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Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 1: Flight from London to Johannesburg
21:00 (Previous Day): Flight from London Heathrow to Johannesburg (approx. 11 hours).
08:00: Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. Check into your hotel.
10:00 – 13:00: Visit the Apartheid Museum to learn about South Africa’s history.
13:30 – 15:00: Lunch; try local dishes like Bobotie or Bunny Chow.
15:30 – 17:30: Explore Vilakazi Street in Soweto, home to Nelson Mandela's former house and Desmond Tutu's house.
18:00: Dinner and relax for the evening.
Day 2: Johannesburg
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 11:30: Take a guided tour of Soweto, visiting safe townships and interacting with locals.
12:00 – 13:30: Lunch at a local spot; try Pap with grilled meat.
14:00 – 16:00: Visit the Ellis Park Rugby Stadium for a tour.
17:00 – 19:00: Wine tasting at a local wine bar featuring South African varieties.
20:00: Dinner and overnight in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg – Day 1
Starter: Boerewors Bites (grilled farmer’s sausage served with chutney)
Main Course: Braai Meat (South African barbecue with beef, boerewors, and chicken)
Dessert: Malva Pudding (sweet sponge pudding with apricot jam and cream sauce)
Alcoholic Drink: Amarula Cream Liqueur
Hot Drink: Rooibos Tea
Cold Drink: Ginger Beer
Johannesburg – Day 2
Starter: Vetkoek with Curried Mince (fried dough bread stuffed with spicy meat)
Main Course: Cape Malay Curry (aromatic curry with sweet and savory notes)
Dessert: Koeksisters (braided, syrup-soaked fried dough)
Alcoholic Drink: Cape Brandy
Hot Drink: Hot Malva Tea
Cold Drink: Marula Juice
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Cape Town, South Africa
Day 3: Flight to Cape Town
08:00: Morning flight to Cape Town (approx. 2 hours).
10:30: Arrive in Cape Town, check into your hotel.
11:30 – 14:00: Lunch and tour of Bo-Kaap, known for its colorful houses and Cape Malay cuisine.
14:30 – 17:30: Take the cable car to Table Mountain for panoramic views.
18:00: Dinner and relax for the evening.
Day 4: Cape Town
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 13:00: Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point for stunning coastal views.
13:30 – 15:00: Lunch; try Braai (South African barbecue).
15:30 – 17:30: Explore Boulders Beach to see the African penguins.
18:30: Dinner and overnight in Cape Town.
Day 5: Cape Town
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 11:30: Take a ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
12:00 – 14:00: Lunch at the V&A Waterfront; enjoy fresh seafood.
14:30 – 17:30: Tour a nearby Winelands region (like Stellenbosch or Franschhoek) for wine tasting.
19:00: Dinner and overnight in Cape Town.
Cape Town – Day 3
Starter: Bobotie Spring Rolls (spiced minced meat spring rolls with chutney dip)
Main Course: Bunny Chow (hollowed-out bread loaf filled with curry)
Dessert: Melktert (milk tart with cinnamon topping)
Alcoholic Drink: South African Wine
Hot Drink: Honeybush Tea
Cold Drink: Lemon and Mint Cordial
Cape Town – Day 4
Starter: Biltong Soup (creamy soup infused with dried cured meat)
Main Course: Potjiekos (slow-cooked stew made in a cast-iron pot)
Dessert: Peppermint Crisp Tart (layered dessert with caramel and mint chocolate)
Alcoholic Drink: Rooibos Gin
Hot Drink: Hot Milo
Cold Drink: Mageu (fermented maize drink)
Cape Town – Day 5
Starter: Peri Peri Chicken Livers (spicy and savory served with bread)
Main Course: Karoo Lamb Stew (tender lamb slow-cooked with root vegetables)
Dessert: Jan Ellis Pudding (baked dessert similar to malva pudding with caramel sauce)
Alcoholic Drink: South African Craft Beer
Hot Drink: South African Black Tea
Cold Drink: Tangerine Juice
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Zanzibar, Tanzania
Day 6: Flight to Zanzibar
07:00: Morning flight to Zanzibar, Tanzania (approx. 5 hours with layover).
14:00: Arrive in Zanzibar, check into your hotel.
