East African Adventure
| Start City | Nairobi |
|---|---|
| End City | Victoria Falls |
| Days | 21 |
| Camping Nights | 17 |
| Accommodated Nights | 3 |
| Price | £590 plus flights |
| Countries Visited | Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
If you prefer your creature comforts, you can opt for an accommodated version of this trip for £785 plus flights.
This tour is also available in the opposite direction for £660 plus flights (camping) or £870 plus flights (accommodated). For an itinerary please contact us on info@vetadventure.com
- Day 1: Kenya - Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania
- Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border in to Tanzania. On our way to Arusha we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Day 2-3: Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to the parks, take this time to relax and absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4: Arusha
- For those on the Serengeti excursion we arrive back in Arusha in the late afternoon where we relax ahead of the long drive south tomorrow.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5: Dar Es Salaam
- Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in Arusha, there will be some time to pack light bags for the trip to Zanzibar, the rest of the luggage will remain on the mainland with the truck.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 6-8: Zanzibar
- 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 in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets and unique architecture. 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: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9: Zanzibar - Dar Es Salaam
- Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the campsite.
- Meals: Dinner
- Day 10: Iringa
- It is a long drive from historical port city of Dar es Salaam to Iringa. We actually transit through Mukumi NP, but we do not have time to stop and explore.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 11-14: lake Malawi
- It is another long drive from Iringa to the northern beaches of Lake Malawi. We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 15-16: Malawi - Luwawa Forest
- Today we leave the restful beaches of the lake shore and we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend two nights at Luwawa Forest. There are some beautiful hiking trails overlooking the lake. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 17-18: Zambia, South Luanga National Park
- Early in the morning we drive across the Zambian border to Chipata and then on to South Luangwa NP where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season, it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game Walk in South Luangwa NP
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 19: Chipata
- We leave South Luangwa NP today and have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 20: Lusaka
- The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. If we arrive on time, and on a week day there may be opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 21: Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls
- On the last day of the journey we have a long drive from Lusaka, across the Zimbabwean border and in to Victoria Falls. For those that wish to remain in Livingstone (on the Zambian side) this can be arranged. Although your tour ends here we do recommend that you spend another 1-2 nights in this area to experience the 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
Tours depart twice a month in either direction from Feb – Nov 2009. For more details and a full list of departure dates, please contact mhairi@vetadventure.com
Or to reserve a place on your chosen trip, please fill in a booking form.
Flights are not included in the prices quoted. You are responsible for booking your own flights.
Please note: there are differences between the types of accommodation on different accommodated tours.
- On our east African accommodated tours the accommodation is in dormitory rooms as availability of twin-share accommodation cannot be confirmed on these routes.
- The maximum number of passengers on our accommodated tours is 18 and we can only book 4 single supplements per tour.
- Please read tour dossiers for a full list of included and excluded activities / services.
- If you are a single traveler the single supplement is compulsory. We are not able to book triple rooms.
- All meals are included for the duration of the trips.
- A sleeping bag is required on all camping tours. All other camping equipment is provided, including foam mattress.
- There is a maximum of 24 participants on camping departures.
- Please read tour dossiers for a full list of included and excluded activities
- LP = Local Payment, this is an amount that needs to be paid in cash to your guide on the morning of departure.
(This payment covers fluctuating expenses such as National Park fees etc and also ensures there is a reliable amount of hard currency on each tour. All LP amounts are subject to change without notice. Changes are very rare and are normally due to a sudden or unexpected price increase by a local service provider or National Park.) - If you are over 65 years we require a letter from your GP stating that you are fit to travel on this type of tour.