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| Trip Length |
24 |
Trip Code |
AF - AES - 5 |
| Journey Starts |
Nairobi - Kenya |
Journey Ends |
Livingstone - Zambia |
| Max. Tour Group |
26 |
Age Range |
18 - 55+ |
| Min. Tour Group |
2 |
Physical Grading |
3 |
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Culture Shock |
3 |
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| Day by Day Nairobi to Vic Falls |
ITINERARY: Nairobi to Victoria Falls Overland
Tour
Day 1:
The Nairobi to Victoria Falls 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:
We bid farewell to Nairobi continuing our Nairobi to Victoria Falls
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!!! An absolute must
on any Africa overland tour.
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:
Our Nairobi to Victoria Falls 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:
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 - 13:
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. We have a final night in Dar Es Salaam before heading inland
on our Africa overland tour
Back on our Nairobi to Victoria Falls Overland Tour we pass through
Mikumi National Park - if we are lucky
we might spot some elephant, giraffe, zebra and various antelope.
After Mikumi we enter the very scenic Baobab
valley; we continue on our overland safari entering Malawi
- most famous for its large fresh water lake.
Day 14 - 16:
We spend a few days exploring Lake Malawi
shores. The campsites we stay are very basic and laid-back –
summing up Malawi in general. Is saying that the people are warm and
friendly and the pace a little slower; and no Africa overland tour
would be complete without a few days to chill in Malawi. While in
Malawi we have the option to scuba dive, go horse riding, wander
into the village and watch the wood-carvers
make Malawi chairs, animal carvings and game boards; for those wanting
an authentic experience how about dinner with
the village Chief and his family?
Day 17:
We continue our Africa overland tour as we bid farewell to Malawi
and enter Zambia. Our first stop along the way is just after the small
border town of Chipata.
Day 18 - 19:
Overlanding on some particularly bad roads we arrive at our "home"
for the coming 2 nights - Flat Dogs Campsite; flat dog = crocodile
in the local language. The campsite is situated on the banks of the
Luangwa River - a natural fence separating the campsite from South
Luangwa National Park. It is not unusual for Elephants to wander
into camp at breakfast time to check-out the breakfast menu; be warned
Kellogg’s Cornflakes are one of
the favorite foods by the local Elephant population
and they are not shy in helping themselves! The campsite has several
platforms high in the tress – a perfect spot to lay out your
mattress under a mosquito net and listen to the wild African
sounds.
South Luangwa National Park is famous for its Leopard, Lion, Giraffe,
hippos, crocodiles, hyena and aardvark.
It is one of the few parks where night game
drives as well as walking safaris
are possible. A spectacular park situated in a spectacular part of
Africa.
Day 20 - 21:
We depart South Luangwa and continue our Nairobi to Victoria Falls
Overland Tour spending a night in Lusaka,
the Capital of Zambia. Not a terribly exciting place but is an accurate
representation of a true African city.
Day 22 - 24:
Long before the Nairobi to Victoria Falls Overland Tour approaches
its final destination we can see the mist coming from the famous Victoria
Falls in the distance. The mist becomes more pronounced as
we arrive in the centre of Livingstone, Zambia. The Zambezi River
with its Victoria Falls is a natural border line separating Zambia
from Zimbabwe; the Falls leaves many speechless with her sheer size
and power; 1 mile long and pumps an incredible 4.5 million cubic meters
of water every second into the Zambezi Gorge.
Livingstone is the perfect base to enjoy
the many activities on offer including a sunset
cruise down the Zambezi; white water raft; abseil
and gorge swing in the Zambezi Gorge, bungee jump 111m with
Victoria Falls providing the perfect backdrop; take an afternoon stroll
with Rhinos; or photograph the Falls from great
heights in a micro light, helicopter or light aircraft –
the options are endless.
Livingstone marks the perfect spot to end our Nairobi to Victoria
Falls Overland Tour.
Important Note:
Africa Expedition Support safaris do not enter Zimbabwe due to the
erratic supply of food, fuel and basic commodities; fuel shortages
create havoc in transferring to Victoria Falls International airport
(25kms from town). Livingstone has an International airport with flights
to Europe and Southern Africa (Johannesburg with International connections),
there are also regular and reliable bus services connecting Livingstone
to Johannesburg, South Africa; Maun, Botswana; and Windhoek, Namibia.
Please ensure when booking flights that they leave from Livingstone
International Airport, Zambia. |
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