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Africa Trip Design Guide

 

Africa is big.  Really big.  With over 50 countries, it's important to keep distances in mind and realize you can't do it all in a 10-day vacation  

 

In the Southern region of Africa, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, and Mozambique offer good flight and transfer routes that can be incorporated into a trip.   Traveling to the Seychelles or Madagascar will require more time but direct flights depart from South Africa.        

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In East Africa, countries include Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia

 

In North Africa, two popular destinations are Egypt and Morocco.  Learn more about each region below.

 

southern africa

OVERVIEW

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HIGHLIGHTS

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PITFALLS

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south africa

Best Time To Go
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10 DAYS (fri-sun)

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10: Arrive home

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Sample PDF Itinerary

12 DAYS

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10:  Place/Tour

Day 11:  Place/Tour

Day 12:  Arrive home

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Sample PDF Itinerary

14 Days

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10:  Place/Tour

Day 11:  Place/Tour

Day 12:  Place/Tour

Day 13:  Place/Tour

Day 14:  Arrive home

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Sample PDF Itinerary

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Starting at Pricing: Good: $500+ per day, per person*
Better: $800+ per day, per person*
Best: $1,000+ per day, per person* *Ballpark pricing is based on an annual analysis of industry costs including transfers, tours, meal allowances and lodging



What are the Visa/Entry requirements?

There are no visa requirements for Americans traveling to South Africa. Children under 18 will need an original birth certificate in addition to their passport. Learn more at www.xyz.com.



Who are our preferred partners?

Onsite/DMC 3 Star: Travel Bound* + Tours By Locals 4 Star: Triumph* 5 Star: Triumph* Group Escorted Tour 3 Star: G Adventures* | Nat. Geo. Journeys* 4 Star: National Geographic Expeditions* 5 Star: A&K* | Tauck*

Ocean Cruise 4 Star: Windstar* | Azamara* 5 Star: Silversea* | Seabourn* | Crystal* River Cruise AMAWaterways* Rail Blue Train* | Rovos *Virtuoso Partner - confirm amenities with booking partner. Subject to change.



What are our preferred hotels?

Johannesburg 3 Star: City Lodge Airport 4 Star: Intercontinental Airport 5 Star: Fairlawns* Cape Town 3 Star: City Lodge Airport 4 Star: Cape Cadogan | More Quarters 5 Star: Silo* | Cape Grace* Safari Lodges 3 Star: Madikwe 4 Star: Marataba, Lion Sands 5 Star: Singita* | Ivory Lodge *Virtuoso Partner - confirm amenities with booking partner. Subject to change.



Who are our favorite guides?

Johannesburg Jim Bendt, Triumph* Kris Nosworthy, ToursByLocals Cape Town Jim Bendt, Triumph* Kris Nosworthy, ToursByLocals Private Safari Guides Alf, LoveForAfrica Humphrey, LoveForAfrica Bheks, LoveForAfrica



Good to know

Tips, tricks and insights to avoid surprises.



zimbabwe

Best Time To Go
Temperature
temp.png
Humidity
humidity.png
Precipitation
precip.png
Daylight
day light.png
10 DAYS (fri-sun)

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10: Arrive home

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Sample PDF Itinerary

12 DAYS

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10:  Place/Tour

Day 11:  Place/Tour

Day 12:  Arrive home

​

​

​

Sample PDF Itinerary

14 Days

Day 1:  Depart US

Day 2:  Cape Town, day at leisure

Day 3:  Cape Town, full day winelands tour

Day 4:  Place/Tour

Day 5:  Place/Tour

Day 6:  Place/Tour

Day 7:  Place/Tour

Day 8:  Place/Tour

Day 9:  Place/Tour

Day 10:  Place/Tour

Day 11:  Place/Tour

Day 12:  Place/Tour

Day 13:  Place/Tour

Day 14:  Arrive home

​

Sample PDF Itinerary

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Starting at Pricing: Good: $500+ per day, per person*
Better: $800+ per day, per person*
Best: $1,000+ per day, per person* *Ballpark pricing is based on an annual analysis of industry costs including transfers, tours, meal allowances and lodging



What are the Visa/Entry requirements?

There are no visa requirements for Americans traveling to South Africa. Children under 18 will need an original birth certificate in addition to their passport. Learn more at www.xyz.com.



Who are our preferred partners?

Onsite/DMC 3 Star: Travel Bound* + Tours By Locals 4 Star: Triumph* 5 Star: Triumph* Group Escorted Tour 3 Star: G Adventures* | Nat. Geo. Journeys* 4 Star: National Geographic Expeditions* 5 Star: A&K* | Tauck*

Ocean Cruise 4 Star: Windstar* | Azamara* 5 Star: Silversea* | Seabourn* | Crystal* River Cruise AMAWaterways* Rail Blue Train* | Rovos *Virtuoso Partner - confirm amenities with booking partner. Subject to change.



What are our preferred hotels?

Johannesburg 3 Star: City Lodge Airport 4 Star: Intercontinental Airport 5 Star: Fairlawns* Cape Town 3 Star: City Lodge Airport 4 Star: Cape Cadogan | More Quarters 5 Star: Silo* | Cape Grace* Safari Lodges 3 Star: Madikwe 4 Star: Marataba, Lion Sands 5 Star: Singita* | Ivory Lodge *Virtuoso Partner - confirm amenities with booking partner. Subject to change.



Who are our favorite guides?

Johannesburg Jim Bendt, Triumph* Kris Nosworthy, ToursByLocals Cape Town Jim Bendt, Triumph* Kris Nosworthy, ToursByLocals Private Safari Guides Alf, LoveForAfrica Humphrey, LoveForAfrica Bheks, LoveForAfrica



Good to know

Tips, tricks and insights to avoid surprises.



zambia

namibia

Botswana

mozambique

seychelles

madagascar

east africa

East Africa Country Pairings

These countries in East Africa offer good flight and transfer routes that can be incorporated into a trip. Traveling to the Seychelles or Madagascar will require more time but direct flights are available from Kenya.

Average Cost of a Trip to East Africa

Starting at Pricing:

 

Good:  $500+ per day, per person*
Better:  $800+ per day, per person*
Best:  $1,000+ per day, per person*

 

*Ballpark pricing is based on an annual analysis of industry costs including transfers, tours, meal allowances and lodging

Country Pairings

Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda

tanzania

kenya

rwanda

uganda

ethiopia

north africa

North Africa Country Pairings

The following countries in North Africa offer good flight and transfer routes that can be incorporated into a trip.

 

Egypt
Country Pairings

Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Turkey

Morocco
Country Pairings

Morocco, Spain, Portugal

Average Cost of a Trip to Egypt

Starting at Pricing:

 

Good:  $300+ per day, per person*
Better:  $500+ per day, per person*
Best:  $800+ per day, per person*

 

*Ballpark pricing is based on an annual analysis of industry costs including transfers, tours, meal allowances and lodging

Average Cost of a Trip to Morocco

Starting at Pricing:

 

Good:  $300+ per day, per person*
Better:  $600+ per day, per person*
Best:  $900+ per day, per person*

 

*Ballpark pricing is based on an annual analysis of industry costs including transfers, tours, meal allowances and lodging

egypt

morocco