Egypt, South Africa, Victoria Falls and Botswana

Upon landing in Egypt, proceed with customs & immigration procedures. Meet our Representative who will assist you and also transfer to your Cairo Hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast meet your guide in the lobby and depart for a visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World the ancient Pyramids of Giza with their guardian, the Sphinx.
These fantastic structures, are named after the Pharaohs who built them; Khufu is the tallest, followed by Khafre and Menkaure, which is the one located in the front. The Pyramids are not decorated inside, and there are no treasures or mummies. You can inside one of the Pyramids, by purchasing a separate ticket. Although it is safe to tour the pyramids inside, you must be relatively fit since you go through steep stairways and low passages; some people also find it claustrophobic. Tour continues with lunch and then visit The New Grand Egyptian Museum ( GEM ). The highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, has opened some of its galleries.
More than 20 years in the making, this sprawling 120-acre museum near the pyramids of Giza will showcase over 100,000 objects, including treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
However, it is important to note that Tutankhamun's priceless collection is not yet on display. His iconic golden mask and sarcophagus can still be viewed at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square.
Apart from housing a fantastic array of unseen artifacts, this modern building also offers a stunning panoramic view over the Pyramids, linking Egypt's past and present culture in one site.

After breakfast at your Hotel, join your guide for a full day of sightseeing tour of the ancient city of Memphis, Sakkara & the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization-Royal Mummies room Start at Memphis, one of the oldest and most important religious cities of Lower Egypt. Here, we will see its open-air museum, which testifies to the importance of this ancient city. Then, we will travel to the archeological site of Saqqara, the town's necropolis and site of the very first pyramidal constructions, including Djoser's famous Step Pyramid. The Sakkara Pyramid is considered the oldest pyramid in Egypt. The tour continues with lunch, followed by a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Here, you will see the richness and diversity of Egyptian civilization throughout the ages, from prehistoric times through the Pharaonic period to the Islamic period. One of the main highlights of the Ancient Museum of civilization is the Royal Mummies' Hall, is specifically designed to showcase the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens. The design aims to provide visitors with the sensation of walking through the Valley of the Kings, where most of these mummies were originally discovered. The hall features a total of 20 royal mummies, including 18 kings and 2 queens, from the 17th to the 20th dynasty.

Early morning transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, meet our representative, who will assist you with transferring to your Nile River Cruise. Later, join your guide for a tour of the famous Karnak & Luxor Temples.
One of the highlights of the Luxor Temple is the Avenue of the Sphinxes, which, in ancient times, was the procession route to Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple-Complex is considered one of the most fascinating open-air museums, with its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 large columns that soar up to twenty meters. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. The Nile river cruise features, on average, sixty cabins with panoramic windows, a private bathroom with hairdryer, and a shower. There is also a swimming pool, and a sun deck with bar. Your Cruise includes all meals + daily offshore guided sightseeing tours.

After early breakfast on board, join your guide for an off-shore excursion to the Valley of the Kings.
The Valley of the Kings is the final resting place of the most powerful Pharaohs, including the boy Prince Tutankhamun. Your tour includes a visit to one of the Tombs. None of the Tombs contain any treasures or mummies, but their chambers are decorated with hieroglyphs that recount the history of Ancient Egypt. For the Tomb of Tutankhamun, you must purchase a separate ticket subject to the open tomb. Your tour continues with a visit to Queen’s Hatshepsut Temple, one of the longest female rulers of ancient Egypt. This temple, built directly into the cliff face, is one of the most spectacular in Egypt. On your way back to the ship, stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic stone statues are 3400 years old and weight 720 tonnes each; they depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep and his wife. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

After Breakfast, on board, join your guide for today's off-shore excursions to the Temple of Edfu & Kom Ombo. Edfu temple is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, and is well-known for its unique massive entrance covered with amazing relief carvings. The Temple of Edfu is considered one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples. The Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo is a unique temple dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god and Sobek, the god of fertility. You will also visit the crocodile museum located next to the temple. Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship. In the evening dress up with Egyptian attire and enjoy a traditional Galabeya cruise party night.

