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.
Departures
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Reverse Itinerary
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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
Places Visited
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Tanzania
- Zambia
About Overland Tours in Africa
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Day 1 Nairobi (L,D)
Meet your group early, and depart Nairobi to cross through the semi-arid lands of the Masai people on to Arusha.
Days 2-4 Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (3B,3L,3D)
Change over to 4x4 safari vehicles, daily game drives.
Days 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.
Days 10-11 Ruaha River/Iringa (2B,2L,2D)
Ferry to Dar es Salaam. Continue to the Ruaha River in Ruaha National Park.
Days 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.
Days 15-17 Lilongwe/Chipata/Lusaka (3B,3L,3D)
Camp on a private game farm. Option to visit craft stalls and markets.
Days 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 (B)
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