Join us on this spectacular journey through Eastern Africa, crossing the borders of 5 countries. This is the path that leads you to what Africa has the most beautiful to offer.
Price
R38950
Single Supplement
R1500
Price
R48950
Single Supplement
R9350
Leaving behind the bustle of Nairobi we travel south to the Tanzanian border. After completing border formalities we continue to the busy town of Arusha, our base for the night. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro. Those who have purchased the optional Serengeti Excursion upgrade package will be briefed this evening by our local guide on what to prepare for the coming days.
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Route: Nairobi to Arusha
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Although it is a short distance to Karatu, we will spend most of the day commuting closer to the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival in Karatu, our guide will brief us on the full day excursion into the crater. Karatu is conveniently situated to allow you the opportunity to participate in various optional activities in the coming days. (This morning, those guests who pre-purchased the Serengeti excursion upgrade will be collected early this morning and will be separated from the group for the next 4 days).
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Route: Arusha to Karatu
Optional Activity: 3-Night Serengueti Camping Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We rise early and will be collected from our camp and transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater in 4×4 safari type vehicles. We will spend the bulk of our day exploring the crater floor in search of the animals which roam the plains. We will arrive back in Karatu in the afternoon.
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Route: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and return
Included Highlight: Full day 4×4 excursion to Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today your guide will accompany you on a cultural tour. The rest of the day is for you to relax at camp or participate in a number of optional activities available from the accommodation establishment. These activities need to be booked directly with the accommodation provide upon arrival in Karatu.
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Included Highlight: Elephant Caves Hike
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Wrapping up our time in Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater, we board our truck and return to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha we are reunited with our fellow travellers who opted for the Serengeti excursion.
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Route: Karatu to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We head out early this morning as we journey south to our overnight stop in the coastal town of Bagamoyo. Formerly a center point of the East African slave trade, Bagamoyo lies just north of the port of Dar es Salaam and is a perfect launching point for our upcoming Zanzibar Excursion. While today is primarily a travel day, we experience the hustle and bustle of one of Africa’s major travel routes. Road travel in Africa is an experience in itself and the bustling markets, villages and scenic backdrops that line the routes give a window into the lifestyle of rural Africa. This evening we will prepare for our Zanzibar Excursion that begins tomorrow morning.
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Route: Arusha to Bagamoyo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We complete the short journey into Dar es Salaam this morning and board our ferry for the two hour trip to Zanzibar. After arriving at the ferry port we board make our way to Nungwi on the northern shores of the island. We take the opportunity to visit the spice farms of Kidichi and Kizambani on our way this afternoon. Zanzibar is renowned for its spices and fragrances and we have the chance to experience this first-hand today. There are a number of excursions that can be arranged for the coming days in Nungwi and your guide will be on hand to assist.
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Route: Bagamoyo to Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Included Highlight: Zanzibar Excursion
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is a free day to enjoy some of the many attractions and activities on offer. Water sports are the order of the day and Nungwi offers fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and a variety of ocean safari options. Whatever it is you chose to do today, you will have ample opportunity to create some island memories. Rent a scooter and explore the many attractions on offer or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun.
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Optional Activity: Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Turtle Sanctuary Visit, Village Tours, Jozani Forest and more
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning we explore the beautiful Jozani Forest before our visit to Nungwi comes to an end as we transfer by road to Stone Town.Boasting a rich history this busy port was once a landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes. Our afternoon will be spent visiting Prison Island, which was once a place where slaves were detained. The trip to Prison Island is about 20–30 minutes (per way) by boat transfer. We spend our final night on the island on the beaches south of the port city.
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Route: Nungwi Beach to Stone Town
Included Highlight: Jozani Forest, Prison Island Boat Trip
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Leaving the coast behind us we travel inland and make our way to Mikumi where we stop for the night. Mikumi National Park ranks as the fourth largest park in Tanzania and forms part of a 75 000 square kilometre wilderness that centres on Selous, Africa’s largest game reserve.
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Route: Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
Optional Activity: Mikumi Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The town of Iringa sits on a cliff overlooking the Ruaha River Valley. The town centre offers the visitor a view into the past with its German colonial buildings and a popular market. The Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery memorialises soldiers who died in local battles during WWI and WWII.
