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51 day Grand Africa Tour. Windhoek to Nairobi
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Your exciting overland camping safari starts in Windhoek, Namibia, travels north through Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Days 16 & 17: Victoria Falls, ZimbabweThe next 2 days are at your own leisure to partake in activities or relax at the campsite swimming pool. You will also have some new clients joining you for the second part of the tour. Breakfast is included on both days. |
Days 18 & 19: Victoria Falls to Lake KaribaThis morning you will pack up camp and depart Victoria Falls. Exiting Zimbabwe you cross the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River to enter into Zambia at the town of Livingstone. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba, your base camp for the next 2 nights. The lake is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, boasting a wide variety of African game, bird life and unique flora and fauna.
Here you have the option to take a 2 night trip on the House Boats on Lake Kariba. For those who do not want to partake in the House Boats there are many activities you can do at the campsite such as fishing, canoeing, hikes, explore the local village or just relax on the tranquil banks of Lake Kariba. The campsite also has a swimming pool where you can enjoy soaking up the sun. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
House Boat option 2 night/2 day:You board the House Boats at approximately 1pm and have lunch after you have settled yourself in. You depart the harbour at approximately 2pm and sail out to the Maaze River for a beautiful sunset and overnight on the House Boats. Lake Kariba is famous for its spectacular sunsets.
The next day you can relax the entire day on the deck of the House Boat and enjoy the on board Jacuzzi. House Boats on Lake Kariba are truly one of the most relaxing ways to spend a few days. For those feeling a bit more active in the early morning you take a Fishing/Game Cruise on tender boats or you have the option to do a game walk on the island in the Maaze area.
There is opportunity to see plains game and many different species of bird life. After lunch and head to Maaze Island where you do a tour of the Crocodile Farm. Dinner is prepared on the boat while you sit back and enjoy our sundowners over the lake. |
Day 20: Lake Kariba to Lusaka, ZambiaAfter everyone has reunited you bid goodbye to Lake Kariba and head north through Southern Zambia to a camp just before the capital city of Lusaka. The campsite is home to some local wildlife and has beautiful facilities. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 1 Day 1: Windhoek to Swakopmund, Namibia
After boarding your early morning coach in Windhoek, it will be an easy start to your Namibia safari tour to the adventure centre of Namibia, Swakopmund. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. ...
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Page: 3 Day 13: Maun to Chobe National Park, Botswana
We travel east and then north through Botswana to the town of Kasane where we set up camp on the banks of the Chobe River. The Chobe River forms a border between Botswana and Namibia as well as Botswana and Zambia. Listen out for the resi ...
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Page: 5 Day 21: Lusaka to Chipata, Zambia
From Lusaka you cross the northeastern side of Zambia, heading to a beautiful little campsite just 10kms before the Zambia/Malawi border. Here you spend the night under the stars before heading into Malawi the following day. Breakfast, Lu ...
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Page: 6 Day 28: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes you to the "Spice Island", where you will spend 3 nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in thei ...
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Page: 8 Day 36: Arusha to Namanga, Tanzania
After a leisurely morning start and the chance to explore the snake exhibits at your campsite in Arusha you will take some time in Arusha for your last Tanzanian stop. Explore the craft markets in town or stop at the bakery for a local co ...
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Page: 9 Day 41: Nakuru to Kampala
Today, you cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda's capital, for an overnight stay. Uganda is a small country of striking physica ...
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Page: 10 Day 46: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala, Uganda
After enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Lake Bunyoni you drive to Kampala for another overnight stay, and perhaps the chance to sample the nightlife. Today you will cross the equator for the second time and there will be ample opportuni ...
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Page: 11 Day 51: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi, Kenya
After breakfast, you leave Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. The truck will stop at the Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continue to your campsite to finish the trip. Breakfast is included. ...
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The Endangered Gorillas
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Gorillas are the closest relative to man, and are 98% genetically identical. they are often just as curious and enjoy looking at you as much as you do at them. Extremely powerful and intelligent, it is hard to believe that they are so close to extinction.
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Livingstonia Malawi
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Livingstonia Mission is a testimont to the life and ministry of Robert Laws, one of Scotland's greatest pioneer missionaries, who transformed a land from the appalling cruelties of the slave traders with medical and educational work.
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