Transport

Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, ferry, mokoro, walking.

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.

Meals

25 breakfasts, 22 lunches, 18 dinners

Accommodation

Participation camping (19 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), simple hotels (4 nts, twin-share), bush camping (1 nt).

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch, Victoria Falls Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Victoria Falls Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach. Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive. Okavango Delta overnight bush camping excursion. Zanzibar excursion. Spice plantation tour. Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. Please note that this trip is a combination of multiple G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and/or particular vehicles operating your tour may change between tour segments. You may also expect some group members to join or leave the tour, between tour segments. 2. This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, with long drives and poor road conditions at times. Despite this, most clients feel that the diversity of the African landscape, countries, culture and wildlife are all well worth the experience. We use a comfortable and safe customized safari truck for the long drives. 3. YELLOW FEVER According to the WHO and CDC, there is no risk of yellow fever in Botswana. It is compulsory to show a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate if you are travelling to Botswana from a Yellow Fever endemic country, or have recently travelled to a Yellow Fever endemic country (with entry stamps in your passport), including the following countries (but not limited to): Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Zambia, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela. **We advise all travelers to Botswana who are coming from one of the above countries, or who have visited them in the last 10 years, to be prepared with a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate or letter from your doctor with proof of vaccination. Yellow Fever inoculations need to be administered at least 10 days prior to your entry into the country. Border officials in Botswana have been strictly enforcing these requirements. Travelers without the correct documentation run the risk of being denied entry, and will not be able to continue with the tour. (Any additional travel expenses will be on your own account.) ** 4. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. 5. An essential part of your safari is participation. The group is usually divided into small groups and given different tasks which change on a day to day basis, from kitchen duty group (helping in prepare meals and clean up afterwards), the packing group (sets up all tables and chairs outside) and the cleaning group (which cleans the truck by emptying the rubbish bin and brooming). it is all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your CEOs will do all the meal preparation, but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun! All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply dome tents and assembly/disassembly takes only 5 minutes. All tents have built-in insect nets. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. 6. Your CEO aims to provide you with the best service possible during your tour. They will be joining you in the back of the truck for a maximum of approximately 50% during driving, to answer questions and provide more information about the areas that you visit. They will spend the remainder of the driving time in front with the driver to enable them to make bookings, do planning and to fulfil other organizational requirements of the tour. During wildlife safari drives, your CEO will ensure to accompany you in the passenger area of the truck. This is of course because they have a lot of knowledge to share with you during these exciting wildlife safari drives. Please do not hesitate to ask your CEO any questions. 7. According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between May 5th and June 4th, 2019. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. In Zanzibar and other Muslim areas in Africa, it is important to note that there may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan. Generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-muslims throughout the day. It is important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan, particularly in Zanizbar. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time. 8. MONEY EXCHANGE We strongly advise that you bring ZAR or USD from your home country or exchange money before the start of the tour, to avoid delays on tour. Please see the Money Exchange section for more details. 9. DRONES The use of drones in national parks in Southern Africa is prohibited. 10. ARRIVAL AIRPORT Please note, if you’re arrival airport in Johannesburg is NOT ’Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport’ and you have pre-booked an arrival transfer, please contact us as soon as possible so we can pass this information onto our local office and transfer provider. This may incur additional costs.Soweto - Soweto Tour (1100-1650 per person) Johannesburg - Apartheid Museum (180ZAR per person) Chobe National Park - Chobe River Sunset Cruise - Chobe National Park Safari Drive Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Visit (50USD per person) - Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting (120USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins (150USD per person) - Princess Laundry Service (20USD per person) - Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min (284USD per person) - Full Day Excursion to Chobe National Park - Zambezi Bungee Jump (168USD per person) Victoria Falls - Zipline over the Zambezi (50USD per person) - Bridge Swing over the Zambezi (168USD per person) Mfuwe - South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive (50USD per person) - South Luangwa Walking Safari (65USD per person) Kande Beach - Snorkelling (25USD per person) - Village Walk (20USD per person) Chitimba - Swimming in Chitimba Bay - Village Walk through Chitimba (15USD per person) - Carving Skills Workshop (25-35USD per person) - Kayaking Chitimba Bay (35USD per person) - Explore Livingstonia (35USD per person) Kendwa - Safari Blue - Sailing Day Trip (60-100USD per person) Jambiani - Swahili Cultural Tour (70-200USD per person) - Snorkelling (40USD per person) Nungwi - Scuba Diving (130USD per person) Stone Town - Stone Town Walking Tour (15USD per person) - Zanzibar Express Northbound Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari

Flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Johannesburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrive at any time.

Tonight, get to know your group on your first night out together in Johannesburg. After your welcome meeting at the hotel, choose to enjoy an Amarula cocktail at the bar or go to Emperors Palace with a wide array of restaurants and bars to choose from. Sit back, relax, eat some grub, sip a cocktail, and get to know your fellow travel buddies as the adventure begins.
If you arrive a day or two early, we recommended booking an excursion to Soweto or the Apartheid Museum.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Connect With New Friends

Additional Notes: Please make sure you have all of the necessary visas for this tour by the time of the welcome meeting. It is very important to read the visa section in our trip details to make sure you have all visas you will need, if any. Please note that not all nationalities are able to obtain visas upon arrival at the border.
Day 2 Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Get ready to check another country off those travel lists as you and the group pass across the border into Botswana. We’re not going to lie, today will be a lot of driving, but use this opportunity to talk with your group, swap stories, and watch as the landscape changes around you from the desolate scenery of central-eastern Botswana to the wild bush within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary. The group will stop here for the night to set up camp, enjoy each other’s company around a fire, and fall peacefully asleep beneath the stars.
Today’s travel takes us through a very desolate part of central-eastern Botswana. We cross into Botswana and finish the day at a campsite within the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, a unique community-based initiative in wildlife conservation.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Martins Drift to Serowe 02:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (South Africa - Botswana)
Day 3 Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

You didn’t think the group was leaving before taking part in a wildlife drive through the Khama Sanctuary did you? Good, because there’s not a chance. Get out there in an open air vehicle with a guide to spot some wildlife.

Jump in the Lando and continue on to Maun. Scroll through your camera roll checking the pictures you’ve already snapped while the land outside your window becomes more fertile as you approach the area of the Okavango Delta.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Serowe to Maun 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Khama Rhino Sanctuary Drive
Day 4 Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Today is going to be busy, but fun, and man do we wish we were going with you on this epic adventure.

You’ll wake to the sounds and smells of the bush around you. Later, dive right into some nature with a wildlife walk. The cool thing about being on foot is that you will get to learn about tracking the animals and gain insight into their movement patterns and behaviour on a much more intimate level.

From there the group will begin an exciting excursion deep into the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro (dugout canoe) to do some birdwatching on the way to our basic bush camp for the evening (get ready to completely unplug). Set up camp, sing with the locals, and simply unwind with a sundowner around the campfire… cheers!

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Safari vehicle: Maun to Okavango Delta 01:00 Hr(s)
- Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Okavango Delta Excursion

Additional Notes: Pack a small bag for this overnight excursion; we’ll leave our big bags with the Lando. Please note that there are no showers or running water for toilets. Bring along 5 litres of water for both drinking and cleaning.
Day 5 Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Africa is home to some of the most beautiful sunrises in the world and today (if the weather is just right) you will get to experience the almost too vibrant colours of that quintessential sunrise that we all picture when we think of going on safari to Africa.

Then, tip your heads back, take a deep breath, and feel the mokoro cut through the crystal clear channels as you ride out of the Okavango Delta. The group will take some time to freshen up in Maun (showers everyone!) before embarking in the Lando to Gweta where the group will camp under massive baobab trees for the night.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Mokoro: Okavango Delta 01:00 - 02:00 Hr(s)
- Safari vehicle: Okavango Delta to Maun 01:00 Hr(s)
- Lando: Maun to Gweta 04:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Enjoy the towering baobab trees found around tonight’s campsite and go for a dip in the pool if you need to cool off.
Day 6 Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Travel to Kasane and choose to embark on a river cruise through Chobe NP, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa.

