Beautiful Cape Town and a Classic Wildlife Safari
South Africa Private Journey
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Please call for single occupancy pricing.<br>\nCape Town: The Victoria and Alfred Hotel, from $140<br>\nCape Town: Cape Grace Hotel, from $190<br>\nThornybush Private Game Reserve: Shumbalala Game Lodge, from $250<br>\nTimbavati Game Reserve: Kambaku River Sands, from $250<br>\nSabi Sand Game Reserve: Londolozi, from $890<br>\nMala Mala Private Game Reserve: Mala Mala Game Reserve, from $890<p><\/p>","PriceNextYear":"7995","SingleSupplementPrice1NextYear":"0","SingleSupplementPrice2NextYear":"0","NextYearSingleSupplementPrice1Caption":"","NextYearSingleSupplementPrice2Caption":"","NextYearAirPriceCaption":"","AirPriceNextYear":"0","NextYearFeePrice1":"0","NextYearFeePrice2":"0","NextYearFeePrice3":"0","NextYearFeeName1":"","NextYearFeeName2":"","NextYearFeeName3":"","TripSavings":false,"TripSavingsDescription":"<p><\/p>","VariablePricing":false,"PricingNoteTitle":"<p><\/p>","PricingNotes":"<p><\/p>","NewTrip":false,"MinAge":0,"TripRatingID":4,"TripRatingName":"2","TravelFromDate":"2022-01-01","TravelToDate":"2050-12-31","BookFromDate":"2022-01-01","BookToDate":"2050-12-31","EventID":19,"EventName":"","AccountingGroup":"Africa","DepositRule":1,"DepositAmt":"25","FinalDays":90,"AutoConfirm":false,"AutoConfirmAmount":"0","PrivateAvailable":true,"OperationMonths":"January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December","AccmRating":""},"itinerary":[{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":1,"Headline":"Arrive Cape Town, South Africa","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Upon arrival in Cape Town, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Long regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is southern Africa's most romantic city. Few cities in the world can match its splendid setting along the spine of the mountainous Cape Peninsula. The view of the Cape that entranced early mariners over the centuries is still here—a spectacular amphitheater formed by Devil's Peak, Table Mountain, and Lion's Head to the west. The summit plateau provides breathtaking views of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, and at night in the summer months, the mountain is floodlit. This lively city today is also a rare cultural gem, an amalgamation of African, Indonesian, French, Dutch, British, and German cultures. Overnight at the PortsWood Hotel or Victoria and Albert Hotel near the waterfront, or upgrade to the Cape Grace Hotel, a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, set on its own private quay on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront...Meals on your own\r\n\r\nClassic Accommodation: Commodore Hotel\r\nOptional Upgrade: Victoria and Alfred Hotel, Cape Grace Hotel, or Cape Cadogan\r\nSee Lodging pages for descriptions and photos","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":2,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Cape Town","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Your program in Cape Town includes your choice of one of the following full-day guided options each day. The minimum participation is two persons. Dinners on your own and overnights at hotel.\r\n\r\nFull-Day Cape Peninsula \/ Table Mountain*: Enjoy a morning of exploring the spectacular Cape Peninsula, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and Cape Point itself, where the Cape Point lighthouse stands on top of sea cliffs at the very tip of the African continent. Visit the Boulders Penguin Colony, home to a growing colony of rare African penguins. After lunch, take the cable car (weather permitting) up world-famous Table Mountain for incredible views of the city and Table Bay. This mountain is one of the most spectacular urban geographic features in the world and also an incredible environment for hundreds of species of endemic flora. Descent is also by cable car. *Note that the order of this program may be reversed. A visit to the National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch, where 10,000 species are cultivated on 1,000 acres, can be substituted for Table Mountain. \r\n\r\nFull-Day Shark Dive: Enjoy a day in famed Shark Alley for the thrill of a “cage dive” to view magnificent Great White sharks from underwater (no dive experience necessary). You begin with an early morning start and a two-hour drive to Gansbaai, where you have breakfast and an orientation on arrival. A 30-minute boat ride then takes you to Shark Alley, a shallow channel that is the world's best place to see Great White sharks. The skipper anchors the boat and baits the sharks, and you have the opportunity to view from the deck or to enter a special diving cage just below the surface. A light lunch is included, served on board. The boat returns to the dock by mid-afternoon. (Note: Shark sightings have recently become more difficult due to the presence of orcas in the area, which hunt the sharks.)\r\n \r\nFull-Day Table Mountain and Winelands Visit: En route to the wine country, take the cable car up spectacular Table Mountain (weather permitting). Descent is also by cable car. Afterwards, head out of the city to spend the rest of the day touring South Africa's centuries-old wine estates, with their beautiful Cape Dutch architecture. Visit the historic town of Stellenbosch, the oldest town in South Africa, and the Franschhoek Valley, birthplace of South Africa's wine culture, begun by the French Huguenots who founded Franschhoek in 1688. Also visit the Paarl Valley, where the Afrikaans language came from, and enjoy two wine tastings. Lunch is in the lovely town of Franschhoek. Kirstenbosch Gardens can be substituted for Table Mountain.