Serengeti, Zambezi & Vic Falls
51 days
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This is the ideal trip for travellers wanting an in-depth safari experience that includes some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in East and Southern Africa, a journey through some of the world's most incredible scenery, together with time out to relax on some of the world's best beaches.
On this trip you will head out on safari in Africa's great g...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Visit the Karen Blixen museum & Giraffe Sanctuary in Nairobi
- View wildlife on safari in Amboseli NP
- 2 day safari in the Serengeti, the ultimate African wildlife experience
- Safari to the stunning Ngorongoro crater National Park
- Safari in elephant rich Tarangire National Park
What's this trip about?
This is the ideal trip for travellers wanting an in-depth safari experience that includes some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in East and Southern Africa, a journey through some of the world's most incredible scenery, together with time out to relax on some of the world's best beaches.
On this trip you will head out on safari in Africa's great game parks such as the Amboseli, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, South Luangwa and Etosha National Parks, as well as tracking rhinos on foot in Zimbabwe!! You'll paddle canoes on the Lower Zambezi and mokoros through Botswana's Okavango Delta, see the mighty Victoria Falls, and get to relax on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi.
You'll enjoy the unbelievable scenery of Namibia, including its phenomenal Fish River Canyon and incredible sand dunes at Sesriem.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityNairobi
End CityCape Town
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- All the accommodation
- Transport
- Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
- Camping meals
- Prices in the brochure are correct at the time of printing, but may vary during the year
- Up-to-date prices are on the website.
- All prices are listed on a per person basis, based on shared accommodation where applicable.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi (27th Jul 2019)
Border Information: If you are joining the trip in Nairobi, you will most likely enter Kenya at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IATA code: NBO).
Welcome to Nairobi! There will be a group meeting today at our joining hotel at 10:00am - your tour leader will...
Day 2: Amboseli National Park (28th Jul 2019)
Today we will head to Amboseli National Park. Here you can experience the iconic view of the African plain with Mount Kilimanjaro standing majestically in the background. We will drive through the park in our truck keeping a keen eye out for all of the animals we will pa...
Day 3: Arusha, Amboseli National Park (29th Jul 2019)
Border Information: Exit Kenya at Namanga, enter Tanzania at Namanga.
We will have an early start as we head south to cross the border into Tanzania. We will go to the town of Arusha, where we will stop for food shopping in preparation for our excursion to the Serenget...
Day 4: Tarangire National Park (30th Jul 2019)
Today we will be met by our fleet of 6-person 4x4 jeeps - we will load the jeeps with our camping and personal gear, and then head out for our 4-day excursion to the Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, leaving our truck behind.
We will also be lea...
Day 5-6: Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater (31st Jul 2019 to 1st Aug 2019)
This morning we will make our way down into the plains of the Serengeti. We will take an evening game drive around the savanna before heading to our campsite - the area is one of the world's premier spots for wildlife viewing and we hope to be able to find elephants, lio...
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (2nd Aug 2019)
This morning we will have another early start to descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Again, the Ngorongoro Crater is an outstanding area for wildlife spotting, often described as a 'natural wildlife enclosure'. This is the best chanc...
Day 8-9: Marangu, Lushoto (3rd Aug 2019 to 4th Aug 2019)
This morning we will set off again in our overland truck and head east to Lushoto via Marangu, where we have a nightstop camping in the grounds of a beautiful colonial hotel at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. We will go past the whole length of Mount Kilimanjaro where we'...
Day 10: Zanzibar (5th Aug 2019)
Border Information: If joining at Zanzibar, you will most likely enter Tanzania from Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (IATA code: ZNZ).
There will be an informal meet-and-greet and orientation of Stone Town with our local Zanzibar guide at 6:00pm - ple...
Day 11: Zanzibar (6th Aug 2019)
Today will be a free day to explore Stone Town, the atmospheric old town on the exotic and beautiful island of Zanzibar!
Your crew will arrive on Zanzibar this afternoon, and there will be an important meeting at 6:00pm at the joining hotel - there will then be the opt...
Day 12-13: Zanzibar (7th Aug 2019 to 8th Aug 2019)
On our second day on Zanzibar we will join our local guide for a very interesting and informative tour around the sights of Stone Town and learn about the history of the island. We will then head away from town and take in a tour of a spice plantation, enjoy a local lunc...
Day 14: Dar Es Salaam (9th Aug 2019)
Today we will return to Stone Town and then take a ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, before travelling on the local commuter barge from the city centre to the suburb of Kigamboni. The ferry will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The rest of the afternoon will be fre...
