

Embark on a breathtaking 20-day journey through the diverse landscapes and rich cultures of Southern and Eastern Africa. Starting in vibrant Cape Town, explore iconic sights like Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope before heading north to the majestic Victoria Falls and the wildlife-rich wilderness of Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Continue your adventure in Kenya’s famed national parks, including Amboseli and the Maasai Mara, with opportunities to meet local communities and witness extraordinary wildlife in their natural habitats. Finish with a memorable Tanzanian safari across the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, all while enjoying authentic African cuisine, cultural experiences, and comfortable lodges and camps. This journey promises magnificent wildlife, stunning vistas, and once-in-a-lifetime memories.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Cape Town’s landmarks: Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, and Adderley Street
• Experience an interactive African Dinner & Drumming at GOLD Restaurant
• Discover the Atlantic coastline, Cape Point, and Boulders Beach penguins on a Peninsula Tour
• Witness the spectacular Victoria Falls with a guided walking tour and scenic Zambezi Sundowner Cruise
• Safari in Chobe National Park, including a game drive and river cruise amid elephant herds
• Visit a Maasai village for an authentic cultural encounter in Amboseli National Park
• Enjoy game drives in Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, and the Serengeti, spotting elephants, rhinos, big cats, giraffes, and more
• Optional hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara’s sweeping plains
• Explore Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind,” and learn about early human history
• Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to see unique wildlife in the world’s largest intact caldera
• Insider experiences including a bush dinner under the stars and a local school visit supported by conservation efforts
Welcome to South Africa! On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be transferred to our hotel to settle in and relax after your journey.
3 Nights: Portswood Hotel
Today we enjoy a half-day city and Table Mountain tour. Explore the heart of Cape Town with highlights including Adderley Street, St. George’s Cathedral, the colourful Bo-Kaap, and the historic Company Gardens. Visit a diamond experience showroom showcasing South Africa’s gem heritage. Tonight, we take part in a memorable African Dinner & Drumming experience at GOLD Restaurant—featuring an interactive djembe drumming session, traditional handwashing ceremony, Cape Malay/African set menu, and live entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic coastline on a full-day Peninsula Tour. Visit Hout Bay (optional Seal Island cruise), Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach to see the famous penguins. Travel back via Simon’s Town and enjoy coastal views throughout the journey.
Meals: Breakfast
This morning, transfer to the airport for our flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival, we’ll be transferred to our lodge. Later, enjoy a scenic Zambezi Sundowner Cruise. Sip local beverages and enjoy light snacks as we drift along the river, with chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.
3 Nights: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, we discover the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls on a guided walking tour with panoramic viewpoints and misty rainforest trails. Enjoy lunch and dinner at MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, with views over the Zambezi National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cross into Botswana for a full-day safari in Chobe National Park. We begin with a thrilling game drive and finish with a relaxing boat cruise along the Chobe River, famous for its abundant elephant population. In the evening, enjoy a vibrant cultural experience at The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, featuring traditional Zimbabwean cuisine, storytelling, and interactive drumming.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we transfer to Victoria Falls Airport and fly to Nairobi. On arrival, meet our Tour Director and settle in at our hotel for the night.
Overnight: 2.5.4 Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to explore the incredible country of Kenya. Our first stop is Amboseli National Park. The signature attraction here is spotting hundreds of elephants,
set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Bird watchers will also delight in knowing that 370 bird species can be spotted in the area. Arrive at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Located in the heart of this world-famous national park, the lodge offers the perfect base from which to embark on our safari. After lunch, set off on an afternoon game drive to look for iconic African wildlife, including hippos and a variety of waterfowl, found near the park’s wetlands. Sundowner drinks at Observation Hill round off a perfect first day in Amboseli National Park. We return to the lodge to relax and savour a delectable dinner.
2 Nights: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake early, then enjoy tea and a snack in preparation for another exciting day. This morning, we visit a local Maasai village for an incredible Insider Experience. This afternoon, there will be a chance to relax in the surrounds of your lodge and take a dip in the pool. Later, our Tour Director will be on hand to give an informative talk about the beautiful country of Kenya with its differing cultures, before indulging in a delicious meal for dinner.
Insider Experience – Visit a Maasai Village
Discover the vibrant culture and lifestyle of the Maasai people on a visit to a village in Amboseli National Park. Wander about the dried-mud huts that the Maasai have built with their own hands and interact with the villagers to learn about their daily life. Be awed by their intricate beaded jewellery and colourful crafts.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It’s onto the next adventure as we take a short flight to Nairobi. Continue by 4WD to Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge, situated on a stunning range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Arrive just in time for lunch. You may also wish to take advantage of the lodge’s beautiful surrounds and embark on a stunning nature walk around the property. This afternoon, we spot rhinos, leopards, hippos and more on a game drive. In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at our lodge.
2 Nights: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A day of game drives at Lake Nakuru National Park offers yet another window into life in Africa’s animal kingdom. On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, this beautiful park will leave you spellbound. This morning, we look for rare white rhinos around the soda-encrusted lake at the centre of the park. Keep your eyes locked on the grassy plains in search of zebras, buffalos and graceful Rothschild’s giraffes. If we’re lucky, we may even spot an elusive leopard. Return to our lodge for lunch and enjoy time to relax before an afternoon game drive. This evening, savour a delicious dinner at our lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awake to the sounds of the African bush as we prepare to travel to our next destination. Soak up the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, which stretches from the Middle East all the way to Mozambique. As we continue onwards, we’ll be greeted by the endless plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is famous for its big cat population, including leopards, lions and cheetahs. The vast open spaces provide excellent game viewing, which is why this reserve is
one of the most well-regarded for wildlife spotting in all of Africa. At certain times of the year, you may see enormous herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra travelling to and from the Serengeti in search of food during the seasonal Great Migration. You can also witness the predators who follow them. This afternoon, we head out on an exhilarating game drive. At the end of a thrilling day of exploration, perhaps enjoy a drink before sitting down to dinner this evening at our camp.
