17 Days Kenya and Tanzania, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Chobe & Surround (Botswana)

17 Days East African Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi where you are met and transferred to your hotel -Radisson Blu or Sarova Panafric Hotel -where you are booked -on BB
Meal Plan: B&B

Day 2: Nairobi

Full day relax in Nairobi. Optional tours can be arranged at an extra cost, Nairobi National Park, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or proceed to giraffe center and enjoy interaction with the giraffes. Evening you will be picked and transferred to Carnivore Restaurant for dinner. Overnight at Radisson Blu or Sarova Panafric Hotel.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 3: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru

Pick from airport and drive to the floor of the Rift Valley. A stop at the Great Rift Valley view point after which continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. Start safari game drive as you drive towards the lodge. Arrive for dinner and overnight. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx. 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, water buck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at-Sarova Lion Hill Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: 3 Hour drive

Day 4: Lake Nakuru -Masai Mara

Early morning safari game drive in the park. After which – depart for Masai Mara, one of East Africa’s most famous reserves, The Mara consists of undulating hills and great rolling grasslands that sustain some of the most varied wildlife in Africa, if not the world. Arrive in the evening. safari game drives here include, lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelle and other plains game abound, not forgetting the hundreds of species of birds.
Dinner and overnight at -Mara Sarova Luxury Tented Camp or Mara Sopa Lodge or Keekorok Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: 4 Hour drive

Day 5: Masai Mara

Full day is dedicated to game spotting in this sprawling reserve. You can watch a lion, cheetah or leopard hunting or 5feasting on its kill. Option of a visit to a Masai village or a hot-air balloon ride that starts at 06.00 am and ends with a Champagne breakfast on the plains. What an exhilarating experience!
All meals and overnight at the-Mara Sarova Luxury Tented Camp or Mara Sopa Lodge or Keekorok Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 6: Masai Mara -Isebania Border- Serengeti-Flight
Early morning, after breakfast, check out with packed lunches and fly to Migori -cross the border by road for customs and visa. Then catch another flight from Tarime to Serengeti. Arrive and packed lunches and start safari game drive in the park.
Dinner and overnight at -Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Sound of Silence Tented Lodge.
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: Flight

Day 7: Serengeti

Full day safari in Serengeti. All meals and overnight at the -Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Sound of Silence Lodge.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 8: Serengeti -Ngorongoro

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Ngorongoro with packed lunches -arrive and descent to the crater with picnic lunches until early evening. Dinner and overnight at -Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Coffee Lodge or Farm House.
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: 3 Hour drive

Day 9: Ngorongoro -Namanga-Amboseli

After an early breakfast, drive to Arusha and then to Namanga border -exchange vehicles and proceed to Amboseli National Park. Packed lunches enroute. Arrive for evening safari game drive. Dinner and overnight at-Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D
Approximate Transit Time: 6 Hour drive

Day 10: Amboseli

Full day safari in Amboseli -all meals and overnight at -Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 11: Amboseli -Nairobi

