic drinks (except where specified in tastings)
  • travel insurance.

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Approximate Price per Person
$6,800.00
($6,800.00 USD)
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Quick Info

  • Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Starts: Cape Town
  • Ends: Arusha
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the African continent. This 16-day expedition is meticulously curated for travelers seeking the pinnacle of African travel. Begin in Cape Town, consistently voted one of the world's most beautiful cities, before flying to the 'Smoke that Thunders'—Victoria Falls. The journey then shifts to East Africa, where you will witness the legendary Great Migration across the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystems, concluding with a descent into the ancient Ngorongoro Crater.
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