15:30 – 18:00: Stroll through Stone Town, exploring its narrow streets and spice markets.
18:30: Dinner; try Tanzanian dishes like Zanzibar Pizza or Pweza wa Nazi (octopus in coconut curry).
Day 7: Zanzibar
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 12:30: Take a spice tour to learn about Zanzibar’s spice production.
13:00 – 14:30: Lunch by the beach; try Biryani or Urojo soup.
15:00 – 18:00: Relax on Nungwi Beach and enjoy the Indian Ocean views.
19:00: Dinner and overnight in Zanzibar.
Day 8: Zanzibar
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 14:00: Excursion to Jozani Forest to see the endangered Red Colobus Monkeys and walk through mangroves.
14:30 – 17:00: Return to Stone Town for shopping and exploring historical sites.
18:30: Dinner and overnight in Zanzibar.
Zanzibar – Day 1
Starter: Sambusas (savory triangular pastries filled with meat or vegetables)
Main Course: Zanzibar Pilau (spiced rice dish with meat, nuts, and raisins)
Dessert: Coconut Rice Pudding
Alcoholic Drink: Serengeti Premium Lager
Hot Drink: Coconut Milk Tea
Cold Drink: Passion Fruit Juice
Zanzibar – Day 2
Starter: Mishkaki (skewered grilled meat, Zanzibar-style)
Main Course: Kuku Paka (grilled chicken in coconut curry sauce)
Dessert: Tambi za Nazi (sweet vermicelli in coconut milk)
Alcoholic Drink: Kilimanjaro Lager
Hot Drink: Spiced Coffee
Cold Drink: Tamarind Juice
Zanzibar – Day 3
Starter: Chapati with Curry Sauce
Main Course: Zanzibar Biryani
Dessert: Mango with Coconut Cream
Alcoholic Drink: Safari Lager
Hot Drink: Tangawizi Chai (ginger tea)
Cold Drink: Coconut Water
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Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 9: Flight to Serengeti
07:30: Morning flight to Serengeti National Park (via Arusha, approx. 3-4 hours total).
12:30: Arrive in Serengeti, check into a safari lodge.
14:00 – 18:00: Afternoon game drive to see lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
19:00: Dinner under the stars and overnight in the Serengeti.
Day 10: Serengeti
05:30 – 09:30: Early morning game drive for the best wildlife sightings.
10:00 – 11:30: Breakfast at the lodge.
12:00 – 15:00: Visit a Maasai village to learn about Maasai culture and traditions.
16:00 – 18:30: Evening game drive to spot more animals.
19:30: Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.
Day 11: Serengeti
06:00 – 10:00: Sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti (optional but recommended).
10:30 – 12:30: Breakfast and rest.
13:00 – 16:00: Visit Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site linked to early human history.
17:00: Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Serengeti – Day 4
Starter: Supu ya Ndizi (banana soup)
Main Course: Ugali with Nyama Choma (grilled meat with maize porridge)
Dessert: Mandazi (slightly sweet fried dough)
Alcoholic Drink: Local Banana Beer
Hot Drink: Chai ya Rangi (Tanzanian spiced black tea)
Cold Drink: Sugarcane Juice
Serengeti – Day 5
Starter: Chipsi Mayai Bites (fried potato and egg snack)
Main Course: Mchuzi wa Kuku (Tanzanian chicken stew)
Dessert: Uji wa Nazi (coconut porridge dessert)
Alcoholic Drink: Konyagi (local spirit)
Hot Drink: Boabob Fruit Tea
Cold Drink: Ginger Lemonade
Serengeti – Day 6
Starter: Kaimati (sweet, syrupy fried dough balls)
Main Course: Makande (maize and beans stew)
Dessert: Sweet Potato Cake
Alcoholic Drink: Mnazi (fermented palm wine)
Hot Drink: Hot Uji (warm millet or corn porridge)
Cold Drink: Bungo Juice (local citrusy fruit drink)
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Nairobi, Kenya
Day 12: Flight to Nairobi
08:00: Morning flight to Nairobi, Kenya (approx. 1 hour).
10:00: Arrive in Nairobi, check into your hotel.
11:00 – 14:00: Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see baby elephants.
14:30 – 16:00: Lunch; try Kenyan dishes like Nyama Choma or Ugali.
