20 days tour

East African Odyssey

East African Odyssey

This tour includes:

Transport

All transport using a specially designed 25-seat expedition vehicle Additional safari vehicles may be used where required

Others

All โ€™included highlightsโ€™ as mentioned in the itinerary

Accommodation

20 nightโ€™s accommodation either camping or in hotels/lodges/guesthouses/permanent camps (supplement applies)

Meals

Breakfasts - 19, Lunches - 20, Dinners - 19

Guide

Local guides for sightseeing tours and activities as per the itinerary 2 truck crew (driver/guide plus assistant)

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included but may be available on request

Optional

Extra nights and airport transfers are available before and after the tour. Additional optional activities are available during the tour.

Others

โ€™Accommodated hotel upgradeโ€™ (hotels/lodges/permanent camps instead of camping) Single room supplement (mandatory for solo travellers) Visa fees if required Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry) Tips for guides & drivers Entrance fees and activities not mentioned above Any other items not mentioned above

Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory but not included

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Itinerary of your trip East African Odyssey

  • Day 1 Day 1: Victoria Falls To Lusaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Victoria Falls To Lusaka

      Our African adventure starts at the majestic Victoria Falls before we make our way to the Zambian capital city of Lusaka. Weโ€™ll spend most of the day travelling - passing busy markets and rural villages - giving you great insight into the daily lives of the locals. Youโ€™ll have some time to settle in before we enjoy a meal together. Our guides will also brief us on what to expect over the next few days. You will need to spend at least one night in Victoria Falls before the tour departs - weโ€™d recommend two or more to make the most of both seeing the Falls and taking advantage of some of the other adventurous options available. Extra nights accommodation and airport transfers are available on request. Note: The tour is available either based mainly on camping in traditional 2-person tents (which we provide together with camp beds), or as an upgraded โ€™accommodatedโ€™ version where you sleep in lodges, hotels, or permanent camps (with proper beds & facilities). Details of each nightโ€™s stay are given in the Facilities section of the daily itinerary. Pricing shown is based on camping - please contact us for prices to upgrade to the accommodated level. Included Highlight: View of Victoria Falls from the Bridge. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Eureka Camp or similar. | MEALS: Lunch, Dinner. | EXTRAS: Single room supplement (TAOVAO), Extra day in Victoria Falls - pre-tour, Arrival airport transfer in Victoria Falls,

  • Day 2 Day 2: Travel To Petauke
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Travel To Petauke

      We start early today as we say goodbye to Lusaka and head east towards Petauke, a town situated roughly halfway between Lusaka and the Malawian border. We travel down the Great East Road which snakes its way through rural Zambia and we cross the Luangwa River during our journey. The landscape we drive through is fairly undeveloped, dotted with villages and subsistence farming.Route: Lusaka to Petauke. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Chimwemwe Executive Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3 Day 3: Petauke To South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Petauke To South Luangwa National Park

      We travel to the South Luangwa National Park, making a pitstop at a town called Chipata - the home of Chipata Cotton. From March to December, we include an optional activity where you can tour the local workshops crafting these stunning textiles. One of the highlights of our time in South Luangwa are sunsets, which are spectacular from the banks of the Luangwa River. Route: Petauke to South Luangwa National Park. Included Highlight: Textiles visit. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Wildlife Camp or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Game Drives In The South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Game Drives In The South Luangwa National Park

      Today is all about exploring the South Luangwa National Park, one of Africaโ€™s premier safari destinations. We can spend most of the day searching for wildlife, which is in abundance here. First, you have an option to participate in a morning safari. During the dry season months of April to December, you also have an option to try a walking safari - an authentic African safari experience like no other. Later this afternoon, weโ€™ll enjoy a sunset game drive - giving you the opportunity to spot the nocturnal wildlife which are rarely seen during the day. Included highlight: Sunset Game Drive in South Luangwa National Park. Optional Activity: Safari Walk (seasonal) or Morning Game Drive in South Luangwa. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Wildlife Camp. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. | EXTRAS: Options available while on tour

  • Day 5 Day 5: Travel To Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Travel To Lake Malawi

      We leave early this morning as we cross the Zambian border into Malawi. Weโ€™ll head to one of Africaโ€™s Great Lakes - Lake Malawi - the eighth largest on the planet. Its estimated that Lake Malawi boasts more fish species than that of any other body of freshwater on the planet. Route: South Luangwa National Park to Lake Malawi. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Ngala Beach Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 6 Day 6: Free Day At Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Free Day At Lake Malawi

      Weโ€™ll start the day today by visiting a local village near our lodge.You then have the rest of the day free to do as you please - spend some time relaxing on the shores of Lake Malawi or participate in the activities on offer. Included Highlight: Malawi village tour. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Ngala Beach Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Northern Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Northern Lake Malawi

      We travel to the northern shores of Lake Malawi today, which offers spectacular sunset views. Our guide will give us a break down of what activities are on offer over the next few days or you can choose to simply relax. Route: Central Lake Malawi to North Lake Malawi. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Maji Zuwa or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cross Into The Mbeya Region Of Tanzania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cross Into The Mbeya Region Of Tanzania

      We leave the lake this morning and head north, crossing the border into Tanzania and heading for the Utengule Coffee Lodge where weโ€™ll spend the night. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Route: Northern Lake Malawi to Utengule. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Utengule Coffee Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 9 Day 9: Coffee Plantation, Great Rift Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Coffee Plantation, Great Rift Valley

      Weโ€™ll spend a little time today at a local coffee plantation, where we can see the process of growing and harvesting the coffee beans, and be able to enjoy some samples. We then head up the Great Rift Valley into Tanzania, passing the northern extremes of Lake Malawi before heading east to Iringa, which sits on a cliff overlooking the Ruaha River Valley. Route: Northern Lake Malawi to Iringa. Included Activity: Coffee plantation visit. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Kisolanza Farm or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 10 Day 10: Iringa To Mikumi National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Iringa To Mikumi National Park

