Zambia to Nairobi - 21 days

Zambia to Nairobi - 21 days

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Zambia to Nairobi - 21 days

21 Days Starting in Livingstone and ending in Nairobi

Visiting: Livingstone, The Great East Road, South Luangwa National Park, South Luangwa NP game drive, Lake Malawi, Hello Tanzania, Mikumi, Zanzibar, Bagamoyo, Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2485/ZANA

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 16

Physical rating:

Active

Age range:

18 and over

Special diets catered:

Please advise requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Safari Tours, Small Group

From: $3415 $2561 Operator discount: -$854 -25%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

CAMPING SAFARI: Uncover the highlights of Eastern Africa on this 21-day overland camping safari which travels from Zambia to Kenya. Search for the Big Five in the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Game drive through Mikumi and South Luangwa national parks, admire thundering Victoria Falls and spend three nights relaxing in Zanzibar. Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, swim in Lake Malawi and finish your tour in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.

Highlights

  • Livingstone - Arrive early to visit spectacular Victoria Falls, the thundering waterfall marking the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe

  • South Luangwa National Park - Search for wildlife including elephants and lions on an included game drive in Zambia's premier national park

  • Lake Malawi - Camp at two different points along the lake's shore, with time to visit local villages, relax on beautiful sandy beaches and swim in the clear blue waters

  • Mikumi National Park - Drive through the national park, one of the largest in Tanzania, and go in search of wildlife on an optional game drive

  • Zanzibar - Spend four nights relaxing on this paradise island with days free to explore Stone Town, unwind on the beach and enjoy optional activities

  • Mount Kilimanjaro - Spend the night at a campsite in the shadow of Africa's highest mountain, with breath taking views on a clear day

  • Serengeti National Park - Go in search of the Big Five in one of the world's most famous national parks and camp out in the wilderness

  • Ngorongoro Crater - Descend the steep slopes of the crater for a game drive and camp on the rim of this UNESCO-listed caldera

Itinerary

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Day 1: Livingstone

Location: Livingstone

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Livingstone - Lusaka. Welcome to Livingstone! Arrive a day early to enjoy an included visit to Mosi Oa Tunya National Park to see the spectacular Victoria Falls. On day 1 we depart at 7am for Lusaka, the Zambian capital. It is a rapidly growing city, but we'll be staying at a farm on the outskirts, where we can enjoy a relaxing first evening of camping.





Please note: Please arrive in Livingstone at least one night before your tour, to ensure you have time to visit Victoria Falls. There will be a pre-departure meeting at 18:00 on the evening prior to departure and the tour departs at 7am on day 1. Refer to the Joining Instructions in the Trip Notes for more information. We can book a Livingstone Airport arrival transfer and pre-tour accommodation upon request.

Day 2: The Great East Road

Location: The Great East Road

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Petauke

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lusaka - Petauke. Leaving early this morning, we take the Great East Road, linking Zambia with neighbouring Malawi. We drive through lush countryside and small villages, crossing the Luangwa River before reaching our accommodation situated 5km from Petauke.



Day 3: South Luangwa National Park

Location: South Luangwa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Petauke - South Luangwa National Park. We make our way to South Luangwa National Park today. This is Zambia's premier wildlife destination, home to elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and more than 400 bird species. After setting up camp, there is free time to embark on optional game walks or game drives.

Day 4: South Luangwa Np Game Drive

Location: South Luangwa NP game drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

South Luangwa National Park - Chipata. This morning we embark on an open vehicle game drive in South Luangwa National Park, with a local ranger. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa. There are 60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species inhabiting the area. Following the game drive, we make our way to Chipata.

Day 5-6: Lake Malawi

Location: Lake Malawi

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Kande Beach - Lake Malawi (2)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

South Luangwa National Park - Kande Beach, Lake Malawi (Malawi). Leaving Zambia behind, we cross into Malawi and head to the shore of Lake Malawi, which covers more than one-fifth of the entire country. Our campsite is right on the shore of the lake, and you'll have time to go for a swim or relax at the camp. Day 6 is free to partake in optional activities. You could hire a traditional bwato canoe, go horse riding around the lake, or visit a nearby village to meet the friendly Malawian villagers.

Day 7: Lake Malawi

Location: Lake Malawi

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Chitimba Beach - Lake Malawi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kande Beach - Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi. This morning we take a scenic drive through rubber plantations to the town of Mzuzu, where we pick up some supplies and visit the market before travelling on to our beach-side camp at Chitimba Beach. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax by the beach, play volleyball or browse the local craft markets.

Day 8: Hello Tanzania

Location: Hello Tanzania

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Iringa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chitimba Beach, Lake Malawi - Iringa (Tanzania). Today we have a long but scenic drive as we cross into Tanzania and travel to Iringa. Climbing through the Southern Highlands, we arrive at Kisolanza Farmhouse, a family-run working farm in a spectacular location.

