Tanzania and Botswana Safari Highlights

Itinerary Summary

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1 - 2	Arusha	Stunning Views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, Bike Rides, Walking Tours, Weekly Markets	The African Tulip, Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining
2 - 4	Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro	Migrating Flamingos and Lakeside Sunsets;, Spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, Wild Tuskers & Baboons, Fossils at Olduvai Gorge	Farm House Valley, Kitela Lodge
4 - 7	Serengeti (Northern)	Over 3,000 Lions, The Great Migration, Walking Safaris, Iconic Savanna Landscapes, High Concentration of Game	Serengeti North Wilderness Camp, Ubuntu Camp N
7 - 8	Dar es Salaam	National Museum and House of Culture, Waterfront and Markets, Contemporary African City Culture	Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel
8 - 11	Okavango Delta	Surreal Natural Beauty, Massive Migratory Herds, Mokoro Safaris, Diverse Safari Activities	Kana Kara Camp, Gunn's Camp
11 - 13	Chobe National Park	Bush Walks, Large Herds of Elephant, Sundowner River Cruises	Chobe Bakwena Lodge, Chobe Elephant Camp
13 - 15	Victoria Falls Zambia	Canoeing and Rafting, Helicopter Rides over the Waterfalls, Island Picnics and Sunset Cruises	Anantara Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Waterberry Lodge

Itinerary Details

Day 1 - 2

International Arrival

International arrival. We will welcome you at the airport

Transfer to Arusha (1 hr)

Arusha

1 Day

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.

Hotel Options

The African Tulip – Opt 1

Room	Deluxe
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining – Opt 2

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	Boutique

Day 2 - 4

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (3-4 hrs)

Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro

2 Days

Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park is stunningly beautiful. Further on, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the highest wildlife densities on earth.

Destination Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro in Tanzania

Included Activities

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
Look out for flamingos and tree-climbing lions in Manyara National Park and experience the jaw-dropping grandeur and wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater.

Hotel Options

Farm House Valley – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Full Board
Style	Lodge

Kitela Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Suite
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Day 4 - 7

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Northern Serengeti (1-2 hrs)

Transfer to your accommodation

Serengeti (Northern)

3 Days

The Serengeti is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania’s parks and undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world.

Destination Serengeti (Northern) in Tanzania

Included Activities

Ubuntu Camp: Game drives
Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Serengeti on morning, afternoon and full day game drives.

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp: Game drives
Explore the stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife of the Serengeti on morning, afternoon and full day game drives. If you are lucky, you can witness the awe-inspiring migration of hundreds of thousands wilderbeest and zebra as they are crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River.

Hotel Options

Serengeti North Wilderness Camp – Opt 1

Room	Classic Safari Tent
Meals	Full Board
Style	Camp

Ubuntu Camp N – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Safari Tent
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Camp

Day 7 - 8

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Dar es Salaam (3 hrs)

Transfer to your hotel

Dar es Salaam

1 Day

Located in a quiet bay off the Indian Ocean coast, Dar es Salaam is the main port in Tanzania and has a bustling harbor.

Hotel Options

Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel – Opt 1

Room	Superior Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Day 8 - 11

Transfer to Airport

Flight to Johannesburg (3.5 hrs)

Flight to Maun (2 hrs)

Flight to Okavango Delta (30-60 mins)

Okavango Delta

3 Days

Witness a world of glittering water! A unique wetland system in the middle of the Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta is one of the largest inland deltas on earth.

Included Activities

Kana Kara: Game drives, bush walks, mokoro excursions
Enjoy an incredibly diverse safari experience! Explore the Okavango Delta on exciting game drives in the early morning when the animals are particularly active and in the late afternoon when the sun paints incredible colors on the horizon. You can also enjoy exciting night drives and wonderful bush walks with an experienced guide to stretch your legs and discover the small wonders of nature. A mokoro excursion will take you along the channels and lagoons of the Delta to view game from another perspective.

Gunns Camp: Boat safaris, bush walks, mokoro excursions
Enjoy an incredibly diverse safari experience! To stretch your legs and discover the small wonders of nature, experience wonderful bush walks with an experienced guide. A mokoro excursion will take you along the channels and lagoons of the Delta to view game from another perspective and to experience this tranquil mode of transport. As another highlight, enjoy beautiful boat safaris which allow you to get a closer look at the aquatic animals and birds not easily approached on safari.

Hotel Options

Kana Kara Camp – Opt 1

Room	Luxury Tent
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Camp

Gunn's Camp – Opt 2

Room	Luxury Tent
Meals	Full Board, Drinks & Laundry
Style	Lodge

Day 11 - 13

Transfer to airstrip

Flight to Kasane (1-2 hrs)

Transfer to your lodge

Chobe National Park

2 Days

Explore Botswana’s first national park! Once inhabited by the San bushmen, Chobe National Park is unique with its San paintings that were carved into the rocks.

