Step into a journey that feels like a dream written across the map of Africa. Trek through the mist-shrouded volcanoes of Rwanda in search of gorillas, stand before the thunder of Victoria Falls, watch elephants wade through the Chobe River at sunset, and follow the call of lions through Kruger’s wild plains. Then, as the rhythm slows, trade the bush for the beach—white sands, warm seas, and the soft heartbeat of island life in Mauritius. This is adventure, redefined. FROM MIST AND THE FALLS TO SAFARIS AND SEA 25 Days • Rwanda • Zimbabwe • Botswana • South Africa • Mauritius from $13,770 plus local payment US$300 (Permits Not Included - Gorilla USD1,500 pp Golden Monkey USD100) ACROSS THE HEART OF AFRICA DAY 1: KIGALI, RWANDA Arrive in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali. A city of resilience and warmth, it’s the perfect beginning to your African story. Park Inn by Radisson Kigali (B) DAY 2: VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Visit Kigali’s moving Genocide Memorial before journeying through rolling green hills to Volcanoes National Park—a land where mist clings to ancient slopes and adventure stirs in the trees. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (BLD) DAY 3: INTO THE MIST - GORILLA TREKKING At dawn, step into the forest. The air is thick with life, and anticipation builds with every crunch of leaves. Then, there they are—mountain gorillas, calm and powerful, just metres away. For one hour, time stands still. It’s a moment of connection few ever experience. Mountain Gorilla View Lodge (BLD) DAY 4: GOLDEN MONKEYS & RETURN TO KIGALI Another dawn, another treasure. Follow your guides to find playful golden monkeys leaping through the bamboo before returning to Kigali for your overnight stay. Park Inn by Radisson Kigali (B) DAY 5: JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA Fly south to Johannesburg and rest—Africa’s southern adventures await. City Lodge OR Tambo Airport (B) DAY 6: VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE Arrive in Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River plunges into the depths below in a cloud of mist and thunder. The roar of the water is both humbling and hypnotic. Waterfalls Lodge (B) DAY 7: THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS Spend the day exploring the world’s greatest waterfall or take to the skies on a helicopter flight. End your day drifting down the Zambezi on a golden-hued sunset cruise. Waterfalls Lodge (B) DAYS 8/9: CHOBE NATIONAL PARK, BOTSWANA Cross into Botswana, where elephants rule the floodplains. Cruise the Chobe River at sunset as herds gather on the shore and the sky ignites with colour. Chobe Safari Lodge - 2 nts (BD) DAYS 10/11: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK, ZIMBABWE Back in Zimbabwe, explore Hwange—raw, vast, and wild. Lions, buffalo, giraffes, and elephants roam freely here. Sunrise and sunset safaris reveal nature at its purest. Camp Silwane (BLD) DAY 12: MATOBO NATIONAL PARK The granite hills of Matopos hold ancient secrets. Walk with your guide through rugged terrain to track rhinos on foot—a rare and humbling encounter with one of Africa’s most endangered giants. Matobo Hills Lodge (B) DAYS 13/14: MAPESU & MAPUNGUBWE, SOUTH AFRICA Enter South Africa’s Limpopo region and step into history. Explore the World Heritage landscapes of Mapungubwe, where archaeologists uncovered the lost kingdom of southern Africa. Mopane Bush Lodge - 2 nts (BD) DAYS 15/16: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & PANORAMA ROUTE Follow one of the most scenic drives in Africa—the Panorama Route—before entering Kruger National Park. Here, the Big Five reign supreme. Each game drive brings new stories of the wild. Hippo Hollow Country Estate - 2 nts (B) DAYS 17/18: SABI SAND NATURE RESERVE Continue to Sabi Sand, where leopards prowl and the bush comes alive at dawn. Stay in an intimate lodge surrounded by wilderness— this is the Africa! Umkumbe Safari Lodge - nts (BLD) DAY 19: JOHANNESBURG Return to Johannesburg for a night’s rest before your final chapter. City Lodge OR Tambo Airport (B) DAYS 20/21/22/23/24: MAURITIUS: ISLAND OF SERENITY Fly east to Mauritius, where adventure gives way to peace. Swim in warm turquoise waters, explore coral reefs, or simply sink your toes into powdery sand as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean. Canonnier Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa - 5 nts (BD) DAY 25: DEPART Check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. NB: This is a suggested itinerary and can be tailored to suit your requirements. Flights are excluded. Ask Our Experts to design your itinerary. 10
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