Johannesburg to Nairobi Tour Adventure (Comfort) (28 Days)

Day 1

Johannesburg to Kalahari Gateway

Today we leave Johannesburg, the City of Gold, to make our way northward to Botswana where we travel on the Trans-Kalahari highway and spend our first evening in a small village of Kang, the gateway to the Kalahari.

Botswana is surrounded by South Africa in the south and southeast regions, by Namibia to the west and north, and Zimbabwe to the northeast. It joins Zambia at one singular area. Botswana is renowned for it’s stable politics, hospitable residents, and it’s wealth of diamonds. The country is, in fact, the biggest diamond exporter in the world. Botswana is mostly flat, and in addition to the delta and desert regions, there are also enormous grasslands and savannas. Blue Wildebeest, various antelope and a range of other wildlife live in the lush vegetation of this country. Majority of Botswana is covered by the Kalahari Desert and as a result water is a scarce resource. The local currency is Pula, meaning ‘rain’ in Setswana which shows just how cherished water is. Drops of rain were believed to be the closest currency to actual money. Seventeen percent of the country has been reserved for game parks which is more than the international suggestion of just ten percent. Northern Botswana houses one of the few remaining concentrations of the threatened African Wild Dog. Botswana also contains the biggest concentration of elephant in all of Africa.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Kang Ultra Stop 
Facilities: En-suite Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Route: Johannesburg to Kang (± 680 km)
Border Post: Botswana Pioneer Gate Tel: +267 533 3992, Open: 06h00 – 24h00, South Africa Skilpadshek Tel: +27 0800 00 7277, Open: 06h00 – 24h00

Day 2

Kalahari Gateway to Ghanzi, Botswana

After breakfast we travel deeper into the Central Kalahari where we find our camp for the evening in the Ghanzi district. We will spend some time getting to know the San People and learn the secrets to their survival in the Kalahari Desert. Your evening is filled with traditional song, dance and storytelling.

After breakfast we venture deeper into the Central Kalahari and our camp in the Ghanzi district, here we will spend time getting to know the
fascinating San people. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment and this tonight we enjoy a dance evening that
provides an insight into their culture of song, dance and story-telling.

Accommodation: Two Per Room Ghanzi Trail Blazers
Facilities: En-Suite Bathroom. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Kang to Ghanzi (± 262 km)
Included Highlight: San Evening Dance Performance
Optional Activity: San Guided Walk (late afternoon or the following morning)

Day 3

Khwai Conservation Area, Botswana

We start the day early and make our way to the gateway of the Okavango Delta. An optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (time and weather permitting).

For the next 2 nights, you will be separated from your vehicle. Therefore, it is imperative that you pack/gather your personal belongings just for the next 2 nights (don’t pack a lot). You will be able to re-pack and store the rest of your clothes.

The fifth biggest town in Botswana, Maun is renowned as the tourism capital and gateway into the Okavango Delta. It is a diverse contrast of modern structures and traditional huts. Presently home to over some 30,000 people, the town was established in 1915 as the tribal capital of the Batawana people. Maun initially serviced the local cattle ranching and hunting industries and gained a reputation as a ‘wild west’ town. Maun grew rapidly with the swift development of the tourism industry and the completion of the tar road leading from Nata.

Once you have completed your optional flight, a smaller safari type vehicle will transport you to the Khwai Conservation area. As of this evening, our guide will provide us with a briefing on what to expect during our mokoro excursion into the Okavango Delta and our game drive in Khwai.

Accommodation: Two per permanent Tent: Magotho / Boga Campsite (no website available)
Facilities: En-suite bathroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Ghanzi via Maun to Khwai Conservation area (± 408 km)
Optional Activity: Scenic Flight over Okavango Delta

Day 4

Khwai Conservation Area, Botswana

We get up and hop in the safari vehicle to head to the water which houses the poling station. Get ready to be steered through the tranquil waters waterways and lagoons of the Delta.

After reaching one of the many islands of the Delta, we may go for a nature walk with your pole and then return by mokoro through the channels back to the poling station. Mokoro trails are not primarily a game-viewing activity, but a variety of wildlife may be seen here, such as elephants, giraffes, kudus, impalas and zebras.

