Cairo to Cape Town: Nile Expedition
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Highlights
- Explore Egypt
- See Lake Nasser
- Visit Ethiopia
- See Mount Kenya
- See Victoria Falls
- Explore Etosha National Park
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Trip includes
- Transport in expedition truck
- Etosha Pan National Park
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Namib Naukluft Park in the Namib Desert
- Transport on expedition truck with crew
- Victoria Falls
- Swakopmund - dorm accommodation 2 nights
- Two meals per day cooked as a group, on average
- Camping fees & equipment: tents, tables, chairs & cooking gear
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African Trails have been running overland camping safaris since the 1980’s, we have over 30 years’ experience. Our aim is for you to have a memorable and rewarding experience at a cost you can afford. We offer the services of a trained crew, well maintained modern vehicles and equipment.
Our overland safari leaders are all experienced travelers, trained in African and Asianoverlanding. Their enthusiasm, experience, and knowledge of the countries we travel through ensure you will have a rewarding trip. They are proficient in mechanics and are qualified drivers. Whilst they have a good knowledge of the regions we travel, they do not tour guides, so at many sites, we use local guides for an in-depth view.
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Most of our passengers are in their 20’s to 40’s and although we do not operate an upper age limit, you need to be in good health and be keen to get involved to come along. There is no particular type of person that comes on our trips. Although predominantly Australian, New Zealand, British, Irish, North and South American and European, our travelers come from all walks of life and cultures. Don’t be bothered about traveling alone as many do and it doesn’t take long to get to know others on the trip.
Our trips encourage you to be hands-on; so you can go shopping in the markets, mix with the locals and even organize your own side trips in addition to what the crew can organize for you.
We run our safaris with one crew member, as we have done for over 30 years. Having one crew gets you involved in the day to day running of the trip and also gives you more freedom on the trip, so you can do what you want to do. People come to Africa to experience it and feel it but they may not get the same experience when a tour leader is constantly organizing everything for them. This type of interactive safari that we run gets you more engaged in Africa; making the safari a much more memorable experience.
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Overlanding is the best way of traveling when you want to cover long distances off the beaten track. It lets us reach hard to get to unforgettable places. It’s an adventure tour through the wilderness; immersing you in the sights, sounds, and people of the real Africa and Asia. It’s the ultimate trip, African and Asian Overlanding is the safest, most sociable, cost effective and easiest way to travel; plus you get to stay in out of the way places.
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