East Africa – Vic Falls to Nairobi Safari
Safari Description:
This scheduled safari takes you from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe through natural wonders, incredible national parks and some of the best game viewing that Africa offers, along with lakes, beaches and exciting excursions. Starting in Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, you cross into Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and concludes in the capital of Kenya, Nairobi. This tour can be reversed travelling north to south with both camping and accommodated options available.
Safari Highlights:
South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Masai Tribal evening; 3day Zanzibar Island excursion for Stone Town and stunning beaches; Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater for world–class game viewing opportunities
Main Attractions:
Zambia: •South & North Luangwa
Map & Short Itinerary:
Day 1 Eureka Camp Lusaka – camping
Day 2 Chimwemwe Lodge Petauke – camping
Day 3&4 Wildlife Camp South Luangwa – camping
Day 5&6 Ngala Beach Lodge Lake Malawi – camping
Day 7 Chitimba Lake Malawi – camping
Day 8 Utengule Coffee Lounge Southern HighlandsTanzania – camping
Day 9 Kisolanza Farm Iringa Tanzania – camping
Day 10 Camp Bastion Mikumi Mikumi National Park –camping
Day 11 Stone Town Zanzibar – accommodation
Day 12&13 Amaan Bungalows Nungwi Zanzibar – camping
Day 14 Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge Bagamoyo – camping
Day 15 Meru Mbega Lodge Usa River – camping
Day 16 Kudu Camp Karatu – camping
Day 17 Kananga Special Tented Camp for Serengeti –camping
Day 18 Kudu Camp Lodge Karatu – camping
Day 19 Meru Mbega Lodge Usa River – camping
Day 20 End of tour –Nairobi
Day 1 Eureka Camp Lusaka
Day 2 Chimwemwe Lodge Petauke
Day 3&4 Wildlife Camp South Luangwa
Day 5&6 Ngala Beach Lodge Lake Malawi
Day 7 Chitimba Lodge
Lake Malawi
Day 8 Utengule Coffee Lounge Southern Highlands Tanzania
Day 9 Kisolanza Farm Iringa Tanzania
Day 10 Camp Bastion Mikumi Mikumi National Park
Day 11 All Seasons Hotel Stone Town Zanzibar
Day 12&13 Amaan Bungalows Nungwi Zanzibar
Day 14 Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge Bagamoyo
Day 15 Mru Mbega Lodge
Day 16 Kudu Lodge Karatu
Day 17 Kananga Special Tented Camp for Serengeti
Day 18 Kudu Lodge Karatu
Day 19 Meru Mbega Lodge Arusha
Day 20 End of tour Nairobi
Length | 20 days |
Safari Type | Group Safari |
Price From | ZAR 49250 |
Countries | Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia |
Accommodation | Accommodation, Camping |
Group Size | Maximum 20 people |
Single Supplement | Yes |
Please Note | Subject to availability of accommodation |
Departures | On Request |
Comfort Level:
Accommodation Comfort | |
Camping Comfort |
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 Eureka Camp, Lusaka
An early start from Victoria Falls and a final glimpse of the falls before driving north to Lusaka passing busy villages, colourful markets and rural regions. Tonight, we are close to the capital
Day 2 Chimwemwe Lodge, Petauke, Zambia
We drive through the busy city then turn east on the Great East Road into rural Zambia and cross the mighty Luangwa River passing subsistence farms and villages
Day 3&4 Wildlife Camp, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
After stopping at Chipata, an important town for cotton production and where we visit a local workshop. From here, make our way to the tranquillity of the Luangwa River to enjoy 2nights and our first sunset on the banks of the river.
