Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
You'll arrive in Nairobi and have time to explore the city's markets and restaurants if your flight gets in early. At 6 pm, there's a welcome meeting at your accommodation, followed by dinner with the group to get to know everyone.
Optional Activities
- Nairobi City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
- Explore Nairobi markets and shops for arts and crafts
- Dine at local bars and restaurants
- Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
The drive northwest takes you through the Rift Valley with views of Lake Naivasha and Lake Elementaita along the way. You'll reach Lake Nakuru National Park in the evening for a game drive along the lake shore. The park is compact but excellent for spotting rhinos and other Big Five wildlife.
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Landmarks/POIs Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Naivasha Lake Elementaita Great Rift Valley - Day 3
Lake Nakuru to Eldoret
After an early breakfast, you'll do an overland game drive as you leave the park, stopping for lunch at the gate. Then it's a drive northwest to Eldoret, a high-altitude training hub for distance runners. Camp outside the city and enjoy a traditional dinner tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner at campsite)
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Landmarks/POIs Eldoret - Day 4
Eldoret to Kampala
You cross into Uganda and head to Kampala, the capital. It's a long travel day, so instead of camping you'll stay at a hotel for proper rest. Dinner is hotel-prepared, giving you a comfortable night after the journey.
- Meals
- Dinner (Hotel-prepared dinner)
Landmarks/POIs Kampala - Day 5
Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park and set up camp. Once settled, you can take an optional boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel if you're interested. The waterway is known for pelicans, eagles, and other birdlife, plus hippos.
Included Activities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional Activities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel boat cruise - USD30
Landmarks/POIs Queen Elizabeth National Park Kazinga Channel 
- Day 6
Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kalinzu Forest National Park
Start with a leisurely morning game drive looking for elephants, buffalo, Ugandan kobs, and waterbucks. Then drive to Kalinzu Forest National Park, home to chimpanzees, colobuses, baboons, and various antelope species. You'll have time to settle in and explore the surrounding area.
Included Activities
- Queen Elizabeth National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Optional Activities
- Kalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
Landmarks/POIs Kalinzu Forest National Park - Day 7
Kalinzu Forest to Kisoro
There's an optional chimpanzee excursion in Kalinzu Forest if you want to see them in the trees. Then you'll travel to Kisoro in southwest Uganda near the borders with Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Camp on Lake Mutanda's shore with views of the Virunga Mountains. You can relax, swim, or look for weaver bird nests and African clawless otters.
Optional Activities
- Kalinzu Forest - Chimpanzee Trekking - USD205
- Kisoro - Golden Monkey Trekking - USD160
- Kisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From USD75
- Kisoro - Batwa Village Visit - USD35
- Kisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - USD35
Landmarks/POIs Lake Mutanda Virunga Mountain range - Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This is the gorilla trekking day in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You'll climb through rugged mountain terrain with a local ranger and gorilla trackers to encounter habituated gorilla families. No more than eight people visit any one family per day. Watch them eat, sleep, groom, and play, led by a silverback. The trek is strenuous but the experience is rare.
Included Activities
- Bwindi National Park - Mountain Gorilla Permit & Trek
Landmarks/POIs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 9
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park / Kisoro
If yesterday's gorilla visit didn't happen, you'll head out again. With your free day, your leader will suggest options for the Kisoro area. You might explore rainforests for monkeys, take nature walks, or possibly venture to Rwanda to visit the genocide memorial, art museum, and Nyamirambo women's center.
Optional Activities
- Kisoro - Rwanda Day Excursion - From USD75
- Kisoro - Golden Monkey Trekking - USD160
- Kisoro - Batwa Village Visit - USD35
- Kisoro - Coffee Farm Tour - USD35
- Rainforest hikes to see monkeys
- Nature walks in the area
Landmarks/POIs Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Day 10
Kisoro to Mbarara
You head back toward Kampala with a travel day to Mbarara, a pit-stop town. Tonight's a good chance to recharge, read, or simply relax at camp.
Landmarks/POIs Mbarara - Day 11
Mbarara to Jinja
Continue heading inland toward Jinja, a riverside town at the source of the Nile and Uganda's adventure capital. You'll camp at a scenic riverside site and prepare for tomorrow's activities.
Landmarks/POIs Jinja - Day 12
Jinja
You have a full free day at Jinja, located where the Nile leaves Lake Victoria. Explore at your own pace and choose from the range of adventure activities available. The town has plenty to offer if you want to stay active or take things slower.
Optional Activities
- Jinja - River Nile whitewater rafting (full day) - USD140
- Jinja - Nile Boat Cruise - USD40
- Jinja - Source of River Nile tour - USD45
Landmarks/POIs Jinja - Day 13
Jinja to Kericho
Leave Uganda and head back toward Kenya and Nairobi, stopping overnight in Kericho. The town sits among thick tea plantations and evergreens. You'll visit a tea plantation to learn about farming from local farmers.
Included Activities
- Kericho - Tea plantation visit
Landmarks/POIs Kericho - Day 14
Kericho to Maasai Mara National Park
Head to Maasai Mara National Park, stopping at Loita Hills to visit Tepesua Village. You'll meet Maasai warriors and learn about their culture and community development projects. There's an eco-friendly handbag workshop run by local women to check out. You'll arrive at Maasai Mara for an early evening game drive with expert guides.
Included Activities
- Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
- Maasai Mara - 4WD Safari
Landmarks/POIs Loita Hills Maasai Mara National Park - Day 15
Maasai Mara National Park
Start with an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Mara if you've pre-booked. You get picked up before dawn for a safety briefing and glide through the skies for photos. After landing, enjoy a bush breakfast. Later, spend a full day on a 4WD safari with expert local guides.
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Optional Activities
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
Landmarks/POIs Maasai Mara National Park - Day 16
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Head back to Nairobi, Kenya's busy capital. Check into your hotel and relax in the evening. At 6 pm there's a second welcome meeting to meet your new group joining for this leg.
Landmarks/POIs Nairobi - Day 17
Nairobi to Mto wa Mbu
Depart early in your overland truck, crossing the border from Kenya into Tanzania. Have your passport ready. Stop at an ATM and market to stock up on supplies. You'll arrive in Mto wa Mbu, a small village off the tourist trail that offers a genuine snapshot of small-town African life.
Landmarks/POIs Mto wa Mbu - Day 18
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Get up early and load gear into a six-person jeep for the Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater. Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring this intact volcanic caldera, watching for black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras, and hippos. With roughly 30,000 animals here, photo opportunities are unrivalled. Continue to the Serengeti plains and camp in the park.
Included Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Landmarks/POIs Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park 
- Day 19
Serengeti National Park
Wake at dawn for an early game drive while animals are active, returning around 11 am for brunch. Spend the middle of the day relaxing like the animals do, then head out again as it cools for an evening game drive and dinner. There's an optional pre-booked balloon ride at sunrise instead of the early drive, including a five-star bush breakfast.
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Optional Activities
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
Landmarks/POIs Serengeti National Park - Day 20
Serengeti to Mto wa Mbu
Rise with the sun for another game drive as you leave the Serengeti. Get back in your overland vehicle and head to Mto wa Mbu. After setting up camp, take a guided stroll through farming areas and local homes to understand how the community lives. Enjoy a local dinner in town.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local dinner in town)
Included Activities
- Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner
Landmarks/POIs Mto wa Mbu - Day 21
Mto wa Mbu to Lushoto
Begin a long travel day heading for the Usambara Mountains. Stop in Arusha to stretch your legs and get supplies, then continue watching the landscape change and getting to know fellow travelers. Base yourself in Lushoto, an old German colony at around 1400 metres elevation and home to the Wasambaa people. Camp is in the grounds of one of Africa's oldest hotels.
Landmarks/POIs Lushoto Usambara Mountains 
- Day 22
Lushoto
Explore the beautiful, unspoilt Usambara Mountains. Few tourists visit this area, which gives it a freshness hard to find elsewhere. You'll visit small local communities and experience genuine hospitality. Walk out to the gorgeous Irente viewpoint, bringing water and snacks. On the way back, visit a local cultural project for a prepared lunch.
- Meals
- Lunch (Prepared lunch at local cultural project)
Included Activities
- Irente - Lushoto hike
- Irente - Local lunch
Landmarks/POIs Irente Viewpoint Usambara Mountains - Day 23
Lushoto to Dar es Salaam
Travel south from the mountains to Kipepeo Beach in Dar es Salaam. Camp right by the beach and take a stroll along the shore after you arrive.
Landmarks/POIs Dar es Salaam - Day 24
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Catch a ferry to Zanzibar, Africa's famous 'Spice Island.' You'll have free time to discover Zanzibar City at your own pace. Wander through Stone Town's cobblestone alleyways, admire the Arabic, African, and European architecture, or check out the bustling Darajani Bazaar. At 2 pm there's a welcome meeting to meet new travellers joining this leg. Grab dinner at a local restaurant afterwards.
Optional Activities
- Stone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
- Stone Town - Handicraft & Music Urban Adventure - USD50
- Stone Town - Culinary Urban Adventure - USD29
Landmarks/POIs Zanzibar Stone Town Darajani Bazaar 
- Day 25
Zanzibar
Check out of your Stone Town accommodation and consider an optional guided tour of the island's spice plantations. Learn about Zanzibar's spice trade history, smell and taste cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger, plus sample spice-infused teas. After lunch, head to the Northern Beaches with their white sands and sparkling blue seas.
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
- Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
Landmarks/POIs Zanzibar Northern Beaches - Day 26
Zanzibar
Ease into the day with the sound of gentle waves and soft ocean breezes. You have a full free day on Zanzibar's coastline. Take a refreshing swim, stretch out on the beach beneath the palms, or have fresh seafood by the water. Today is about slowing down and letting island life take over.
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
- Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
Landmarks/POIs Zanzibar - Day 27
Zanzibar
Spend a final morning relaxing on the sandy northern beaches before returning to Stone Town for an afternoon and evening at leisure. Grab a urojo, a unique street treat made from potatoes and noodles stewed in turmeric, mango, flour and spices, or sip sugarcane juice while exploring. You have a long drive tomorrow, so take advantage of your free time.
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
- Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
- Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
Landmarks/POIs Stone Town - Day 28
Zanzibar to Mikumi
Embrace an early start with a 7:30 am ferry to the mainland, then head for Mikumi. Watch Tanzanian landscape pass by with vast plains dotted with baobab and tamarind trees where elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and leopards appear. Set up camp with your leader's help and settle in for the night.
Landmarks/POIs Mikumi National Park - Day 29
Mikumi to Iringa
Wake up early for a 4WD game drive into Mikumi National Park with local expert guides. This less-touristed park has impressive numbers of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest, and impalas, and you might spot a predator. Drive to Iringa afterwards and camp on farmhouse grounds with natural bushland. Enjoy stargazing before sleep.
Included Activities
- Mikumi National Park - 4WD Safari
Landmarks/POIs Mikumi National Park Iringa - Day 30
Iringa to Chitimba
You enter Malawi this morning and travel to your campsite at Chitimba. Malawi, known as the 'warm heart of Africa,' is dominated by Lake Malawi, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many people through fishing and traditional crafts.
Landmarks/POIs Lake Malawi - Day 31
Chitimba to Kande Beach
Travel from Chitimba to Kande Beach on Lake Malawi's shore. Stop at a shop or market for any supplies you need. You'll enjoy a relaxing getaway from commercialism and crowds with a few days on the lake's peaceful beaches. Your campsite sits right on the shore.
Landmarks/POIs Lake Malawi - Day 32
Kande Beach
You have free time to soak up your idyllic lakeside surroundings. Chill out on the lake's sandy shores and meet friendly local Malawians. You can hire canoes, bikes, or pedalos to make the most of your time here.
