Grand adventure through 9 African countries

Arrival in Cape Town, meeting at the airport with a Russian-speaking guide.

Transfer and accommodation at the hotel.

Rest.

Accommodation: Portswood Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 – Sightseeing tour of Cape Town (half a day with a Russian-speaking guide).

Cape Town is called the "Mother City" - "Mother of African cities", because it is from here that the colonial history of South Africa begins. Here you will learn interesting facts about the apartheid policy and get acquainted with multinational South Africa. You will drive through the historical center of the city, the famous Aderley Street with its numerous monuments, see the ancient fortress, the first building built by Europeans in southern Africa. Walk along the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Your excursion will end at the foot of Table Mountain, where you can go up by cable car. The mountain offers a stunning view that will remain in your memory for a lifetime.

13.00 - Excursion to wine farms with a Russian-speaking guide (half day).

The grape region is literally a forty-minute drive from Cape Town. The famous "Wine Route" usually begins with the closest city to the capital, Stellenbosch, and the second oldest after Cape Town. The "City of Oaks", as it is also called, is comfortably located among a picturesque valley, surrounded by mountains and lush green vineyards. The city is designed in an absolutely amazing Cape Dutch style, white buildings of one or two floors, often with a thatched roof, fit perfectly into the local landscape and create a very cozy atmosphere. You will want to wander the streets and plunge into the era of the 19th, early 20th century. You will come across many souvenir and antique shops on your way, be sure to have a cup of coffee in one of the many cafes located right on the street. In Stellenbosch you will meet large groups of young people sitting in cafes and just crossing the street, these are students, because Stellenbosch is home to the famous University, where classes are conducted in both English and Afrikaans.

***Wine tasting is paid additionally***

17.00 - Return to the hotel. Rest.

Accommodation: Portswood Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

09.00 - Excursion to the Cape of Good Hope (whole day with a Russian-speaking guide)

On the Cape Peninsula there is the Good Hope Nature Reserve. Having driven a little more than 50 kilometers, you get to the southernmost tip of the peninsula, to the legendary Cape. From a height of two hundred meters, standing next to an ancient lighthouse, you can see how the waters of the Indian and Atlantic oceans converge on the horizon. The excursion includes a cruise to the island of fur seals in the town of Hout Bay, a penguin colony and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

17.00 – Return back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Portswood Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Cape Town airport and flight to Welvish Bay (10.25 - 12.25).

Upon arrival, meet with an English-speaking representative and transfer to Swakopmund.

Sightseeing tour of the city of Swakopmund.

The former "Bavarian" village in Africa once appeared on the initiative of Captain Kurt von Francois. Even now, Swakopmund has managed to preserve its colonial atmosphere, aristocratic appearance and rich museum heritage. In addition to well-kept squares, parks and luxury hotels, the Namibian Riviera is also famous for its hot mineral springs, and now it is a popular balneological resort.

Arrival at the hotel in the evening.

Accommodation: Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Center 5*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

08.00 - Full-day excursion to the Namib Desert and a visit to dune No. 7.

In the very center of the Namib Desert is the Namib-Naukluft National Park, one of the largest reserves in the world. Here you can see elephants, lions, rhinos and giraffes. Here you can see many unique landscapes - the Welwitschia Plains, the Naukluft Mountains, the "bird paradise" of the Sandwich Harbour Lagoon, the Sesriem Canyon with a depth of up to 30 m and the dune area around the Sossusvlei Oasis. During the rainy season, many birds flock here, including flamingos.

The dunes of the Namib Desert are considered some of the most beautiful in the world. The winds have blown almost 20 km of red-orange dunes - due to the high iron content in the soil. Their height in some places reaches 250 m. Almost all the dunes here have their own name or at least a number. The highest dune is No. 7, it reaches almost 380 m in height, all the others are significantly lower, the most picturesque is considered to be dune No. 45, but the most famous is the dune "Big daddy", it is located around the Dead Valley with the remains of dead trees.

16.00 – return to the hotel.

Accommodation: Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Center 5*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

08.00 – departure to the capital of Namibia, Windhoek (road 3.5 hours).

Upon arrival at Windhoek airport, boarding the flight to Victoria Falls (14.15 - 15.50).

Meeting at the airport with an English-speaking representative and transfer to the hotel.

19.00 - Meeting with the guide at the hotel and transfer for dinner Boma. This is not only a dinner, but also a unique evening of acquaintance with the traditions and culture of the hospitable people of Zimbabwe. The dinner menu includes a variety of African dishes using local culinary recipes and spices, the meat of wild animals is cooked on a spit over a fire. Here you can taste a very tasty cooked wild boar and “mark yourself” by trying Mopane worms. No one will remain indifferent to the fiery African dances performed by a local dance group.

Accommodation: Kingdom Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

09.00 – Departure for an excursion to Victoria Falls in Livingstone from the Zambian side.

The city is located on the left bank of the Zambezi River, not far from one of the most beautiful natural attractions of Zambia - Victoria Falls. The city of Livingstone is named after the famous explorer of these lands, David Livingstone. In colonial times, the city was the capital of Southern Rhodesia, as Zambia was then called.

11.00 - Departure for an excursion to Victoria Falls.

The world-famous Victoria Falls, which locals call “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (“thundering smoke”), is one of the most picturesque and enchanting sights on the African continent!

13.00 - Lunch at the Lookout Café restaurant on the edge of a cliff overlooking the waterfall.

14.30 - Return to the hotel.

