South East Africa overland tour
| country: | Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zanzibar |
| departures: | 2009: 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec 2010: 3 Jan, 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun |
| price: | From £725 (24 days) excluding flights. Plus a kitty payment of US $980. Includes transport, most meals & most accommodation. We can arrange flights from UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to South East Africa overland tour
From north to south this tour discover spectacular scenery, superb wildlife and fascinating cultures as you travel through the amazing African landscape. Magnificent herds of elephants roam the vast savannah plains, white sand and palm trees meet the deep blue sea on the Indian Ocean coast and huge clouds of spray fill the air as the mighty Zambezi crashes over Victoria Falls. With a full range of action-packed activities along the way, it's a fun adventure with rewarding wildlife encounters!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Nairobi. Begin the journey in cosmopolitan Nairobi. |
| Day 2: | Mto Wa Mbu/ Karatu. Travel to Arusha, a pleasant town nestled beneath the brooding Mt Meru. Camp in a Tanzanian village then spend the next morning exploring it with a local guide. |
| Day 3-5: | Serengeti National Park. Embark on a safari adventure in the famous Serengeti grasslands, named after the Masai word for 'the place where the land moves on forever'. Spotting wild African animals for the first time is an unforgettable thrill. |
| Day 6: | Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the crater's depths and try to spot a variety of iconic African animals in the lush surrounds. |
| Day 7: | Marangu. At the Amani Children's Home, meet former street kids. Tour a farming village on Kilimanjaro's slopes to experience rural life - and a locally harvested meal. |
| Day 8-9: | Usambara Mountains. Meet the welcoming locals who live in the verdant and peaceful Usambara Mountains. Work up an appetite for a delicious lunch with a walk to the nearby lookout. |
| Day 10: | Dar es Salaam. Pass the snow-dusted silhouette of Mt Kilimanjaro and camp on a warm beach just outside Dar es Salaam. |
| Day 11-13: | Zanzibar. Step off the ferry and into a spice-scented island paradise. Wander charming streets packed with exotic architecture, tour spice plantations and relax on white sands beside the Indian Ocean. |
| Day 14: | Dar es Salaam. Return to the mainland for another night of beachside camping. |
| Day 15-16: | Iringa/ Chitimba. Head for Malawi, travelling through the Mikumi National Park where giraffes are often seen munching on acacia foliage. |
| Day 17-18: | Lake Malawi. Pitch camp on a peaceful stretch of sand. Enjoy this freshwater wonderland with a swim, some watersports or a laze on the shore. |
| Day 19-20: | Luwawa Forest Lodge. Go for peaceful strolls, get energetic with canoeing or mountain biking and meet the friendly locals. |
| Day 21-22: | Chipata/ Lusaka. Travel through rural villages and over the Luangwa River. |
| Day 23-24: | Livingstone/ Victoria Falls. End this adventure on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Be sure to visit the nearby Victoria Falls, a breathtaking natural wonder. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. how this holiday makes a difference
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For every passenger trip week that we operate in Africa, we plant a tree in Kenya through our support of the Woodlands 2000 trust, a local NGO. We also offer you a chance to climate balance your international flights by making a payment to C-Level, who in turn finance certified reforestation projects in Uganda. We already carbon compensate our office activities through C-Level, working with them to audit, then minimise waste, and finally to carbon compensate for the energy we do use.
We have always felt that Africans are better placed to show you Africa than we are! It is our policy to employ local guides for the duration of your trip. We purchase food in local so that money is well distributed within the regions we visit during the trip. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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