39 Day Ultimate African Adventure Safari - Kenya to Zambia Overland Safari

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This overland safari explores famous game reserves, mighty rivers, misty mountains and golden beaches. Encounter wildlife from gorillas to the 'Big 5' and meet diverse cultures from the red-robed Masai to the warm-hearted Malawi people. From the source of the Nile to Zanzibar and Victoria Falls, this is the Ultimate African Adventure!

Itinerary

DAYS 1 to 14: Kenya, Uganda, Gorilla Trekking

From Nairobi we head west into the Great Rift Valley and spend the night in Lake Nakuru National Park. This park is well known for its large population of rhino and wealth of birdlife especially flamingos that gather in their thousands in the shallows. We continue west through Eldoret before crossing into Uganda and reaching the source of the Nile at Jinja. Try white water rafting and quadbiking or take a community walk to meet the locals. We also have the option to take part in a volunteer programme rebuilding community schools. After a brief stop in Kampala we continue to western Uganda in search of the mountain gorilla. Guides lead us through the rainforest to find these magnificent creatures. Viewing a family of gorillas in their natural habitat is one of Africa's very special wildlife encounters. We return to Kenya and the bustling capital of Nairobi.

DAYS 15 to 23: Masai Mara, Serengeti Plains

From Nairobi we visit Kenya's best-known game park, the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The park is renowned for its wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as its scenery. Continuing our big game park encounters we cross into Tanzania for a 3-day 4x4 excursion into the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Olduvai Gorge. Game viewing here is unrivalled and the wide Serengeti plains and deep Ngorongoro Crater promise an exciting backdrop to our safari. We spend time in Arusha, Tanzania's 'safari town', nestling in the shadow of Mount Meru and visit a Snake Park and friendly Masai villages near to our camp.

DAYS 24 to 29: Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar

Heading south we may glimpse snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro en route to the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam. From here we spend three days on the nearby island, Zanzibar. Soak up the Arabian atmosphere, relax on idyllic beaches and swim in crystal waters! Returning to the mainland we drive south west, via Mikumi National Park, towards Malawi.

DAYS 30 to 39: Lake Malawi, Livingstone, Victoria Falls

Malawi is a small friendly country dominated by the enormous Lake Malawi, with its high escarpments and picturesque lakeshore and beaches. One popular stop is Kande Beach, a lakeside resort where you can swim, snorkel, scuba dive and take a guided walk into a local village. Leaving Malawi, we drive through rural Zambia to Livingstone near Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is one of Africa most exciting and enduring sights. There are many optional activities to enjoy in the region and an opportunity to visit the 'Falls' themselves. in the lake. Leaving Malawi, we drive through rural Zambia to Livingstone, and the Victoria Falls area. Victoria Falls is one of Africa most exciting and enduring sights - and there are various ways to view it - by helicopter, micro-light or light aircraft, but for the more sedate the view from the lookout points in the surrounding national park is equally inspiring. In addition to the mighty Zambezi, there is a range of 'adrenaline-pumping' activities available. White water rafting, bungy jumping, gorge swinging, horseback riding, elephant back safaris to name but a few.