Tours & Safaris
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Departure Dates:
27th April 08
25th May 08
22nd June 08
20th July 08
17th August 08
14th September 08
12th October 08
9th November 08
7th December 08
Victoria Falls To The Masai Mara
Day 1 Zambia - Livingstone
Camp L,D
We meet at 8am for a quick introduction and then you have the day free for any of the activities on offer here. Alternatively spend a relaxing day beside the pool. This evening we enjoy our first meal together at the truck and get to know each other. Optional Activities: Zambezi White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Elephant Back Safari, Zambezi sunset cruise, Vic Falls NP.
Day 2/3 Lusaka Chipata
Camp B,L,D
Leaving behind the excitement of Livingstone we begin our expedition. The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. We begin the following day with some shopping in Lusaka before heading northeast towards Chipata. This is an interesting area full of friendly locals.
Day 4/5 South Luangwa National Park
Camp B,L,D
Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa NP where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Game Walk in South Luangwa NP
Day 6 Malawi – Luwawa Forest
Camp B,L,D
Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa NP in the early morning. Heading north we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend the night at Luwawa Forest. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Day 7/8/9/10 Central Lake Malawi and Northern Malawi
Camp B,L,D
We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding
Day 11/12 Tanzania – Iringa - Dar es Salaam
Camp B,L,D
As we ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations in the highlands to our camp outside Iringa. The next day we transit through Mikumi National Park to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam.
Day 13/14/15 Zanzibar
Own Arrangements No Meals (B Day 13 only)
On this optional activity a transfer by ferry takes you to Zanzibar where you will spend the next few days exploring this fascinating island. Stone Town is the capital and is full of interesting architecture and facinating locals. These few days are at your own expense and costs vary depending on your preferred level of accommodation and activities. Optional Activities: Zanzibar Excursion: Ferry ticket, Food, Accommodation, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Day 16/17 Zanzibar Dar es Salaam – Arusha
Camp B,L,D (D only Day 16)
Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the campsite. The next day we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in Arusha, those who are going to explore the Serengeti National Park, prepare for their excursion.
Day 18/19 Serengeti Ngorongoro
Camp B,L,D
Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to the parks, take this opportunity to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
Day 20/21 Arusha - Nairobi
Camp B,L
Today we visit a local Masaai village. The next day we cross the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi. Some groups like to spend the evening at local restaurant. Optional Activities: Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
Day 22 – Lake Naivasha National Park
Camp B, L,D
The tour will leave the capital city of Kenya and travel north to Lake Naivasha where we spend the day at Hell’s Gate NP. The interesting name comes from the huge red-coloured cliffs that form the entrance to the geothermal interior. This is the only National Park where you can go hiking and activities include game and bird watching. The park entry fees are included and one of the more popular optional activities is to go game viewing from a bicycle. An alternative way to spend your afternoon is to take high-tea at Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adams, best known for her autobiographical novel, Born Free. Optional Activities: Cycle hire, high tea at Elsamere
Day 23 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Camp B,L,D
The Masai Mara National Reserve is the Kenyan side of the Serengeti National Park (located in Tanzania). Today the tour will be entering this huge area of spectacular game viewing to photograph some of Africa’s most abundant wildlife. Famous for the annual migration of around 1.5 million wildebeest, the Masai Mara is also home to many other plains animals, including lions. In addition to what we hope will be a successful day’s game viewing, cultural interaction with Kenya’s native Masaai people will round off your experience.
Day 24 – Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park
Camp B,L,D
After some further game viewing in the Masai Mara, the tour will travel towards central Kenya and Lake Nakuru, home of the greater and lesser flamingo. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968. White Rhino inhabit the transitional savanna area surrounding the lake and if you are lucky you will get some great photographs.
Day 25 – Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi
Tour ends. Own arrangements B, L
The city of Nairobi was originally founded as a camp for the Mombassa-Uganda railway in 1899 and had since become the largest city in both Kenya and the East Africa region, with a population of between 3-4 million people. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan African-European city with many immigrants from former British colonies. The number of churches, mosques, temples and gurdwaras within the city bear testimony to its multiculturalism. Nairobi is well known as a prime tourist destination, but it does have several tourist attractions, the most well known being Nairobi National Park. The park contains many animals including lions and giraffes. Nairobi also has more species of birds than any other capital city in the world. Today the tour will end just before noon.
Accommodation: Camping
on a 2 person share basis
Tour Length: 25 days
Price: €1440
Local Payment: US$610
Departure points: Victoria Falls
Includes:
meals as per itinerary
accommodation
Registered guide
transport as per itinerary
Excludes:
personal items
Alcoholic & other drinks
snacks
souvenirs
tips
optional activities
Optional Activities
As per itinerary