Drive through the verdant lands between Gweta and Kasane. Witness how rain brings life to the salt pans, awakening the dormant fish and aquatic shrimps in the mud. The surrounding grasslands also teem with life and are home to many antelope, which attract a wide variety of predators. Keep your eyes focused as the world passes you by and then reward yourself with a group toast as you camp under the great big African sky.
Today we journey to Chobe National Park, home to the largest elephant population in southern Africa. The best way to appreciate one of Botswana’s national parks and its thousands of resident elephants, crocodiles, and hippos is on an optional sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River. You can pre-book this on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Gweta to Kasane 06:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Chobe River Sunset Cruise
Day 7 Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Buckle those seat belts and cross the border from Botswana to Zimbabwe; home of epic Victoria Falls. All that driving is bound to make you hungry and we have a treat for you today! The group will be having a traditional lunch at the G Adventurers supported Lusumpuko Women’s Club. With full bellies and even more full hearts, get ready to feel the mist in the air as you enter the town of Victoria Falls.

Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world. For the adventurous we recommend going whitewater rafting, taking a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or taking the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with the waterfalls in sight. (Oh man... just thinking of that makes our heads spin and our palms sweat!) Not looking to turn your hair gray today? That’s okay, we understand. Either way the choice is yours, but remember you’re here now so why not escape those comfort zones?
Opt to prebook the Chobe National Park Safari Drive and head out early into the park before crossing the border into Zimbabwe, then continue on to the town of Victoria Falls. Opt to get up close (and wet from the spray) to the awesome Victoria Falls, or bungee jump (with the waterfall in sight).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Botswana - Zimbabwe)
- Lusumpuko Women’s Club Lunch

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Chobe National Park Safari Drive

Additional Notes: Your accommodation is in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) and NOT Livingstone (Zambia). Please make sure you have the necessary visa.
Day 8 Day 8: Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Get up close and personal with one of the largest waterfalls in the world on this free day in Victoria Falls. Feel the strength of the water splashing your skin on the observation deck, taking in the sound of tons of water thundering in over the edge of the falls in the distance, and make your day as relaxing or hair-raising as you like.

Opt to try whitewater rafting. Maybe take a scenic helicopter flight over the falls (epic selfies anyone?), or take the plunge (literally) while bungee jumping with Victoria Falls in sight.

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 15 Mins
- Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride - 25min
- Victoria Falls Whitewater Rafting
- Zambezi River Sunset Cruise

Additional Notes: Want to do more with your tour? Pre-book any two of the following activities: Zambezi Whitewater Rafting, Victoria Falls Helicopter Ride, or the Zambezi River Sunset Cruise. You can pre-book on the checkout page, or through your Global Connection Officer or travel agent.

Any optional activities listed on this day can also be booked upon arrival in Victoria Falls.
Day 9 Day 9: Victoria Falls/Lusaka (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Victoria Falls/Lusaka (1B, 1L, 1D)

Buckle those seat belts, set off early around 6am, and cross the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia. The long journey across rough and bumpy roads will take you to a private farm 29km (18 mi) outside the capital of Zambia and will have you feeling so accomplished because we all know now that driving on rough terrain is no picnic!

