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Great
African Journeys
The Best of Egypt and Tanzania
Victoria Falls Version
Experience the wonders of the Nile Kingdom and
Ancient Egypt , and a Foray into Tanzania . A journey to the true heart
of Africa . Spectacular
journey to to the heart of Africa , and appreciate the natural beauty
of some of the greatest, most pristine wilderness areas in Africa. Victoria
Falls welcomes the traveler to breathtaking, spectacular views of nature.
This work of nature is unparalleled in beauty. Compare
with the Egypt/Kenya Version
Tour
Starts Weekly in Cairo Year Round - Flying Business Class within Egypt
and between Cairo and Nairobi
Compare
with Kenya Edge of Eden 13-days .
The 17 day Tanzania & Kenya
Kenya & Egypt
SUGGESTED
ITINERARY
This
is truly an experience for those who have been dreaming to see and enjoy
the ultimate African Safari at an affordable price. This combination of
cosmopolitan Cairo , a Nile Cruise and the Safari Adventure is a diverse
itinerary offering an array of Egypt and Africa finest travel experiences.
Join us on and experience Africa the way it was meant to be seen . Remember
because there is limited space on the safari vehicle, ONE medium
sized bag (soft luggage preferred) is allowed on the safari vehicle per
person, plus your carry on.
SUGGESTED
ITINERARY
DAY
01 , Monday - CAIRO
Arrive at Cairo Airport. Our ground staff will meet you at the airport.
A welcome fruit basket with our compliments awaits you at your room at
the hotel. Egyptian & Arabic sweets & Hot Tea or coffee. Hotel:
Grand Hyatt . Conrad. Semiramis Inter.Continental or Nile Hilton . Visa
fee is included & issued upon arrival for the following passports
: American, Australian, EU , Canadian, Singaporean , and Japanese. Your
passport must be valid at and in order
DAY
2 - CAIRO- Sailing on the Nile - Tuesday (cBLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the
Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown
Prince Mohamed Ali , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha,
and the Beni Ezra Synagogue.
We'll see where,according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks
of the Nile. We'll take our lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a 30 minute felucca sailing on the Nile to see Cairo from a different
angle before we head back to Khan El Khalil Bazaar district for a walking
tour of 12-Century , old quarter
DAY
3 -Wednesday- ASWAN, Camel Caravan! (BLD)
After a very early breakfast at the hotel . We fly to Aswan around
6 AM and board our Nile cruiser to drop luggage , and off we go to tour
the
mighty Aswan dams , followed by a trip by motor
launch to the Island temple of Philae , dedicated to the Ancient Goddess
ISIS :
The
Mystery of Isis
Two
millennia ago the Mediterranean world was enthralled by the mystery of
Isis:
"I,
Isis, am all that has been, that is or shall be; no mortal man hath ever
seen me unveiled."
Called
Aset by the ancient Egyptians, the goddess was a Madonna in the Mediterranean
tradition that stretches far, far back to the primitive Mother Goddess
from Anatolia, home to some of the oldest human communities on earth.
Isis
was the powerful and quick-witted protector of her son Horus, the Sun
God. Ancient peoples throughout the Mediterranean regarded Isis and Horus
as the perfect Madonna and Child. Another legend says she was
also the mother of the fertility god Min who, judging from the depiction
of him on temple walls, needed no help from Viagra!
Isis
is portrayed regally, as a queen seated on a throne (which may be the
meaning of her name), often holding her son Horus as a baby. Other images
show her with broad, magnificent gilded wings able to protect the world.
Return
to the cruise in time for a delicious lunch. Complimentary welcome fruit
basket awaits you in your cabin.
In
the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.
Only for those who are interested: a short camel caravan & ride for
almost half an hour to visit a local Nubian Village, and maybe enjoy a
cup of tea with the local Nubians . You may wish to bring some pencils
as give away to the children.
The
Lounge on board the deluxe Movenpick Radamis Nile Cruise
DAY
4 - Thursday / ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
Sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples
of Haroeris, the sun god, and Sobek, the crocodile god
DAY
5 - Friday / EDFU / ESNA Locks (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop
through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved
temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna Locks ( expect delays going
through the locks ) . Evening finds us in Luxor.
DAY
6 - Saturday / LUXOR / Cairo (BLD)
After
breakfast - we check-out - Luggage stored on board .
We proceed to explore Luxor : the Pharaohs capital for 20 centuries
Today's
tour include as well a visit to the Valley of the Kings including
Tut-Ank-Amon's tomb , temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, and
Colossi of Memnon, returning to our Nile cruiser for lunch. Following
lunch aboard, we visit the great Temple of Luxor, and the gigantic
Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, returning to our vessel for lunch
( or served at one of the top deluxe hotels in Luxor), dinner is included
at the hotel in Cairo .
Fly back to Cairo and your hotel . If you prefer to combine with Hurgada
/El-Gouna on the Red Sea , please click here.
DAY
7 - SUNDAY / GIZA Memphis , Sakkara, Dahshour
Evening departure to Nairobi (aBLD)
American breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, we visit the majestic
pyramids of Giza and the timeless Sphinx. You need to be in your best
of health if you wish to wonder into the heart of the Great Pyramid ,
a complimentary ticket on the house to enter the King's Chamber in the
heart of the Great Pyramid (sometimes it 's closed for repairs, lighting
or ventilation systems, in which case you will enter the Kephren Pyramid),
after lunch, we tour the Dahshour Pyramids field. Before heading back
to the hotel for dinner. Evening transfer to the airport to board
Egyptair ( free upgrade to Business class subject to availability) flight
for Nairobi.
