|
|
|
Itinerary
gives you both Adventure & Relaxation:
Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame Route and
afterwards take in the history and
culture of Zanzibar whilst relaxing by
the Indian Ocean! |
|
|
|
|
This trip are
the home of large to small animals including
birds and reptiles, also there are luxury to
standard lodges, luxury to standard tented
camps and budget campsites. Inside and
outside the parks |
|
|
|
|
Visit the 'big five' areas of Tanzania
on this 4 night safari. The itinerary
starts with a Tarangire Park, and then
continues to Lake Manyara,
Serengeti and to be ends Ngorongoro
Crater. |
|
|
|
|
This great value budget
road safari takes you to Maasai Mara,
Kenya’s most famous and finest game
sanctuary. Your stay is in a lodge not
under tents unlike most budget offers.
The Mara offers wildlife in such variety
and abundance that it is difficult to
believe.... |
|
|
|
|
This tour combines Kenya’s twin
attractions- the safari and beach
experience. You begin at Aberdares where
you find icy rivers, spectacular
waterfalls and rain forests. Here
elephants, buffalos and other animals
visit you at the floodlit waterholes of
The Ark. |
|
|
|
An unforgettable holiday! - The very
best of Tanzania's wildlife parks combined with
a beach holiday in Zanzibar. Perfect for
Honeymooners. |
|
|
|
|
Uganda is
best know for its amazing Gorilla tracking
safaris. Additional activities include white
water rafting, birding and mountaneering
excusrions. |
|
|
|
|
A very
comprehensive one week safari of Kenya. The
safari starts from Nairobi, goes straight to
the
Lake Baringo,
then to Lake Nakuru and to be ends Masai
Mara |
|
|
|
|
This is the
perfect 14 day holiday for romantics -
combining a Tanzanian safari with time on
the beach in Zanzibar.... |
| |
|
Southern
Discoverer South
Duration: 21 days
Starts: Nairobi
Ends: Victoria Falls
Rates from: ZAR 7590 per person
+ Local Rate: USD 300
Countries Visited: Tanzania, Zanzibar,
Kenya, Malawi, Zambia
Transport: Standard Truck
Safari cook: Included
Tour Add Ons: Hwange Community
Experience
Masai Mara Safari
Embark on a 21-day overland expedition
to discover the awesome wildlife and
scenery that Africa has to offer.
This is definitely an overland
expedition geared towards fun lovers!
Your safari begins in Kenya then travels
down to the game-rich plains of Tanzania
including a visit to the Ngorongoro
Crater. From there you visit Zanzibar,
the spice island, followed by some time
out on the beaches of Lake Malawi and
end with a bang in the African
adrenaline capital of Victoria Falls.
Prepare yourself for boundless
adventure; from picnicking in the lush
grounds of a crater, handling snakes in
a Snak
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi to Arusha
Meals: HB
You depart Nairobi and drive south,
crossing the border into Tanzania at
Namanga, and continue to Arusha. This is
a pleasant town situated at the base of
Mount Meru, and is the starting point
for your optional excursion to the
Ngorongoro Crater and/or the Serengeti.
You are taken in locally operated Land
Rovers, which are specially adapted for
safari use. Depending on which option
you choose, you will be away from the
Arusha campsite for either one or 2
nights.
Day 2: Serengeti (Optional)
Meals: FB
If you take up the 2-night/3-day option
you will depart Arusha in the morning
with your vehicles and guides. The drive
to the Serengeti National Park takes you
through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu
(Mosquito River) and up into the
Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the
Ngorongoro Crater before descending down
onto the plains of the Serengeti. The
abundance of game in this area is truly
astounding. The afternoon will be spent
game viewing before setting up camp in
the midst of the national park, probably
the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the
world. At night you fall asleep
listening to the sounds of the wild.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: FB
After a full morning’s game drive in the
Serengeti you return to pack up camp and
head back towards the Ngorongoro Crater.
You travel up to rim of the crater and
your campsite for the evening. We
suggest you pack your winter woollies as
it can get very cold during night.