3 Nights: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Perhaps choose our unique Enhance Your Journey experience on offer this morning.
On another captivating game drive, the Maasai Mara delivers those quintessential safari scenes of endless grassy plains, peppered with acacia trees and powerful predators who stalk unsuspecting prey. Thanks to our expert safari guide, we’ll enjoy a remarkable morning on the sprawling savanna in search of wildlife. Return to the lodge for a delicious lunch and then enjoy the chance to relax and unwind during a free afternoon.
Enhance Your Journey – Hot Air Balloon Safari (additional cost)
Drift over the Maasai Mara as the sun rises over Kenya on a magical hot air balloon ride (weather permitting). There is simply no better way to view these vast landscapes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experience the beauty of an African sunrise and discover the morning rituals of the local wildlife over tea and snacks before today’s first game drive. Afterwards, we enjoy breakfast before spending the rest of the morning at leisure. This afternoon’s game drive once again brings us plenty of chances to catch a close-up look at the animals that call the Maasai Mara home. This evening, a memorable Insider Experience awaits.
Insider Experience – Bush Dinner in the Maasai Mara
Guaranteed to be a highlight of your stay in Kenya, this unique bush dinner in the Maasai Mara will see you enjoy succulent meats and aromatic spices under the star-studded sky.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relish our final morning in the Maasai Mara, then we will be transferred to a local airstrip and board our scheduled flight to the border between Kenya and Tanzania. From here, we embark on a connecting flight to the Serengeti and then be transferred to our tented camp. Relax by the campfire before dinner, then retire to your tented room with an ensuite.
Insider Experience – Kati Kati Tented Camp
Situated in an idyllic spot in the heart of Serengeti National Park, Kati Kati Tented Camp brings the safari experience to your doorstep. Delight in sleeping under the starry African sky in comfortable tented accommodation with private ensuites, a porch and plush bedding.
2 Nights: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti National Park is known for its predators who spend their days pursuing impalas, zebras, buffalos, gazelle and more. This morning, we head out in search of these local inhabitants, ready to soak in all that appears before us. Return to our camp for lunch before
our afternoon game drive. Perhaps we will see some of the unique wildlife which may have been hiding this morning.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Olduvai Gorge to explore one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, commonly referred to as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’. The site gained World Heritage status in 1979, after fossils and artefacts from some of our earliest human ancestors were discovered here. Then, continue to our charming accommodation, set on a farm and coffee plantation. Enjoy breathtaking vistas of sprawling farmland and the Oldeani Volcano in the distance.
2 Nights: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at the lush, green scenery as we descend from the high crater walls of World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. Enjoy a picnic lunch and go on a search for the wildlife that roam this unique place, with most never leaving the crater floor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we say goodbye to the Ngorongoro Crater and embark on a memorable Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue on to Arusha and settle in at our accommodation for the night, nestled between the Usa River and a wildlife sanctuary. Tonight, we enjoy a Farewell Dinner at our lodge.
Insider Experience – Local School Visit in Karatu
Travel to the outskirts of Karatu to visit a local school. We’ll meet the charming students and hear about what their daily life is like. Travelmarvel and our OneTomorrow Charitable Fund have provided ongoing support to the school to aid in conservation and environmental education. The tour concludes at a local restaurant, where we can try a range of flavourful East African dishes.
Overnight: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our spectacular journey through Africa draws to an end today. After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
20 DAYS:
23 July – 11 August 2026
TWIN SHARE: $25,250*pp, twin share
Single: $31,698
TOUR ESCORT:
Karen Newbury
Join Karen Newbury, Queensland State Sales Manager for the APT Travel Group, on an exclusive African journey crafted especially for Zeppelin Travel. This thoughtfully curated itinerary combines iconic landmarks and must-see attractions with hidden local gems, offering a truly immersive experience. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Cape Town, marvel at the mighty Victoria Falls, and enjoy memorable wildlife encounters in Chobe, as well as in Kenya and Tanzania’s world-renowned national parks. Spaces are limited to an intimate group of just 22 guests, so be sure to secure your spot soon on this magnificent adventure.
INCLUDES:
• 19 nights accommodation
• Sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals: 19 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 17 dinners
• All internal flights in Africa as per the itinerary
• Services of professional tour escort
• Tipping included in Kenya & Tanzania
EXCLUSIONS
• International flights to/from Australia
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Room extras such as mini bar, room service etc
• Travel Insurance (Strongly recommended, please call for
a quote)
• Visa’s required for Kenya, Tanzania and Zimbabwe
We would recommend paying $95.00 for Travelmarvel “Deposit Cancellation Peace of Mind Cover”
To enquire about this tour, please call us on 1300 786 888 or (07) 555 79 888 or fill in the form below.
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*Terms and conditions apply. A non-refundable deposit of $4,000 per person is required at time of booking. Balance of payment is due 120 days prior to departure. Cancellation fees apply. Tour escort is subject to a minimum of 18 passengers. Special dietary requirements must be advised at the time of booking. Fee applies if making payment by credit card. To be read in conjunction with the full booking terms and conditions available from Zeppelin Travel.