Get out, stretch those legs and marvel together at the zebras, buffalo, and antelope that freely roam the property. Then grab a cold drink at the camp’s bar (cheers!) or relax by the pool to celebrate the success of your long journey.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Victoria Falls to Lusaka 10:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Zimbabwe - Zambia)

Additional Notes: This is an overnight stop in between two long driving days, so we will not have time to explore Lusaka.
Day 10 Day 10: Lusaka/South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lusaka/South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Rise and shine and begin today’s journey. We have a lot of ground to cover so be prepared to set off early and arrive late. Use this time to get to know the members of your group better, swap stories, share some laughs, or even sit quietly and reflect, there’s time for both. The group will travel across the Zambian countryside before arriving at the campsite along the banks of the Luangwa River.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)
Day 11 Day 11: South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Guess where you’re going today! South Luangwa National Park. The day is yours to spend in this wildlife haven. Choose to go on a walking safari (just remember it’s seasonal), a night drive, or visit a nearby local village. No matter what you decide to do remember to have fun and be in the moment because life’s more fun that way in general and hey, so is travel. Get rid of those expectations and let this place dazzle you for what it is.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 12 Day 12: South Luangwa/Chipata (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: South Luangwa/Chipata (1B, 1L, 1D)

It’s another day in the wilds of Africa so have those cameras at the ready as you head out on an optional morning safari drive. Try to snap some pictures of giraffes, elephants, and Cape Buffalo in this hidden gem of a place that also happens to be home to the largest populations of these creatures. Then the group will stop for lunch and visit the Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard a G Adventures-supported craft workshop. In the afternoon you will continue onwards to Chipata.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe
Day 13 Day 13: Chipata/Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Chipata/Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)

Check another country off your travel lists as you pass into Malawi and head to Lake Malawi affectionately known as “Lake of Stars”. The group will spend four nights relaxing on the shores of this massive lake; think clear shimmering waters with schools of colourful cichlid fish swarming in the depths of a place where nature is king and the people are some of the friendliest you’ll ever meet. Beach walks, leisurely swims, and snorkeling are what’s in store for you over the next few days.

The locals depend on the lake for fishing as well as survival by using dugout canoes to fish from and setting out long nets. There are many different ethnic groups all speaking their own language; most are Christians and the rest have traditional beliefs.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando 07:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Zambia - Malawi)

Additional Notes: Please note that conservative dress is recommended. Shoulders and knees should be covered in public, but inside of camp boundaries, it is ok to wear beach clothes.
Day 14 Day 14: Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)

Imagine this; you wake to the sound of birdsong around you, the sun is shining, and the waters of Lake Malawi are calling your name begging to be set upon. Grab your camera and swim suit and head out for some fun. Wander the shore on foot, grab a snorkel and see what life under the shimmering surface is all about, take a leisurely swim, or choose to experience a village walk at the nearby Tonga Village. Then the group will get to take part in a traditional dinner at a local home in the evening before falling asleep under the stars.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Included Activities:
- Kande Beach Local Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Kande Beach/Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Kande Beach/Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)

It’s off to another beautiful destination along Lake Malawi today. From oceans to mountains to lakes you’re getting to see some of the best scenery that Africa has to offer. The group will head north to picturesque Chitimba Beach where there are gorgeous views of the mountains in the background and you can see Tanzania from just across the lake. Once here you can choose to get out onto the lake or you can hike along the shores and enjoy the scenery that surrounds you.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Kande Beach to Chitimba 05:00 Hr(s)
Day 16 Day 16: Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)

Enjoy a final day at Lake Malawi. Now that you have gotten a feel for this area take the day to further experience your surroundings and appreciate them. Bask in the sun, take a swim, walk to the local village that you didn’t visit yesterday or hike to Livingstonia along the Nyika Plateau for wonderful views of the lake. Along the way cool off under the Manchewe Falls (we know we would if we were there with you).

