NNV East African Adventure - South 2012

Explore East Africa on this 21 day adventure visiting Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania & Kenya

This is an overland tour in an adventure truck starting in Kenya. Your journey will take you through many exciting adventures with highlights including 3 days of relaxation on the tropical island of Zanzibar, an unforgettable excursion in the famous Serengeti National park, Lake Malawi, Masai tribal evening, South Luangwa National Park, and ending in Zimbabwe at the magnificent Victoria Falls.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Arusha
Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border into Tanzania. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Meserani Oasis or Snake Park: www.meseranisnakepark.com

Day 2/3/4 Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
These 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours and many more various day trips.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Seronera and Simba Campsites: www.tanzaniaparks.com/serengeti.html

Day 5 Kenya – Tanzania, Karatu
Today those that went into the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro will meet up with the truck in Karatu, where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kudu Camp: www.kuducamp.com/

Day 6 Lushoto
On route to Lushoto, we will stop in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the snake park. Lushoto is the major town and district centre, albeit small, in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the coast and the parks. The popular pot plant Saintpaulia has its only wild occurrences in Tanzania, and particularly in the Usambara Mts. Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding area, or just relax.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: The Lawns Hotel: www.lawnshotel.com

Day 7/8/9 Zanzibar
After an early wake up, we leave Lushoto and head for Dar es Salaam, where a local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.
Meals: Breakfast x 3
Overnight: Stone Town - Shangani Hotel x1: www.shanganihotel.com
Nungwi Beach – Nungwi Inn x2: www.nungwiinnhotel.co.tz

Day 10 Dar es Salaam
Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Kipepeo Camp www.kipepeocamp.com

Day 11 Mikumi
Our journey today leads us to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi is home to lion, zebra, wildebeest, impala, buffalo and elephant and today we have the opportunity enjoy an optional afternoon game drive through the park. Optional Activity: Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Tan-Swiss Lodge: www.tan-swiss.com

Day 12 Iringa
Today we leave the humid Indian Ocean coastline and travel inland and up to Iringa in the highland tea growing area. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai Hut where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kisolanza Farm: www.kisolanza.com

Day 13 Malawi – Northern Lake Malawi
Leaving Tanzania we descend though scenic mountain passes to our lakeshore camp at Chitimba. Lake Malawi is a beautiful destination and for those wanting more variety there is a short hike to the Manchawe Falls. Optional Activities: water sports etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Chitimba: www.chitimba.com

Day 14/15 Kande Beach
We will spend the next 2 days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and different water sports. We will go on a guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Water Sports, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping etc.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kande Beach: www.kandebeach.com

Day 16 Lilongwe
Today we visit the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only sanctuary for rescued, orphaned and injured wild animals. The Centre is set in 180 hectares of beautiful woodland, Lilongwe’s only protected wilderness. Optional Activities: City Tour
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Barefoot Lodge: www.barefoot-safaris.com/index_files/BarefootLodge.htm

Day 17 Zambia - South Luangwa National Park
Early in the morning we drive from Malawi and cross in to Zambia and continue to the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. This afternoon we enjoy an included sunset game drive in the South Luangwa NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Wildlife Camp: www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com

Day 18 South Luangwa National Park
In the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive. The park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Wildlife Camp: www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com

Day 19 Chipata
We leave South Luangwa and have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon. Zambia is truly Africa, with its lush, sub-tropical vegetation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Mama Rulas: www.mamarulas.com

Day 20 Lusaka
The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. On week days there may be the opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Eureka: www.eurekacamp.com

Day 21 Zimbabwe - Victoria Falls
On the last day of the journey we drive from Lusaka, across the Zimbabwean border into Victoria Falls. Although your tour ends here we do recommend that you spend another 1-2 nights in this area to experience Victoria Falls and many exciting adrenaline activities here, such as white water rafting or walking with lions. Optional Activities: Dinner out in Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Accommodation Details

Twin share tents