21 days tour

Zambia To Nairobi - 21 Days

Zambia To Nairobi - 21 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

20 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 16 dinners

Others

Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew Zanzibar return ferry ticket Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag) All road tolls and vehicle taxes

Accommodation

16 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 4 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar

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

Not included:

Flights

Internaational flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services 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) Sleeping bag - please bring your own

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Itinerary of your trip Zambia To Nairobi - 21 Days

  • 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 weโ€™ll be staying at a farm on the outskirts, where we can enjoy a relaxing first evening of camping. 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 Zambiaโ€™s premier wildlife destination, home to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and more than 400 bird species. After setting up camp, 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 youโ€™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 campsite is located on the very edge of the park, and weโ€™ll enjoy an evening around the campfire. 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 islandโ€™s pristine beaches. Thereโ€™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 stay in simple hotels, with breakfast included. 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 campsite 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, Tanzaniaโ€™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 camp 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 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 Africaโ€™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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 75

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