\r\n\r\nFull-Day Langa Cultural Visit \/ Robben Island: One of the most popular explorations for visitors is a tour of Langa, one of Cape Town's township outside of Cape Town. This visit offers the chance to meet and speak to some of the local people, visit their houses and shops, and learn about this community's projects, craft centers, and entrepreneurial energy. After lunch, take a boat ride out to historic Robben Island, six miles offshore in Table Bay, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. The island's former role as a maximum security political prison made it notorious, but it has now has been developed as a nature reserve, museum, and poignant memorial to South Africa's long liberation struggle. Some of the guides are former political prisoners. \r\n\r\nFull-Day Langa Township \/ Table Mountain Visit: Tour of Langa, one of Cape Town's nearby townships (as described above). After lunch, take the cable car (weather permitting) up world-famous Table Mountain for incredible views of the city and Table Bay. Descent is also by cable car. Kirstenbosch Gardens can be substituted for Table Mountain. \r\n\r\nPlease note that the Langa Township tour is not available during school holidays (call for dates); the city tour can be substituted. The Table Mountain tour is weather dependent and may not be available in the event of inclement weather. Also note it is closed every summer for two weeks at the end of July for maintenance; Kirstenbosch Garden can be substituted when Table Mountain is not available.\r\n\r\nNote: Our optional 3-day Cape Winelands Extension begins on Day 4. See our website for details.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"Thornybush Private Game Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Transfer to the airport for a scheduled flight to Hoedspruit and then drive to Thornybush Private Game Reserve. Thornybush shares a fenceless border with Kruger National Park, which means wildlife can roam freely throughout the region. Consisting of over 40 square miles of open savanna woodland and tangled thicket, Thornybush is prime big game habitat where some of the best wildlife viewing is possible. This afternoon, enjoy your first game drive in the wooded savannas, and relax with sundowners in a scenic spot. Overnight at Thornybush Game Lodge, with its waterhole favored by elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife, or Shumbalala Game Lodge, where spacious, shaded suites with private decks line the Monwana River.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":6,"Headline":"Thornybush Private Game Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"While on your two game drives a day at Thornybush Private Game Reserve, you can expect to see lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other wildlife, and the birdwatching is amazing. And because you are on private land, not in a national park, you can drive off-road for better views of the “Big Five”: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. After dark, a new world opens up as you look for nocturnal wildlife including elusive genets and perhaps leopards on the hunt. You will also enjoy the excitement of optional bush walking accompanied by an armed ranger and tracker, a chance to explore the fascinating minutiae of safari life—dung beetles, butterflies, and game tracks—that normally cannot be seen from a vehicle. Overnights at camp. each day","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Greater Kruger National Park","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Transfer to your choice of lodge in Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, or Mala Mala Game Reserve. These are among South Africa's great tracts of untamed gamelands that adjoin famed Kruger National Park. Witness wildlife that moves from the foothills of the Libombo Mountains in the east to the Drakensberg Mountains in the west. At camp you will enjoy close-range sightings of leopard, rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, blue wildebeest, the elusive wild dog, and more. Enjoy a game drive with a ranger-tracker this afternoon. Before returning to your lodge, stop for sundowners, a chance to enjoy a cool beverage and watch the twilight softening the colors of the landscape before heading back to camp. Overnight at Kambaku Safari Lodge, deep in the heart of the reserve, or upgrade to Mala Mala (Main Camp), overlooking the Sand River, or Kambaku River Sands. With outstanding leopard viewing, Kambaku and Mala Mala provide a haven for observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.\r\n\r\nClassic Accommodation: Kambaku Safari Lodge\r\nOptional Upgrade: Kambaku River Sands or Mala Mala (Main Camp or Londolozi Varty Camp)","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":9,"Headline":"Greater Kruger National Park","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Your days are filled with superb gameviewing. The Big Five roam freely here, and on your early morning and late afternoon game drives, you'll see leopard tracks, colorful birds, graceful antelope, giraffe, comical warthogs, and zebras. At dusk, your ranger-guide will make a stop where you can enjoy a sundowner drink and discuss the day's sightings. As you head back to camp for dinner, the ranger's spotlight might reveal a genet cat, an owl, a nightjar blinking in the road, or a pride of lions on the hunt. Game walks with an armed ranger and tracker are also offered, allowing you to see some of the smaller creatures of the bush and learn more about the flora and fauna. Overnights at camp. each day\r\n \r\nLeopard Viewing: Although renowned for being the “elusive” wild cat, hardly a day goes by at Londolozi and Mala Mala without these predatory stalkers being seen. While these cats are not tame by any means, they have become accustomed to vehicles and take no notice of them. This provides an ideal viewing opportunity, as the leopards permit safari vehicles to follow them through the bush even while hunting. Superb photographic opportunities frequently present themselves as leopards feed or lounge in trees, move alongside open safari vehicles, or stretch their limbs on termite mounds. Leopard frequently patrol the vicinity of the camp after dark, and their distinctive, hoarse calls add great excitement to the experience of the African night.