      We start the day early as we travel to Mikumi National Park, Tanzaniaโ€™s fourth largest national park and part of the huge wilderness centred on Selous, the largest game reserve in Africa. An optional game drive in the park is available this afternoon, searching for the wildlife - if youโ€™re lucky enough you may see three of the Big Five species - lion, elephant and buffalo. Route: Iringa to Mikumi. Optional Activity: Mikumi National Park Game Drive. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Camp Bastian or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. | EXTRAS: Options available while on tour

  • Day 11 Day 11: Ferry To Stone Town, Zanzibar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Ferry To Stone Town, Zanzibar

      We have another early start today to catch the ferry to Zanzibar island from Dar es Salaam. After arriving at the ferry port we transfer to our hotel in Stone Town. Route: Dar es Salaam to Stone Town. Included Highlight: Zanzibar Excursion. Facilities - Camping: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Marahubi Beach Villas or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 12 Day 12: Stone Town To Nungwi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Stone Town To Nungwi

      The busy port of Stone Town has a rich history and was once an important landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes. This morning weโ€™ll take a 20-30 minute boat ride to Prison Island, once a place where slaves were detained before transport. After returning to Stone Town weโ€™ll drive to the north of the Island and our base for the next two nights at Nungwi. En-route weโ€™ll take a guided walking spice tour through local villages and spice plantations. Here you can see first hand how the workers climb the trees to search for specific plants, and you can also purchase fresh spices directly from the farms. Included Highlight: Prison island boat trip / Spice tour. Optional activity: Fishing, snorkelling, scuba-diving, turtle sancturay visit, village tours and more. Facilities - Camping: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Amaan Bungalows or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 13 Day 13: Free Time In Zanzibar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Free Time In Zanzibar

      You have the day to do as you please. Relax on Zanzibarโ€™s white sand beaches or take advantage of the variety of water sport activities on offer such as fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and more. Optional Activities: Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Turtle Sanctuary Visit, Village Tours, Scooter rental and more. Facilities - Camping: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Amaan Bungalows or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. | EXTRAS: Options available while on tour

  • Day 14 Day 14: Back To Bagamoyo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Back To Bagamoyo

      We say farewell to the island of Zanzibar today and take the ferry back to Dar es Salaam where we rejoin our truck and drive to Bagamoyo this afternoon, where weโ€™ll spend the rest of the evening preparing for our journey to Arusha tomorrow. Route: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by ferry; Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Bagamoyo Travellers Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 15 Day 15: Through Rural Tanzania To Arusha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Through Rural Tanzania To Arusha

      We head north today towards the town of Arusha, which is often seen as the gateway to Tanzaniaโ€™s top attractions - the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater as well as Mount Kilimanjaro. Route: Bagamoyo to Arusha. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Meru Mbega Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 16 Day 16: Karatu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Karatu

      We travel to Karatu today - getting as close as we can to the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival in Karatu, our guide will brief us on the full day trip into the crater. Karatu is conveniently located to allow you the opportunity to participate in various optional activities in the coming days. Route: Arusha to Karatu. Optional activities: Local brewery tour, Karatu Iraqw Market, local coffee plantation tour. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Kudu Camp or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 17 Day 17: Game Drives In The Ngorongoro Crater And Serengeti
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Game Drives In The Ngorongoro Crater And Serengeti

      Today is all about exploring the Ngorongoro Crater - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the worldโ€™s largest unbroken caldera. Its vast plains are home to over 25,000 wildlife as well as over 500 bird species. The Crater is one of Africaโ€™s Seven Natural Wonders and if youโ€™re lucky enough to travel between the months of December and March - you might even get a glimpse of the great wildebeest migration - natureโ€™s greatest spectacle. We spend most of the day exploring the crater before we head further into the Serengeti National Park to our overnight camp in the Seronera region. Surrounded by abundant wildlife and spectacular views, the camp features meru style tents and weโ€™ll enjoy a meal and drinks here this evening with the sights and sounds of nature passing right by us. Route: Karatu to Seronera via Ngorongoro Crater. Included Highlight: Full day 4x4 excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Seronera. Facilities - Camping: Two per permanent tent with en-suite bathroom. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per permanent tent with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Kananga Private Tented Camp or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 18 Day 18: Serengeti Game Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Serengeti Game Drive

      We start early this morning for another game drive through Serengeti National Park, searching for more of the abundant wildlife, and targetting species we may not have seen yet. Weโ€™ll arrive back into Karatu late in the afternoon ready to reminisce on some amazing wildlife encounters. Included Highlight: Game drive through Seronera, Serengeti National Park. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Kudu Camp or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 19 Day 19: Karatu To Arusha
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Karatu To Arusha

      We leave Karatu today and drive back to Arusha. The rest of the evening will be spent relaxing, listening and sharing stories of your experience in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Route: Karatu to Arusha. Facilities - Camping: Campsite with shared ablutions. Facilities - Accommodated: Two per Room with en-suite bathroom. | OVERNIGHT: Meru Mbuga Lodge or similar. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 20 Day 20: Arusha To Nairobi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Arusha To Nairobi

      We cross the border into Kenya this morning as we make our way to Nairobi, where our journey ends on arrival. No accommodation is included in Nairobi tonight, but is available on request. Flight departures should not be planned until tomorrow in case of delays on the drive to Nairobi. Route: Arusha to Nairobi. | OVERNIGHT: N/A. | MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch. | EXTRAS: Extra day in Nairobi - post-tour, Departure airport transfer in Nairobi

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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