Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
You'll leave Nairobi early in the morning, traveling by specialized safari vehicle toward the Masai Mara National Reserve. After several hours on the road, you'll arrive at your twin-share pre-erected tent accommodation positioned right on the reserve's edge. This afternoon, you head out on your first game drive, searching for wildebeest, zebra, antelope, rhino, elephant, and giraffe across the open plains.
Included Activities
- Game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Wildlife viewing - wildebeest, zebra, antelope, rhino, elephant, giraffe
Landmarks/POIs Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 2
Masai Mara
Another full day in the Masai Mara with both morning and afternoon game drives. You'll explore different sections of the park, looking for the Big Five along with hyenas, vultures, warthogs, and the harder-to-spot African wild dogs. Mid-day you'll break for lunch back at camp before heading out again.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drives to different areas of Masai Mara
- Wildlife viewing - Big Five, hyenas, vultures, warthogs, African wild dogs
Landmarks/POIs Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 3
Masai Mara to Nairobi
You depart the Masai Mara and travel back through the Great Rift Valley toward Nairobi. The drive takes you through varied terrain and landscape changes. By evening you'll check into your accommodation in the city for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Great Rift Valley - Day 4
Nairobi to Arusha (Tanzania)
After crossing into Tanzania at the Namanga frontier, you'll drive toward Arusha, known as Tanzania's safari capital. You arrive late afternoon. If time permits, you can walk through local markets or take a walk through a traditional Masai village to see daily life there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Masai village walk with resident guide
- Local market browsing
Landmarks/POIs Mount Meru Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater - Day 5
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
You transfer to specialized safari vehicles and head into Serengeti National Park. Before reaching your bush campsite, you'll drive around the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, taking in the dramatic views. Later, you'll arrive at your unfenced bush camp where you'll fall asleep to the sounds of African wildlife all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Drive around Ngorongoro Crater rim
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater - Days 6 - 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
You start with a morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, then return to camp for lunch. After packing up, you drive back to Arusha for the night, leaving the crater behind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater - Day 8
Arusha to Bagamoyo
The long drive takes you to Bagamoyo on the Indian Ocean coast, and if the weather cooperates, you'll see snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro along the way. Your campsite sits near the beach, so you have the afternoon and evening to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration
Landmarks/POIs Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 9
Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam
You drive 2 to 3 hours along the coast to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main port city. This vibrant cultural hub has impressive Arab architecture, colorful markets, beaches, and turquoise water. You'll spend the night by the beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Arab architecture
- Browse colourful markets
- Beach exploration
Landmarks/POIs Dar es Salaam - Days 10 - 12
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Take the ferry to Zanzibar in the morning, leaving your overland truck behind on the mainland. You'll spend your first day wandering through Stone Town's cobbled alleys and checking out the historic sites. Then you head to northern beaches for two days of beach time, with options to visit spice plantations, go snorkeling, try a massage, or take a yacht trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry to Zanzibar
Optional Activities
- Stone Town exploration
- Spice plantation visit
- Beach time
- Snorkelling
- Massages
- Yacht trips
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town Zanzibar - Day 13
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
The morning is yours for a final swim or last-minute shopping before catching the ferry back to Dar es Salaam. After returning to the mainland, you'll head to beachside accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Return ferry to Dar es Salaam
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Day 14
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park
You drive southwest inland toward the Malawi border, passing through Mikumi National Park where you can spot wildlife in Tanzania's fifth-largest game reserve. You'll stay at accommodation on the park's edge. Later, you can opt for another game drive or simply relax at the bar and restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive through Mikumi National Park
Optional Activities
- Additional evening game drive to search for elephants and giraffes
- Relax in local bar and restaurant
- Evening around campfire
Landmarks/POIs Mikumi National Park - Day 15
Mikumi National Park to Iringa
Heading south through Baobab Valley, you'll see ancient swollen baobab trees dotting the landscape. You continue to the town of Iringa and arrive at Kisolanza Farm, a family-run organic business located in Tanzania's scenic Southern Highlands.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Baobab Valley - Day 16
Iringa to Mbeya Region
You head toward Malawi but stop at Utengule Coffee Lodge in the Mbeya range. The location offers views of the East African Rift Valley. During your time here, you can relax by the pool, try activities like squash or tennis, or take an optional guided coffee plantation tour that includes a roasting demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Poolside relaxation
- Access to sports facilities (squash, tennis, pool, table tennis, volleyball)
Optional Activities
- Guided coffee plantation tour with roasting demonstration and coffee tasting
Landmarks/POIs East African Rift Valley - Day 17
Mbeya Region to Chitimba Beach (Malawi)
After crossing into Malawi at the Songwe border, you arrive at Chitimba Beach on Lake Malawi. Early morning brings traditional Bwato dugout canoes to the water. You'll have plenty of free time to spend on the beach, explore the village, visit the local craft market for woodcarving or handmade goods, learn the traditional game of Bao, or practice your bargaining skills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Beach relaxation
- Village stroll
- Local craft market browsing
- Woodcarving experience
- Learn traditional game of Bao
Landmarks/POIs Lake Malawi Chitimba Beach - Days 18 - 19
Nkhotakota Region (Lake Malawi)
This is a free day at Ngala Beach Lodge. You can try optional activities like kayaking, snorkeling, a village walk, or a waterfall hike. Or you can simply relax in the warm fresh waters of Lake Malawi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Kayaking
- Snorkelling
- Village walk
- Waterfall hike
- Swimming and beach relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Lake Malawi - Day 20
Nkhotakota Region to Petauke (Zambia)
You say goodbye to Lake Malawi and drive through Nkhotakota Game Reserve as you head toward the Zambian border. After crossing into Zambia, you continue to Petauke, a region known for agricultural production.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Nkhotakota Game Reserve
Landmarks/POIs Nkhotakota Game Reserve - Day 21
Petauke to Lusaka
An early start means a long drive on the Great Eastern Road to Lusaka, Zambia's capital. The drive takes you through lush countryside and you'll cross the rushing Luangwa River. By evening you'll reach a tranquil farm outside this fast-growing city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Luangwa River - Days 22 - 23
Livingstone
You have a free day to relax or choose from several optional activities. Try viewing Victoria Falls from additional angles (expect to get wet), canoe or raft down the Zambezi River, try bungee jumping or fishing, take a scenic flight over the falls, or go abseiling.
Optional Activities
- Additional Victoria Falls visit
- Canoeing on Zambezi River
- Rafting on Zambezi River
- Bungee jumping
- Fishing
- Scenic flight over Victoria Falls
- Abseiling experience
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls Zambezi River - Day 24
Livingstone
The tour ends after breakfast. Optional post-tour accommodation in Livingstone is available if you need it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