After breakfast -you will -drive to Nairobi. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at -for dinner and overnight Eka Hotel or Panari Hotel.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 12: Nairobi -Fly to Victoria Falls (Flight)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the JKIA airport and fly to Victoria falls. Welcome to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you are met by an English-Speaking driver and transferred by road to your hotel where you spend three nights Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure after a long flight with dinner at the Boma.
-The Boma nestles in a Gusu Forest and is partly open to the spectacular African night skies. Guests are welcomed with a traditional greeting in Shona and Ndebele, the local languages. They are invited to take part in a hand washing ceremony before sampling traditional beer and snacks, as a prelude to dinner. This is not just another ethnic restaurant but a rather unique cultural experience. Excellent cuisine, including a variety of game meats and traditional Zimbabwean dishes, is accompanied by entertainment throughout the meal from traditional dancers and the local witchdoctor who is available for fortune telling. After dinner, guests are invited to while away the evening with the restaurant’s very own Sangoma, a traditional storyteller to learn more about the country’s folklore, culture and heritage. The highlight of the evening is the interactive drumming and dancing.
Overnight stay at Shearwater Explorers Village for lunch, dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 13: Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls – now in its 150 Millionth fantastic year – reaches its zenith in about May each year. It’s a truly awe-inspiring experience – the sight, the sound, the smell; the humbling feeling that here indeed is nature’s supreme masterpiece. No photograph can begin to depict the reality…and nothing prepares guests for their first sight. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, clients may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos. Clients will be accompanied through the Rainforest by one of the qualified guides who will give a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Raincoats are provided when needed.
In the afternoon you are being collected from your hotel for a Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River
-The Zambezi Sunset cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the spectacular beauty of the Zambezi River.
-There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets.
-Flocks of birds skim the waterline as the sun sets behind the African skyline. Clients may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant as well as enjoy the many different bird species.
The Sunset Cruise is very popular and includes finger snacks, beer, wine, local spirits and soft drinks.
Shearwater Explorers Village.
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 14: Victoria Falls -Botswana (Chobe and Surrounds)

After breakfast at the hotel Check out followed by road transfer to Chobe National Park in Botswana which is surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of the African bush. It lies in a unique position over-looking the Lesoma Valley in the Chobe District, which is home to the largest population of African elephant in the world. The animals and birds move freely in the valley between the game-rich
conservation areas of the neighboring Chobe Game Reserve and the National Parks of Zimbabwe. From the comfort and tranquillity of the Lodge you can watch creatures great and small, dropping by for a thirst-quenching drink at the Lodge’s waterhole.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 15^th & Day 16: Chobe and Surrounds

Enjoy two days of game viewing activities, guests will enjoy activities including daily 4 x 4 game viewing safaris and boat cruises along the Chobe River in Chobe National Park.
Game drives offer opportunities to see and photograph the stunning range and concentration of wild life that the Chobe National Park and is famous for. As you drive along the riverbank looking for fresh tracks, our experienced guides are able to interpret the bush signs and track the animals that left them. Being the first observers at a special sighting is very exciting. Game viewing is a perfect way to spend your time in the peace and tranquility of the early morning or the late afternoon. Boat Safaris along the Chobe River are a wonderful way to experience close encounters with an abundance of riverine birds and animals. The game viewing while cruising the Chobe River is epic. You can enjoy watching elephants playing in the river or going for a swim. Hippos can be viewed wallowing in the shallow waters or munching grass on the lush islands. Giraffe and antelope make their way to the water edge and sightings of predators along the riverbank are common.
Chobe Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: B, L & D

Day 17: Chobe and Surrounds -Kasane

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kasane Airport.

End of our services.

Tour Price

Safari Price: USD-7,999.00 -per person

Kenya and Tanzania -Victoria Falls-Zimbabwe-Chobe-Botswana

• What’s included on the Kenya and Tanzania safari price
• Airport pick up and drop off
• Airport picks up on arrival in Nairobi.
• Transport based in 4X4 Landcruiser Jeep in Kenya
• Transport in a 4×4 Land cruiser (JEEP) in Tanzania
• Professional Safari Guide/Driver.
• Flight Nairobi -VAF
• Extensive and unlimited safari game drives.
• All applicable game Park Entrance fees.
• Finest accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
• Three meals a day while on Safari.
• Drinking water
• Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
• Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park.
• Pre–tour itinerary document.

What’s not included on the Kenya  -Tanzania-Victoria Falls -Zimbabwe -Chobe -Botswana

• Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone calls
• Hot air balloon ride USD 500.00PP over Masai Mara
• Masai village tour USD 40.00PP
• Drinks like sodas, beer and wines
• Gratuity for the driver guide, waiter
• Laundry
• The cost of obtaining visa

Pre- tour accommodation which can be arranged on request.

FAQs

Where and when does the tour start?

• Nairobi, Kenya. Anytime of the year.

Is it a private or group tour?

• This is a private tour.