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Best of Africa

16 days from $7,595
Departing Daily

Visiting
  • Cape Town
  • Victoria Falls (Livingstone)
  • Nairobi
  • Masai Mara
  • Serengeti
Tour Highlights
Roundtrip economy airfare New York - Cape Town - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls - Nairobi
Your choice of accommodations with private facilities
Full breakfast daily; 8 lunches and 10 dinners (BLD)
Light aircraft flights Nairobi - Mara - Nairobi - Serengeti - Nairobi
Game viewing by 4WD vehicles or lodge vehicles with professional driver/guide
All park entry fees, service charges, hotel taxes
UTG Safari Kit including duffel bag, document wallet, and baggage tags
UTG Exclusive Safari Delay Protection
Travel Gear Center
Day 1  Day 1 Depart USA
Depart the USA on your overnight transatlantic flight.

Day 2  En route
Arrive in London this morning where day rooms are available until your departure on the evening flight to Cape Town.
Sofitel London Heathrow
(Day Room)

Day 3  Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town this afternoon where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 4  Cape Town (BL)
There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town. A full day excursion is included today - the selection is up to you. Perhaps a full day in the Winelands or a full day out to Cape Point? Or, focus on the history of South Africa with a fascinating cultural tour, including visits to Robben Island and District Six.
Day 5  Cape Town (B)
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the shops along the waterfront or perhaps take an optional tour of the winelands.
Day 6  Cape Town-Victoria Falls (B)
Fly to Johannesburg early this morning, where you connect to the flight bound for Victoria Falls. Later, why not enjoy a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi.
Day 7  Victoria Falls (B)
This morning, enjoy a tour of the Falls, followed by a visit to a traditional village where you have the opportunity to see a way of life that has remained virtually unchanged during the last hundred years. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 8  Victoria Falls-Johannesburg (B)
The morning is at leisure before flying to Johannesburg. Your hotel is conveniently located just across from the main terminal at the airport.
Day 9  Johannesburg-Nairobi (BD)
Fly to Nairobi this morning, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, sample zebra, ostrich and other exotic game at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 10  Nairobi-Masai Mara (BLD)
Transfer to the airport for the short light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Here, lodge vehicles will meet and transfer you to the camp. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in the park.
Day 11  Masai Mara (BLD)
Rise early this morning for a game drive before breakfast. Return to the lodge for time at leisure before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Among the variety of wildlife you might see are lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, gazelle, elephant and a host of birdlife. Look carefully for the Lilac Breasted Roller, one of the prettiest birds in Kenya.
Day 12  Masai Mara-Nairobi (BD)
After breakfast, depart on the morning flight back to Nairobi. This afternoon, travel out into the Ngong Hills and visit the former home of Karen von Blixen, now a museum. Then, continue on to the Giraffe Center for a delightful time feeding the giraffe. Tonight, enjoy dinner in the elegant Mandhari Restaurant.
Day 13  Nairobi-Serengeti (BLD)
Fly to Arusha this morning and connect to the light aircraft flight to the northwestern corridor of the Serengeti. Camp vehicles will greet you at the airstrip and transfer you to your luxury camp with spectacular views of the plains. Enjoy a cocktail before an extraordinary dinner, complete with china and crystal service.
Day 14  Serengeti (BLD)
Rise early this morning for a game drive in the park, returning to the camp for breakfast and some leisure time. The camp’s terrace faces out over the plains and is ideal for catching up on journal entries or writing postcards. This afternoon enjoy another game drive.
Day 15  Serengeti-Depart (BD)
A light aircraft flight takes you back to Nairobi, via Arusha. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure before departing on the overnight flight to London.
Day 16  Arrive USA
Arrive in London early this morning and connect to your homeward-bound flight, arriving later today.

Per Person Prices in US Dollars from New York
VALUE PLUS Per Person Sharing Twin Per Person in Single Room
Depart Daily Between
25 MAY 09-04 SEP 09 $8,795 $6,935 $11,195 $9,350
05 SEP 09-31 OCT 09 $8,295 $7,085 $10,995 $9,685
01 NOV 09-10 DEC 09 $7,895 $6,775 $10,495 $9,295
11 DEC 09-10 JAN 10 $8,495 $7,240 $11,095 $9,840
11 JAN 10-31 MAR 10 $8,295 $7,170 $10,895 $9,775
01 APR 10-30 APR 10 $7,795 $6,470 $10,095 $8,795
01 MAY 10-24 MAY 10 $7,495 $6,265 $9,695 $8,390
16 JUL 10-04 SEP 10 $8,995 $7,045 $11,395 $9,455
05 SEP 10-31 OCT 10 $8,495 $7,195 $11,145 $9,835
Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg is NOT included In the Land Only price.
 
FIRST PLUS Per Person Sharing Twin Per Person in Single Room
Depart Daily Between
25 MAY 09-04 SEP 09 $9,895 $8,095 $13,340 $11,595
05 SEP 09-31 OCT 09 $9,395 $8,175 $12,995 $11,895
01 NOV 09-10 DEC 09 $8,995 $7,785 $12,495 $11,350
11 DEC 09-10 JAN 10 $9,695 $8,420 $13,895 $12,625
11 JAN 10-31 MAR 10 $9,095 $8,025 $12,895 $11,785
01 APR 10-30 APR 10 $8,695 $7,365 $11,995 $10,675
01 MAY 10-23 MAY 10 $8,495 $7,190 $11,695 $10,320
16 JUL 10-04 SEP 10 $9,795 $7,945 $13,495 $11,575
05 SEP 10-30 SEP 10 $9,195 $7,895 $12,850 $11,530
01 OCT 10-31 OCT 10 $9,395 $8,085 $13,195 $11,885
Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg is NOT included In the Land Only price. Accommodations in the Masai Mara are now at Mara Safari Club; accommodations in the Serengeti are now at Kirawira Tented Camp.
 
PREMIER PLUS Per Person Sharing Twin Per Person in Single Room
Depart Daily Between
25 MAY 09-04 SEP 09 $11,695 $9,850 $15,795 $13,990
05 SEP 09-31 OCT 09 $11,295 $9,995 $15,695 $14,425
01 NOV 09-10 DEC 09 $10,895 $9,735 $14,950 $13,765
11 DEC 09-10 JAN 10 $10,695 $9,450 $14,750 $13,455
11 JAN 10-31 MAR 10 $10,395 $9,295 $14,495 $13,395
01 APR 10-30 APR 10 $9,995 $8,650 $13,595 $12,275
01 MAY 10-23 MAY 10 $9,795 $8,430 $13,150 $11,840
16 JUL 10-04 SEP 10 $11,495 $9,615 $15,495 $13,575
05 SEP 10-31 OCT 10 $11,095 $9,790 $15,285 $13,925
Lunch and dinner are included on Day 6 & 7 at the River Club.
Airfare Cape Town-Johannesburg-Livingstone-Johannesburg is NOT included In the Land Only price. Accommodations in the Serengeti are now at Bilila Lodge Kempinski.
Notes: Per Person prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons traveling together. International departure taxes and fuel surcharges are additional. Add-on fares from most major US cities available. Surcharge of $65.00 per person per night applies December 23, 2009-January 4, 2010 and April 2-5, 2010. It's easy to modify accommodations on this program - we can mix and match choices to achieve your budget. South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup between June 11-July 11, 2010. During that time period, most hotels have been blocked for sale or impose high supplements and strict booking conditions. Ask us about ideas for travel during this time.
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