The afternoon game drive will be conducted in open 4×4 safari vehicles after lunch in Khwai Conservation Area. During high floods, the game viewing routes selected by the professional guide may vary, especially if certain roads are closed or impassable.

Accommodation: Two per permanent Tent: Magotho / Boga Campsite (no website available)
Facilities: Two per Permanent Tent with En-Suite Bathroom
Route: Overnight accommodation – poling station – Okavango Delta – Khwai Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: Okavango Delta Morning Mokoro Excursion / Khwai Conservation Afternoon Game Drive

Day 5

Khwai – Savuti – Chobe – Kasane

Day 6

Chobe National Park, Botswana

In case you choose to participate in the optional game drive in Chobe National Park, you will be picked up early from camp in open safari vehicles.

Then you will have lunch and take a quick siesta before we venture out in the afternoon to explore Chobe National Park from the river, taking a leisurely boat cruise that allows us to get up close and personal with elephants and hippos in the game reserve.

The second biggest park in all of Botswana, Chobe National Park spreads over approximately 11,700 square kilometres of northern Botswana. The Park forms part of the medley of lakes, islands and floodplains created from the river systems of the Kwanda, Linyanti and Chobe Rivers. This region is well-known for it’s enormous buffalo and elephant herds – the population of which is presently around 120,000. The Chobe elephants migrate often and travel up to 200 kilometres from the Chobe and Linyanti rivers, where they gather during the dry season, to the pans in the southeast portion of the park during rainy season. These Kalahari elephants are identified by their frail ivory and short tusks which is possibly due to the lack of calcium in the soils. Because of their high population, much damage to vegetation is caused in certain areas and therefore, culls have been considered but never carried out due to the enormous controversy surrounding the act.

The initial inhabitants of this region were the San people, known in Botswana as the ‘Basarwa’. They were nomadic hunter-gatherers who traveled from place to place searching for the next source of food and water. The San were eventually forced out by groups of the Basubiya people and, in 1911, a congregation of Batawana moved to the area. It was decided in 1931 that a national park would be erected in order to guard the wildlife from extinction as well as to attract tourists. In 1932, an area of approximately 24,000 square kilometres in the Chobe region was declared as a non-hunting zone. Throughout the years, the boundaries of the park have been modified and the people who have settled in the region have been progressively relocated. Chobe National Park was eventually completely rid of human occupation in the year 1975, and in 1980 (and once more in 1986) the boundaries were once again altered to it’s current size.

Accommodation: Two per Room Thebe River Safaris
Facilities: En-suites Per Room. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Nata to Kasane (± 307 km)
Included Highlight: Chobe National Park Boat Cruise
Optional Activity: Chobe National Park Game Drive

Day 7

Kasane – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

We make our way to Victoria Falls town where we have some time to prepare our activities for the following day, before visiting the incredible Victoria Falls and experiencing the thunderous and powerful Zambezi.

At 1700 metres wide and 108 metres high, Victoria Falls are said to be the biggest falls in the entire world. According to popular beliefs, Scottish explorer David Livingstone was the very first European to stand witness to the mighty Victoria Falls and wrote: “It has never been seen before by European eyes, but scenes so wonderful must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight.” The local name of Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’, is used as the official name in Zambia. Because of its enormous power and size, the Falls are embellished with countless mythologies. It is believed by the local Tonga people of Zambezi that a river god, Nyaminyami, lives in the water in the shape of a gigantic snake. The Zambezi River flooded thrice when the Kariba Dam was constructed in the 1950’s, causing numerous deaths and much devastation. The locals believe that Nyaminyami became angry with the building of the Dam and thus was the entity that caused the horrendous floods. The peculiar form of Victoria Falls allows its entire width to be seen face-on from as near as 60 metres to the Falls due to the Zambezi River dropping into a deep and narrow slot-like fissure connected to a lengthy sequence of ravines. There are very few waterfalls in the world that permit this close of an approach on foot.

The Falls are created by the entire width of the river plummeting in a solitary vertical drop into a 120 metre wide chasm, whittled by the cascading waters along a breakage area in the basalt plateau. The chasm called the First Gorge varies from 80 metres deep at its west end to 108 metres in its centre. The only opening to the First Gorge is through a gap 110 metres wide, approximately two-thirds of the way across the width of the Falls from the western end, through which the entire volume of the river spills into the gorges of the Victoria Falls. Two islands, Boaruka and Livingstone, are situated on the peak of the Falls. They are big enough to divide the sheet of water, even at full flood. At less than full flood, other islands perform the task of dividing the curtain of water into dispersed parallel streams. The main streams are known as Leaping Water, Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Rainbow Falls (the tallest) and the Eastern Cataract.

