12 Days from $9,690 USD / person
Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia: Safari and Waterfalls
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 – 2
International Arrival
Transfer to Arusha (1 hr)
1 Night
Arusha
With commanding views of magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru, and an ideal launchpad to reach the country’s most renowned game reserves. Looming over Arusha, the dramatic 4556 meters peak of Mount Meru is a great alternative to Mount Kilimanjaro for fit hikers as it is less crowded and less likely to engender altitude sickness.
Hotel options
The African Tulip – Opt 1
Room
Deluxe
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Rivertrees Country Inn – Opt 2
Room
River Cottage
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Boutique
Day 2 – 4
Drive to Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro (3-4 hrs)
2 Nights
Manyara & Ngorongoro
Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is stunningly beautiful. You might spot a famous tree-climbing lion stretched on the branches of a flat-topped acacia tree, whilst lake views are made lovelier with a 400-strong bird species, including pelicans. Journey further to the Ngorongoro Crater, which has one of the highest wildlife densities on earth with antelopes, wildebeest, zebra and the Big Five. One of the natural wonders of the world, the wildlife of Ngorongoro co-exists peacefully with the local Maasai people and their cattle. Surrounding foothills offer lush green landscapes dotted with small villages and picturesque coffee and tea plantations that you can explore by bicycle or on foot.
Hotel options
Farm House Valley – Opt 1
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Full Board
Style
Lodge
Kitela Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Suite
Meals
Full Board
Style
Lodge
Day 4 – 7
Drive to Central Serengeti (4-5 hrs)
3 Nights
Northern Serengeti
The Northern Serengeti is the most secluded area of this sprawling wilderness park, given its remote location. Extending from the Seronera region to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya, this stretch of unspoiled hills is perfect for leisurely game drives and safari bush walks. The Lobo Hills are home to a dense elephant population as well as prides of lions. Cheetahs, bat-eared foxes, and spotted hyenas are some of the other wild inhabitants found here. At the Lobo Valley, you could spot giraffes, eland, and topi. From mid July to October, the wildebeest move to this part of the Serengeti, crossing Mara River which is populated with giant Nile crocodiles, a perilous obstacle that the wildebeest must overcome. The unlucky ones quickly get snapped up by the hungry reptiles, some of which measure up to 12 feet in length. Hot air balloon safaris are an excellent way to view wildlife here.
Hotel options
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge – Opt 1
Room
Tent
Meals
Full Board
Style
Camp
Dunia Camp – Opt 2
Room
Tented Suite FB
Meals
Full Board & Drinks
Style
Camp
Day 7 – 9
You will be transferred from your hotel to Central Serengeti airstrip
Flight to Migori (including border transfer) (3-4 hours)
Short flight to the Masai Mara
You will be transferred from Masai Mara airstrip to your hotel
2 Nights
Masai Mara
Classic Africa! The Masai Mara will fulfill your dreams with its iconic, endless African landscapes of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees that is home to year-round wildlife viewing: cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species. From mid July to October, enjoy the annual migration as two million wildebeests and zebras seek better pastures. Witness dramatic crossings over the crocodile-infested Mara river for one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on earth.
Hotel options
Entim Camp – Opt 1
Room
Classic Tent
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Camp
Encounter Mara – Opt 2
Room
Luxury Safari Tent
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Camp
Day 9 – 10
You will be transferred from your hotel to Masai Mara airstrip
Flight to Nairobi (1 hr)
You will be transferred from Nairobi airport to your hotel in a private vehicle
1 Night
Nairobi
Spend some downtime! As the largest city of East Africa, you can experience contemporary urban African life in Nairobi with colorful street markets, authentic African cuisine, and a buzzing nightlife. Discover the National Museum or explore Kenya’s historic roots with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. Feed giraffes in the Giraffe Center or get very close to baby elephants and cheetah in the David Sheldrick Center and animal orphanage. On Nairobi’s doorstep, enjoy afternoon walks and spectacular sundowners in the Ngong Hills, or head to Nairobi National Park for the the only place in the world to witness wild lions against the backdrop of skyscrapers.
Hotel options
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport – Opt 1
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport – Opt 2
Room
Superior Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Day 10 – 12
You will be transferred from your hotel to Nairobi airport in a private vehicle
Flight to Victoria Falls (3-4 hrs)
You will be transferred from Victoria Falls Zambia Airport to your hotel
2 Nights
Victoria Falls
Smoke that thunders! That is what the Kolobo tribe who lived by the Victoria Falls two centuries ago once called this seventh wonder of the world. The spray can be seen from miles away. The wide basalt cliff, over which the falls thunder, transforms the Zambezi from a wide placid river into a ferocious torrent cutting through a series of dramatic gorges. A path along the edge of the surrounding rainforest provides you with unparalleled views from various special vantage points. Enjoy diverse activities, from helicopter rides to gentle boat cruises on the Zambezi.
Hotel options
Anantara Avani Victoria Falls Resort – Opt 1
Room
Garden View Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
International
Waterberry Main Lodge – Opt 2
Room
Standard Room
Meals
Full Board plus Activities
Style
Lodge
You will be transferred from your hotel to Victoria Falls Zambia Airport
International Departure
