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African Splendour
Kruger National Park → Nairobi
Trip Code: AFSE19
Your Vacation Includes
- Experiences in eight destinations
- Finest dining - a total of 46 meals
- Freedom of Choice inclusions in one location
- 18 nights' hand-picked accommodation
- Services of an expert APT Tour Director
- All internal flights as per itinerary; transfers, porterage and gratuities
- Savour a culturally rich boma dinner under the stars in Kruger National Park
- Marvel at the spectacular sight of the thundering falls from a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls
Map & Itinerary
Kruger National Park → Nairobi
Signature Experiences
Designed Exclusively for APT guests
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Give your holiday a personal touch with a choice of included sightseeing or dining options
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Arrive Kruger National Park
Arrive at Kruger National Park and be transferred to your private lodge, set on 15,000 hectares within Kruger National Park. Your home for the next three nights will offer ample opportunities to seek out the local inhabitants: some 40 different mammal species, including the Big Five (the lion, leopard, black rhinoceros, African bush elephant and African buffalo), along with over 300 bird species. This evening, join your Tour Director and fellow guests. Enjoy a round of sundowners as you soak up the magnificent African sunset before a delicious dinner.
Stay: Two Nights, Kruger National Park, Kapama River Lodge
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Kruger National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Rise early for a morning game drive, which presents the perfect opportunity to spot animals roaming in the wild.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
This evening, savour a culturally rich boma dinner under the stars.
After your morning game drive, head back to your lodge for time to relax before another game drive this afternoon. Your day ends with a Signature Experience under the stars.
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Kruger National Park
This morning, you may like to join your experienced guides for an enthralling bushwalk. Immerse yourself in the wild and unspoiled landscape as you are shown how to look for animal tracks and learn about some of the local fauna used for numerous medicinal purposes. Your day rounds out with another vehicle-based game viewing, with a sundown toast to all that you have seen.
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Kruger National Park, Johannesburg
Today, after a final morning game drive, you will fly to Johannesburg, where you will stay overnight in preparation for our flight to Livingstone in the morning.
Stay: Johannesburg, Peermont D’Oreale Grande
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Livingstone
Fly to Livingstone and enjoy ample time to explore your hotel, with the company of free-roaming zebras. Your hotel boasts direct access to Victoria Falls from dawn till dusk. In the late afternoon, you will embark on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, with sundowners and canapes served against the backdrop of a magnificent African sunset.
Stay: Three Nights, Royal Livingstone Hotel
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Livingstone
Head for a tour of Victoria Falls. Located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders), Victoria Falls is the world’s largest sheet of falling water, with a total width of over 1700 metres and a drop of 108 metres. Learn about the history of the Falls and some of the significant geological features. This afternoon, marvel at the spectacular sight of thundering Victoria Falls from a helicopter flight. A delicious dinner is included this evening.
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Livingstone
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Step aboard the luxurious Royal Livingstone Express steam train for a five-course gourmet dinner amid breathtaking views of the Falls and surrounding scenery. Once the train reaches the Victoria Falls Bridge, you will be invited to step off the train to watch as the sun sets behind the Falls.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™
Today presents a variety of exciting activities to choose from. You might like to embark on a Cultural Tour to a local village, followed by a visit to the vibrant Maramba Market. Alternatively, enjoy a game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, which runs alongside the Zambezi River. Or tour the Zimbabwean side of the Falls for a different perspective, with an included lunch.
With direct access to the Falls, perhaps rise with the sun and capture some more special moments before breakfast. How you'd like to spend today is up to you with a range of Freedom of Choice activities on offer. Tonight, savour an unforgettable Signature Experience.
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Livingstone, Nairobi
After a leisurely morning before a light lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will meet your Tour Director and begin your East Africa journey.
Stay: Nairobi, Villa Rosa Kempinski
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Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater
Take a flight via Kilimanjaro to Lake Manyara in Tanzania and travel by 4WD vehicles to your lodge. Enjoy time at leisure before dinner.
Stay: Three Nights, Ngorongoro, Acacia Farm Lodge
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Ngorongoro Crater
Today at the Crater, you will stop for a picnic lunch, giving you time to take in the surrounds. Often referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden” and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Crater’s high walls provide a natural enclosure to vast numbers of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and lions, so make sure you have your camera ready to capture the abundant wildlife.
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Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Today, you will be given the opportunity to visit a local school at the village of Mto Wa Mbu. Through our OneTomorrow Charitable Fund, APT assists Kilimatembo School with regular donations so it can continue to provide local children with the education they deserve.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Walk through a traditional village and learn about daily life - from how the Maasai construct their dwellings, to local bush food and medicines, and the culture of the Maasai.
Immerse yourself in two delightful Signature Experiences this morning. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch before a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. Return to your lodge for dinner this evening.
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Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
At Olduvai Gorge, also known as the “Cradle of Mankind”, enjoy a fascinating private tour in which you will see some of the earliest evidence of our first human ancestors who existed in the area over one million years ago.
Take in the spectacular, expansive views and keep an eye out for wildlife as you travel to Serengeti National Park.
Stay: Three Nights, Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons Serengeti
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Serengeti National Park
Experience the Serengeti's wild side with a game drive at sunrise, where you'll encounter an awe-inspiring array of animals. Return to your plush lodge for some well-earned relaxation time, soaking up the stunning views and perhaps taking a refreshing dip in the infinity pool while basking in the African sun. Later, witness the savannah come alive on a sunset game drive and watch in wonder as the animals prepare for nightfall. Finish the day in style with a delectable dinner at your luxurious lodge.
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Serengeti National Park
A third day in the national park offers the opportunity to spot any animals that you may have missed on game drives yesterday.
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Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara
Board a light aircraft for your scenic flight to the Masai Mara, a vast and stunning wilderness that's home to a diverse array of wildlife and breathtaking vistas. Shortly after arriving, head off-road through the savannah on your first game drive. Afterwards, retire to your luxurious tented retreat, replete with a large comfortable bed, Persian rugs, cosy armchairs and a private ensuite with solar-heated water.
Stay: Three Nights, Masai Mara, Karen Blixen Camp
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Masai Mara
Wake to the enchanting sounds of the African bush as you prepare to head out on a morning game drive through the private Mara North Conservancy. Spend the early afternoon relaxing at the camp, perhaps watching resident hippos in the Mara River from your deck. Mid-afternoon is a perfect time for wildlife watching, giving you the chance to continue ticking species off your spotting list as the sun sets and the temperature cools.
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Masai Mara
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
Travel a short way from your camp to a lantern lit bush kitchen where chefs will prepare a delectable dinner featuring local specialties. As you savour dinner, the entrancing noises of the bush will be heard in the background.
Explore the Masai Mara Reserve with a full-day game drive and a picnic lunch - an ideal opportunity for further wildlife viewing in the glorious African wilderness.
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Masai Mara, Nairobi
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
At the day’s end, enjoy a private performance by the Kenyan Boys Choir, with a farewell toast.
This morning you will say goodbye to the Masai Mara, take a flight to Nairobi and savour a final lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens.
Stay: Nairobi, Villa Rosa Kempinski
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Depart Nairobi
After breakfast, your journey concludes. We say goodbye before we transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.
Daily :It has been a privilege to welcome so many guests aboard APT’s award-winning journeys, and a joy to see those guests fall in love with each new experience the world presents.
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