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

Meals

29 breakfasts, 22 lunches & 22 dinners

Transport

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

Guide

Masai Mara excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide Matobo National Park half day game drive and wilderness walk with resident guide Kruger National Park, full day open vehicle game drive with resident guide and Shangaan cultural evening

Accommodation

25 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 3 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar and 2 nights permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara (please refer to the trip notes for details)

Not included:

Optional

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

Others

International flights and visas Sleeping bag - please bring your own Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes) Airport transfers - can be booked on request Local Payment - A higher local payment of USD $1870 pp is required for bookings made prior to 15 Dec 2023. See trip notes for details.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Kenya!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Kenya!

Nairobi - Masai Mara. Early this morning we depart Nairobi and drive to the Masai Mara. We will be travelling in specialised safari vehicles for this part of the tour to enjoy a more intimate wildlife-viewing experience. In the Masai Mara we spend two nights on the edge of the reserve in permanent en suite tents and spot wildlife on morning and afternoon game drives. Please note: The pre-departure meeting is held at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure. The tour departs at 08:00 on Day 1 so please arrive in Nairobi the day before your tour. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book accommodation and transfers on request.
Day 2 Day 2: Masai Mara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Masai Mara

We go in search of the Big Five and other wildlife on a morning and afternoon game drive in the legendary Masai Mara today. Between July and October the Masai Mara plays host to The Great Migration, when giant herds of wildebeest, zebra, and other grazing animals migrate from the adjoining Serengeti plains, followed by predators and scavengers. The Masai Mara is excellent for game viewing at any time of year but the enormous congregation of wildlife during The Great Migration is simply spectacular.
Day 3 Day 3: Return To Nairobi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Return To Nairobi

Masai Mara - NairobiWe leave the Masai Mara this morning and travel back across the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi where we spend the night.
Day 4 Day 4: Crossing Into Tanzania
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Crossing Into Tanzania

Nairobi - Arusha (Tanzania). Bidding farewell to Kenya we board our overland truck and cross the border into neighbouring Tanzania today, travelling on to Arusha. Arriving in Tanzania’s ’safari capital’ late afternoon we stop to browse the curio markets before heading to our camp just outside the city. If time permits we enjoy a walk around a traditional Maasai village to gain an insight into their everyday life and traditions.
Day 5 Day 5: Serengeti National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Arusha - Serengeti National Park. This morning we set out on an exciting two day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater excursion in designated safari vehicles. Entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we drive around the rim of the crater and onto the vast, wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti. Spot an enormous variety of grazing animals, predators and birdlife as we game drive to our unfenced campsite for the evening. Camping in the wilderness, with wildlife roaming nearby, is an experience you’ll never forget!
Day 6 Day 6-7: Ngorongoro Crater
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6-7: Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha. Game driving out of the Serengeti on day 6, keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five. After lunch we ascend the outer wall of the Ngorongoro Crater. We spend the night camping on the rim of this UNESCO-listed natural caldera, where wildlife roams free. We wake early the next morning and drive down a steep road into the crater for a game drive in this incredible wildlife haven, which is home to all Africa’s major mammals except giraffes. Returning to camp for lunch, we pack up before making the journey back to Arusha.
Day 7 Day 8: Onwards To The Coast
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Onwards To The Coast

Arusha - Bagamoyo. It’s a long but scenic drive today as we travel to Bagamoyo on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast. Passing Mount Kilimanjaro en route, if the weather is clear we’ll get an excellent of Africa’s highest mountain. The port town of Bagamoyo was founded towards the end of the 18th century and was an important trading port along the East African coast. Today it is a centre for dhow building, with many of the boats being sent to Zanzibar and nearby areas. We camp on the outskirts of the town, near the palm-fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Day 8 Day 9: Dar Es Salaam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Dar Es Salaam