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Route: Mikumi to Iringa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Leaving Tanzania behind, we descend the Great Rift Valley and cross the border into Malawi. Known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” the lakeside country is blessed with natural beauty and our destination tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi where we look forward to spending the next two days enjoying the attractions of the northern regions of the lake.
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Route: Iringa to Chilumba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Snorkelling in the crystal waters offers the chance to see first-hand the brilliantly coloured tropical cichlids, tiny fish often found in colourful aquariums around the world. Your afternoon will be spent walking through the small village of Ngala.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning we board our truck and head further South of Lake Malawi. Our destination tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi. Stretching over 500km along the western boundary of Malawi, the lake is home to more species of fish than any other lake. We spend the night on the shores of this natural wonder.
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Route: North Lake Malawi to Central Lake Malawi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is another day of leisure, relaxing at the lake. Use the time to read a book, soak up the sun or indulge in the many attractions that are on offer.
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Included Highlight: Malawi Village Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
This morning we enjoy a final sunrise on the shores of Lake Malawi before setting off for Zambia and the South Luangwa National Park. After crossing the border into Zambia we make a short stop in Chipata before continuing to our camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. Having watched the sun rise over Lake Malawi in the morning we enjoy an equally spectacular sunset over the Luangwa River this evening.
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Route: Nkhotakota Region to South Luangwa National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
South Luangwa National Park is a world-class safari destination and we have a full day to explore the park in search of the variety of wildlife found in the park. This morning you can partake in an optional morning safari or during the dry season (April to December) you can join one of the iconic walking safaris on offer in the park. This afternoon we will enjoy a Sunset Drive in the park, enjoying a sundowner on the way. The unique opportunity to explore the park at night gives us a chance to spot the elusive nocturnal species that are rarely seen in the day.
Accommodation Facilities:
Included Highlight: Sunset Game Drive in South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activity: Safari Walk (seasonal) or Morning Game Drive in South Luangwa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Leaving the Luangwa Valley this morning we make a stop at Tribal Textiles. The Chipata area is a major producer of Cotton and this morning we get a taste of the creativity of the African culture. Those interested can enjoy a tour of their workshops (March to December) to see how these colourful fabrics are crafted. Our destination tonight is the small town of Petauke.
Accommodation Facilities:
Route: South Luangwa to Petauke
Included Highlight: Textile project visit (full tour available March to December)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
As an important link between Lusaka and neighboring Malawi, the Great East Road winds through rural Zambia and we will cross the Luangwa River on our way to Lusaka. The route today is dotted with villages and subsistence farms and the landscapes serve as a stark contrast to the developed countries so many of us call home.
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Route: Petauke to Lusaka
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Crossing the Southern reaches of Zambia we make our way to the adventure town of Victoria Falls.This afternoon we get our first look at the mighty Victoria Falls. Crossing the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe we get a view of “MusioaTunya”, the Smoke that Thunders as the falls are known in the local language. Victoria Falls offers a host of optional activities and these can be booked on arrival in Victoria Falls. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival in Victoria Falls.
Accommodation: Own Arrangements / Post tour accommodation can be booked through Planet Africa.
Route: Lusaka to Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
What’s included
What’s excluded
Countries Visited
Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Maximum Number of Passengers – 20
Arrival / Departure
Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems.
We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.
Pre and Post Tour Accommodation
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Planet Africa to make these bookings.
Tour departure point
7.00am – Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Tour ending point
278 Parkway Drive, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
All information provided in this tour dossier is subject to change without prior notice. Changes would always be in consideration of your safety first and a better quality experience where possible. Overnight accommodation stops can change without prior notification, depending on road or weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the properties listed in this dossier, these are to be used as a guideline only. We recommend that you download the most up to date version of this tour dossier one week prior to your tour departure date, however, changes are possible within 7 days prior to your tour departure.
Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometers and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travelers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometer. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!
Price per person - Terrestrial
| Season | Room type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| until 31/12/2020 | Twin Share | R 38950 |
| Single | R 40450 |
| Season | Room type | Value |
|---|---|---|
| until 31/12/2020 | Twin Share | R 48950 |
| Single | R 58300 |
Optional Serengeti Excursion Upgrade
The cost of the optional Serengeti excursion upgrade package is not included in the tour price or activity package. The cost to participate in the 3-night camping excursion is R15,800.00
Please pre-book this when you book your tour, should you wish to participate in this activity.
Minimum of 4 people required in order for this excursion to operate.