In the evening, relax along the lake and rest up as the journey continues tomorrow.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 17 Day 17: Chitimba/Iringa (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Chitimba/Iringa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Another day, another country; you’ll be a pro at border crossings in no time. Today the group will head into Tanzania en route to Iringa. Gaze out the window as the Lando climbs out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, viewing tea plantations and highlands as you go. You could also use this time to journal, take a nap, or share inside jokes with the rest of the group (you’re bound to have some by now).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Chitimba to Iringa 11:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Malawi - Tanzania)
Day 18 Day 18: Iringa/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Iringa/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1L, 1D)

After the jam packed first few days of this trip where you are going next is going to be just what you needed. Wake in Iringa before driving to Dar es Salaam. Watch as the Tanzanian countryside passes by and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut. The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando: Iringa to Dar es Salaam 12:00 Hr(s)
Day 19 Day 19: Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)

Today is the day your group will discover true paradise. Hop on a ferry and transfer to Zanzibar. Get ready for picturesque island beaches that will make you contemplate staying here and living off the grid. Few places on this planet are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago so get ready to enjoy it, take loads of pictures, and relax in a place that has long lured backpackers and adventurers to it’s sandy shores.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Lando: Dar es Salaam 01:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry: Dar es Salaam to Stone Town 02:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Zanzibar is a Muslim society. Immodestly dressed women or men in shorts will get harassed and cause great offence in Stone Town. At the beach, customs are a little more relaxed, but our travellers are encouraged to be respectful of the island’s culture and still cover up when walking around. Never try to take a photograph without asking permission.
Day 20 Day 20: Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)

Wake up in this island paradise and get ready to seize the day. You’ll be exploring one of the world’s great cultural crossroads… think Africa meets Arabia and add the Indian Ocean into the mix as the cherry on top.

The day is yours to spend as you choose; grab some goggles and go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or just lounge on the beach and relax. Zanzibar’s tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 21 Day 21: Stone Town (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Stone Town (1B)

Your most difficult task today is going to be pulling yourself away from the beauty that surrounds you in Jambiani. But, if it makes you feel any better you still have one final night to spend on this enchanted island just in a more local spot. Travel back to Stone Town from the other side of the island, enjoy a guided tour of a local spice plantation on the way, and explore the heart of Zanzibar. Wander the winding historic unpaved alleyways of Stone Town passing by balconies and gigantic wooden carved doors along the way.

Get lost and spend hours exploring the streets and squares, drinking potent coffee from pavement vendors and buying sweetmeats from tiny cafes. Keep an eye out for tinga-tinga paintings, antique shops, beautifully printed cloths (kangas and kikois worn by local people), little carved chests with copper inlays, and spices – all beautiful presents or memories to take home.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Spice Plantation Tour
Day 22 Day 22: Stone Town/Bagamoyo (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Stone Town/Bagamoyo (1B, 1L, 1D)

It’s time to kiss this underrated paradise good-bye as you catch the ferry back to the mainland and head north to the historic coastal town of Bagamoyo. This town was recently named a World Heritage Site and used to be one of the most important trading ports of the central east African coast in the late 19th century. Stroll through Bagamoyo’s narrow, unpaved streets on your own and feel as if you stepped back in time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Ferry: Stone Town to Dar es Salaam 02:00 Hr(s)
- Lando 01:30 - 02:00 Hr(s)

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Zanzibar Express Northbound

Additional Notes: If you have booked the Zanzibar Express, you will stay in Stone Town when the group heads for the ferry. You have a free day in Stone Town for shopping, relaxing or seeing the sights. (Ask your CEO if you want to book any tours) Tomorrow you fly to Arusha to meet the group. Included: transfers, flight, one night Stone Town (Spice Palace, or similar). Only breakfast included.
Day 23 Day 23: Bagamoyo/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Bagamoyo/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)

Hit the road for a long day of driving. Enjoy the varied landscapes on the way to Arusha. Be on the lookout for views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. Consider yourself lucky if you are able to see the mountain as it is hidden behind a veil of clouds most of the time.
Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mt Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- Lando 12:00 Hr(s)

Additional Notes: Use the afternoon to prepare a small day-pack for the three-day excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Take something warm for the night on the crater rim and enough insect repellant, sunscreen, and water. Bedding is provided, but you can take your sleeping bag along to make sure you’re warm enough at night.

