Tanzania | Zambia | South Africa Expedition – Experiential Travel Africa

TANZANIA | ZAMBIA | SOUTH AFRICA EXPEDITION

TANZANIA | ZAMBIA | SOUTH AFRICA

TOUR CODE: ETA 3TZS231

14 Days 13 Nights

Itinerary At Glance

Welcome to Tanzania; arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to the lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Although most flights land at Kilimanjaro Airport after the sun has set, we may say, The Snows of Kilimanjaro will cross your mind as you journey the short distance from the airport to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Kahawa Lodge/ Or any similar accommodation upon booking confirmation.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: Arusha – Transfer to Western Serengeti

Early morning after breakfast, drive from Arusha heading up towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn, are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will be afforded a view of the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Western part of the Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000 kms squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountain. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.

After an extensive game en route drive, drive to your accommodation for an evening meal and overnight stay at Lahia Tented Lodge/Or any similar accommodation upon booking confirmation.

Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 3: Game Drives in Western Serengeti >>>> Transfer to Central Serengeti

This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Western Serengeti, After breakfast, you will head straight towards the western corridor for game drive.

Around end of April, May and June, a vast army of wildebeests along with its partners: zebras, elands and gazelles mill around the Western Corridor of the Serengeti, south of the Grumeti River. You can encounter leopards and hyenas and ahead by giant Nile crocodiles, many hundreds perish as some hazard the river crossing while others detour it. But the beauty of the landscape, stretching without end beneath an infinite sky on a Serengeti West Safari, changes something within the watcher, who becomes more aware of the place of humankind within the drama of the animal world.

Later in the evening depart to Central Serengeti upon arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation, where you will have dinner and overnight Serengeti Sametu Camp.

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Game Drives in Central Serengeti / Seronera

At dawn, rise as the sun greets the day and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take you. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Serengeti National Park on once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon flight.

A Serengeti balloon safari is an extraordinary opportunity to relish a bird’s eye-view of the phenomenal sweeping plains below. Tiny little dots rove across the diverse landscape and as you get closer you are spectator to the most magnificent view of dramatically striped black and white zebra, sashaying enormous gray elephants meandering to a waterhole, wiry warthogs foraging in the grassy scrub and subtle swishes of puffed golden tails reveal lions lolling under shady trees. Gently bob through the air, let your eye dart to every possible corner, absorbing all of nature’s beauty below. After your splendid balloon ride, you will ride back to the hotel for refreshments and get ready for your afternoon game through the central Serengeti.

The Central Serengeti is studded with many rocky granite outcrops, known as kopjes, which are where you should look out for lions and cheetahs. There are also some particular kopje highlights, such the Simba Kopje, or Simba Rocks – the place that inspired Pride Rock in the Disney film The Lion King. The film link is not the only reason to visit this pile of granite boulders however – it’s great spot to see lions, which are often lying on the rocks under the sun.

At Moru Kopjes, south of the Seronera River, you can try and search for some of the last remaining black rhinos in the entire reserve – as well as see some old rock art paintings. Then there’s a visitor’s center for the Serengeti Rhino Project, where you can learn about the important rhino conservation work that’s being done to protect this highly endangered species. Moru Kopjes is also one of the very few areas of the park where you can do multi-day walking safaris.

Enjoy your lunch at a picnic site and later continue with the afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti area. Later return for Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sametu Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5: Central Serengeti >>>> Arusha

After your healthy breakfast check out from the lodge for your last game drive in central Serengeti. Enjoy your morning game drive later break for a picnic lunch and late in the afternoon drive from Serengeti to Arusha. A two-hour drive passing through villages and towns found outside the city of Arusha. Arrive for dinner and overnight.

Once in you can opt to explore the beauty of Arusha city from Clock tower (the half way between Cairo Egypt to Johannesburg South Africa) and walk to Maasai Markets, proceed to Arusha Declaration monument and museum, central market to learn different African spices, vegetable and fruits. Dinner and Overnight at Kahawa Lodge/Or any similar accommodation upon booking confirmation.

• Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 6: Central Serengeti >>>> Arusha

• Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 7: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport >>> Victoria Falls (Zambia)

After your health breakfast you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight to Zambia. Departure time >>>> TBC

• Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 8: At Leisure and Evening Sunset Cruise Tour

Upon arrival, you will be met by the guide and transferred to Avani Victoria Falls Resort for your check in

African Queen Sunset Cruise

The impressive African Queen and the slightly smaller, but equally luxurious African Princess are berthed upstream of the Victoria Falls. Fully inclusive Morning, Lunch and Sunset Cruises are offered daily, treating passengers to spectacular views of the Zambezi River and surrounding nature reserves. We take great pride in our cuisine and friendly, professional service, creating an unforgettable river cruise experience.

