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Northern Explorer

Victoria Falls - Nairobi: 21 Days
 
The Northern Explorer is the ideal introduction to Africa - travel through Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania (including Zanzibar). On this three week tour you will visit two of the most famous wildlife parks in Africa. Also discover the culture that makes Africa so unique.
Northern Explorer: Victoria Falls - Nairobi Map | Northern Explorer: Victoria Falls - Nairobi
 
Day Full Itinerary Inclusive Highlights
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1 - 2 Starting at the Victoria Falls in Zambia the tour allows you the opportunity over a few days to choose any number of the adrenaline activities on offer and to visit the Falls themselves. A sunset cruise on the Zambezi gives you a different perspective to this mighty river. CAMPING Zambezi Sunset cruise.
Victoria Falls National Park.
3 We then head through the heart of Zambia past Lusaka, camping on the banks of the South Luangwa River. CAMPING Zambia.
4 - 5 Today we arrive at South Luangwa National Park. This is a less frequently visited game park and there is a better chance of seeing shy leopard here. We spend 2 nights here, camping on the banks of the Luangwa River, where visits by elephant and other wildlife are not uncommon. While here we do a morning and evening game drive in the hope of spotting the elusive leopard and other more common game. CAMPING

Arrive at South Luangwa National Park.
Morning and afternoon Game drive in South Luangwa National Park.

6 Leaving this beautiful valley behind we exit Zambia heading for Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. Spending the night in the capital you have time to do curio shopping at the local ebony market while your crew stock up on provisions for the following days on the shores of Lake Malawi. CAMPING Travel to Lilongwe.
7 - 9 For the next three days, soak up the sun, enjoy the water sports and explore the local culture. Participate in various watersports on offer on the Lake. Horse riding also available. Visit a local village and sample the local cuisine if you wish. CAMPING Arrive on Lake Malawi.
Kande Beach.
10 Today we head further north on the lake to Chatimba. Relax on this beautiful beach. CAMPING Chatimba beach.
11 Up early the next morning we head north to Tanzania. Tonight we camp at a farmhouse in the highlands of Tanzania. CAMPING
Transit through Tanzania.
12 Another early departure takes us further into Tanzania. We also pass briefly through Mukumi National Park. We head for Dar-es-Salaam and spend the night at a campsite on the seashore. CAMPING Arrival in Dar-es-Salaam.
13 - 15 The following 3 nights are spent on Zanzibar where you have the chance to explore this exotic spice island at your leisure. Discover the intricate streets of Stone Town and its people, take a spice tour or swim with dolphins at the southern tip of the island. BUNGALOW ACCOMMODATION
Spend the morning in Dar-es-Salaa.
Ferry to Zanzibar and accommodation expenses included.
16 Returning to the mainland, we camp near Dar again before departing for Arusha. CAMPING Zanzibar.
Ferry back to Dar-es-Salaam.
17 Heading north we have a long day passing through many African villages and, if the weather favours us, we may catch sight of snow-capped Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. spending the night camping on the foothills ok Kilimanjaro. CAMPING Travel to Arusha, camp the night at the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
18 - 19 Next morning we head into Arusha town to do some curio shopping after which we head for the Ngorongoro crater, spending the night at a town near the crater rim.
Up early next morning we use local operators for a day's excursion down into the crater in search of game including lion, hyena, rhino and elephant, returning to camp by late afternoon. CAMPING
Ngorongoro Crater 4x4 safari.
20 We return to Arusha the next morning, stopping along the way to visit a Masai village. The last night we camp again in the shadow of Mount Meru. CAMPING Back to Arusha.
Masai tribal village.
21 We spend the final day of our tour crossing the border into Kenya, heading for the capital Nairobi. Transit to Nairobi.
  TOUR ENDS ON ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI.  
Northern Explorer: Victoria Falls - Nairobi
 
Included:
  • Tour price includes all highlights, all ground transport, all road tolls and vehicle taxes, camping and cooking equipment, services of 3 crew and use of digital download facility.
  • We may or may not go to the Zimbabwe side of the Falls, depending on the political situation.
Not Included:
  • Activities at Victoria Falls, eg White water rafting (US$135), Microlight flight (US$85).
  • Optional scuba diving and water-sports on Lake Malawi.
  • Optional spice tour, diving/snorkeling, dolphin trip and food/water while on Zanzibar.
  • Visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, flights, airport taxes, sleeping bag, pillowcase, towel, items of a personal nature, curios and alcohol.
  • Discounts on group bookings of 8 persons or more.
 
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