Day 15: Iringa, Mikumi (10th Aug 2019)
We have a couple of big drives ahead of us to reach Malawi, starting with a journey out of Dar es Salaam and through the hills of the Mikumi National Park.
We will stay in a well-equipped campsite on a working ranch 52kms south of the town of Iringa.
Estimated Drive ...
Day 16: Chitimba (11th Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Tanzania at Songwe, enter Malawi at Songwe.
Today is another travel day as we cross the southern highlands of Tanzania and enter Malawi, arriving at the beaches of Chitimba on the northwestern shores of Lake Malawi.
In Chitimba we will stay in a beautiful campsite on the beach.
Estimated Drive Time - 11-12 hours
Day 17-18: Chitimba, Kande (12th Aug 2019 to 13th Aug 2019)
This morning, depending on the preferences of the group, we may have to chance for a short village walk or a woodcarving lesson in Chitimba. We will then continue south along the coast of Lake Malawi to Kande beach, a beautiful spot on the lake shore.
Estimated Drive T...
Day 19: Lilongwe (14th Aug 2019)
Today we will head to the Malawian capital of Lilongwe. Hopefully we will arrive by mid-afternoon so that we have the chance to explore the city, its markets and its shops.
In Lilongwe we will camp in a well-equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
Day 20-21: South Luangwa National Park (15th Aug 2019 to 16th Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Malawi at Mchinji, enter Zambia at Mchinji.
Today our journey continues across the Zambian border to the stunning South Luangwa National Park, where we will stay for 2 nights.
If we make good enough time on the drive to the campsite, then the...
Day 22: Luangwa River (17th Aug 2019)
Today we have a full day drive towards the Lower Zambezi area.
Tonight we will stay in a well-equipped campsite at the bridge over the River Luangwa.
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Day 23: Lower Zambezi Area (18th Aug 2019)
Today we drive to our well equipped campsite on the banks of the Lower Zambezi.
Tonight we will meet our guides who will take us on our two-day canoeing expedition on the Lower Zambezi on the following day - they will give us a full briefing about the canoeing trip on arrival.
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Day 24-25: Lower Zambezi Area (19th Aug 2019 to 20th Aug 2019)
Today we head out on our 2-day/2-night canoeing trip on the Lower Zambezi river.
This is a fully participatory expedition - everyone will pair up, go out in 2-person canoes and paddle themselves, following the lead boat! Everyone also gets involved in setting up the ca...
Day 26: Livingstone (21st Aug 2019)
After breakfast, we have an early morning transfer from our second island wild camp on a fast barge back to the truck, and then continue our journey to Livingstone, on the Zambian side of the world-famous Victoria Falls.
In Livingstone we will stay in a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
Day 27: Victoria Falls (22nd Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Zambia at Victoria Falls, enter Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls.
Today we cross the border to Zimbabwe and to the world famous Victoria Falls, the largest waterfalls in Africa!
Upon arrival in Victoria Falls we will go for a briefing for possible ...
Day 28: Victoria Falls (23rd Aug 2019)
Border Information: If joining the trip in Victoria Falls, you will most likely enter Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls Airport (IATA code: VFA).
There will be a group meeting at 10:00am at the Victoria Falls Rest Camp. Your leader will leave a note on the reception with the ...
Day 29: Victoria Falls (24th Aug 2019)
Today is a free day to allow you to participate in some of the many optional activities on offer. There are various activities and excursions to choose from, including white water rafting and canoeing, horse riding, abseiling or gorge swinging!
Day 30: Chobe National Park, Kasane (25th Aug 2019)
Border Information: exit Zimbabwe at Kazangula, enter Botswana at Kazangula.
Today our journey begins with a drive across the border into Botswana and the town of Kasane, the gateway to the beautiful Chobe National Park.
This afternoon we will visit the park by takin...
Day 31: Hwange National Park (26th Aug 2019)
We have an early start today as we head towards Hwange National Park. We will take an included afternoon game drive in local safari trucks through Hwange National Park.
In Hwange National Park we will camp in the National Park.
Estimated Drive Time - 3-4 hours
Included Activities
Jeep safari in Hwange National Park
Visit to the Painted Dog Conservation project near Hwange
Day 32: Bulawayo (27th Aug 2019)
This morning we will head out on an early morning game drive within Hwange National Park. In the afternoon we will travel to city of Bulawayo in the southeast of Zimbabwe.
In Bulawayo we will stay in a campground with shared facilities, where some upgrades are available.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Day 33: Bulawayo, Matobo National Park (28th Aug 2019)
Today we will have an included day trip to explore the Mataobo National Park, home to a large population of black and white rhinoceros. We have an incredible safari to track them on foot, and also have the chance to visit the grave of Cecil Rhodes and learn all about Zim...
