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29 Days from$24955 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia,
Tour Type
Guided, Small Group
Safari Standard
Luxury
Tour Overview
A luxury safari giving you the very best that Africa has to offer while in ultimate comfort. Visit Zanzibar, Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zambia and Kenya and explore their most beautiful parks. Scenic flights over the Namib Desert and the thundering Victoria Falls, boating in the Okavango Delta, the magnificent open spaces of the Masai Mara and the pristine white beaches of Zanzibar all promise to capture your heart and excite your soul. See Africa’s diverse wildlife and marvel at their beauty in an untouched environment. The tour has been designed to offer guests a truly magical experience allowing for both relaxation and exhilaration that will help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
General Information
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Safari types:Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Desert Safari, Family Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:South Luangwa National Park, North Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Masai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Okavango Delta, Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Chobe National Park, Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Etosha National Park, Damaraland, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Swakopmund, Sossusvlei
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Wildlife:Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Zebra, Hippo, Crocodile, Giraffe, Cheetah, Hyena, Wild Dog, Jackal, Sable, Warthog, Wildebeest, Birds, Big Five, Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Cheetah, Hyena, Jackal, Wild Dog, Wildebeest, Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Crocodile, Hyena, Wild Dog, Cheetah, Jackal, Warthog, Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Hyena, Wildebeest, Warthog, Sable, Jackal, Birds, Big Five, Giraffe, Hippo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Cheetah, Hyena, Wild Dog, Sable, Antelope, Springbok, Crocodile, Big Five, Birds, Antelope, Oryx/Gemsbok, Black-faced Impala, Zebra, Hippo, Crocodile, Hyena, Cheetah, Wild Dog, Jackal, Warthog, Springbok, Ostrich, Wildebeest
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Activities:Game Drive, Walking Safari, Mokoro, Boat Cruise, Helicopter, Light Aircraft, Nature Walk, Snorkelling, Sightseeing Tour, Optional Activities, White Water Rafting
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle, Transfer Vehicle, Helicopter, Domestic Flight, Canoe, Mokoro, Flight
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Start/end:Start in Nairobi, end in Luangwa
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Minimum age:12
Trip Highlights
- Stone Town & Spice Village in Zanzibar
- Massive sand dunes in Sossusvlei
- Scenic flights over the desert & Victoria Falls
- Traditional bushman singing & dancing
- Mokoro boating in the Okavango Delta
- Vast open spaces of the Makgadikgadi Pans
- Guided walks in the Masai Mara
Note:
Passport Information: Namibia requires two blank visas pages in your passport. We recommend one blank visa page for each additional country. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from date of entry.
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 24,955 per person sharing (min 4 pax)
From USD 29,450 per person (single room)
What's Included
- Game drives and excursions
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinking water
- Transfer & 4×4 trucks with big windows & air conditioning
- Professional English speaking guide/driver with an in-vehicle PA system
- Domestic flight on the Zanzibar to Namibia leg
- Helicopter flights over the Victoria Falls
- Scenic flight over the Namib desert
- Domestic transfers to Luangwa National Park
- Domestic transfers to Masai Mara National Park
- Flight from Lusaka to Nairobi
- Fuel & porters tips
- Entrance fees to the national parks
- Activities mentioned in the day to day itinerary
- Dinner on a Zambezi sunset river cruise
- Complimentary comprehensive passenger liability insurance
What's Excluded
- International flights
- All extras not mentioned
- Zimbabwe National Parks Fees
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Africa Holiday Travel‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Africa Holiday Travel‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
You will be picked up in Nairobi by our representative and taken to your connecting flight to Zanzibar. A representative will be waiting for your arrival in Zanzibar and drive you to the Verde Resort or similar.
4/5 Star Resort | breakfast and dinners included
After breakfast enjoy a tour around Stone Town where you will visit the old fort, old stone-town, slave caves, house of wonder and the Anglican church, finishing in time for lunch. Transfer back to the Verde Resort or similar.
4/5 Star Resort | breakfast and dinners included
In the morning, depart for a half day of sampling exotic spices in Spice Village. A restaurant lunch in the village before heading back to the resort for the evening.
4/5 Star Resort | breakfast and dinners included
Enjoy a day of leisure, relaxing in the resort or visiting the magnificent white sand beaches of the island.
4/5 Star Resort | breakfast and dinners included
Enjoy a day of leisure, relaxing in the resort or visiting the magnificent white sand beaches of the island.
4/5 Star Resort | breakfast and dinners included
After breakfast, a transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Windhoek, Namibia. On arrival you will be taken to your hotel.
