37 days tour

The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross

This tour includes:

Transport

Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats

Others

Matopos Mikumi National Park South Luangwa National Park Great Zimbabwe ruins Services of Absolute Crew Ongoing advice All road tolls & taxes are paid

Accommodation

27 nights camping

Guide

Service crew

Meals

27 breakfasts and 27 dinners

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater game drives 3 days/2 nights, U$645 Kilimanjaro day hike U$125 Zanzibar including return ferry, 4 nights accommodation and a Spice Tour ยฃ295 Scuba diving, from U$65 Snorkelling, from U$15 Prison Island with the giant tortoise U$25 Day excursion Jozani Forest red colobus monkey visit, from (not including transfer costs) U$40 Horse Riding Lake Malawi, from U$45 Houseboats on Lake Kariba U$170 Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park U$30 Bungee jump U$160 Combo deal half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox U$140 Gorge Swing - (1 jump) U$95 White water rafting the Zambezi U$120 Flights over the Falls U$150 Sunset cruise U$55 Chobe National Park - game cruise 440 Pula Okavango Delta guided mokoro tour ( 2 nights) U$185 Balloon safari in the Serengeti ยฃ455

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip The Southern Cross

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kenya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kenya

      Sheldrick's elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre

  • Day 2 Day 2-5: Tanzania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-5: Tanzania

      Drive through to Arusha , with evening celebratory barbecue on our return from the game parks. Optionals: 3 day/2 night safari: Afternoon and morning guided game drives in smaller safari vehicles in the Serengeti National Park, afternoon transit drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, with morning guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Day 3 Day 6-12: Tanzania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6-12: Tanzania

      including 4 nights allotted for a stay on Zanzibar Island.... Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the Indian Ocean coast, seafood meal and preparations for Zanzibar Island on reaching the coast. Optionals: Free time for the option to visit Zanzibar Island day 9, returning to the mainland on day 13. Talk with us as to the special arrangements we can make for your stay on Zanzibar. We reserve accommodation in popular beach cottages and in a lodge within the ancient capital, Stone Town as well as your other requirements including ferry bookings, transfers and spice tours. Other options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar sweeping coral reefs, to Prison Island famous for its giant tortoise population and to Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys. All accommodation and transfers including a spice tours on Zanzibar Island can be arranged ahead of time.

  • Day 4 Day 13-18: Tanzania - Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13-18: Tanzania - Malawi

      Drive from Dar es Salaam south, through Mikumi National Park, Lake Malawi beach camps, village visits and curio markets. Optionals: Water sports, village walk, wood carving lesson.

  • Day 5 Day 19-24: Zambia - Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19-24: Zambia - Zimbabwe

      South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, The Zambezi Valley and a relaxing few days at Lake Kariba. Optional: Extra game drive or game walk, South Luangwa National Park, A houseboat cruise on the Lake visiting Matusadona and including a game cruise and fishing.

  • Day 6 Day 25-28: Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 25-28: Zimbabwe

      Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matopos National Park for rhino treks. Optional: Extra game drives and a visit to rock paintings and Cecil Rhodes’ grave or a Ndebele Village.

  • Day 7 Day 29-31: Zimbabwe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 29-31: Zimbabwe

      Action packed days in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls. Optionals: Rainforest walk – Victoria Falls, Bungee jump, Gorge swing, flying fox, zip line, white water rafting, riverboard, canoe trips, sundowner cruise, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flight and horse rides.

  • Day 8 Day 32-37: Botswana
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 32-37: Botswana

      Kasane, Maun. Chobe National Park, game drive and game cruise, Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari. Optionals: Flight over the Delta Do note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this. Feel free to give us a call about your safari plans. We look forward to your further enquiries.

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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