Day 34: Makgadikgadi Pans (29th Aug 2019)
Border Information: Exit Zimbabwe at Plumtree, enter Botswana at Ramokgwebana.
Leaving Zimbabwe behind, we have a long drive day today into Botswana to the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, home to one of the largest salt pans in the world.
At the Makgadikgadi Pans we will camp at a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 10-11 hours.
Day 35: Makgadikgadi Pans (30th Aug 2019)
Today we will have the time for optional excursions into the Makgadikgadi Pans to see the incredible scenery and go in search of meerkats!
Day 36: Shakawe (31st Aug 2019)
Today we have a big drive from our camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park to our base camp for the Okavango Delta experience.
Drive Distance - approx 580km / 9hrs
We will spend the night in a camp site with facilities.
Day 37-38: Okavango Delta (1st Sep 2019 to 2nd Sep 2019)
Today we will drive to the village of Sepupa (Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours), where we leave our vehicle and board boats out over to Mokoba island.
Here we will meet our 'mokoro' team, who will take us out into the stunningly beautiful area of the Okavango. We'll bo...
Day 39 - Grootfontein ( 3rd Sep 2019 )
Today we will have an early start and cross the border into Namibia, to the area north of the town of Grootfontein. This region is home to many of the San people, and we will visit a village community project here - we will go on a fascinating 'bushwalk', learning all ab...
Day 40-41: Etosha National Park (4th Sep 2019 to 5th Sep 2019 )
Today we head west to the stunning Etosha National Park.
Etosha is one of the world's most pre-eminent wildlife areas, and we have an excellent chance to spot some of Africa's most famous animals such as elephant, lion, giraffe, zebra, leopard, oryx, impala, and rhino!...
Day 42: Spitzkoppe (6th Sep 2019)
Today we will drive south to the stunning mountains of Spitzkoppe. This remote region has breathtaking sunsets and sunrises as the colour of the landscape takes on remarkable oranges and reds.
In Spitzkoppe we will wild camp with very limited facilities.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-7 hours.
Day 43-44: Cape Cross, Swakopmund (7th Sep 2019 to 8th Sep 2019)
Today we will continue to the old German colonial town of Swakopmund, where we will have 2 nights to explore the town and enjoy some of the many optional adventure activities on offer.
We will also have an included visit to Cape Cross en route from Spitzkoppe, to exper...
Day 45: Sesriem & Soussusvlei, Namib Desert (9th Sep 2019)
Today we will drive from Swakopmund to Sesriem, our base for exploring the spectacular Namib Desert. If time allows, en route we will have the option to take a short walking tour of the desert around Solitaire where we can learn all about the ecosystem of the desert - pl...
Day 46: Bethanie, Sesriem & Soussusvlei (10th Sep 2019)
Today we have an early morning start to climb to the top of the famous Dune 45 for a dramatic and incredible sunrise view across a vast sea of sand. We will also have chance to explore the otherworldy landscape of the Dead Vlei. In the afternoon, we head south to our riv...
Day 47: Fish River Canyon (11th Sep 2019)
Today we head south to the dramatic scenery of the Fish River Canyon. Here we will have some time for exploration and taking in the beautiful sunset over the canyon.
At Fish River Canyon we will camp in a basic campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 8 hours.
Included Activities
Time to explore and take in the jaw-dropping vistas at the Fish River Canyon
Day 48: Noordoewer (12th Sep 2019)
This morning we will drive to Noordoewer, next to the scenic banks of the Gariep (Orange) River - the natural border between Namibia and South Africa. If there is sufficient water in the river we may be able to take an optional canoeing tour on the Orange River.
NB: If...
Day 49: Citrusdal (13th Sep 2019)
Border Information: Exit Namibia at Noordoewer, enter South Africa at Noordoewer.
Today we cross the border into South Africa and head down the Western Cape to camp site near Citrusdal. In the evening we will have the option for some wine tasting!
We will stay in a well equipped campsite.
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
Day 50: Cape Town (14th Sep 2019)
Our final day takes us down the Western Cape to the charming and beautiful city of Cape Town.
This evening you will have the opportunity to enjoy a final group meal to say goodbye to your fellow travellers.
In Cape Town we stay in a well located and busy Hostel.
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
Day 51: (15th Sep 2019)
Today marks the end of our fantastic adventure.
Border Information: If finishing in Cape Town, you will most likely exit South Africa at Cape Town International Airport (IATA code: CPT).
Please note there is no accommodation included on the trip tonight - please cont...
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