Masai Mara, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater. Seafod and sunshine on 'Spice Island' Zanzibar. Adventure & activities at Victoria Falls, African sunsets & seeking out the 'Big Five'.
Daily Highlights (as covered by Fully Inclusive Local Payment) 01 Depart Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Masai Mara National Reserve LD 02 Masai Mara National Reserve, Morning/ Afternoon Game Drive BLD 03 Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi BLD 04 Arusha BLD 05 Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Afternoon Game Drive BLD 06 Serengeti National Park Morning Game Drive, Ngorongoro Crater BLD 07 Ngorongoro Crater – Game drive, Arusha, BLD 08 Maasai village walk, Moshi area/Pangani BLD 09 Dar es Salaam BLD 10 Ferry to Zanzibar B 11 Zanzibar 12 Zanzibar 13 Ferry to Dar es Salaam, D 14 Dar es Salaam, Mikumi National Park, Iringa BLD 15 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD 16 Lake Malawi, Chitimba BLD 17 Malawi Beach, BLD 18 Malawi Beach, BLD 19 Malawi Beach, Lilongwe BLD 20 Zambia Border Crossing, Chipata BLD 21 Lusaka BLD 22 Waterfront, Livingstone B 23 Waterfront, Livingstone, Victoria Falls NP Visit B 24 Waterfront, Livingstone B
Day 1 – 7 From Nairobi we cross the Great Rift Valley and enter the Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier wildlife park. Our camp gives us perfect access to the park for afternoon and morning game drives in search of the ‘Big Five’ and other wildlife. We may also visit a Maasai village and talk to these traditional people who live in the area around the reserve. From the ‘Mara’, we briefly head back to Nairobi before crossing into Tanzania to Arusha. Another opportunity to meet the local Maasai people but don’t forget to visit the Meserani Snake enclosure – don’t worry it’s quite safe!. We transfer to 4x4 vehicles for a 3-day excursion to the Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Crater. From the broad flat plains of the Serengeti to the staggeringly beautiful views over the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy East Africa’s scenery and wildlife as you realise you have only been on tour for a week!
Day 8 – 14 From Arusha we drive in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, across vast tracts of savannah to the port city of Dar es Salaam. Almost always hot and humid we escape the city on the regular ferry to Zanzibar to experience three days of leisure and tropical delight. Explore Stone Town’s alleyways, architecture and markets but leave time to visit the beaches, white sands, leaning palms and tropically warm waters for some ‘serious’ relaxation. Returning to the African mainland, we leave the coast and drive via Mikumi National Park into Malawi.
NB As we leave the truck on the mainland, basic tourist class accommodation on Zanzibar is included in the Local Payment but for the sake of flexibility meals are left for your own account. Typically we spend one night in Stone Town and the next two nights in the north of the island at one of the beaches. Your tour leader will be available to assist if you experience any problems but there are no set activities - the time is entirely at leisure
Day 15 – 21 This is one of the friendliest countries on tour and home to Africa’s third-largest lake. With over 600 species of fish (most of them endemic) the lake provides living for many of the Malawi people. We make camp beside one of the beaches - try diving, snorkelling, sailing or horseback riding or take a guided village walk to see how the locals live. Leaving Malawi we cross into Zambia and make our way to Lusaka, the capital.
Day 22 – 24 Livingstone, close to Victoria Falls, is our base for the next few days. In addition to the awesome beauty of Victoria Falls the area is also Africa’s ‘adventure’ capital - try white water rafting, gorge-swinging, canoeing or even bungy jumping! Alternatively, enjoy elephant back and walking safaris, or else - simply relax at our riverside campsite. We view the Victoria Falls from Mosi-Oa-Tunya (‘Smoke That Thunders’) National Park and have time at leisure.
Age: Our tours are designed to meet the expectations of adults in the 18-39 age bracket. If you are older, please enquire and one of our friendly consultants to ensure that you book a tour suited to your expectations
Price: Low Season Prices: GB £ 1125 plus Basic Local Payment - Mandatory = US $ 880 which includes:
Food & Camping Masai Mara Excursion Zanzibar Return Ferry and Accommodation Victoria Falls Visit Chobe Cruise
Optional Activities & Excursions:
Lake Manyara Day Trip (min 2) US $200 3 day/ 2 Nights Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Excursion US $475 Arusha National Park (min 2) US$ 190 Zanzibar Spice Tour US$25 Scuba Diving US$150 Malawi village walk US$ 4 Malawi Horse Riding US$ 65 Livingstonia Day Hike US$ 5 Victoria Falls Bungy Jump US$ 130 White water rafting US$195 Helicopter/Microlight flights US$ 155 Livingstone Game Walk US$ 95 Lion Encounter US$150
Included in Price: Fully equipped safari vehicle, camping and cooking equipment, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, all ground transportation, services of two crew, sleeping mattress, meals as indicated, Snake Park entrance, Maasai village walk, Malawi cultural village walk.
Not Included: Local Payment excursions, visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, airport transfers, sleeping bag, optional activities, drinks, tips, items of a personal nature and meals on Zanzibar (3 nights).
