Experience Overview
Uncover the diverse wonders of five African countries on an epic 20-day whirlwind adventure. Smell the fragrant spruce plantations of Zanzibar, be on the lookout for the elusive “big five” across the vast Serengeti. From rural villages to the comfort of our Lando (overland adventure vehicle), and camping under the starry African sky, there’s no shortage of experiences to be had and memories to be made.
Highlights
- Spot the "big five" from agile 4x4 safari vehicles
- Feel the mist of Victoria Falls
- Relax on the shores of Lake Malawi
- Explore the beaches of Zanzibar
Trip Details
Product Code: 8839
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: DKNV
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Duration: 20 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe, Mfuwe Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Kande Beach Local Dinner, Kande Beach
- Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater entrances and wildlife safari drives
- Zanzibar excursion (3 days)
- Spice plantation entrance and guided tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Participation camping (13 nts), full-service camping (2 nts) simple hotels (4 nts multi-share with up to 3 people).
- 18 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 14 dinners
Transport
- Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibuses, ferry, walking.
Group Leader
- 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, local guide.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,249 ($212 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at any time.
Tonight after a brief welcome meeting, choose to get to know your group members with an optional group dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha
Climb aboard the Lando and travel across the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people to Arusha, Tanzania and take in the views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Day 3: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Travel into the wild lands of the Serengeti on a safari drive. Ride past vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees and animals galore. It's here that the group will begin a 3-day, 2-night excursion into the park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Enjoy a final morning safari in the Serengeti while the sun rises and the animals come to life in this grassy savannah. Break down camp and travel onwards to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for wildlife viewing. Set up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and spend the rest of the day soaking in your surroundings.
Day 5: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Today the group will venture down to the crater floor for a final safari in Ngorongoro. Search for animals amid the grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat. Exit the crater in the late morning to begin the journey back to Arusha, and enjoy the scenery as you cruise along in the Lando.
Day 6: Arusha/Bagamoyo
Begin the drive early and take in the varied landscapes along the way to the Indian Ocean. Today's final stop will be in the town of Bagamoyo, recently named a World Heritage Site, it was once a very important trading port on the central coast of East Africa in the late 19th century. Upon arrival, you will have free time to wander around the narrow, unpaved streets on your own.
Day 7: Bagamoyo/Zanzibar Beach Resort
Start the morning in Bagamoyo and then drive to Dar es Salaam to catch the ferry to Zanzibar. Few places are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago. The group will spend a few days relaxing on its sandy shores.
Day 8: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Spend a full free day exploring the cultural crossroads of Zanzibar. Choices for optional activities in the area include, snorkelling, a sailing trip, or plenty of beach time to sit in the sun.
Day 9: Stone Town
Travel back to Stone Town today from our beach resort on the other side of the island. Visit a spice plantation on the way and then spend time wandering the historic alleyways of the oldest part of Zanzibar.
Day 10: Stone Town/Baobab Valley
Leave paradise behind and travel further inland and back towards the mountains. Catch the ferry to Dar es Salaam and climb into the Lando again. Finish the day at the group campsite in the Baobab Valley under a sky of stars.
Day 11: Baobab Valley/Iringa
After packing up camp the group will spend the majority of the day on the road in the Lando travelling to Iringa. Upon arrival enjoy a visit to a crafts centre that supports the local community.
Day 12: Iringa/Chitimba
Cross the border and pass from Tanzania into Malawi. Finish the journey at Lake Malawi in Chitimba with gorgeous views of the mountains from the lake's beach and view Tanzania from just across the water.
Day 13: Chitimba/Kande Beach
Head to the picture-perfect Kande Beach today where you will have free time to get out on the lake, or hike along its shores.
Day 14: Kande Beach
Take advantage of another day to enjoy this idyllic lakeside location. Wander the shore on foot, choose to snorkel and see the resident underwater life. Or take a leisurely swim before an optional village walk to nearby Tonga Village. Sit down for a traditional dinner at a local home.
Day 15: Kande Beach/Chipata
Cross the border into Zambia today and travel in the Lando to Chipata, the capital of the Eastern Province.
Day 16: Chipata/South Luangwa
Hit the road to South Luangwa National Park for some wildlife viewing. Along the way the group will have lunch and visit the Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Café, a G Adventures—supported craft workshop. Then, there will be free time to choose an afternoon or night wildlife safari in the park.
Please note that the South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive is an optional activity that is not included and will be an additional cost on tour should you choose to partake.
Day 17: South Luangwa
Spend a full free day in the wildlife haven of South Luangwa National Park. Choose between a walking safari, a night drive, or a local village visit.
Please note that the South Luangwa Wildlife Safari Drive and the South Luangwa Walking Safari are optional activities that are not included and will be an additional cost on tour should you choose to partake.
Day 18: South Luangwa/Lusaka
Spend the day travelling across rough and bumpy roads to a private farm 29km (18 mi) outside the capital of Zambia. Marvel at the wildlife that wanders the property and opt to grab a cold drink at the camp's bar, or relax by the pool.
Day 19: Lusaka/Victoria Falls
Cross another border today between Zambia and Zimbabwe; home of the thundering Victoria Falls. Upon arrival choose to get close to one of the largest waterfalls in the world on an optional visit.
Day 20: Victoria Falls
Depart at any time.
If you aren't ready to go home just yet talk with your CEO about extending your adventure and get to know more of Zimbabwe or beyond!
We highly recommend booking post-tour accommodation to fully experience everything Victoria Falls and the Zambezi area has to offer.
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Andrea - Traveled, July 2024
This tour itinerary was very inclusive and provided many great experiences However the accommodation for Etosha was misleading as the accommodation is noted as Hotel accommodation but actually involves camping in a tent. We did not carry camping gear as we believed we had 2 days of camping in namibia and one night in the delta and had to purchase blankets This requires amendment on the tour radar website. We also did the Masai Mara tour which is incorrectly described as 5 days in the detailed itinerary and had to cut short one day as we had to booked to return home on the 5 th when the tour ended on the 6th day. Would appreciate a response from tour radar
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/06/2024
Elisabeth - Traveled, July 2024
This tour was exceptional! We got to see and experience so much! Cape Town was great we opted for the wine tour and that was fantastic! Kruger was great but I enjoyed the rhino trekking much more! Victoria falls book the extra day and do the helicopter and Zambezi dinner cruise luxury version! Francisca was our guide and she was exceptional, she helped us learn and fall in love with South Africa and Zimbabwe!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
John - Traveled, February 2024
Amazing experience. An incredible safari seeing so many animals with a very knowledgeable guide, then after exploring the beauty of Zanzibar. Very good tour leaders and a great bunch of travellers. Memories that will last a lifetime
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/29/2024
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