14-Nights Cape To Cairo from $19,395

Itinerary Details

Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
With a warm welcome upon your arrival you will be transferred to the historic Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel located at the foot of Table Mountain. Unwind in one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world.
Accommodations: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Meals:

Day 2 Cape Town
The "Mother City" has so much to offer with its rich history and incredible beauty. An array of experiences and attractions are at your doorstep, from galleries and museums, to gardens and markets. The day is at leisure to explore and indulge.
Accommodations: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Meals: (B)

Day 3 Cape Town
Enjoy your day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula. Drive past the sparkling beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. Wind your way along legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive to the rocky seascapes of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Continue along the coast to the delightful penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
Accommodations: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Meals: (BL)

Day 4 Cape Town
Today’s sojourn takes you to the beautiful Franschhoek winelands valley. This is the food and wine heartland of South Africa. Discover wine farms and estates dating back 300 years to the French Huguenots, each with their own story to tell. Stroll through the picturesque little village, and enjoy lunch on a wine farm surrounded by old oak trees.
Accommodations: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Meals: (BL)

Day 5 Cape Town / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Continue by air to Zimbabwe to experience the magic of Victoria Falls. Set on an exclusive island, the luxurious Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites are accessible only by boat. Later this afternoon, board your boat for a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. Have your camera ready to capture the evening’s golden moments. Look out for the lurking crocodiles on the riverbanks, the noisy hippos and the flocks of birds skimming the waterline. Sit back, relax, and soak in the magnificence of your surroundings.
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites

Meals: (BLD)

Day 6 Victoria Falls
Look out for rainbows as you walk the misty rain forest trail of the falls. Marvel at the spray and thunderous noise of the water tumbling over Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls and Rainbow Falls. Back at suites, relax with uninterrupted views of the river and enjoy the small footprint the lodge has on the beautiful environment.
Accommodations: Victoria Falls Island Treehouse Suites

Meals: (BLD)

Day 7 Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe / Nairobi, Kenya
Fly to East Africa, and the bustling city of Nairobi. You are transferred to your boutique hotel, set between Nairobi National Park and the foot of the Ngong Hills.
Accommodations: Hemingways Nairobi

Meals: (B)

Day 8 Nairobi / Maasai Mara
After breakfast, fly to the Maasai Mara and the award-winning Cottar’s 1920’s Safari Camp. Meet your ranger and take off on an afternoon drive.The Maasai Mara never fails to deliver extraordinary wildlife sightings. It is the presence of the Big Five and a huge supporting cast of mammals, reptiles and bird life that makes this an unforgettable wildlife destination. Return to camp for a sundowner and a sumptuous dinner.
Accommodations: Cottar’s 1920s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 9 Maasai Mara National Reserve
Every day in the Maasai Mara is different, and each day is tailor-made with complete flexibility. Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing in open safari vehicles. Join and learn from the first women rangers in the Mara, discover unique medicinal plants, forage for wild food, or participate in reforestation and seed-dispersing bush walks, fully engaging in active and sustainable, community-based travel.
Accommodations: Cottar’s 1920s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 10 Maasai Mara National Reserve
Wake before the dawn and drive to the launch site for your hot air balloon experience. This is an unmatched safari – even the lions look up in surprise as one sails on by – and all the animals of the Mara are visible from the air. Guests enjoy guided bush walks, river swimming, and fishing excursions as well as cultural visits with the local Maasai people. Later in the day, relax in a traditional canvas bath outside your tent as you sip champagne and soak in the outstanding view. (
Accommodations: Cottar’s 1920s Camp

Meals: (BLD)

Day 11 Maasai Mara / Nairobi
After one final adventure into the wilderness, enjoy breakfast before flying back to Nairobi. Browse and shop at the local curio markets and galleries before continuing to your airport hotel.
Accommodations: Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

Meals: (B)

Day 12 Nairobi, Kenya / Cairo, Egypt
Upon your early arrival in Egypt’s historic capital, you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your ideally-situated hotel with views of the Great Pyramids.
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Meals: (B)

Day 13 Cairo
Meet your Egyptologist for exploration of historic Cairo. Visit the Citadel complex and the 13th-century Sultan Hassan Mosque. Peruse the ancient exhibits of the Egyptian Museum, including the famous collection of King Tutankhamun. Continue to the National Museum of Egypt Civilization to view the famous mummy collection.
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Meals: (BL)

Day 14 Cairo
After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist and depart for a day of exploration. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and marvel at the impressive structures of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Visit the enigmatic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Head to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt.
Accommodations: Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Meals: (BL)

Day 15 Cairo / Depart
Your Cape to Cairo adventure comes to an end today as you are transferred to the airport.


Meals: (B)