Accommodation: Two Per Room:  Shearwater Explorers Village 
Facilities: En-suites Bathroom. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Route: Kasane to Victoria Falls (± 100 km)
Optional Activity: Visit the Vic Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Bungee Jump, Helicopter Flights, White Water Rafting
Border Post: Zimbabwe: Kazangula Road, Open: 06h00-20h00, Botswana: Kazangula Road, Tel: +267 62 50330, Open: 06h00-20h00

Day 8

Victoria Falls

Today is spent participating in some thrilling activities on offer at this magnificent place. If you don’t feel like throwing yourself off a bridge towards the mighty Zambezi River (Bridge Swings, Bungy Jumping, Rafting, etc), you can wander around the markets.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Shearwater Explorers Village 
Facilities: En-suite Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Activity: Visit the Vic Falls, Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Bungee Jump, Helicopter Flights, White Water Rafting

Day 9

Lusaka, Zambia

We travel toward the lively city of Lusaka, Zambia’s capital. We get our last look at the mighty Victoria Falls when we cross the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe. You will note that the flora becomes progressively tropical as we journey forth, and the roads become a bit rougher. During our journey we experience colourful markets and busy villages and upon arrival we enjoy a prepared meal and are briefed on the days ahead.

The capital and biggest city of Zambia, Lusaka has two primary spoken languages – English and Nyanja. It is situated in the southern region of the central plateau of Zambia at a height of 1300 metres and boasts a population of approximately 1.7 million. With one of the most rapidly developing city centres in Africa, Lusaka is situated in a prolific farming region and is Zambia’s administrative, financial and commercial centre. It is believed that with proper and effective economic improvements, Lusaka (as well as Zambia as a whole) will advance significantly. Lusaka is home to a varied community of foreigners, many of whom work in the aid industry, as well as diplomats, representatives of religious societies and several business people.

Lusaka was named after it’s headman, and is situated at Manda Hill; close by to where the National Assembly building is established. The area was extended by European settlers in 1905 with the construction of the railway. During 1935, Lusaka was selected to replace Livingstone as the capital of the British colony of northern Rhodesia, due to it’s relatively central location on the railway. After the union of northern and southern Rhodesia in 1953, Lusaka became the heart of the independence movement, resulting in the formation of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia became the 9th African state to gain independence from the British colonialists in 1964, following which President Kaunda came into power, with Lusaka as the country’s capital.

Accommodation Two Per Room: Eureka Camp
Facilities: En-suites Per Room Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Victoria Falls to Lusaka ±480 km
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlight: View of Victoria Falls from the Bridge
Border Post: Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls Bridge (no telephone number) Open: 06h00-20h00, Zambia: Victoria Falls Bridge (no telephone number) Open: 06h00-20h00″

Day 10

Petauke, Zambia

Today we embark on a lengthy drive through luscious countrysides of Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. We pass over the Luangwa River to Petauke – the gateway to the South Luangwa National Park. Purely African, Zambia is somewhat of an adjustment to the more Western culture we are accustomed to.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Chimwemwe Executive Lodge
Facilities: En-suites Per Room Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Lusaka to Petauke ±410 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - 12

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

In the morning, we depart from Petauke to the South Luangwa National Park border where we make our way to the banks of the Luangwa River to spend the following two evenings. We stop briefly in the town of Chipata, home of Chipata Cotton. For those interested in the Tribal Textiles of the African Culture, during the months of March to December you can enjoy a tour of their workshops. The next morning you will have a chance to embark on (optional) game drive or during the dry season (April to December) you can join one of the iconic walking safaris on offer in the park. The South Luangwa National Park is well-known for its large population of leopard and hippo. We end the day with a sunset drive in the park and enjoy a sundowner. If you explore the park at night you may have an opportunity to spot the nocturnal animals you rarely see during the day.

