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The Great African Circuit, Six Countries: 25 Days

0.0 0 reviews 361 views Six countries: Cape Town and the Winelands; Sossusvlei with a balloon flight; Walvis Bay; Etosha; the Okavango Delta with a helicopter flight; Chobe; Victoria Falls; the Masai Mara; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater…

25 Days / 24 Nights. Cape Town, Winelands, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar.

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25 Days / 24 Nights. Cape Town, Winelands, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, Etosha, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Victoria Falls, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar.

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Destination
Six countries: Cape Town and the Winelands; Sossusvlei with a balloon flight; Walvis Bay; Etosha; the Okavango Delta with a helicopter flight; Chobe; Victoria Falls; the Masai Mara; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater…
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Couples, groups, and custom itineraries
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How this trip fits into a real itinerary

We check pickup timing, border movement, accommodation fit, activity order, and backup contact before confirming the final plan.

1 Start point Six countries: Cape Town and the Winelands; Sossusvlei with a balloon flight; Walvis Bay; Etosha; the Okavango Delta with a helicopter flight; Chobe; Victoria Falls; the Masai Mara; the Serengeti and the Great Migration; the Ngorongoro Crater…
2 Route timing Transfers, borders, and activity order checked locally
3 Stay level Budget, mid-range, lodge, camp, or premium pairing
4 On-trip support WhatsApp, phone, and local supplier coordination

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Value route

Shorter routing, shared timing, or simpler accommodation where possible.

Comfort route

Balanced accommodation, smoother transfers, and practical pacing.

Premium route

Private-feeling service, upgraded stays, and stronger guide continuity.

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Trip breakdown

What's included

Accommodation as per tier; meals as stated per leg; all guided activities listed; park, conservation and cross-border transfer fees; inter-country road and/or air sectors on the circuit; meet-and-greet at each border and airport; bottled water throughout.

Best season: Jul–Sep only. This is the sole window in which every element on the routing performs. Pace and grading: Demanding. Twenty-five days and a very high number of flight sectors, the scheduled rest afternoons are not optional. Ideal for: Once-in-a-lifetime and retirement-milestone clients, private charter groups, luxury agents and DMCs. Accommodation tiers: COMFORT: quality tented camps on shared activities. LUXURY: premium concession camps, all-inclusive, private vehicle. ULTRA: exclusive-use villas, private chef and guide, helicopter transfers on request.

International airfare; visas and the KAZA UniVisa fee where applicable; travel and medical insurance; gratuities; premium drinks; optional adrenaline and scenic-flight activities; meals not stated; personal purchases.

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Itinerary

Arrival Cape Town. Table Mountain and a city tour.

Full Cape Peninsula day, Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Boulders penguins, Kirstenbosch.

Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek tastings and an estate lunch.

Fly to Windhoek and charter to Sossusvlei. Afternoon Sesriem Canyon and dune sundowners.

Pre-dawn Dune 45, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei; included balloon flight over the Namib.

Scenic charter to Swakopmund. Afternoon Living Desert tour.

Walvis Bay catamaran with oysters; afternoon at leisure or Sandwich Harbour.

Charter north to Etosha. Afternoon game drive and the Okaukuejo floodlit waterhole.

Full Etosha day, waterhole circuits along the great white pan.

Charter east to an Okavango Delta land concession. Afternoon game drive.

Delta land, dawn and afternoon drives, night drive and an included helicopter scenic flight.

Charter to a Delta water camp. Afternoon mokoro and an island walking safari.

Charter north to Chobe. Afternoon Chobe River boat cruise.

Full Chobe day, a dawn riverfront drive and an afternoon photographic boat.

Transfer via Kazungula to Victoria Falls. Afternoon Rainforest tour of all 16 viewpoints. Zambezi sunset cruise and a boma dinner.

Morning helicopter Flight of Angels; afternoon Zambezi National Park game drive or a crossing into Zambia for the Knife Edge Bridge and optional Devil's Pool (Aug–Jan).

Fly Victoria Falls to Nairobi via Johannesburg. Overnight Nairobi.

Fly to a Masai Mara airstrip. Afternoon game drive.

Full Mara day, the Mara River crossing points and the big cats. Optional balloon flight.

Transfer to a private conservancy, off-road access, a walking safari and a night drive.

Fly to the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the current migration sector.

Full Serengeti day following the herds and their attendant predators.

Second Serengeti day, the Seronera valley for leopard, or the crossings in season.

Morning game drive, then east to the Ngorongoro rim with an Olduvai Gorge stop. Afternoon Maasai boma visit.

Early crater descent for a full day on the floor, then fly to Zanzibar for departure or a beach extension.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

February has maximum water flow: The falls are at their most powerful with incredible spray (the "smoke that thunders"). Views may be obscured by mist, but the experience is dramatic. Temperatures are warm (25-30°C) with occasional rain.

Yes, bridge tours are available including: Historical tours explaining construction, engineering tours, and bridge walks. Some include bungee jumping or bridge swinging. Tours typically cost $15-$30 and require booking in advance. Safety equipment is provided.

The bridge was built from both sides simultaneously, meeting perfectly in the middle. Construction took 14 months (1904-1905) using steel shipped from England. The arch was assembled on falsework and then dropped into place - a remarkable engineering feat for its time.

Victoria Falls Bridge was completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway vision. It spans 198 meters across the Zambezi Gorge, 128 meters above the river. Designed by Sir Ralph Freeman, it's a steel arch bridge used for rail, road, and foot traffic.

Zimbabwe side weather: Similar to Zambia but slightly hotter in summer. January-March: 25-30°C with rain. April-June: 15-25°C, dry. July-September: 10-25°C, cool nights. October-December: 25-35°C, becoming rainy. The microclimate near the falls is always humid.

It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.

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