21 day Southern Trails. Nairobi to Victoria Falls

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  • Tour Description: Your journey begins in Kenya in Africa's spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide open plains of East Africa stretched before us. Be enthralled by Africa's tribal people and wildlife unchallenged in their diversity. Make your way down through the plains of the Serengeti; explore the coastal reefs of exotic Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean, and then finally discover the fresh water jewel of Lake Malawi. At the South Luangwa National Park we'll seek out some of Africa's big cats on an unforgettable evening game drive. Our incredible 3-week journey of discovery ends at one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
  • Destinations: Nairobi, Tanzania, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island, Malawi, Lake Malawi, Zambia, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, Victoria Falls



Community Interaction This Overland trip gives you the opportunity to learn more about African people, their lifestyle, and culture.

Day 1- Nairobi


Most clients arrive a day prior to the official start day. This is to give them plenty of time to relax after the flight, and enjoy all that Nairobi has to offer. We can organise any accommodation or activities you may require if you want to arrive early or stay on in Africa after your Overland tour ends.

On the first day of Southern Trails (Day 1), clients should meet for the pre-departure meeting. This meeting will give you all a chance to meet your fellow travelers and get to know your guides. The meeting will cover all the aspects of the trip.

Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance. Please also bring the Local Payment. This must be paid to the tour leader prior to departure and must be paid in US$ Cash. You stay overnight at a hotel. All meals to clients own account.

Day 2 - Arusha, Tanzania

You depart early and make your way from Nairobi and over the border into Tanzania. Your guides will assist with all formalities and after clearing customs and immigration you'll be on your way to Arusha the gateway into the Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks.

Arusha is a fairly developed and large town, and known as the 'safari capital of Tanzania'. You will be able to use banks, communications, go shopping as well as sample restaurants, bars and local markets. Upon arrival at your camp in Arusha you will have a full brief on the days ahead so you are prepared for your excursion into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Camping (Meseranti Snake Park)

Days 3, 4, & 5 - Arusha - Excursion to Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater NP

Arusha is the gateway into the Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks. Traveling in specialized 4x4 vehicles you are able to  view the magnificent game these parks offer. The Serengeti National Park is world renowned for the great wildebeest migrations and never ending tragedies and joys, which accompany them. You will also visit the Ngorongoro National Park, the largest unbroken caldera in the world, it plays host to up to 25,000 larger mammals and 100 species of birds. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.


View giraffes and other animals on this tour
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It will be an early start, on day 3 as you are collected at 8:00am from the camp. You will pack your daypack and luggage for the next 3 days into smaller game viewing vehicles with picnic lunch and head for The Serengeti National Park. Ther ...

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The adventurous can take an optional walk up the Livingstonia Plateau to see the mission built by the Scottish missionaries in 1894. It is sometimes possible to catch a lift with a vehicle going to the top of the plateau.  It is advisable to s ...

Page: 4 Day 18 - Traveling Day and village camp
You depart South Luangwa on classic African roads through some pristine Zambian bush for your African village camp.  This is a wonderful way to catch a glimpse of rural life in Zambia, as you literally camp inside the village. ...

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