Located in eastern Zambia, the South Luangwa National Park is a world famous wildlife sanctuary that is well-known for its beautiful walking safaris. There is a large population of Thorneycroft’s Giraffe as well as herds of elephants and buffalo. The Luangwa River sustains plenty of crocodile and hippo. Established as a game reserve in 1983, the area was declared a National Park in 1972 and presently covers over 9000 square kilometres. Hippopotami flourish in this Park due to the areas of flooded grasslands near the river where they happily graze during the evenings. We may be able to spot pods of over 500 hippos during the dry season as this is when the river dries up and leaves them restricted to areas of deep pools.

On average, there are most likely up to about 42 hippos per kilometre. These magnificent creatures are crucial to the Park’s ecosystem as their excrement released into the river fertilizes the waters and supports the fish population which, in turn, sustain the crocodiles. The South Luangwa National Park is also believed to contain the largest population of leopard throughout the entire African continent. It is estimated that there is one leopard for every kilometre of river in the Luangwa Valley. Therefore, the possibility of spotting this elusive and majestic nocturnal creature is fairly high.

Accommodation: Two per  Permanent Tents: Wildlife Camp
Facilities: En-suite Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Petauke to South Luangwa National Park ±170 km
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlight: Textile visit, Sunset Game Drive in South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activity: Safari Walk (seasonal) or Morning Game Drive in South Luangwa

Day 13

Lake Malawi – Malawi, Malawi

Today we depart South Luangwa National Park, Zambia and head for Malawi. Your home this evening is located on the edge of Lake Malawi, the southernmost lake in the East African Rift system. As one of the largest lakes in the world it is home to more species of fish than any other lake.

Accommodation: Two per room: Ngala Beach Lodge
Facilities: Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: South Luangwa National Park to Lake Malawi ±560 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Border Post: Zambia: Chipata / Nwami, Tel: + 265 622 1652, Open: 06h00- 18h00. Malawi: Mchinji, Tel: +265 124 2217, Open: 06h00-18h00.

Day 14 - 15

Lake Malawi – Malawi, Malawi

The day is free for you to relax and enjoy the magnificent views and sounds of Lake Malawi. You can laze around at the pool at your accommodation, snorkel or swim in Lake Malawi. There are a variety of optional activities on offer here.

The following morning we make our way north and spend another night on the banks of Lake Malawi where you will enjoy a magnificent sunset over the lake. We visit a local village near our accommodation with our guide in the afternoon. Your guide will also help you plan your activities for the days ahead or you can simply take time out and to relax on the shore.

Lake Malawi is the third biggest in Africa and the eighth biggest in the world, located between Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. The lake offers fantastic snorkelling and diving adventures and it’s tropical waters contain more species of fish than any other lake on earth. These fish support the locals who rely on the lake for survival, using mokoros (dug-out canoes) to set out massive nets. There is a huge variety of different ethnic groups dwelling in this area and as a result, there are plenty of dialects to be learnt and spoken. Majority of these groups are Christians due to the countless missionaries who passed through the area, whilst the remainder have maintained their traditional belief systems.

David Livingstone arrived at Lake Malawi in 1895 while he was trying to put a stop to the awful slave trade taking place. He returned in 1861 accompanied by seven missionaries who established a mission station in the southern area of the lake, but some contracted malaria and other various illnesses. They also had great conflict with slave-drivers. The surviving missionaries soon withdrew to Zanzibar. Livingstone returned in 1866 as part of his journey to discover the source of the Nile. In 1869 he travelled north and was subsequently out of contact for almost two years. Found by journalist Henry Stanley on the banks of Lake Tanganyika in 1871, Stanley uttered the famous phrase: “Dr Livingstone, I presume.” Livingstone then carried out his mission, eventually dying at a village called Chitombo in Zambia in 1873.

The death of this explorer revived the desire in other missionaries to come to Malawi and, after they finally finished setting up missions in various malaria-ridden areas, they constructed a malaria-free mission in the highlands of the eastern escarpment, aptly named Livingstonia. This particular mission is still operational today and is open to visitors willing to embark on a strenuous hike in order to reach it. Because of the difficulty of this 6-8 hour trek to the mission, you should be sure to partake in it only if you feel you are truly fit enough to brave the steep slopes and boiling temperatures.