On day 4 enjoy an optional morning safari or during the dry season (April to December) join one of the iconic walking safaris on offer in the park. This afternoon we will enjoy a sunset drive in this wildlife haven, enjoying a sundowner on the way. The unique opportunity to explore this incredible and wild park at night gives us a chance to spot the elusive nocturnal species that are rarely seen in the day. Watch out for plentiful hippos and crocs, herds of ele’s, buffalo, giraffe and gazelle. Big cats particularly leopards are plentiful and reputed to have the largest concentration of these beautiful cats in Africa
Day 5&6 Ngala Beach Lodge, Lake Malawi, Malawi
This morning we board our truck and head to Lake Malawi. Our destination tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi, stretching over 500km along the western boundary of Malawi, the lake is home to more species of fish than other lake. We spend the night on the shores of this natural wonder and on day 6 relax by the lake. Use the time to read a book, soak up sun or indulge in the many attractions that are on offer.
Day 7 Chitimba Lodge, Chitimba, Lake Malawi
Today we drive north to enjoy a further night in the northern region of the lake. This afternoon we will enjoy a walking tour to a local community and enjoy a spectacular sunset from the beach
Day 8 Utengule Coffee Lodge, Tanzania
We cross the border to Tanzania and onward to Utengule located in the southern highlands
Day 9 Kisolanza Farm, Iringa, Tanzania
We visit a local coffee plantation and learn a little of hte growing and harvesting of coffee beans, before making our way to Iringa ascending the Great Rift Valley
Day 10 Camp Bastion Mikumi, Mikumi National Park, Tanzania
Leaving Iringa behind us, we make our way to Mikumi where we stop for the night. Mikumi National Parks ranks as the fourth largest park in Tanzania and forms part of a 75 000sq km wilderness that centres on Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve. Enjoy an optional game drive to look for impala, elephant, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and lion
Day 11 Stone Town, Zanzibar Island
An early start to catch the ferry over to Zanzibar and explore this ancient town renowned for the Slave and Spice Trades
Day 12&13 Anaan Bungalows, Nungwi, Zanzibar Island
After enjoying a guided walking spice tour and watch the locals climbing trees or seeking out specific plants to collect th spices we make our way to Nungwi where there’s time to take part in exciting optional activities from boat cruises to snorkelling or scuba diving and enjoy the fantastic white sand beaches and sparkling warm ocean.
Day 14 Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge, Tanzania
Catching the ferry back to Dar, we collect the truck and drive to Bagamoyo whose name harks back to days of slavery and means “lay down your heart”. Tonight is spent by the beach
Day 15 Meru Mbega Lodge, Usa River, Tanzania
We continue through the busy town of Arusha and Usa River location for tonight. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro and later will be briefed this evening by our local guide on what to prepare for the coming days
Day 16 Kudu Lodge, Karatu, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Although it’s a short distance to Karatu, we spend most of the day travelling closer to Ngorongoro Crater, and upon arrival our guide will brief us on the full day excursion to come. Karatu is situated to allow you to participate in optional activities during our stay, and those clients who have purchased the Serengeti Excursion (optional) will be collected on the morning of day 16 and follow a separate itinerary
Day 17 Kananga Special Tented Camp, Seronera, Serengeti
We rise early and are transferred to the crater, spending much of the day exploring the crater floor in search of some of the many animals which roam the plains, and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti. In the crater base, we aim to see as many animals as possible. The Serengeti is most famous for its wildebeest migration, a circular route where around 1.5m wildebeest troupe in a circular route following their ancient survival instincts not only to find the best grazing but also taking time to breed, its one of the most captivating and exciting natural phenomena’s in the world. There’s large concentrations of animals to see in both the Serengeti and crater from gazelle, elephants, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and plenty of predators following the movements of the herbivore
Day 18 Kudu Lodge, Karatu
This morning brings more exploration of the Serengeti searching for more of the animals found here, and watch out for lion, leopard and more. Later in the afernoon we return to Karatu entralled by all the animals we have seen
Day 19 Meru Mbega Lodge, Arusha
Back to Arusha for a final night
Day 20 End of tour – Nairobi
Cross the border into Kenya and make our way to Nairobi, where our tour ends