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":10,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Depart","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Transfer to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg and connect with homeward-bound flights.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Cape Town","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"<meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><body>Join your private guide for fascinating explorations in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Your choice of tours include the Cape Peninsula, a township, historic Robben Island, Table Mountain, the National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch, or a tour of South Africa's centuries-old wine estates, with their beautiful Cape Dutch architecture.<\/body>","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":6,"Headline":"Thornybush Private Game Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Adjoining famed Kruger National Park, Thornybush Private Game Reserve is an unfenced area of over 40 square miles of pristine African bush. Explore by 4WD with your tracker-guide in the wooded savannas, where you can expect to see lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other wildlife, and the birdwatching is amazing. Because you are on private land, not in a national park, enjoy off-road safaris and night drives. Overnights are at Thorybush Game Lodge, with its waterhole favored by elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife, or Shumbalala Game Lodge on the banks of the Monwana river. In the evenings, enjoy dinner in the open under the African sky.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":10,"Headline":"Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Londolozi Private Game Reserve, or Mala Mala Game Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Timbavati, Londolozi, and Mala Mala private game reserves are among South Africa's great tracts of untamed gamelands adjacent to world-famous Kruger National Park. The Big Five roam freely here, and on early morning and late afternoon game drives, you can see colorful birds, graceful antelope, giraffe, comical warthogs, zebras, and sightings of leopard, rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, blue wildebeest, the elusive wild dog. Overnights at Kambaku Safari Lodge, offering lovely thatched suites with private verandas, or upgrade to Varty Camp in Londolozi or Mala Mala Main Camp in Mala Mala Game Reserve. 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Overview
Discover the beauty and diversity of South Africa, often called “a world in one country.” Begin in glorious Cape Town, a delightful base for exploring the Cape's striking landscapes all the way to the Cape of Good Hope, then experience the wildlife wonders of South Africa at two exclusive private game reserves for the ultimate in big-game viewing and a chance to encounter lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and cheetah at close range in a mosaic of spectacular habitats.
Arrive: Cape Town, South Africa
Depart: Johannesburg, South Africa
Highlights
- Cape Town's charming waterfront, choice of full day private guided tours including wine tasting and shark diving
- Up-close sightings of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard in the wild
- Enjoy candle-lit dinners under the African sky
- Expert ranger-trackers, off-road safari exploration, optional game walks
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Join your private guide for fascinating explorations in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Your choice of tours include the Cape Peninsula, a township, historic Robben Island, Table Mountain, the National Botanical Gardens at Kirstenbosch, or a tour of South Africa's centuries-old wine estates, with their beautiful Cape Dutch architecture.
Adjoining famed Kruger National Park, Thornybush Private Game Reserve is an unfenced area of over 40 square miles of pristine African bush. Explore by 4WD with your tracker-guide in the wooded savannas, where you can expect to see lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and other wildlife, and the birdwatching is amazing. Because you are on private land, not in a national park, enjoy off-road safaris and night drives. Overnights are at Thorybush Game Lodge, with its waterhole favored by elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife, or Shumbalala Game Lodge on the banks of the Monwana river. In the evenings, enjoy dinner in the open under the African sky.
Timbavati, Londolozi, and Mala Mala private game reserves are among South Africa's great tracts of untamed gamelands adjacent to world-famous Kruger National Park. The Big Five roam freely here, and on early morning and late afternoon game drives, you can see colorful birds, graceful antelope, giraffe, comical warthogs, zebras, and sightings of leopard, rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, blue wildebeest, the elusive wild dog. Overnights at Kambaku Safari Lodge, offering lovely thatched suites with private verandas, or upgrade to Varty Camp in Londolozi or Mala Mala Main Camp in Mala Mala Game Reserve. Depart via Johannesburg on Day 10.
