Tracking the 'Big 5' in agile 4x4 safari vehicles, gazing at Mt Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls, inhaling spice plantation aromas, chilling out at Lake Malawi, rafting the Zambezi.
Inhale the fragrant perfume of Zanzibar’s spice plantations, hunt for the perfect snapshot of the ever-elusive 'Big 5’ across the Serengeti, feel the thunder of Victoria Falls—uncover the spectacular highlights of four African countries on this stellar twenty-day adventure. Enjoy an intriguing combination of stunning wilderness and bright city lights from the comfort of our overland truck and camp under the big African sky for a unique perspective of this majestic land. With a unique itinerary that offers plenty of options, uncover all that this diverse region has to offer.
What's Included
- Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater entrances, visits, and game drives, Spice Plantation entrance and guided tour, 4 day Zanzibar excursion.
- 19 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners. (Allow USD120-145 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.)
- Participation camping (13 nts), full service camping (2 nts), simple hotel (4 nts).
- Overland vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), cook and driver throughout, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 20.
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Places Visited
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Tanzania
- Zambia
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Reverse Itinerary
Would you like to start in Livingstone? This trip also runs in the reverse direction - see trip code DVN.
Day 1 Nairobi (1L,1D)
Meet your group early, and depart Nairobi to cross through the semi-arid lands of the Masai people on to Arusha.
Day 2-4 Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (3B,3L,3D)
Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles, daily game drives.
Day 5-9 Dar es Salaam/Zanzibar (5B,1L,1D)
Travel down to the Indian Ocean. Embark on a guided tour of a spice plantation. Option to visit Arab residences, palaces, museums, historic sites, go snorkelling and scuba diving, and relax on the beach.
Day 10-11 Ruaha River/Iringa (2B,2L,2D)
Ferry to Dar es Salaam. Continue to the Ruaha River in Ruaha National Park.
Day 12-14 Lake Malawi (3B,3L,3D)
Relax on the shores of 'the lake of stars,' visit various lakeside camps. Option to go for walks, snorkelling, village tours, fishing trip.
Day 15-17 Lilongwe/Chipata/Lusaka (3B,3L,3D)
Camp on a private game farm. Option to visit craft stalls and markets.
Day 18-19 Livingstone (2B,1L)
Ferry crossing to Zambia. Option to visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, fly over the falls, and much more!
Day 20 Livingstone (1B)
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