East African Explorer

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Zanzibar
  • Lake Malawi
  • South Luangwa
  • Victoria Falls

What to expect 22 DAYS / 21 NIGHTS

Day 1-2 ARRIVAL in ARUSHA

A day after arrival to Kenya we depart Nairobi and make our way to Arusha, where we pack our stuff and prepare for the unforgettable experience of safari in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 3-5 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK & NGORONGORO

The next three days we spend by camping in famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. We will experience a magical game drive in open topped safari vehicles and our itinerary will be flexible to ensure the best game viewing experience. On the last day of our safari we drive down to the bottom of legendary Ngorongoro Crater, where we can spot a huge number of animals, such as lion, hippo, zebra, elephant and many others.

Day 6-7 ARUSHA & BAGAMOYO

We travel from Serengeti to Arusha, where we meet up with our adventure truck. Next day we leave early in the morning heading south towards Bagamoyo, where our accommodation for the next night is situated right on the beach.

Day 8-10 ZANZIBAR

Today we board a local ferry from the port of Dar es Salaam to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We make our way to the northern part of the island where we will spend our time relaxing on the beach, exploring, snorkelling, scuba diving or taking a sunset boat cruise. On our last day in Zanzibar, we will explore the historical architecture of Stone Town, go for the popular Spice Tour and in the evening we enjoy seafood in the local markets.

Day 11-13 DAR ES SALAAM & MIKUMI & IRINGA

Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite. Our next journey leads us to Mikumi National Park, which is a home to lion, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and elephant. Here we will have the opportunity to enjoy an optional afternoon safari through the park. The following day we drive further to highland tea growing area, Iringa, where we try traditional Kihehe dinner.

Day 14-17 LAKE MALAWI

We say good bye to Tanzania and move further to Malawi, where we spend the following four nights. Before arriving at our camp we drive through some spectacular mountain passes and immense tea plantations in the highlands. Lake Malawi is considered one of the most beautiful freshwater lakes in the world with many tropical fishes and we make the most of our time relaxing, snorkelling and swimming in Lake Malawi.

Day 18-19 SOUTH LUANGWA NP

After relaxing time in Malawi, we make our way into Zambia and travel to the South Luangwa National Park, which is famous for its huge concentration of hippo and leopards. For the next two nights we make our camp right on the banks of the Luangwa River, where we can easily spot the hippos right from our campsite.

Day 20-21 PETAUKE & LUSAKA

After our another safari experience we leave South Luangwa and drive to Chipata where we shall relax in the afternoon, before our journey continues the next day towards Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Here we have the opportunity to see the city with interesting local markets, just before we prepare ourselves for the glorious finish of our epic journey, the beautiful Victoria Falls.

Day 22-23 VICTORIA FALLS & FLIGHT HOME

Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty on the Zambezi River forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here we can book many exciting activities including the famous helicopter flight or the water rafting. Our epic tour is coming to an end, we buy the last souvenirs at the local craft markets before we take a local flight from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg to catch our departure flight back home.

Rates & Termsfrom   3393 €

Dates

  • Aug 24 - Sep 16, 2020
  • Aug 31- Sep 23, 2020
  • Sep 21 - Okt 14, 2020
  • Okt 05 - Okt 28, 2020
  • Nov 16 - Dec 09, 2020
  • Nov 30 - Dec 23, 2020
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • International flight (600 EUR)
  • Professional Safari Guides
  • Transport in adventute truck / safari truck 4WD
  • Meals: 21 Breakfast, 17 Lunch, 19 Dinner
  • 5 nights in hotel & 17 nights camping
  • Serengeti 4-day camping Excursion (min 4 people)
  • Zanzibar - Spice Tour
  • Victoria Falls NP Entry
  • Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
  • Entrance Fees
NOT INCLUDED IN THE RATE
  • Visas (50 USD - Tanzania & Malawi, 50 USD Zimbabwe & Zambia)
  • Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
  • Optional Activities