Destination Chobe National Park in Botswana

Included Activities

Chobe Bakwena: Game drives, boat safaris, bush walks village visit
Experience exciting game drives and bush walks, get a glimpse of African every day life and feel awed by the beauty of Africa on wonderful boat safaris on the majestic Chobe River. Marvel at the beautiful afternoon light and the reflection of the sun as you peacefully glide over the river while enjoying your favorite drink and observing hundreds of elephants along the shores of the river – bathing, drinking, playing and cajoling. This is one of the most memorable safari experiences you will ever have!

Chobe Elephant Camp: Game drives, boat safaris, village visit
Experience exciting game drives, get a glimpse of African every day life and feel awed by the beauty of Africa on wonderful boat safaris on the majestic Chobe River. Marvel at the beautiful afternoon light and the reflection of the sun as you peacefully glide over the river while enjoying your favorite drink and observing hundreds of elephants along the shores of the river – bathing, drinking, playing and cajoling. This is one of the most memorable safari experiences you will ever have!

Hotel Options

Chobe Bakwena Lodge – Opt 1

Room	Standard Rondavel
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Chobe Elephant Camp – Opt 2

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

Day 13 - 15

Transfer to Livingstone (1-2 hrs)

Transfer to airport

Victoria Falls Zambia

2 Days

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.

Destination Victoria Falls Zambia in Zambia

Included Activities

Tour of Victoria Falls
Head out and discover the Smoke that Thunders! This tour will take you to all the highlights surrounding Victoria Falls. Stand at the ideal vantage point overlooking the heart of the mighty waters as they gush and roar. Watch true adventurers bungee jump off the Victoria Falls bridge and go white water rafting in this natural wonder’s rapids. Pack your waterproofs because the closer you get, the more likely you are to experience the spray!

Waterberry Lodge: Tour of Victoria Falls, boat cruises, island picnics, village visit
Brace yourself for a tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls and witness nature pour its heart out, quite literally. The sheer force of the falls is overpowering and if you’re travelling in season, then massive sprays and rainbows are common. During the drier months, you can look into the crevices of the deep canyon. Take a boat cruise on the River Zambezi and watch aquatic and bird life from close quarters. Round this off with an island picnic at one of the many islands dotting the region. Get a taste of the real Zambia; go on a village visit and get acquainted with the lifestyle and customs of the locals.

Hotel Options

Anantara Avani Victoria Falls Resort – Opt 1

Room	Standard Room
Meals	Breakfast
Style	International

Waterberry Lodge – Opt 2

Room	Chalet
Meals	Full Board & Drinks
Style	Lodge

International Departure

Price & Inclusions

Option 1 From $ 9,586 /person
Option 2 From $ 12,655 /person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

Accommodation (on a twin-sharing basis) on the indicated meal plan for 14 nights.
Economy flights for all sectors : Manyara – Serengeti (Northern), Serengeti (Northern) – Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam – Johannesburg, Johannesburg – Maun, Maun – Okavango Delta/Moremi, Okavango Delta – Chobe (Kasane)
All activities as listed :
- Manyara & Ngorongoro: Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti (Northern): Ubuntu Camp: Game drives
- Serengeti (Northern): Serengeti North Wilderness Camp: Game drives
- Okavango Delta: Gunns Camp: Boat safaris, bush walks, mokoro excursions
- Okavango Delta: Kana Kara: Game drives, bush walks, mokoro excursions
- Chobe National Park: Chobe Elephant Camp: Game drives, boat safaris, village visit
- Chobe National Park: Chobe Bakwena: Game drives, boat safaris, bush walks village visit
- Victoria Falls Zambia: Tour of Victoria Falls
- Victoria Falls Zambia: Waterberry Lodge: Tour of Victoria Falls, boat cruises, island picnics, village visit
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East Africa: All national park and conservation fees as per your itinerary
East Africa: Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover.
East Africa: Exclusive use of high quality and well maintained safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver guide. Game drives may be shared with other guests of the lodge/camp, with maximum of 6 guests in the vehicle and guaranteed window seat for all passengers.
Botswana: All national park and conservation fees as per your itinerary.
Botswana: Game drives in high quality and well maintained safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver guide. Game drives may be shared with other guests of the lodge/camp, with maximum of 9 guests in the vehicle.

Itinerary Summary

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Itinerary Details

Arusha

Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro

Serengeti (Northern)

Dar es Salaam

Okavango Delta

Chobe National Park

Victoria Falls Zambia

Price & Inclusions

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