Dates & Pricing
Best months to go: January to December. For our Private Journeys, you choose your own group and your preferred dates. Prices are not guaranteed until services are confirmed. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!Payment & Cancel Schedule
At time of reservation: 25% of trip cost
90 days prior to departure: Balance
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Minimum fee: 25% of trip cost
90 days or less: 100% of trip cost
*Please note that this differs from our standard policy.
Included
- Expert leadership of safari guides and camp staff
- Accommodations in a hotel and exclusive safari camps
- All meals included except 3 dinners as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to safari guides or camp staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
- Any activities and services described as an upgrade or optional
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Commodore Hotel
Days 1-3 (3 nights)
The Commodore Hotel has an unbeatable location just a short walk from the shops and restaurants along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The hotel has very helpful staff and concierge, an extensive breakfast buffet in the courtyard, and a small but friendly bar. There is a pool area with adjacent gym facilities. Spa treatments are available.Optional Upgrades: The Victoria and Alfred Hotel, Cape Grace Hotel
Shumbalala Game Lodge
Days 4-6 (3 nights)
Shumbalala is a feast for the senses, with spacious suites and private viewing decks overlooking an ever-active waterhole. The lodge caters to a maximum of eight guests in four suites, each with its own fireplace and spacious bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. One of Shumbalala's attractions is its underground wine cellar in full view of the river. Delightful meals are prepared by Shumbalala's expert chef and can be taken either in the comfort of your private deck or in the candle-lit dining room accompanied by a crackling fire in winter.Alternate Hotel: Thornybush Game Lodge
Kambaku Safari Lodge
Days 7-9 (3 nights)
Kambaku Safari Lodge is set on the wild savannas of Timbavati Private Game Reserve, a vast and magnificent stretch of private game lands bordering Kruger National Park. There are no fences between Timbavati and Kruger, so the animals move freely between the reserves. The lodge has eight lovely thatched rooms with four-poster beds, en suite bathrooms, and private verandas. When you're not out searching for game with the Trip Leader and your expert Shangaan spotter, you can watch wildlife right from the lodge's dining room or from your private veranda. Leisurely brunches are served on the veranda or around the pool, and guests are often entertained by the resident warthog family on the lawn. The lodge is entirely solar powered, adding to its green footprint. Dinners are lighted by the Milky Way, a bonfire, and lanterns. The name Kambaku is the Shangaan word for "solitary bull elephant," a tribute to the seven famous big tuskers who roamed Kruger during the last century.Optional Upgrades: Kambaku River Sands, Londolozi, Mala Mala Game Reserve
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What the Trip is Like
This trip is Level 2, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip rating system. It is a luxury camping and lodge safari with game viewing by 4WD vehicle and can be enjoyed by anyone in reasonably good health. On safari, there are long driving days over rough roads and rugged dirt tracks. Guided bush walks are available and they take place at a moderate pace.
Review Trip Level Details
The safari camps and lodges in our program offer excellent gameviewing year round. Most rainfall occurs usually between December and February in the form of afternoon or evening thunderstorms. In general, there is a warm climate with cool nights in “winter” (March-August in the Southern Hemisphere).
Cape Town's peak season is September to March, with highs of 65°F in September up to 80°F in February. September to February, there is little rain. Southeasterly winds occur in November and early December. In the cooler months, the daily highs are in the mid-60s. The highest rainfall is in July and August. For those who are interested in the shark diving option, the best season is May to August, and the intermediate season is March/April and September/October.
This is an excellent trip for children and families. The recommended minimum age is 8. Triple rooms (subject to availability) can be requested.
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Client Testimonials
"Commodore has a perfect location and friendly staff. Umlani Bush camp, being totally off-grid, is not for everyone, but we loved the quiet and the staff was helpful and knowledgeable. The office staff was OUTSTANDING at working out an itinerary that worked for us, making suggestions on the order of stops and coordinating the hotel and bush camp."
Bonnie B.
Bakersfield, CA
"Our trip was fantastic. We all loved it. The kids were totally engaged from Cape Town to the very end, as were all the adults. Thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip for us. We were all mesmerized by that country."
Jeannie D.
Palo Alto, CA
"This was a trip of a lifetime. Everything was well planned and wonderful."
Mary Ellen T.
Oakland, CA
"There are no adequate words to describe Londolozi. I can only say thank you for sending us there. The warmth that came from each and every staff member was incredible. We saw the Big 5 and then some, with a fantastic guide and his incredible tracker. Thank you for that wonderful recommendation, and experience of a lifetime."
Susan L.
Swampscott, MA
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Trip Levels
With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
- Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
- Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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