Day 9: Mikumi

Location: Mikumi

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Mikumi National Park area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Iringa - Mikumi National Park area. Heading east, we travel to Mikumi National Park, the fifth-largest reserve in Tanzania. Our campsite is located on the very edge of the park, and we'll enjoy an evening around the campfire. If time permits you can book an optional game drive to see some of the resident wildlife, including lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo and crocodile.

Day 10: Mikumi

Location: Mikumi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Mikumi National Park area - Dar es Salaam. Our journey to the Indian Ocean coast city of Dar es Salaam takes us through the heart of Mikumi National Park. We will probably see some wildlife on this drive, and will stop if we see anything of note, such as forest elephants or giraffe feeding at the roadside.





Arriving at our campsite on the beach outside Dar es Salaam, there is time to browse the local markets or head into town to explore.

Day 11-14: Zanzibar

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Zanzibar (4)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. On the morning of day 11, we take the ferry to Zanzibar, leaving our overland truck on the mainland. Evocative and exotic, Zanzibar conjures up images of idyllic, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, romantic winding cobbled alleys, and lush tropical forests.





Our time on Zanzibar is not too structured. There is plenty of free time to explore historic Stone Town and relax on the island's pristine beaches. There's also plenty of optional activities on offer including a visit a spice plantation, snorkelling safaris, scuba diving and yacht trips. Please see the Trip Notes for more details.





In Zanzibar, we stay in simple hotels, with breakfast included. We typically spend day 11 in Stone Town and days 12 - 14 at one of the northern beaches, but this can be flexible.

Day 15: Bagamoyo

Location: Bagamoyo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Zanzibar - Bagamoyo. We have the morning to do any last-minute shopping or enjoy one last swim before catching the ferry back to the African mainland, Dar es Salaam and onwards to Bagamoyo for the evening. The quaint town of Bagamoyo was founded at the end of the 18th century and was one of the most significant trading ports along the East African coast. Our camp for the evening is situated close by to the palm fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean

Day 16: Mount Kilimanjaro

Location: Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Marangu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bagamoyo - Marangu. Departing early from Bagamoyo, we head north past the Usambara and Pare Mountains in the Eastern Arc Mountain Range to Marangu, nestled at the base of the famed Kilimanjaro. If the weather is clear you will be able to enjoy magnificent views of the mountain from our campsite and the surrounding area.

Day 17: Arusha

Location: Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Marangu - Arusha. This morning we drive past the town of Moshi to Arusha, Tanzania's safari capital and our base for exploring the Serengeti and famed Ngorongoro Crater. With time to explore the town we head out to our camp just outside the city at the edge of the Masai plains. This afternoon we enjoy a walk to one of the local Maasai villages. Here we visit a local school and clinic, browse the small Maasai museum and see the crocodiles, pythons, and other species at the Meserani Snake Park. There is optional camel riding available too.

Day 18: Serengeti National Park

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Arusha - Serengeti National Park. Today we embark on our excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Leaving our overland truck behind we transfer to designated safari vehicles. Entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we drive around the rim of the crater and onto the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti, one of the last great wildernesses in the world.





Millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate across these plains throughout the year, followed by the predators, such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Look out for the Big Five and see abundant wildlife as we game drive to our unfenced campsite for the evening. With lions and hyena roaming nearby, listen to the sounds of the bush and enjoy a night in the wild!

Day 19-20: Ngorongoro Crater

Location: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater (1), Arusha (1)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha. Game driving out of the Serengeti on day 19, we can search for any species we have not managed to spot so far. We travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater, camping on the rim of this UNESCO-listed natural caldera, one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife areas.





On day 20 we drive down into the crater itself, following the steep road into the reserve. On our early morning game drive, you will have the chance to spot every major African animal, except for giraffes who cannot manage the steep climb down the crater rim!





Returning to camp for lunch, we pack up before making the journey back to Arusha.

Day 21: Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Arusha - Nairobi (Kenya). Entering the final country of our trip, we cross the border into Kenya this morning. We then journey to the capital, Nairobi. Here are tour comes to an end.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Camping & 4 nights simple hotel

  • Maasai Village Walk with a resident guide

  • Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Excursion in a purpose built safari vehicle and game drives with a resident guide

  • 20 breakfasts, 16 lunches & 16 dinners

  • 16 nights camping in 2-person dome tents, 4 nights simple twin share accommodation in Zanzibar

  • Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew

  • Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

  • Zanzibar return ferry ticket

  • South Luangwa National Park, open vehicle game drive with a resident guide

  • Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit

  • Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visas

  • Airport transfers - can be booked on request

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

  • Optional activities (prices listed in Trip Notes)

  • Sleeping bag - please bring your own

  • Local payment - $935pp paid in USD

Age Policy

18 and over. Anyone over 65 to complete a Tour Suitability Form.Maximum age 75. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the age range for this tour?

    18 years & over are welcomed. Anyone aged over 65 years will be asked to complete a Tour Suitability Form

  • What type of vehicle is used on this trip?

    Transportation is in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Calvin  

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05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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