16.00 - Meet your guide at the hotel reception. Departure to the pier from where a sunset safari cruise along the Zambezi River will take place (drinks and snacks included). You will have the opportunity to see wild animals, including elephants, at the watering hole. Comfortable soft chairs on the deck of the ship. Excellent hot and cold snacks will be served by helpful staff. Drinks and food are included in the price. This cruise will leave an unforgettable impression.

19.00 – Return to the hotel.

Accommodation: Kingdom Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer from the hotel to Chobe National Reserve (2 hours). Arrival at the lodge. Lunch at the lodge.

16.00 – safari cruise on the Chobe River.

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge 4*, full board

Approximate daily schedule:

06.00 - Meeting on the veranda of the Lodge, where coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.

Then departure for a safari in an open Land Rover with an English-speaking ranger.

10.30 – 11.30 - Return to the Lodge, breakfast

Free time, lunch.

15.30 – 16.00 – Afternoon tea and departure for a water safari with an English-speaking ranger along the Chobe River.

20.00 – Return to the Lodge. Dinner, rest.

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.

Transfer from the lodge to Kasane airport and flight to Johannesburg (14.00 - 15.55).

Upon arrival, meet with a Russian-speaking guide and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Southern Sun Montecasino 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Johannesburg airport and flight to Pemba (11.30 - 14.20).

Upon arrival, meet with an English-speaking representative and transfer to the coast.

Accommodation: Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort 5*, (Deluxe Room), "all inclusive"

Beach holiday or additional excursions.

Accommodation: Diamonds Mequfi Beach Resort 5*, (Deluxe Room), "all inclusive"

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Pemba airport and flight to Daresalam (11.50-14.00). Connection to the flight to Arusha (16.30-18.20). Upon arrival, meet with an English-speaking representative and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for a safari from Arusha to the Lake Manyara National Park.

Lake Manyara creates ideal conditions for bird life. More than 400 species of birds have been recorded here, and even when you are here for the first time, you can see about 100 of them at a time.

An unforgettable impression is made by thousands of pink flamingos, who fly here every year to feast on blue-green algae. There are also other large birds here, such as cormorants, pelicans, storks.

In the afternoon, transfer to the lodge. Dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the hotel.

Safari in the Serengeti National Park and picnic lunch.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge 4*, full board

Morning and evening safari in the Serengeti.

Unique climatic conditions determine the lifestyle of the local fauna. The landscapes vary from grasslands in the south and savannas in the center to forested hills in the north. The true forests are in the western part of the park. The endless plains, savannas, rivers and lakes are inhabited by more than 35 species of animals, including more than a million large mammals: lions (about 3,000 individuals), wildebeest, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffalos, crocodiles, hyenas, giraffes, jackals, baboons, bat-eared foxes and many others. More than 350 species of reptiles and an endless number of insects also represent the nature of the Serengeti. Ornithologists count about 500 species of birds in the park. The reserve is the best place on Earth to observe the life of lions, cheetahs and giraffes.

Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.

Departure to the Ngorongoro Crater. Full day safari and excursion to the bottom of the crater.

The ancient Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO heritage site and one of the most interesting parks in Tanzania, it is here that the largest number of different animal species per square kilometer lives. The park harmoniously fits into the natural landscape of the Great Rift Valley, framed by tropical forest, it has brought its natural beauty to this day. Exciting trips along the edge of the crater, lunch on the shore of the lake with hippos and picturesque lakes with pink flamingos await you.

Arrival at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer back to Kilimanjaro airport (3 hours) and flight to Nairobi to Wilson airport Coastal Aviation flight 3 (13.50-14.45). ***Luggage limit 15 kg per person in soft bags***

Connection to flight to Masai Mara (15.30-16.15).

Upon arrival meet with a representative and transfer to the lodge.

Accommodation: Sand River Masai Mara 5*, full board

Morning and evening safari in Masai Mara.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the main Kenyan attractions. It is located in the southwestern part of Kenya and is connected to the Serengeti Reserve in Tanzania, which is a continuation of the Masai Mara. It is here that the Great Antelope Migration takes place every year, which is a "feature" of both places. The Masai Mara got its name in honor of the Masai people who own these lands, and the Mara River that flows there.

Accommodation: Sand River Masai Mara 5*, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.

Transfer to the airstrip and flight to Nairobi (11.00-12.15). Upon arrival, meet with an English-speaking representative and transfer to Nairobi International Airport. Flight to Entebbe, Uganda (15.25-16.40).

Meet with a company representative and transfer (approximately 1 hour) to the capital of Uganda, Kampala.

Accommodation: Sheraton Kampala Hotel 4*, breakfasts

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer (approximately 7 hours) to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda on the very edge of the Great Rift Valley. This park occupies a fairly large area of ​​331 square kilometers and is an impenetrable jungle and rift forest. Bwindi is one of the largest parks, home to many different species of animals and birds. There are about 165 species of trees and unique plants in the park. This amazing diversity of flora and fauna is explained by the different altitudes above sea level. The most important value of this park is the population of Mountain gorillas, which numbers about 700 individuals, most of which live in Bwindi.

Dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the hotel.

All day hiking in search of gorillas. Depending on the location of the group on a particular day, trekking can take from half an hour to 3-4 hours one way. The exact time cannot be predicted even at the beginning of the trek, since the gorillas are constantly on the move. On average, it is one and a half to two hours one way.

Accommodation: Gorilla Safari Lodge 4*, full board

Breakfast at the lodge.

Transfer to Entebbe airport and flight home.