We also offer a spectacular Full Moon Dinner Cruise, when all the other boats are berthed for the day.

Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 9: Guided Tour of the Falls & Half Day White Water Rafting

Soon after breakfast, you will be picked for the tour of the falls Zimbabwean Side via big tree and market. Optional lunch at look out cafe and then tour of the falls Zambian Side.

Guided tour of the Falls

The Victoria Falls are the largest waterfall in the world and are shared between two countries Zimbabwe and Zambia and the views are quite different from both sides. On the Zambian side of the falls, the tour is shorter as only 25% of the Falls are viewable from Zambia, but it is still very much worth the visit as the perspectives and the overall experience are quite different to Zimbabwe. Clients will learn how this magnificent world wonder was formed. You will also learn about the people who lived here over a century ago, and those that came to discover its existence and shared it with the world.

White water Rafting

Enjoy one of the wildest, finest and number one rated rivers in the world for white water rafting. The Zambezi River is comprised of 25 class V and IV rapids in the Batoka Gorge. You will be conquering some of these rapids on this day tour.

Paddle from rapid 1-10 in low water season. In high water season paddle rapid 10-25, approx. 4 hours rafting and lunch by the gorge. Conquer a series of Class 3-5 rapids which include washing machine, terminator and oblivion, among many others.

Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 10: GFlight of the Angels Helicopter Experience >>> Departure

Mid-morning you will be picked for the helicopter above the falls then later transferred to Livingstone Airport for your departure to Skukuza airport/ Mpumalanga.

Flight of the Angels Helicopter Experience

Let the flight tell you the story of how the vegetation disperses itself to share sunlight and water. How the river craned a path across the world and how when the sun bounces off the surface of the water leaving behind a speck of light, so it appears there are a thousand diamonds glittering on the mighty river’s back.

Meal Plan: Half Board

Welome to Mpumalanga

Welcome “Mpumalanga” The Place Where the Sun Rises.

Your safari adventure begins in the Skukuza Airport, where you will be met by our Shuttle Representative for transfers to Kruger Shalati -The Train on the Bridge.

Your journey continues to the world-renowned Kruger National Park, your home for the next five nights. During your time here, spend some time at your lodge’s watering hole where large pods of hippo can often be seen. Dinner and Overnight at Kruger Shalati- Train on the Bridge.

Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 11: Safari in Kruger National Park

Connect with nature and explore South Africa’s oldest and most iconic national park in the company of a Local Specialist. Uncover the secrets of the bushveld and keep a look out for the magnificent ‘Big 5’, the Little 5 and everything in between. See the glistening yellow Golden-orb spider waiting on her web, smell the damp scent of acacia trees in the early morning and keep your head down in search of animal spoor. Spend your afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Overnight at Kruger Shalati- Train on the Bridge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 11: Safari in Kruger National Park

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 12: Panorama Route

The golden Highveld gives way to rolling green hills as we travel to South Africa’s Lowveld. We admire the iconic sights along Mpumalanga’s Panorama Route-the Blyde River Canyon,the heavenly landscapes of God’s Window and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Before evening falls, returning to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Kruger Shalati- Train on the Bridge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 13: Day Adventures

With more than 14 hazyview activities or Adventure Activities to choose from, ranging between 1/2 hour and full day options, Hazyview Adventures is your ideal 1 Stop Adventure Centre.

Although all the hazyview activities run all year round, in summer the most popular hazyview activities are Rafting, Geckoing / White Water Tubing and Quad Biking. In winter the most popular activity is Quad Biking followed by Zipline, Paintball, Horse Trails and Archery. Individuals, small groups and big groups welcome. Dinner and Overnight at Kruger Shalati- Train on the Bridge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 14: Elephant Whispers

Experience the thrill of being close to these magnificent creatures; witness their intelligence, their compassionate nature and the deep bonds they share with their human family. While the Elephant Handlers share their wealth of knowledge about fascinating elephant behaviour, enjoy a wonderful hour of touching and feeding the elephants, taking photographs and experiencing the incredible trust that has developed through gentle interaction.

After a wonderful hour interacting with the elephants, enjoy a stroll through the bush with the gentle giants. Dinner and Overnight at Kruger Shalati- Train on the Bridge.

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 15: Farewell Mpumalanga

A leisurely start to the day will see you enjoy a few precious hours soaking up the final fond of Mpumalanga. Then it’s time to bid farewell to the kruger National Park and transfer to Skukuza Airport for your return journey home.