Accommodation: Two per room: Ngala Beach Lodge (Day 1), Chitimba 
Facilities: En-suite bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Central Lake Malawi to North Lake Malawi
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2
Included Highlight: Malawi Village Tour

Day 16

Mbeya Region, Malawi

As we leave this morning, we will travel further north in order to reach the Utengule Coffee Lodge, where we will spend the night.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Utengule Coffee Lodge 
Facilities: En-suite bathrooms Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Dinner
Border Post:  Malawi: Songwe (no telephone), Open: 06h00-18h00, Tanzania: Chi’zumulu, Tel: +265 15 357 207, Open: 06h00-18h00

Day 17

Tanzania – Iringa, Tanzania

Departing from Malawi today, a stop will be made at a local coffee plantation before we head to Iringa, where we will be able to see how coffee beans are grown and harvested as well as try some samples before making our way to Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some remarkable mountain passes, passing enormous tea plantations in the highlands before eventually arriving at our stop in Iringa.

Tanzania experiences tropical temperatures and, in the highlands, the climate ranges between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius during the cold and hot seasons respectively. The rest of the country has temperatures that seldom drops lower than 20 degrees Celsius. The hottest season is between November and February, reaching temperatures of over 30 degrees, whilst the coldest season occurs between May and August, dropping to below 15 degrees.

Tanzania is a mountainous region in the north east, where Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, is located. The Great Lakes of Lake Victoria (Africa’s biggest lake) and Lake Tanganyika (Africa’s deepest lake, famous for its unique fish species) are to the north and west. Central Tanzania comprises of a vast plateau complete with savannas and fruitful land. The eastern shore is hot and humid, with the exotic island of Zanzibar situated just offshore.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Kisolanza Farm
Facilities: Shared Ablutions Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Northern Lake Malawi to Iringa ±465km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activity: Coffee Plantation Visit

Day 18

Mikumi, Tanzania

We depart from Iringa today and make our way north to the Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is home to many lion, zebra, wildebeest, impala, buffalo and elephant. It is here that we have the chance to partake in an optional afternoon game drive through the park.

Accommodation: Camp Bastian 
Facilities: Two per Room with En-suite facilities. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Iringa to Mikumi ±200 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activity: Mikumi National Park Game Drive

Day 19 - 21

Zanzibar Excursion (3 Nights: 1 in Stone Town & 2 on the Beach)

We rise early and make our way from Mikumi to the Port of Dar es salaam where we climb aboard a local ferry that transports us to Zanzibar. Our home for the following three nights. Stone Town offers a variety of activities and is the perfect stop to enjoy the beaches.

The next morning we enjoy a Spice tour with our local guide before heading north to Nungwi famous for its white sandy beaches. Here we will spend two nights. There are a number of attractions and activities on offer, so feel free to take advantage of them. A variety of ocean safari options are available at Nungwi, including fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and a variety of water sports. Regardless of what you choose to do today, you will have ample opportunity to create some island memories. Spend the day relaxing on the beach or exploring the many attractions available on the island with a scooter.

Due to the dominant Islam religion in Zanzibar, conservative clothing should be worn in most places except on the beach, where your regular clothes and swimsuits are acceptable. It is recommended that women wear t-shirts and knee-length shorts or skirts in town. The Islamic religion frowns upon the showing of arms above the elbow or legs above the knee. Shoulders should also remain covered and no revealing necklines are acceptable. Men’s clothing is less restrictive, allowing them to wear shirts and shorts. However, on the beach or in our resort, there are no dress codes other than the regular ones adhered to in most pool/public areas.

If you happen to be visiting Zanzibar during the month of fasting (Ramadaan), please speak to your local guide about the customs adhered to during this period. Regular eating times during the day are forbidden and most locals will be sure to make you aware of this. The majority of shops and restaurants will be closed during Ramadan, but it is acceptable as a foreigner to have meals at hotels or resorts. Your guide will be able to inform you of what is appropriate and when.