For those taking the 1-night/2-day
option, you are collected from Arusha in
the afternoon and transferred to the
town of Karatu for the evening. Tomorrow
you join the rest of the group for your
Ngorongoro game drive.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Meals: FB
In the morning you descend into the
Ngorongoro Crater. With its 600m-high
walls and 20km diameter, it is one of
the natural wonders of the world. The
views from the rim are spectacular, but
the true size of this caldera is only
appreciated from the floor itself. There
is an abundance of wildlife and some say
the crater floor offers the finest game
viewing in Africa. It is home to nearly
every species of African animal, and
offers a chance to view an incredible
concentration of East African mammals,
such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo,
lion, and plain’s game. After spending
the full morning in the crater you will
return to the campsite near Arusha for
another night. Both optional excursions
will follow the same schedule today.
Day 5: Arusha to Pangani
Meals: FB
You leave Arusha and head towards the
warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Traveling through the town of Moshi, you
cross the southern slopes of the highest
mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.
This gives you the opportunity to view
the snowy summit (weather dependant) and
definitely calls for a photo stop!
Continuing south you pass the Usambara
Mountains where you encounter vast sisal
plantations, then continue your journey
to Dar es Salaam.
Day 6: Pangani to Dar es Salaam
Meals: FB
Today is another long day’s drive
through beautiful lush scenery and palm
trees. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you
set up camp for the nigh at a beach
hotel/campsite that is situated to the
north of the city. Spend the evening
relaxing and preparing for your
departure to Zanzibar the next morning.
Day 7: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Meals: BB
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes you to
the legendary "Spice Island", your home
for the next 3 nights. Zanzibar is
steeped in history and was one of the
major starting points for most East
African explorers in their quest for new
lands.
Please note: We can organize
accommodation for you whilst on
Zanzibar, although from our experience
our clients usually feel the need to
explore the island on their own.
Therefore accommodation and food is for
your own account whilst on Zanzibar.
Days 8 - 9: Zanzibar
Meals: -
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth
of experiences for the visitor. Today
the quiet streets of the old Stone Town
still retain their Arabic influence,
from the Medina-like shops to the
palaces of the Sultans, who founded
their vast empires on the spoils of the
slave and ivory trade. The island is
still famous for its spices, and tours
around a spice plantation can be
organized. Other options include a trip
to the nearby Prison Island with its
giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches.
Or perhaps you would prefer hiring a
motorbike and exploring the more remote
areas of the island.
Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise.
Numerous restaurants offer a great
variety of the freshest catch from the
ocean - giant lobsters being a popular
specialty. Alternatively, joining the
locals for dinner in the waterfront
market is an experience not to be
missed. The market stalls offer an
unusual selection of fast food African
style at a very reasonable price.
Day 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Meals: D
Leaving Zanzibar you take the ferry back
to the mainland for an overnight stay in
Dar es Salaam. There may be an
opportunity to visit one of the craft
markets offering an extensive range of
exquisite ebony products (the price you
pay depends on your bargaining skills),
and where the goods are made on-site. It
is possible to observe the carvers at
work and understand the skill which has
gone into making even the simplest
trinket.
Day 11: Dar es Salaam to Iringa
Meals: FB
Leaving Dar es Salaam you head for
Iringa, passing through Mikumi National
Park. It is possible to view a range of
wildlife from the roadside, the animals
totally impervious to humans and their
vehicles. Tonight you camp at the Old
Farmhouse, a beautiful rustic campsite
in rural Tanzania. Try one of the
signature Amarula Hot Chocolates,
they’re delicious!
Days 12 – 15: Iringa to Lake Malawi
Meals: FB
In the morning you drive through the
scenic tea plantations of Tikuku before
exiting Tanzania. You enter Malawi, the
‘Warm Heart of Africa’, through the
border post of Songwe, and head to
Chitimba Beach campsite for the night.
The newly democratic Malawi is a
landlocked country with 20% of its total
area consisting of a beautiful
fresh-water lake. The country's
temperate climate allows for swimming in
these clear blue waters all year round.
