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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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Day 33: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (optional Excursion), TanzaniaArusha is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. These excursions are conducted in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights.
If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes you through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti.
The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck you will be able to listen to the night time noises of the wildlife! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 34: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater, TanzaniaAfter a full morning game drive in the Serengeti you will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Enroute you will have the option of a visit to Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of civilisation (time permitting), or a visit to a Masai village to learn a little more about these unique and intriguing people.
From here you travel up to Ngorongoro craters edge for your campsite for the evening. Make sure you pack your winter woollies as it can get very cold on the rim of the crater during night times.
For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
Day 35: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, TanzaniaNgorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent.
The Crater is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today. 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: 4 Days 16 & 17: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The 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. ...
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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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