16:30 – 18:30: Visit the Karen Blixen Museum, made famous by Out of Africa.
19:00: Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Day 13: Nairobi
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 12:30: Tour the Nairobi National Museum and learn about Kenya’s ethnic groups and history.
13:00 – 14:30: Lunch at a local restaurant; try Sukuma Wiki (collard greens) and Mandazi.
15:00 – 17:30: Visit the Giraffe Centre to feed and interact with Rothschild giraffes.
19:00: Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Nairobi – Day 1
Starter: Samosas (spiced meat or vegetable-filled pastries)
Main Course: Nyama Choma (grilled meat, typically goat or beef)
Dessert: Mahamri (sweet, spiced coconut doughnuts)
Alcoholic Drink: Tusker Lager
Hot Drink: Kenyan Tea (rich black tea with milk and sugar)
Cold Drink: Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice
Nairobi – Day 2
Starter: Mutura (Kenyan spiced sausage)
Main Course: Kenyan Chicken Curry (flavorful and usually served with rice or chapati)
Dessert: Mandazi (fried coconut bread)
Alcoholic Drink: Dawa Cocktail (vodka, honey, lime, and crushed ice – known as a local remedy!)
Hot Drink: Kenyan Coffee
Cold Drink: Mango Juice
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Day 14: Flight to Addis Ababa
09:00: Morning flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (approx. 2 hours).
15:00: Arrive, check into your hotel.
16:00 – 18:00: Visit Entoto Hill for panoramic views of Addis and its churches.
19:00: Dinner; try Injera with Doro Wat (spiced chicken stew).
20:30: Relax and overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 15: Addis Ababa
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 12:00: Visit the National Museum of Ethiopia to see Lucy, the oldest human fossil.
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch; try Tibs (sautéed meat) and Ethiopian bread.
14:30 – 17:00: Explore Mercato, Africa’s largest open-air market.
17:30 – 19:00: Participate in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony.
19:30: Dinner and overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 16: Addis Ababa
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 12:30: Visit St. George’s Cathedral and the Ethnological Museum.
12:30 – 14:00: Lunch at a cultural restaurant.
14:30 – 17:30: Visit a traditional Ethiopian clothing shop for authentic attire.
18:00 – 20:00: Enjoy a cultural dinner with music and dance.
20:30: Overnight in Addis Ababa.
Day 17: Excursion to Bishoftu
07:30 – 08:30: Breakfast.
09:00 – 16:00: Day trip to Bishoftu, known for its crater lakes. Enjoy a lakeside lunch.
17:00: Return to Addis Ababa.
19:00: Dinner and overnight.
Day 18: Return to London
08:00: Morning flight from Addis Ababa to London (approx. 8 hours).
16:00: Arrive back in London.
Addis Ababa – Day 1
Starter: Sambusa (crispy pastry filled with lentils, meat, or vegetables)
Main Course: Doro wot (spicy chicken stew with hard-boiled egg, served with injera)
Dessert: Sweetened injera with honey
Alcoholic Drink: Tej (traditional honey wine)
Hot Drink: Buna (strong Ethiopian coffee, often served as part of a coffee ceremony)
Cold Drink: Spris (layered fruit juice smoothie)
Addis Ababa – Day 2
Starter: Shiro soup (smooth, spicy chickpea stew)
Main Course: Tibs (sautéed beef or lamb with onions and peppers)
Dessert: Tej-infused honey treats (sweets flavored with traditional honey wine)
Alcoholic Drink: Araqe (strong traditional distilled spirit)
Hot Drink: Telba (hot flaxseed drink, nutty and slightly sweet)
Cold Drink: Ambo mineral water (naturally carbonated spring water from Ethiopia)
Addis Ababa – Day 3
Starter: Misir wot (spiced red lentil stew – often used as a starter or injera topping)
Main Course: Kitfo (minced raw beef seasoned with spices and clarified butter, traditionally served rare)
Dessert: Dabo kolo (small, crunchy roasted flour snacks)
Alcoholic Drink: Talla (home-brewed beer made from barley or millet)
Hot Drink: Shai (Ethiopian spiced black tea)
Cold Drink: Besso (fermented barley drink, tangy and refreshing)