Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi
Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Arusha
Cross through the semi-arid lands of the Masai people to Arusha.

Day 3 Serengeti National Park
Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles and enjoy a game drive en route to our camp site in the central Serengeti.

Day 4-5 Ngorongoro Crater/Marangu
Search for game in 4x4 safari vehicles while in the crater, then continue onto Marangu, where you may get a view of the majestic Mt Kilimanjaro.

Day 6 Dar es Salaam
Day on the road. Enjoy the varied landscapes on the way to the Indian Ocean coast.

Day 7-9 Zanzibar
Ferry over to the island of Zanzibar. Embark on a guided tour of a spice plantation. Opt to visit historic sites, go snorkelling or scuba diving or just relax on the beach. Spend one night in Stone Town and two nights right on the beach.

Day 10-11 Ruaha River/Iringa
Ferry to Dar es Salaam then continue to Ruaha NP. Stop off at a craft centre in Iringa to watch artists at work. Spectacular scenery will entertain on long driving days.

Day 12-14 Lake Malawi
Relax on the shores of 'the lake of stars' and visit various lakeside camps. Opt to go on a village walk with a local lunch in Kande Beach, try snorkelling or go on a fishing trip.

Day 15-17 Senga Bay/Chipata/Lusaka
Traverse the vastness of Africa during a few driving days. Spot zebra and giraffe while camping on a private game farm, and visit craft stalls and markets for typical textiles and baskets.

Day 18-19 Livingstone
Ferry crossing to Zambia. Opt to visit Victoria Falls, go whitewater rafting or canoeing, or fly over the falls.

Day 20 Livingstone
Depart at any time.

 

What's Included

  • Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater entrances and game drives. Spice plantation entrance and guided tour. 3-day Zanzibar excursion. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
  • 19 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners. (Allow USD200-250 for meals and drinks not included.)
  • Participation camping (12 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (5 nts).
  • Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry.
  • 2 Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide.
  • Small group experience; Max 22, avg 20.

 

Trip Specifics

  • Price: £1899
  • Duration: 20 days
  • Start/Finish: Nairobi to Livingstone
  • Trip Code: DNV