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| Trip Length |
11 |
Trip Code |
AF - AES - 6 |
| Journey Starts |
Nairobi, Kenya |
Journey Ends |
Zanzibar, Tanzania |
| Max. Tour Group |
26 |
Age Range |
18 - 55+ |
| Min. Tour Group |
2 |
Physical Grading |
3 |
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Culture Shock |
2 |
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| Day 1 |
Day 1:
The Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour begins in Nairobi, Kenya. After
a short meet and greet we depart for the David
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. The baby elephants are allowed
out to play every morning, an hour of entertainment watching the babies
play in mud pools, kick a soccer ball around and slurp
massive bottles of formula. This not a zoo but a place where
orphaned elephants are bought and hand-reared before being re-educated
and released back into the wild. It is possible to adopt
a baby elephant or rhino - the perfect gift for animal lovers
back home.
After lunch, how about hand feeding Rothschild
giraffes at the Nairobi Giraffe Centre? Amazing photo opportunities
from the custom built platform (eye level to the giraffes!). Rothschild
Giraffes are rare in East Africa with only a few left in some of Kenya’s
northern parks. The centre not only boasts friendly giraffes but also
an extensive education centre.
No Africa overland tour would be complete without a meal at the world
famous Carnivores Restaurant. |
| Day 2 |
Day 2:
We bid farewell to Nairobi continuing our Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland
Tour south crossing into Tanzania passing
the snow cap peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro,
the highest free standing mountain in Africa, as we drive through
the Maasai plains of Tanzania. We arrive at Meserani in time to visit
a traditional Maasai Village and Cultural
Centre. We setup camp at Meserani Snake
Park, famous for its reptiles and shooters!!! |
| Day 3-5 |
Day 3 - 5:
The following morning we pack our bags and depart in small 4x4 vehicles
on our overland tour to the worlds most documented and photographed
game parks - the Serengeti and Ngorogoro
Crater. The Serengeti is the most famous game park in all of
Africa, and after spending some time there you will know why. The
Ngorogoro Crater has been compared to Noah’s Ark and the Garden
of Eden, an incredible 20km wide volcanic crater littered with
lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, zebra, and wildebeest
- just to name a few.
We spend 3 days in the wild savannah plains amongst the African
Big 5 wildlife in two of the most famous
game parks in Africa. Our days are spent game driving and photographing
wildlife like: lion, leopard, wildebeest,
rhino, warthog, cheetah, gazelle, zebra,
giraffe, elephants, buffalo, hartebeest,
reedbuck plus many more. If we are lucky
we may also spot the African Little 5.
As the sun goes down we make camp amongst the
wildlife, eat a hearty meal and fall asleep listening to the
sounds of Africa. Your reservation awaits
you at the 1000000 star Hotel (the breath
taking African skies). |
| Day 6 |
Day 6:
Our Nairobi to Zanzibar Overland Tour continues from Arusha to Dar
Es Salaam, the day is long but we pass through some interesting
villages along our way. We reach Dar
Es Salaam early evening, we set up camp and enjoy a cold beer while
a soft cool breeze comes from the Indian Ocean.
We spend the evening dreaming about the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. |
| Day 7-10 |
Day 7 - 10:
The truck remains in Dar Es Salaam while the group boards the ferry
to spend 4 nights on the famous Spice
Island of Zanzibar, our final destination on the Nairobi to
Zanzibar Overland Tour. The ferry arrives in Stone
Town – a classic Arabic old city, with narrow cobble
stoned streets, sweet smell of spices floats through the air, and
the local mosque hums in the background. At sun-down the plaza changes
form and as the sun disappears over the Indian Ocean, the Plaza comes
alive with the smell of barbecuing fresh seafood,
colorfully dressed women mix dough in preparation to make Zanzibar
pizzas and the men stand around talking politics. For the true Zanzibar
experience a visit and a meal in the plaza is an absolute must. A
visit to Zanzibar would not be complete without taking one of the
many spice tours on offer and a couple
of days relaxing on the tropical beaches
and swimming in crystal clear waters. For those wanting to partake
in aquatic activities Zanzibar will not disappoint - snorkeling, scuba
diving, swimming with dolphins, sailing
and windsurfing are all on offer.
Whilst on Zanzibar meals will not be supplied, this gives you the
opportunity to try the many different styles of food available from
fresh barbecued fish and seafood, famous Zanzibar pizzas through to
traditional African dishes. |
| Day 11 |
Day 11:
After a lazy morning we say goodbye to Zanzibar and white tropical
beaches and return by ferry to Dar Es Salaam to be met by the overland
truck. You may opt to fly home from Zanzibar at your leisure. |
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