 Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, (Zimbabwe)
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We meet you in Nairobi to head up country through the dramatic scenery of the Rift Valley to camp at Kembu farm. The following day we are off on safari on our first game drives in Nakuru. Nakuru is a national park centred around a soda lake, the home of flocks of greater and lesser pink flamingo that feed on algae and crustaceans in the lake. The park is also a sanctuary for black and white rhino, and has Rothschild's giraffe, hippo, waterbuck and buffalo as well as lion and leopard.
Our next stop is the papyrus fringed Lake Naivasha. From here we cycle into Ol Njorowa Gorge in Hells Gate National Park surrounded by evidence of recent past volcanic history in the region - steam jets, hot springs and high volcanic plugs rising out of the valley floor. Game congregates at the waterholes where we can watch zebra, gazelle and hartebeest. In the months when the migration is in the Masai Mara we then travel through the Mara's vast gassy plains. The migrating herds of wildebeest, Thomson's gazelle and zebra travel to and fro between the Mara and the Serengeti and lions are often seen following the herds. We camp in the conservancy surrounded by game. In the months as well when the famous migration of zebra, Thomson's gazelle and wildebeest has moved out of the Mara into the Serengeti we readjust the Kenyan itinerary (departures 2 November to 7 January 09) to head out early on day one to spend a day in the beautiful Sweetwater Reserve at the foot of Mount Kenya. Sweetwater has all the game you would wish to see as well as a chimpanzee sanctuary.
We then visit a traditional Maasai village and return to Nairobi for a night out. A visit to Sheldrick's Elephant Orphanage to find out about the intensive care of the baby elephants is our next highlight and then to The Giraffe Park where we can hand feed giraffe.
Into Tanzania we are again off on safari into two more of Africa's famous parks - the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater - before traveling to the foot of Kilimanjaro on 30 June to 13 October 09 departures for a hike to the base camp of Africa's highest mountain. We then head to the coast to cross over by ferry to magical Zanzibar Island for four days to unwind on the palm fringed white beaches. Scuba dive, snorkel with the dolphins and visit the giant tortoise on Prison Island.
It is a fascinating and stunning drive through southern Tanzania's Mikumi National Park, Baobab Valley and into the mountainous regions of the southern Rift Valley, the altitude giving cool relief after the heat of the Indian Ocean coast.
We arrive in Malawi to visit a local village, barter in the famous carving markets and enjoy a beach barbecue. A meal is provided by a local village and a warm welcome is extended by the village children to visit their school. Staying by the lake we can relax for a day and enjoy water sports - canoeing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Horse riding in and by the lake is popular as well.
On departures between June and September we now visit South Luangwa National Park, one of southern Africa's most wild and beautiful game parks, whilst conditions are good in the park. In season the park allows viewing of all the game you would want to see including elephant and lion. Evening game drives are arranged here as well with a good chance of seeing leopard and the Campsites are also always a treat including the visits from resident elephants
We travel through Zambia to Lake Kariba where we relax on a houseboat for 2 day, enjoying a break from camping. The boats have bedrooms, a swimming cage (so we are protected from the crocs!) and a splash pool. Our meals are also prepared for us by the houseboat crew. Fishing in the lake is popular particularly for the ferocious tiger fish.
We arrive at the Victoria Falls where the mighty Zambezi plummets 100 metres over the gorge to enjoy our last four days together at our final destination. We can wander the lush rainforest by the Falls, enjoy a walk with habituated lion, trek rhino, shop in the local markets, take afternoon tea at the Victoria Falls Hotel, visit a local township and enjoy the many activities on offer - rhino trekking, white water rafting, bunji jumping, Flights of the Angels, sky diving and an evening sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
Further itinerary notes: Please note we can finish this safari on either the Livingstone/Zambia side of the Zambezi River, or in Victoria Falls itself on the Zimbabwean side. We would advise that flights can be arranged either from Livingstone, where there is an international airport or from Victoria Falls airport itself.
Transfers can be arranged to either airport from the campsite where we stay.
Want to get to Johannesburg at the end of your safari? We offer a 3 day add on safari through to Jo'Burg via Chobe National Park. We also offer bolt on safaris into Botswana's Okavango Delta.
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