Bagamoyo - Dar es Salaam. We make our way south along the coast to the bustling seaport city of Dar es Salaam today. Setting up camp on the beach just outside the city, there’s time to relax and take in the balmy Indian Ocean sea breeze before we travel to Zanzibar tomorrow.
Day 9 Day 10-12: Tropical Zanzibar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10-12: Tropical Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. Leaving our overland truck on the mainland we take the ferry to Zanzibar on the morning of day 10. Idyllic Zanzibar, with its sandy, palm-fringed beaches, romantic winding cobbled alleys and lush tropical forests, is our home for the next three nights. In Zanzibar we stay in simple hotels, usually spending day 10 in Stone Town and days 11 and 12 at one of the northern beaches. Enjoy free time on the island or choose from a range of optional excursions. Opt for a tour of Stone Town’s Slave Markets or a Spice Tour. Go snorkelling, scuba diving or simply relax on the tropical beaches. Please see the Trip Notes for more details about the optional activities available in Zanzibar.
Day 10 Day 13: Dar Es Salaam
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam. Enjoy a final swim in the turquoise ocean before we board the ferry back to the mainland and return to our camp on the beach.
Day 11 Day 14: Mikumi National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Mikumi National Park

Dar es Salaam - Mikumi National Park. Leaving the coast we drive inland through Mikumi National Park, where we might be lucky enough to spot forest elephant or giraffe feeding near the side of the road. Our campsite tonight is a short distance from the park and, if time permits, there will be the opportunity to go on an optional game drive, exploring Tanzania’s 5th largest park.
Day 12 Day 15: Iringa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Iringa

Mikumi National Park - Iringa. Continuing our journey south, we pass through Baobab Valley, home to many of these ancient, swollen baobab trees. Reaching the town of Iringa, we end our journey at the Kisolanza Farm. This family-run business supplies Dar es Salaam with organic meat and vegetables and is a well-known camping spot, located in the scenic Southern Highlands of Tanzania.
Day 13 Day 16-17: Lake Malawi, Chitimba Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16-17: Lake Malawi, Chitimba Beach

Iringa - Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi (Malawi). On day 16 we travel through lush mountain passes, rich grazing land, and banana and tea plantations en route to Malawi. We drive to shimmering Lake Malawi, which covers around a fifth of the country and is the main source of income for a huge swathe of the country’s population. Our first two nights in Malawi at spent at Chitimba Beach, where we enjoy free time. On day 16 relax on the beach, take a leisurely village walk or enjoy an optional full day trip to Manchewe Falls where, after an 11km hike, you can cool off in a natural bath.
Day 14 Day 18-19: Lake Malawi, Kande Beach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18-19: Lake Malawi, Kande Beach

Chitimba Beach - Mzuzu - Kande Beach. We take a scenic drive through rubber plantations to the large town of Mzuzu on day 18, where we pick up some supplies and visit the markets before travelling on to Kande Beach. The remains of the day and day 19 are spent at leisure. Stroll around the craft market and meet the locals, relax on the beach and swim in the warm waters of the lake. You can also partake in the optional activities on offer, including diving, snorkelling, horse riding and a guided village walk.
Day 15 Day 20: Chipata
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Chipata

Kande Beach, Lake Malawi - Chipata (Zambia). Leaving the sandy shores of Lake Malawi we head cross into Zambia at the border town of Chipata. Formally named Fort Jamerson, Chipata is the capital of Zambia’s Eastern Province. If time permits we’ll stop in Chipata before travelling on to our campsite a short distance from the town centre.
Day 16 Day 21: Lusaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Lusaka

Chipata - Lusaka. Departing early this morning we travel along the Great Eastern Road through lush countryside and rural villages to Lusaka, Zambia’s capital. This is southern Africa’s fastest-growing city, but we’ll enjoy a slice of tranquillity at our campsite on a rural farm.
Day 17 Day 22-25: Livingstone & The Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22-25: Livingstone & The Victoria Falls