You spend the next 4 days travelling the
full length of the western side of the
lake, stopping at various bays and
inlets. This is the time for rest and
relaxation in this scenic and friendly
country. For the more energetic, Lake
Malawi offers a variety of water sports
from various beachside campsites.
Alternatively you can wander along
quieter shorelines where you can see the
fishermen sorting their daily catch.
Traditional methods are still used in
their fishing techniques and you can
appreciate their boating skills by
trying to paddle in a dug-out canoe
yourself.
Visit the nearby villages and schools
and dine in the local village, haggle
for a bargain at the local markets,
learn the game of bao … or simply relax
on the pristine white beaches.
Day 16: Lake Malawi to Chipata
Meals: FB
You cross the border into Zambia,
heading to a beautiful little campsite
just 10km after the Zambia/Malawi
border, where you stop for the night.
Day 17: Chipata to Lusaka
Meals: FB
The landlocked country of Zambia is
quickly crossed, stopping at the capital
city of Lusaka for one night. The
campsite is home to some local wildlife,
and has excellent facilities.
Days 18 - 19: Lusaka to Lake Kariba
Meals: FB
This morning you pack up camp early and
travel south for Lake Kariba. You head
to the western waters of the lake and
your base camp for the next 2 nights.
Lake Kariba is one of the largest
manmade lakes in the world and home to a
wide variety of African game, birdlife
and unique flora and fauna.
Here you have the option of a 2-night
trip on a house boat. Alternatively, you
can take part in the many activities at
the campsite, such as fishing, canoeing,
hiking, exploring the local village or
just relaxing on the tranquil banks of
Lake Kariba. The campsite also has a
swimming pool where you can enjoy
soaking up the sun.
House Boat option 2-nights/2-days: You
board the house boats at approximately
1pm, and have lunch after you have
settled yourself in. You depart the
harbor at around 2pm and sail out to the
Maaze River for a beautiful sunset, Lake
Kariba is famous for its spectacular
sunsets. You overnight on the house
boat.
The next day you can relax the entire
day on the deck and enjoy the onboard
Jacuzzi. These house boats are truly one
of the most relaxing ways to spend a few
days on the lake. If you’re feeling a
bit more active, in the early morning
you can enjoy a fishing/game cruise on
tender boats, or you have the option of
a game walk on the island in the Maaze
area. This gives you the opportunity to
see plains game and many different
species of birdlife. After lunch you
head to Maaze Island where you do a tour
of the Crocodile Farm. Dinner is
prepared on the boat while you sit back
and enjoy your sundowner over the lake.
Day 20: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Meals: BB
Today you cross the border into the town
of Victoria Falls. 1700 meters wide and
around 100 meters high, Victoria Falls
is sure to be one of the most memorable
sights on your African safari. A couple
of days are spent here to enable you to
experience not only the sights, but also
the many activities available in this,
the adrenaline capital of Africa. All
year round, flights can be taken, in
planes, micro lights or helicopters,
which give you a panoramic view of the
Falls, Batoka Gorge and the islands
above the Falls. Back on the ground, the
Falls can be seen from the Victoria
Falls Park. All these options offer
fantastic photographic opportunities.
White water rafting in Batoka Gorge is
considered to be world class. Besides
the excitement of the grade 5 rapids,
there are the "floats” where there is
time to admire the scenic cliffs and
occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.
Bungee jumping enthusiasts can take the
plunge from the Zambezi Bridge, which
connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. The leap
into Batoka Gorge is certainly not for
the faint-hearted.
Other optional activities include day
trips into the Zambezi National Park,
horse riding safaris, a visit to the
Crocodile Ranch, handling snakes at the
Snake Park, golf at the Elephant Hills
Hotel, parachuting, and the Falls Craft
Village.
Day 21: Victoria Falls
Meals: B
Your memorable adventure comes to an end
in the morning after breakfast.
Enquire
On This Tour Now |
accommodation, Wonderful tours will cater for
all your needs. We offer discount rates for all
lodges in Africa, please click the links below
to views our offer:
