Description
Nairobi to Johannesburg Safari Overview
From Nairobi to Johannesburg - game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, four nights on Zanzibar Island, leisurely days by Lake Malawi, the mighty Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park, finishing at the Ritz Backpackers of Johannesburg. With adrenalin pumping white water rafting on the the Zambezi, bungee jumping, lion walks, rhino treks, and nights in the bush under African stars........
Nairobi to Johannesburg Overland Tours
* Matopos
* Private Game Reserve
* Brkfast & dinner whilst travelling on the truck
* Some pre-prepared barbecues
* Contribution to final group meal
* Camping whilst travelling on the truck
* 1 night Ritz Backpackers, Jhb
* Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats
* Services of Absolute Crew
* Ongoing advice
* All road tolls & taxes are paid
Countries visited: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa
Itinerary
➕ Days 1 - 5 KENYA - TANZANIA
Depart Nairobi, across the Athi plains driving through to our camp in Arusha. Departure meeting.
With evening celebratory barbecue on our return from the game parks.
Optionals: Afternoon and morning game drives in the Serengeti National Park, afternoon drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, morning game drives in Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Village.
➕ Days 5 - 6 TANZANIA
Two days drive to Dar es Salaam on the coast, with the chance of views of Kilimanjaro en route, seafood barbecue at our camp on the Indian Ocean, preparations for the stay on Zanzibar Island.
➕ Days 7- 11 TANZANIA including 4 nights allotted for a stay on Zanzibar Island....
Optional four night island stay: Four nights on exotic Zanzibar Island with five free days allocated for this tropical island beach stay, returning to Dar es Salaam on day 11 .....
Talk with us as to the special arrangements we can make for your accommodation staying in beach cottages and the traditional capital, ancient Stone Town and other requirements on the Island including transfers and spice tours.
Other options to budget for include snorkelling excursions to Prison Island, famous for its giant tortoise, as well as Mnemba Atoll, dolphin boat trips, Jozani Forest hike to see the red colobus monkeys, scuba diving.
All accommodation and transfers with a spice tours on Zanzibar Island can be arranged ahead of time.
➕ Days 12 - 13 TANZANIA - MALAWI
Drive through Mikumi National Park, Lake Malawi.
➕ Days 14 - 16 MALAWI
Stay by beach camps, village visits including a traditional meal and dancing, curio markets.
Optionals:Livingstonia hike, water sports, horse riding in and by the Lake, school visit, a village meal and dancing.
➕ Days 17 - 18 ZAMBIA
Cross the Luangwa River en route to Lusaka.
➕ Days 19- 21 ZIMBABWE
Into the Zambezi Valley to relax by Lake Kariba.
Optional: A houseboat cruise on the Lake including guided game walks, a game cruise and fishing.
➕ Days 22 - 24 ZIMBABWE
Antelope Park, a private game reserve.
Optionals: Lion walks, cub interaction, horse rides, carriage rides.
➕ Days 25 - 26 ZIMBABWE
Into Bulawayo, to visit Matopos National Park for a rhino trek and game drives.
Optional: Extra game drives.
➕ Days 27 - 30 ZIMBABWE
Action packed days in Zimbabwe's adventure capital
Optionals: Bungee jump, Gorge swing and rap jump, flying fox, white water rafting, canoe trips, sundowner cruises, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flight, horse rides.
➕ Days 31 - 33 ZAMBIA - BOTSWANA - SOUTH AFRICA
Chobe safari Lodge with game cruise, Johannesburg.