East Africa & the Zambezi
28 days
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This trip links the plains, wildlife and tribal lands of East Africa with the bushlands and high veldts of Southern Africa. It is an iconic journey that allows us to explore Amboseli, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Kenya and Tanzania as well as searching for the big game of South Luangwa national park in Zambia. Then for sheer natural wilderness and w...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Marvel at the view of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli NP
- Visit the Karen Blixen museum & Giraffe Sanctuary in Nairobi
- 2 day safari in the Serengeti, the ultimate African wildlife experience
- Safari to the stunning Ngorongoro crater National Park
- Camp in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro
- Explore the iconic Usambara Mountains with optional trek
- Explore the beautiful and historic streets of Zanzibar's Stone Town
- Explore the beautiful and historic streets of Zanzibar's Stone Town
- Chill on the white sand Indian Ocean beaches of Zanzibar
- Camp on the stunning beaches of Lake Malawi
What's this trip about?
This trip links the plains, wildlife and tribal lands of East Africa with the bushlands and high veldts of Southern Africa. It is an iconic journey that allows us to explore Amboseli, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Kenya and Tanzania as well as searching for the big game of South Luangwa national park in Zambia. Then for sheer natural wilderness and wildlife, this trip takes in the beauty of the Lower Zambezi area which we explore by canoe.
If its beaches and relaxation you’re after we also visit both the white sands of Zanzibar and the stunning beaches of Lake Malawi. Then there is the greatest highlight of them all, the incomparable Victoria Falls, which cannot fail to impress both the spectator and the adventurer, with white water rafting, bungee jumping and gorge swinging to name but a few of the activities here.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityNairobi
End CityZimbabwe
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Use of the truck and its camping equipment, library, etc.,
- Camping meals
- All activities that are listed as included
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Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
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
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
Estimated Drive Time - 4-5 hours
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 preparatio...
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
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
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...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Head on an unforgettable safari in 4x4s into the Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater National Reserves - three of the world's most incredible areas for wildlife spotting
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha
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
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
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 l...
Day 10: Zanzibar
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
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 option going for sunset drinks at Africa House and heading out to the night markets for a local dinner.
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Explore the beautiful and historic streets of Zanzibar's Stone Town
Day 12-13: Zanzibar
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...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Guided tour of Spice Plantations and local lunch
Day 14: Dar Es Salaam
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...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Ferry back from Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam
Day 15: Iringa, Mikumi
Estimated Drive Time - 11-12 hours (please note that all drive times given here are the approximate number of hours that the truck will be in motion only, and does not include any time taken for coffee or lunch stops, border crossings, photo stops, activities en route, c...
Day 16: Chitimba
Estimated Drive Time - 11-12 hours
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.
Day 17-18: Chitimba, Kande
Estimated Drive Time - 5-6 hours.
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...
Day 19: Lilongwe
Estimated Drive Time - 6-7 hours.
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.
Day 20-21: South Luangwa National Park
Estimated Drive Time - 7-8 hours.
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...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Kawaza village visit, South Luangwa National Park
Day 22: Luangwa River
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
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.
Day 23: Lower Zambezi Area
Estimated Drive Time - 8-9 hours.
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.
Day 24-25: Lower Zambezi Area
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...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
2 night canoe wildlife safari in the Lower Zambezi area
Day 26: Livingstone
Estimated Drive Time - 9-10 hours.
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.
Day 27: Victoria Falls
Estimated Drive Time - 1-2 hours.
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 ...
Daily Activities
Included Activities: (Included in Kitty)
Visit to the incredible Victoria Falls
Day 28: Victoria Falls
Border Information: If you are leaving the trip in Victoria Falls, you will most likely depart Zimbabwe at Victoria Falls Airport (IATA code: VFA).
Today is a free day to take advantage of the vast array of adventure activities on offer in the area. If you are interest...
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Price per day$94
Last Updated: 0/7/2022
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Optional Activities
Optional Activities
These activities are not included in the itinerary, however they are available to book and/or payable locally.
Day 1:
USD 4.88
NNP Animal orphanage & Safari walk, Nairobi
USD 11.71
Explore the museum at the site of the former home of Karen Blixen, the author of 'Out of Africa'
USD 40
Learn all about the different tribal groups of Kenya at the Bomas of Kenya cultural centre in Nairobi
USD 9.76
Visit the Langata Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
USD 11.71
Discover some of Kenya's ancient hominids at the National Museum in Nairobi
USD 25
Head out on a guided safari walk in Nairobi National Park
Day 3:
Free
Visit to an African snake park
USD 7
Take a short walk to a nearby Maasai village to learn all about the life and culture of the Maasai people
Day 5-6:
USD 650
Hot Air Balloon ride in the Serengeti (this must be pre booked through your sales consultant)
Day 7:
Free
Visit to an African snake park
USD 7
Take a short walk to a nearby Maasai village to learn all about the life and culture of the Maasai people
Day 8-9:
USD 25
Half day trek out to the stunning Irente view point and community visit to the Irente villages
Day 12-13:
USD 40
Snorkelling day trip, Zanzibar
USD 20
Dhow trip, Zanzibar
USD 30
Explore the beautiful 'Prison' Island near Zanzibar
USD 55
Scuba diving in the incredible waters of the Indian Ocean near Zanzibar (per dive)
USD 40
Walk through the Jozani Forest in search of the very rare Red Colobus monkeys
Day 14:
USD 15
Sunset kayak trip to explore the mangroves near Dar es Salaam
Day 17-18:
USD 10
Woodcarving lessons with the locals in Chitimba
USD 10
Village walk around Chitimba
USD 10
Guided walk and visit to a local Tonga village
USD 90
Horse Riding excursions in the forests and beaches near Lake Malawi
USD 10
Canoe hire to explore Lake Malawi from the water
USD 15
Snorkelling excursion to Lake Malawi
Day 20-21:
USD 17.10
Optional extra evening game drive (if time allows)
USD 10
Walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park
Day 26:
USD 20
See the incredible Victoria Falls from the Zambian side
Day 28:
USD 150
White water rafting on the Zambezi
USD 135
Bungee jump (111m) from the bridge over the Second Gorge of the Victoria Falls
USD 55
Take a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi
USD 95
Horse riding along the scenic banks of the Zambezi
USD 110
Enjoy a relaxing canoeing trip on the River Zambezi
USD 55
Take a guided walk to a local Matabele village
USD 152
See the incredible Victoria Falls from the air with a helicopter flight over the waterfalls
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