Optional Activities
- Lake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
- Lake Malawi - Guided Village Walk - USD15
Landmarks/POIs Lake Malawi - Day 33
Kande Beach to South Luangwa
Journey through southern Malawi and enter Zambia, continuing to South Luangwa National Park. Handle border crossing formalities and stop to get supplies or visit an ATM at a local shop or market. The Luangwa River and its lagoons have one of Africa's highest concentrations of animals.
Landmarks/POIs South Luangwa National Park Luangwa River - Day 34
South Luangwa National Park
Rise early, grab a light breakfast, and get ready for a morning game drive in a 4WD with a local guide. Return to camp for an early lunch during the hottest part of the day. Rest in the shade or take an optional village walk for a snapshot of daily life. Return to the park for another game drive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch (Early lunch)
Included Activities
- South Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
- South Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Evening Game Drive
Optional Activities
- South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
Landmarks/POIs South Luangwa National Park - Day 35
South Luangwa to Petauke
After breakfast, visit a workshop where local craftswomen transform snare wire recovered from poaching traps into African bush-inspired jewellery. Watch the women work and try coiling or hammering wire yourself if you like. For each sale, a donation supports anti-snare patrols dedicated to conservation. Then continue south to Petauke.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
Landmarks/POIs Petauke - Day 36
Petauke to Lusaka
Head south to your next camp just south of Lusaka City. When you arrive, stretch your legs and take a stroll to discover the town on foot. Lusaka has a strong African feel and locals often enjoy chatting. Your leader will give you local insights. Tonight, chill out under the stars at camp.
Landmarks/POIs Lusaka - Day 37
Lusaka to Harare
Travel to Harare today. Head to the Zimbabwe border, cross into the country, and go through border formalities. Continue to Harare and explore the town upon arrival. Stock up on supplies at a local market or shop.
Landmarks/POIs Harare - Day 38
Harare to Masvingo
Head to Masvingo, Zimbabwe's oldest colonial settlement and the perfect base for the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Spend a few hours exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site, originally built in the 11th century and believed to be a monarch's seat of power. Return to camp where your night is free to relax.
Included Activities
- Masvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
Landmarks/POIs Great Zimbabwe Ruins Masvingo - Day 39
Masvingo to Bulawayo
Travel to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city known locally as the 'City of Kings.' Explore the impeccable historical architecture on foot at your own pace when you arrive. You have free time in the afternoon to wander and chat with locals. The Natural History Museum and National Art Gallery are worth checking out.
Optional Activities
- Bulawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
- Bulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
- Explore local markets
Landmarks/POIs Bulawayo 
- Day 40
Bulawayo to Matobo National Park
Get ready to track black and white rhinos on foot with an expert guide in Matobo National Park. You'll spot other wildlife like klipspringers, leopards, warthogs, and springhares. Learn about unique animals and local plants including wild pear and paperbark. See San paintings and rock formations. Matobo is an important spiritual and cultural site for local people.
Included Activities
- Matobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
Landmarks/POIs Matobo National Park - Day 41
Matobo National Park to Victoria Falls
Depart Bulawayo and drive toward Victoria Falls. The falls stretch 1.6 km wide and drop 108 m into a narrow gorge. The local name, 'Mosi oa Tunya,' means 'Smoke that Thunders.' In wet season, spray rises 400 m; in dry season, you get unobstructed views of the falls and islets. The visit is optional but recommended. Your leader takes you to a local activity centre with optional activities.
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
- Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
- Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
- Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
- Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls 
- Day 42
Victoria Falls
With no activities planned, you're free to leave camp at any time. Consider scheduling optional activities for later in the day if you have pre-booked flights. Speak to your booking agent ahead of time if you want additional accommodation to spend more time in Victoria Falls.
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
- Victoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
- Victoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
- Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
- Victoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130
- Victoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
Landmarks/POIs Victoria Falls
