Day 1 NairobiBegin the adventure in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. Day 2 Mto Wa MbuTravel to Arusha before setting up camp in a Tanzanian village. Spend the next morning exploring this fascinating area in free time. Days 3-4 Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National ParkDescend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater to spot rhinos, elephants and zebras before heading out across the Serengeti plains. Day 5 Mto Wa MbuTravel to Mto Wa Mbu village and explore the farming areas on a guided tour. Day 6 MaranguCamp amid tropical gardens on the slopes of mighty Mt Kilimanjaro. Day 7 Dar es SalaamPitch tents on a beach just outside the coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Days 8-10 ZanzibarBe enchanted by exotic spice plantations, ornate architecture and beachside sunsets in Zanzibar. Be sure to sample a spicy seafood curry. Day 11 Dar es SalaamReturn to the mainland by ferry and stay at a beachside camp near Dar es Salaam. Days 12-13 Iringa/ChitimbaTravel through the Mikumi National Park where giraffes are often seen munching on acacia foliage and spend a night in the highland town of Iringa. Days 14-15 Lake MalawiTravel south to vast Lake Malawi, which covers roughly a fifth of the country. Relax on the beach and meet friendly Malawians. Days 16-17 Lilongwe/NyamapandaSoak up the cafe culture in Lilongwe city, the capital of Malawi, before enjoying a change of pace in a tiny Zimbabwean village. Day 18 HarareExplore galleries, museums and gardens in Harare. Day 19 MasvingoVisit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and discover some of the most significant ancient ruins in Africa. Days 20-21 BulawayoPeruse the many markets in the city of Bulawayo before venturing out into Matobo National Park in search of rare rhinos. Day 22 Hwange National ParkHwange National Park has been transformed from royal hunting grounds into a sanctuary for some of Africa's most precious animals. Keep watch for elephants on a game drive through the park. Days 23-25 Victoria FallsWitness the tremendous power of Victoria Falls as torrents of water cascade into the canyon below. As this tour of Africa draws to an end, share a final dinner with new friends. Days 26-27 Chobe National ParkEnjoy exciting game drives in Botswana's Chobe National Park and cruise along the Chobe River on the lookout for wallowing hippos and soaring fish eagles. Day 28 Bagani Community CampTravel into Namibia and choose to relax with a boat trip. Days 29-30 Okavango DeltaDiscover the watery wildlife haven of Okavango Delta by mokoro, a dugout canoe poled along by a local guide. Set up camp on a lush, remote island and fall asleep to the nocturnal music of the delta. Days 31-32 Bagani Community Camp/RunduThe African adventure continues back to Bagani before travelling to Rundu, where lush campsite spoils await. Day 33 Grootfontein/San BushmenMeet the San Bushmen of the Kalahari and observe their age-old traditions on a desert tracking and gathering trip. Days 34-35 Etosha National ParkRoam Etosha Park's dry plains, perhaps encountering elephants, antelope and big cats. Day 36 SpitzkoppeWatch the rock formations of Spitzkoppe change colour with the light. Days 37-39 SwakopmundSee the seal colonies of Cape Cross then perhaps try optional activities such as skydiving, quad-biking or sandboarding in Swakopmund. Days 40-41 Sesriem/River CampClimb sand dunes and unlock the secrets of the desert with an enthusiastic local. The following day, explore Jurassic-era rock formations in the Giant's Playground. Day 42 Fish River CanyonRelax by the Fish River Canyon - one of the largest canyons in the world - which offers impressive photo opportunities. Days 43-44 Orange River/Western CapeCross into South Africa and travel along the Orange River by canoe or simply laze by the scenic riverbanks. Day 45 Cape TownThe Vic Falls to Cape Town trip ends among the cafes and vineyards of this stunning bayside city. If time permits, stay an extra day or two to experience all the wonderful things Cape Town has to offer.
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