Cairo to Nairobi

Itinerary

Days 1-2 Cairo

Admire the famous Sphinx and Pyramids, Saqqara necropolis and Tutankhamun's treasures with a local guide.

Days 3-4 Bahariyya Oasis/White Desert

See the palms and hot springs shimmering out of Egypt's White Desert.

Days 5-7 Dakhla Oasis

Stay amid lush gardens against a rosy rock face.

Days 8-10 Luxor

Wander through breathtaking temples in the ancient Egyptian capital. Ride a donkey to see Pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Days 11-14 Aswan

Relax beside the Nile in the gateway to Nubia.

Days 15-16 Wadi Halfa

Cross enormous Lake Nasser by ferry, within sight of the majestic Abu Simbel temples.

Days 17-21 Nubian Desert/Wawa

Follow a camel caravan route through rugged terrain, camping under open sky and admiring ruined Kushite temples.

Days 22-24 Khartoum/Meroe

Explore architectural marvels at Meroe, Naga and Musawarat.

Days 25-27 Khartoum

Watch the famous Sufi whirling dervishes achieve religious euphoria.

Days 28-31 Gedaref/Gonder

Visit the palace of Egyptian King Fasilidas at Gonder. Marvel at the painted angels swarming the ceiling of Debre Berhan Selassie Church.

Days 32-34 Simien Mountains National Park

Trek in grassy alpine plains for stunning scenery and animal-spotting.

Days 35-36 Aksum

Ethiopia's oldest city features granite obelisks, the Queen of Sheba's palace and - according to legend - the original Ark of the Covenant.

Days 37-38 Mekele

Explore the 120 rock-hewn church clusters of Tigray.

Days 39-42 Lalibela

Perched in remote hills, this monolithic medieval church complex is an astounding feat of engineering.

Days 43-46 Bahir Dar

Walk around spectacular Blue Nile Falls and cross the river in reed boats. Drive through Blue Nile Gorge to admire Orthodox church murals.

Days 47-50 Addis Ababa

Dive into the market chaos of the Merkato in Ethiopia's cosmopolitan capital.

Day 51 Lake Abiata-Shala National Park

Soak in hot springs at Shashemene and camp among a flurry of birdlife at Lake Abiata.

Days 52-55 Bale Mountains National Park

Seek the elusive Simien fox in this alpine paradise.

Days 56-58 Shashemene/Arba Minch

Enjoy gorgeous views and perhaps spot enormous crocodiles congregating by Lake Chamo.

Days 59-62 Omo Valley/Turmi

Meet remote tribal people in this rarely visited area.

Day 63 Konso

See wooden grave carvings and experience traditional village life.

Days 64-66 Moyale/Marsabit

Traverse a surreal black lunar landscape in northern Kenya.

Days 67-68 Samburu National Reserve

Spot the Big Five and meet the tribal Samburu warriors.

Days 69-70 Lake Nakuru

This gorgeous lake blushes pink with flamingos and shelters plenty of other gorgeous African creatures.

Day 71 Lake Naivasha

Walk with giraffes and zebras, take a guided hippo safari or horse ride around the lake.

Day 72 Nairobi

The adventure ends in Kenya's bustling capital.