Zanzibar trades in spices and raffia and has a flourishing tourism industry. In addition to this, Zanzibar is also home to the extremely endangered species of the Red Colobus Monkey. The word ‘Zanzibar’ was derived from the Persian term ‘zangi-bar’ meaning ‘coast of the blacks’ however, it is believed that the name could have also originated from the Arabic ‘Zayn Z’al Barr’ meaning ‘fair is this land’. ‘Zanzibar’ frequently refers specifically to Unguja Island and is sometimes referred to as the Spice Islands, though this term is more often associated with the Indonesian Maluku Islands.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: (Night 1) All Seasons Hotel in Stone Town or similar then  Amaan Bungalows (Night 2&3)
Facilities: En-suites Bathroom Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Dar es Salaam to Stone Town (Zanzibar), Stone Town to Nungwi
Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x3
Included Highlight: Zanzibar Excursion, Prison Island boat trip/ Walking Spice Tour
Optional Activities: Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Turtle Sanctuary Visit, Village Tours, and more

Day 22

Bagamoyo, Tanzania

The morning can be spent exploring Stone Stone before leaving Zanzibar behind. We climb aboard a ferry that transports us back to Dar es Salaam, where we return to our truck. We make our way to Bagamoyo which means “”lay down your heart”” and dates back to the days of slavery. The town of Bagamoyo is a short walk away and you can explore this vibrant town on foot. Your stay this evening will be on the beach.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge
Facilities: En-suites Per Room Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by ferry ± 80km; Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo ± 80 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 23

Arusha, Tanzania

Today we embark on a picturesque drive to Arusha where we will spend the night. Enclosed by some of Africa’s most well-known landscapes and National Parks, Arusha is located at the base of Mount Meru – on the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley’s eastern branch. The city experiences mostly balmy weather due to its location on the hills of Mount Meru.

Within close proximity to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha contains its very own National Park, situated on Mount Meru.

The main industry of this area is agriculture. Producers of huge vegetables and flowers send superb produce to Europe. Arusha has several factories including a brewery, tyre and fibreboard plant as well as a big pharmaceuticals manufacturer.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Meru Mbega Lodge
Facilities: En-suite bathroom. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Bagamoyo to Arusha ±550 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 24 - 26

Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti/ Seronera Excursion

We travel a short distance to Karatu, where most of the day is spent making our way closer to the Ngorongoro Crater. We will be briefed on what to expect on the overnight excursion into the crater.

In the morning we will climb into 4×4 safari vehicles taken from our camp to the Ngorongoro Crater. In search of the animals roaming the plains, we will spend most of our day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater floor.

The afternoon will bring us to our overnight camp in the Seronera region of the Serengeti National Park. We will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature passing right in front of your meru style tent this evening, while sipping on a cold beverage in the camp, surrounded by a spectacular landscape and abundant wildlife.

On our last day, we wake up early and spend our time game driving in the Serengeti. One of the most famous Game Reserves in Africa.

The Ngorongoro region makes up part of the ecosystem of the Serengeti. To the northwest, it meets the Serengeti National Park and lies adjacent to the southern plains of the Serengeti. These plains spread to the north into the unguarded Loliondo division and are open to wildlife due to the farming habits of the Masai. Volcanic highlands lie to the south and west of the region whilst the rim of the Great Rift Valley wall defines the southern and eastern boundaries. This wall serves to restrict animals migrating in these directions.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Kudu Camp and a Private Tented Camp (Kanaga Tented Camp)
Facilities: En-suite ablutions. Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered.
Route: Arusha to Karatu, Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and return,
Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x3
Included Highlight: Full day 4×4 excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and afternoon drive into Seronera, Game Drive through Seronera, Serengeti National Park
Optional Activities: Local Brewery Tour, Karatu Iraqw Market, local coffee plantation tour

Day 27

Arusha, Tanzania

We make our way back to Arush and we have the opportunity to swap tales of our wonderful experiences of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation: Two Per Room: Meru Mbega Lodge 
Facilities: En-suites Per Room Please visit the website of the accommodation provider for a full list of the facilities offered
Route: Serengeti National Park to Arusha ±250 km (Serengeti Upgrade Guests) / Karatu to Arusha (Non-Upgrade Guests)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 28

Kenya – Nairobi, Kenya

Once we’ve crossed the border into Kenya, we carry onwards to Nairobi where our tour comes to an end.

Accommodation: Own Arrangements / Post tour accommodation can be booked through us
Route: Arusha to Nairobi ±270 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Border Post: Tanzania: Namanga, no telephone number, Open: 24hrs Kenya: Namanga, Tel: +254 455 32002, Open: 24 hrs

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.