East African Adventure- North- from Vic Falls to Nairobi

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The trip highlights include Wild Animals (Safari), Spectacular Nature, Stunning Beaches and Diverse Cultures. International Groups. Two experienced Guides, one Overland Truck, Unlimited Travel Adventure!

Tour price: € 1195 Currency converter
Single supplement:   € 115 Please note: when you travel alone on one of our accommodated group tours the single supplement will be compulsory. This means you will have your own private room and you don’t have to share with anyone.
Activity package: ± € 345 Activity Package: This is an OPTIONAL additional payment that covers what we consider to be the “essential activities” on our tours. If you want to include all the activities in the Activity Package to your tour, you can pay for the complete package when you book the tour, or pay for it in cash on the day the tour departures. If you don’t want to include it in your tour, you can still pay for the activities on the spot during your tour- just keep in mind that it will be subject to availability.
Duration: 21 days, 20 nights
Start point: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
End point: Nairobi, Kenya
Countries visited: Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi,
Tanzania, Kenya
Accommodation: Camping
Departure dates:

Included in the group tour price: Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, transport, registered guides and selected activities as per itinerary.
Excluded from the tour price: Flights, all items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities etc.

   Detailed tour dossier 
                          Pre departure information

Day 1 Lusaka
Leaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Chipata
Today is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more Western ways of Southern Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 South Luangwa National Park
Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. This afternoon we enjoy a sunset game drive in the South Luangwa NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 South Luangwa National Park
In the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive, the park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Lilongwe
Today we visit the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only sanctuary for rescued, orphaned and injured wild animals. The Centre is set in 180 hectares of beautiful woodland, Lilongwe’s only protected wilderness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6/7 Lake Malawi
We take a scenic drive to Kande beach where there are many optional activities available such as horse riding and different water sports. On our second day here we will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Water Sports, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8/9 Lake Malawi - Chitimba
We travel further north and spend our last 2 days in Malawi at Chitimba beach. For those that have had enough of beautiful lake views there is a short hike to the Manchawe Falls. Optional Activities: Hike, watersports, abseiling etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 Tanzania – Iringa
Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai Hut where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 Dar es Salaam
Our journey today brings us out of the cool highland region of Iringa to the humid Indian ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12/13/14 Zanzibar
A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3

Day 15 Dar es Salaam
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite. The evening can be spent reminiscing about our days on the island.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 16 Lushoto
Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts
Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 17 Arusha
Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha via the eye-catching landscape of Tanga. Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania and known for its authentic craft markets. On a clear day it’s possible to see Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Arusha is home to some excellent craft shops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 18/19 Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion
The Serengeti excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 Arusha
Today those that went into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro will return to Arusha where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park. In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21 Kenya – Nairobi
After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

* This tour also runs in the opposite direction (€ 1065)

 if you prefer this tour with accommodation in lodges/ hotels/ chalets.

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