Accommodation

18 nights simple twin share accommodation and 2 nights camping in 2-person dome tents (please refer to trip notes for details)

Guide

Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide South Luangwa National Park, open vehicle game drive with a resident guide

Transport

Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

Others

Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew Zanzibar return ferry ticket Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit Mattresses, sleeping bag and pillow provided for camping nights All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Meals

20 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 16 dinners

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Flights

International flights are not included.

Others

International flights and visas Airport transfers - can be booked on request Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)

Optional

Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes), meals not listed in inclusions, additional drinks and items of a personal nature.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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

Day 1: Livingstone

Livingstone - Lusaka. Welcome to Livingstone! Arrive a day early to enjoy an included visit to Mosi Oa Tunya National Park to see the spectacular Victoria Falls. On day 1 we depart at 7am for Lusaka, the Zambian capital. It is a rapidly growing city, but we’ll be staying at a farm on the outskirts, where we can enjoy a relaxing first evening. Please note: Please arrive in Livingstone at least one night before your tour, to ensure you have time to visit Victoria Falls. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book a Livingstone Airport arrival transfer and pre-tour accommodation upon request.
Day 2 Day 2: The Great East Road
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: The Great East Road

Lusaka - Petauke. Leaving early this morning, we take the Great East Road, linking Zambia with neighbouring Malawi. We drive through lush countryside and small villages, crossing the Luangwa River before reaching our accommodation situated 5km from Petauke.
Day 3 Day 3: South Luangwa National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: South Luangwa National Park

Petauke - South Luangwa National Park. We make our way to South Luangwa National Park today. This is Zambia’s premier wildlife destination, home to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and more than 400 bird species. Upon arrival there is free time to embark on optional game walks or game drives.
Day 4 Day 4: South Luangwa Np Game Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: South Luangwa Np Game Drive

South Luangwa National Park - Chipata. This morning we embark on an open vehicle game drive in South Luangwa National Park, with a local ranger. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa. There are 60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species inhabiting the area. Following the game drive, we make our way to Chipata.
Day 5 Day 5-6: Kande Beach, Lake Malawi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5-6: Kande Beach, Lake Malawi

South Luangwa National Park - Kande Beach, Lake Malawi (Malawi). Leaving Zambia behind, we cross into Malawi and head to the shore of Lake Malawi, which covers more than one-fifth of the entire country. Our campsite is right on the shore of the lake, and you’ll have time to go for a swim or relax at the camp. Day 6 is free to partake in optional activities. You could hire a traditional bwato canoe, go horse riding around the lake, or visit a nearby village to meet the friendly Malawian villagers.
Day 6 Day 7: Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi

Kande Beach - Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi. This morning we take a scenic drive through rubber plantations to the town of Mzuzu, where we pick up some supplies and visit the market before travelling on to our beach-side camp at Chitimba Beach. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax by the beach, play volleyball or browse the local craft markets.
Day 7 Day 8: Hello Tanzania
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Hello Tanzania

Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi - Iringa (Tanzania). Today we have a long but scenic drive as we cross into Tanzania and travel to Iringa. Climbing through the Southern Highlands, we arrive at Kisolanza Farmhouse, a family-run working farm in a spectacular location.
Day 8 Day 9: Mikumi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Mikumi National Park

Iringa - Mikumi National Park area. Heading east, we travel to Mikumi National Park, the fifth-largest reserve in Tanzania. Our accommodation is located on the very edge of the park, and we’ll enjoy an evening around the open fire under the blanket of stars. If time permits you can book an optional game drive to see some of the resident wildlife, including lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo and crocodile.
Day 9 Day 10: Wildlife & Dar Es Salaam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Wildlife & Dar Es Salaam

Mikumi National Park area - Dar es Salaam. Our journey to the Indian Ocean coast city of Dar es Salaam takes us through the heart of Mikumi National Park. We will probably see some wildlife on this drive, and will stop if we see anything of note, such as forest elephants or giraffe feeding at the roadside. Arriving at our campsite on the beach outside Dar es Salaam, there is time to browse the local markets or head into town to explore.
Day 10 Day 11-14: Zanzibar: A Tropical Island Paradise
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11-14: Zanzibar: A Tropical Island Paradise

Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. On the morning of day 11, we take the ferry to Zanzibar, leaving our overland truck on the mainland. Evocative and exotic, Zanzibar conjures up images of idyllic, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, romantic winding cobbled alleys, and lush tropical forests. Our time on Zanzibar is not too structured. There is plenty of free time to explore historic Stone Town and relax on the island’s pristine beaches. There’s also plenty of optional activities on offer including a visit a spice plantation, snorkelling safaris, scuba diving and yacht trips. Please see the Trip Notes for more details. In Zanzibar, we typically spend day 11 in Stone Town and days 12 - 14 at one of the northern beaches, but this can be flexible.
Day 11 Day 15: Bagamoyo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Bagamoyo

Zanzibar - Bagamoyo. We have the morning to do any last-minute shopping or enjoy one last swim before catching the ferry back to the African mainland, Dar es Salaam and onwards to Bagamoyo for the evening. The quaint town of Bagamoyo was founded at the end of the 18th century and was one of the most significant trading ports along the East African coast. Our camp for the evening is situated close by to the palm fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean
Day 12 Day 16: Views Of Kilimanjaro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Views Of Kilimanjaro

Bagamoyo - Marangu. Departing early from Bagamoyo, we head north past the Usambara and Pare Mountains in the Eastern Arc Mountain Range to Marangu, nestled at the base of the famed Kilimanjaro. If the weather is clear you will be able to enjoy magnificent views of the mountain from our camp and the surrounding area.
Day 13 Day 17: Arusha
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Arusha

Marangu - Arusha. This morning we drive past the town of Moshi to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital and our base for exploring the Serengeti and famed Ngorongoro Crater. With time to explore the town we head out to our accommodation just outside the city at the edge of the Masai plains. This afternoon we enjoy a walk to one of the local Maasai villages. Here we visit a local school and clinic, browse the small Maasai museum and see the crocodiles, pythons, and other species at the Meserani Snake Park. There is optional camel riding available too.
Day 14 Day 18: Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Serengeti National Park

Arusha - Serengeti National Park. Today we embark on our excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Leaving our overland truck behind we transfer to designated safari vehicles. Entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we drive around the rim of the crater and onto the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, one of the last great wildernesses in the world. Millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate across these plains throughout the year, followed by the predators, such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Look out for the Big Five and see abundant wildlife as we game drive to our unfenced campsite for the evening. With lions and hyena roaming nearby, listen to the sounds of the bush and enjoy a night camping in the wild!
Day 15 Day 19-20: Ngorongoro Crater
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19-20: Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha. Game driving out of the Serengeti on day 19, we can search for any species we have not managed to spot so far. We travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater, camping on the rim of this UNESCO-listed natural caldera, one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife areas. On day 20 we drive down into the crater itself, following the steep road into the reserve. On our early morning game drive, you will have the chance to spot every major African animal, except for giraffes who cannot manage the steep climb down the crater rim! Returning to camp for lunch, we pack up before making the journey back to Arusha.
Day 16 Day 21: Nairobi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Nairobi

Arusha - Nairobi (Kenya). Entering the final country of our trip, we cross the border into Kenya this morning. We then journey to the capital, Nairobi. Here are tour comes to an end.

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Zambia To Nairobi (Accommodated) - 21 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Zambia To Nairobi (Accommodated) - 21 Days

Day 1: Livingstone

Day 2: The Great East Road

Day 3: South Luangwa National Park

Day 4: South Luangwa Np Game Drive

Day 5-6: Kande Beach, Lake Malawi

Day 7: Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi

Day 8: Hello Tanzania

Day 9: Mikumi National Park

Day 10: Wildlife & Dar Es Salaam

Day 11-14: Zanzibar: A Tropical Island Paradise

Day 15: Bagamoyo

Day 16: Views Of Kilimanjaro

Day 17: Arusha

Day 18: Serengeti National Park

Day 19-20: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 21: Nairobi

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