B
= breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner
Day
8 : Arrival in Nairobi- Monday
Welcome to Africa! Look forward to a journey through majestic, unspoiled
landscapes to fabulous game reserves where the dark continent’s
incomparable wildlife is protected in its natural habitat. Settle into
your hotel, then maybe shop for a stylish safari outfit. An afternoon
orientation drive takes you through Kenya’s modern, mile-high capital
to the area of Karen Blixen’s farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills.
Visit the fascinating MUSEUM dedicated to the author of Out of Africa;
feed the gentle Rothschild’s Giraffes at the GIRAFFE CENTER; finally,
admire authentic African art and crafts at UTAMADUNI. Tonight a short
briefing about the safari routine. Later enjoy a welcome dinner at your
hotel.
Accommodations : Nairobi Serena Hotel ( D )
Day 9 : Tarangire National Park - Tuesday
Depart in the early morning from Nairobi to Tarangire National Park, via
Arusha. Tarangire is a lovely and tranquil park named after the river
whose permanent waters attract game throughout the year.
Accommodations : Tarangire Tented Camp/Sopa Lodge ( B L D )
Day
10 : Ngorongoro Crater - Wednesday
Our morning game viewing excursion will yield a diverse array of species.
Set to a backdrop of baobab trees are large concentrations of elephant,
zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, kudu, gazelle, impala, eland and others. After
lunch, we drive to Africa's Great Rift Valley caldera, the Ngorongoro
Crater.
Accommodations : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge ( B L D )
Day
11 : Ngorongoro Crater - Thursday
Our full day game drive with a picnic lunch in Africa's "Garden of
Eden" begins as we descend 2,000 feet to the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
The diverse terrain of this 102 square mile basin supports a year round
population of over 30,000 animals.
Accommodations : Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge ( B L D )
Day
12 : Nairobi - Friday
After breakfast, we return to Arusha for lunch, then continue the drive
back to Nairobi. Serena Hotel
( B L D )
Day
13 : Livingston - Victoria Falls - Saturday (B D)
All transfers are included. Fly : Nairobi Johansburg Livingston.
Accommodations : Royal Livingston Hotel or Zambezi Sun ( BD )
Days 13 - Day 14 : Victoria Falls - Sunday & Monday
This master work of nature--plunging into a massive ravine and
sending up a roar of spray sufficient to sustain a rainforest around its
edge--needs little introduction. Our exciting program includes all of
the town's "musts": two nights luxury accommodations; a guided
tour of the falls and nearby artisan village and a Sundowner cruise on
the Zambezi River. This tour includes two breakfasts, airport transfers
and guided sightseeing.
Accommodations : Royal Livingstone Hotel or Zambezi Sun ( BD )
Days
15 : Victoria Falls / Johansburg - Tuesday
All transfers are included as usual.
Fly back to Johansburg. Air fare is included Livingston Johansburg . End
of our service.
Extend your stay in South Africa or fly home.
Our
rate includes the air fare on Egyptair Cairo Nairobi , in economy class,
with possible free upgrade to business class subject to availability.
Weekly
departures , year round ( Dec 20-Jan 3, supplement : 15 % )
Your
tour includes:
-
Air
fare : CAIRO/ NAIROBI , including tax in business class with subject
to availability at the time you book .
-
Air
fare Nairobi / Johansburg / Livingston / Johansburg , economy class,
tax included.
-
All airport hotel cruise transfers.
- Domestic
air fare within Egypt in business class, tax included .
-
Deluxe
accommodations as shown in itinerary.
-
Five
days deluxe Nile Cruise, with all meals & shore excursions.
- All
hotel taxes and service charges
- Meals
as indicated : preset menu (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- The
services of a professional safari guide
- Safari
transportation with guaranteed window seating
- All
hotel/airport transfers
- Sightseeing,
game viewing, park and entry fees
- Comprehensive
assortment of pre-trip planning materials and amenities. Including
a complimentary "Lonely Planet Guide book.
- Visa
fee for EGYPT
is included & issued upon arrival for the following passports
: American, Australian, British, Canadian, EU , and Japanese. Your
passport must be valid and in order .
- Medical
air/mountain rescue services (in East Africa only)
| Tour
Rates based on per person double occupancy in USD $ |
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| Land
rate -Per person sharing in double |
$
7595 |
| In
Single occupancy |
$ 9395 |
Our
rate includes the air fare on Egyptair Cairo Nairobi , in economy class,
with possible free upgrade to business class subject to availability.
Weekly
departures , year round ( Dec 20-Jan 3, supplement : 15 % )
NOT
INCLUDED:
- Any
international air fare from/to your home country.
- Any
airport departure taxes.
- Passport
and visa fees for Zambia , Kenya and Tanzania
- Travel
insurance, please ask us for the flyer.
- Excess
baggage charges.
- Shipping
charges, and other items of a personal nature such as gratuities to
drivers and guides, porters, telephone/telex/fax charges, laundry, and
beverages.
- General
info on : Airport departure taxes: ( Subject to change without notice)
Botswana
P45pp, Zimbabwe Departure Tax US$20 pp payable in cash - NB No US$100
notes accepted, Zambia US$20pp, Mauritius Rs400pp, South African Airport
tax R34pp for domestic departures, South African Airport for regional
departures R77pp, South African Airport tax for international departures
R100pp, South African Government tax for regional departures R50pp,
South African Government tax for international departures R100pp, (these
South African taxes should be included in the cost of your ticket).
Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in
fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry
not within our control.
DEPARTURE
DATES
Weekly departures on Mondays year round , or arrive any day for a private
tour , supplement applies ( minimum 2 guests is required ) .
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with Kenya Edge of Eden 13-days
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and conditions as per our web site & our brochures. More
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