Depart early morning ( 03:00 am ) before sunrise with a boxed breakfast to visit Abu Simbel's Temples which were moved from their original sacred place to save them from flooding.
Abu Simbel is a UNESCO World Heritage site; these two massive rock temples were built 3,300 years ago.
Rescued after being submerged under water by the construction of the Aswan Dam and rebuilt above the new shoreline. This project is considered one of the most outstanding achievements in modern engineering. Return to the ship by mid-morning. Lunch on board. Next, depart for the Island Temple of Philae. The original Temple was partially submerged underwater after the construction of the Dam. It was moved and restored to its original beauty to higher ground on the nearby island of Agilkia. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, the Philae Temple is a fantastic example of ancient Egyptian architecture. There will also be a stop at Aswan's High Dam is one of Egypt's most visited modern sites in Egypt. It was built to protect the Nile Valley from flooding.
Later enjoy a Felucca boat ride down the Nile. A Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat. Sail as you enjoy the famous scenery of the Nile.
Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise ship.

Breakfast on board. Disembark your Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Aswan’s airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival meet our representative who will assist you with your tour of the Egyptian Museum at Tahir Square and transfer to your Cairo hotel.

Breakfast at your Hotel. This morning join your guide for a visit to the Egyptian Museum at Tahir Square. This Museum houses an extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts. The most famous pieces are Tutankhamun's gold mask and coffin.
After being buried for over 3,000 years, they were excavated by Howard Carter in 1925 from tomb KV62 in the Valley of the Kings. They have been displayed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo from 1925 to the present.
This innermost coffin is mummy-shaped and made of solid gold, weighing 110.4 kg. It was found wrapped in linen inside the middle coffin.
Both are now on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Inside it lay the king's mummy, whose head was covered with the iconic gold mask of the boy king. This golden mask is the most famous of ancient Egypt's artifacts, a true icon of the pharaonic civilization. Later you will be transferred to Cairo’s airport for your overnight flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. Overnight on board.

On arrival at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Representative. Canadian and American passport holders don’t need a visa to enter South Africa. Tourist Visa is needed for your trip to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, but it is purchased upon arrival in Victoria Falls. Other Nationalities consult your local consulate. The Johannesburg hotel is located at the airport within walking distance from the airport terminal buildings.

Early breakfast at your Hotel:

• Depart early in the morning by shuttle bus transfer to Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
• Arrive on time for lunch.
• Relax and freshen up, then depart for an afternoon safari game drive.
• Return to your lodge by sunset.

Private safari game reserves offer superior game viewing opportunities, smaller hosted accommodation and game drives.

Early morning coffee/tea in the lobby:

• Depart for an early morning safari game drive.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast.
• Lunch and relax time.
• Afternoon safari game drive, returning to the lodge by sunset.

Staying at a Private game reserve offers you a more exclusive and authentic safari experience.
With a limited number of visitors and the advantage of off-road driving, the wildlife sightings are amazing.

Today enjoy early morning and afternoon safari game drives. In between game drives enjoy the relaxed ambiance of the lodge with its lush indigenous garden, lounges with internet facilities, bar, and swimming pool. Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackalberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli is home to the Big 5 and a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species.

Early morning breakfast and check out. Transfer to Nelspruit Airport for scheduled flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival you will be met and assisted with your transfer to your hotel.

After breakfast, depart for your tour of the Falls. The Victoria Falls were named after the British Queen Victoria, and they are the largest falls in the world. The falls are twice the height of Niagara Falls in North America and share borders with Zambia and Zimbabwe.

After breakfast, early morning departure for Botswana for a full-day trip to Chobe National Park in the Northern part of Botswana near the Okavango Delta. Drive to the Kazungula Zimbabwe Border Post for your crossing into Botswana. You need to bring your passports with you, your guide will assist you with the immigration procedures. The morning begins with a river cruise into the park. Chobe is known for scores of large herbivores making their way down to the river to drink, most notably Elephants and Buffalos. After Lunch, guests head off on 4x4 Safari Vehicles for a Game Drive in Chobe National Park. Apart from a very vast elephant population Chobe hosts a diverse ecosystem and landscapes along the Chobe River.