Lusaka - Livingstone. Heading south we travel to Livingtone on day 22 and set up camp at the Waterfront campsite on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, just a few kilometres from Victoria Falls. This will be our home for the next four nights. During your stay in Livingstone a visit Mosi oa Tunya National Park to see the spectacular Victoria Falls is included. Don’t forget your raincoat to keep you and your camera dry! Spend your time in Livingstone at leisure. There’s plenty to keep you entertained! Explore Livingstone and perhaps cross the border to see the Zimbabwe side of the falls. You can also enjoy a whole range of optional activities which are available to book locally, such as rafting, bungee jumping, river cruises, and flights over the falls, to name a few.
Day 18 Day 26: Bulawayo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 26: Bulawayo

Livingstone - Bulawayo (Zimbabwe). This morning we depart Livingstone and cross the border into Zimbabwe, passing through the town of Victoria Falls en route to Bulawayo. Camping just outside the city centre, once we’ve settled in the rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the area.
Day 19 Day 27: Matobo National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 27: Matobo National Park

Today we enjoy a half day tour of Matobo National Park which is just a short drive from Bulawayo. This remarkable reserve has the largest concentration of Black and White Rhino in Africa and it also has the densest population of leopard and black eagle in the world. Knowledgeable guides will take us on a nature drive and wilderness walk, leading us on foot to some of the more concealed places in search of these incredible animals. After the tour drive back to camp for an afternoon at leisure. Alternatively there’s the option to upgrade to a full day tour (optional - pay locally). On the full day tour explore the wind-sculptured Matobo Hills, see the Bushman paintings and visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes.
Day 20 Day 28: Crossing Into South Africa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 28: Crossing Into South Africa

Bulawayo - (South Africa). Today we continue our journey south, crosTshipisesing into South Africa at Beitbridge. Then we cross the mighty Limpopo River and travel on to the town of Tshipise, in the northern Limpopo province. Our campsite for the night is adjacent to Honnet Nature Reserve and there are hot spring in the area, surrounded by dense woodland and Baobab trees.
Day 21 Day 29-30: Kruger National Park
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 29-30: Kruger National Park

Tshipise - Hazyview (Greater Kruger). From Tshipise we travel to Kruger National Park, southern Africa’s flagship game reserve. Several years ago fences between the national park and surrounding private reserves were removed to form the Greater Kruger where an abundance of wildlife roams free. Almost every major Africa mammal can be found in Kruger including all of the Big Five and there’s also prolific birdlife. We set up camp in Hazyview and enjoy an evening of Shangaan tribal dancing and singing. The following day we wake early, board 4x4 game viewing vehicles with a resident guide and set out on a full day in the national park itself. Going in search of the Big Five and other resident wildlife on a morning and afternoon game drive, with a break during the middle of the day to relax at a rest camp. Late afternoon we return to our campsite in Hazyview for the night.
Day 22 Day 31: Pretoria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 31: Pretoria

Hazyview (Greater Kruger) - Pretoria. Bidding farewell to Kruger we make our way to Pretoria where our tour ends late afternoon / early evening. Please note: We recommend that you spend the night in Pretoria. Pretoria accommodation and a transfer to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport can be booked locally or in advance.

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31 days tour

Masai Mara To Kruger - 31 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Masai Mara To Kruger - 31 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Kenya!

Day 2: Masai Mara

Day 3: Return To Nairobi

Day 4: Crossing Into Tanzania

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

Day 6-7: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8: Onwards To The Coast

Day 9: Dar Es Salaam

Day 10-12: Tropical Zanzibar

Day 13: Dar Es Salaam

Day 14: Mikumi National Park

Day 15: Iringa

Day 16-17: Lake Malawi, Chitimba Beach

Day 18-19: Lake Malawi, Kande Beach

Day 20: Chipata

Day 21: Lusaka

Day 22-25: Livingstone & The Victoria Falls

Day 26: Bulawayo

Day 27: Matobo National Park

Day 28: Crossing Into South Africa

Day 29-30: Kruger National Park

Day 31: Pretoria

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