Zanzibar Express; transfer this morning from your Stone Town hotel to the airport for the flight to Arusha. Arrive in Arusha and transfer to the camp to meet back up with the group. Only breakfast and dinner included.
Day 24 Day 24: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Well folks it’s time for the Africa you have all imagined; the experience that has been depicted over and over again in books, movies, and television. So grab those cameras, purchase a quirky bucket hat, and head out on a wildlife safari drive into one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti.

Get ready for abundant wildlife, vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees, and hippo-filled rivers as you begin a 3-day and 2-night excursion into the park itself and the great Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Arusha to Serengeti National Park 08:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari

Additional Notes: Changing to specialized 4x4 7-seater safari vehicles, we are met by experienced safari driver/guides, who will ensure us wonderful wildlife encounters. Our safari vehicles each have sliding windows and a large pop-up roof, perfect for wildlife viewing. They are smaller than the Lando and will allow us to maneuver easily through the wildlife areas. As the vehicles are smaller than the Lando, our group will split up among several vehicles.
Day 25 Day 25: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 25: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Grab your buddies and jump aboard for one last morning safari in the Serengeti. As the sun rises higher in the sky watch the animal kingdom come to life in this grassland savannah before returning to break down camp. Then it’s on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa’s best wildlife viewing.

Experience epic views from the crater rim and watch as animals meander around below drinking water from the permanent supply on the crater floor. You’ll be setting up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on the planet.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park Safari

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Serengeti Balloon Safari

Additional Notes: Please note: if you have pre-booked the Serengeti Balloon Safari, today’s likely the day for this activity! Your CEO will give you final confirmation when it will take place, as it is subject to change. You will miss the included morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have a much better view from above! If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
Day 26 Day 26: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)

It’s time to experience “Africa’s Garden of Eden” on a more personal level. Today, venture down to the crater floor where the group will embark on a final safari experience. Have those cameras charged and at the ready because, let’s face it if you are going to see any wildlife this would be the place (and we are so excited for you)!

The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater means that its own ecosystem has been created think; rich grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat; so get ready to see some magic.

With full camera rolls the group will exit the crater in the late morning and travel back to Arusha. Swap stories along the way, pick those favourite photos from earlier, or simply sit back and let yourself enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise along.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner

Transport:
- 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Ngorongoro to Arusha 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari Drive
Day 27 Day 27: Arusha/Nairobi (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Arusha/Nairobi (1B, 1L)

Depart Arusha as the sun rises in the morning and travel overland to Nairobi; Kenya’s capital city. The tour ends upon arrival to Nairobi. In order to avoid any unnecessary issues with timing, please book ongoing travel from Nairobi in the evening.

Not ready to go home just yet? That’s ok, stay for a few extra days to explore more of Kenya and beyond.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Lando: Arusha to Nairobi 09:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Border Crossing (Tanzania - Kenya)
- Departure Day

Additional Notes: There is no included accommodation for this night in Nairobi. You may choose to pre-reserve post-tour accommodation through G Adventures.

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Itinerary of your trip Johannesburg To Nairobi Overland: Waterfalls & Beaches

Day 1: Johannesburg

Day 2: Johannesburg/Serowe (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 3: Serowe/Maun (1B, 1L)

Day 4: Maun/Okavango Delta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 5: Okavango Delta/Gweta (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 6: Gweta/Kasane (1B, 1L)

Day 7: Kasane/Victoria Falls (1B, 1L)

Day 8: Victoria Falls

Day 9: Victoria Falls/Lusaka (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 10: Lusaka/South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 11: South Luangwa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 12: South Luangwa/Chipata (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 13: Chipata/Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 14: Kande Beach (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 15: Kande Beach/Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 16: Chitimba (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 17: Chitimba/Iringa (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 18: Iringa/Dar Es Salaam (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 19: Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)

Day 20: Zanzibar Beach Resort (1B)

Day 21: Stone Town (1B)

Day 22: Stone Town/Bagamoyo (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 23: Bagamoyo/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 24: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 25: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 26: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L, 1D)

Day 27: Arusha/Nairobi (1B, 1L)

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