3 Star Hotel/Lodge | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Venture into the dune fields that cover the western reaches of the Namib Desert. Long, dusty roads and sparsely populated farmlands reveal the vastness of rural Namibia from the grasslands in the east to the red dunes in the west. Driving through the slowly changing landscapes allows you to see the many faces of this desert country. Arrive at your desert camp for the evening.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Rise early to witness the sunrise over the red dunes and experience this iconic moment, a highlight of any trip to Namibia. A brisk climb up Dune 45 offers the perfect vantage point to marvel at the changing colours in the desert sky. Once satisfied, descend this famous dune and enjoy a hearty breakfast before catching a 4×4 transfer into Sossusvlei. Spend time on foot visiting the pans at Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Arrive at your next desert camp for dinner and empty the red sand from your shoes as you spend the night under the millions of stars above you.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Your final day in the desert begins as you join a local guide for an educational desert excursion. After stopping at the crossing of the Tropic of Capricorn, it is time to leave the Namib behind and continue to the Atlantic coastline town of Swakopmund. Adventure and a dose of civilisation awaits. A brief stop at the Walvis Bay lagoon in hopes of catching a glimpse of the flamingos feeding in the shallows.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
After breakfast, a scenic flight over Swakopmund and the Namib allows you to experience the magnificent desert landscape from the air in a 5-seater Cessna 210 light aircraft. The flight allows you to cast your eyes on the forbidden coast or the many shipwrecks, depending on the route you choose.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
An early morning departure to the massive Spitzkoppe granite formations which tower 700 meters above the desert floor. The San rock art indicates their significance to these ancient desert people. The Brandberg (burning) Mountains are the highest in Namibia and home to the famous ‘White Lady’, one of more than 45,000 rock paintings in the area. Enjoy a walk with a local guide for an opportunity to view some of these amazing artworks up close.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
An early morning drive to Etosha National Park, declared a national reserve in 1907. The park is home to approximately 114 mammal, 340 bird, 110 reptile and 16 amphibian species offering some of the most diverse game viewing experiences in Africa. Overnight at Shikamasha Game Lodge or similar.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
A second day in Etosha allows for a full day to continue exploring this beautiful park. No day on safari is ever the same and the suspense before that special sighting is the motivation that will keep your eyes wide open. Search the edges of the Etosha Pan for spectacular wildlife before heading back to your camp for dinner.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
A 5 hour drive to Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia departs after breakfast. Upon your arrival, you will be taken on a short walk through the city centre and have the opportunity to view some of its better known landmarks before heading to dinner.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Today you travel east, to Botswana and the Kalahari Desert. Starkly different to the Namib Desert but no less dramatic. Ghanzi, a small town in the desert, is home to the bushman which you will learn more about during a guided walk within a San community and catch a glimpse into their daily lives. The San people have long been associated with this harsh environment that covers more than 900,000 square kilometres. In the evening, you will witness some traditional dancing and experience their rich culture of song, dance and story-telling.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
After breakfast and another guided walk, you will depart for Maun. An afternoon arrival allows for an optional scenic flight (weather permitting) over the Okavango Delta. Enjoy an evening of rest as you prepare for a full day of exploring the delta tomorrow.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
The most rewarding and enjoyable way to explore the beauty of the delta and experience the serenity of the lily covered channels is by mokoro, a traditional African dug-out canoe. Heading out early, you will reach the edge of the delta to meet your ‘poler’, who will navigate the waters for you. As you make your way through the channels to the beautiful lagoons, a variety of game may be spotted in the pristine surrounding wilderness or drinking the crystal clear water from the banks. Experience a nature walk on one of the many islands before making your way to your camp for the evening.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Leaving through Maun as you make your way towards the town of Nata, most of the day will be spent in our truck as you journey across the northern reaches of the Makgadikgadi Pans. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a guided afternoon game drive to the Nata Sanctuary, the breeding ground for a host of water birds including thousands flamingos and pelicans.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Rise early to continue north to your lodge for the evening, resting on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is set aside for exploring the Chobe National Park. Exploring the park in 4×4 vehicles, allows for unique, up close experiences with the many elephants that frequent the river. End off the afternoon with a leisurely boat cruise and a meal served around the campfire.
4 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
While reflecting on the new memories of the wildlife encounters you have just made, you will cross the border into Zimbabwe and travel a short distance to Victoria Falls. You will have the opportunity to visit the spectacular falls in all its might, known as the ‘Mosi-oa Tunya’ or ‘the smoke that thunders’. The bustling adventure town offers a range of other optional activities that you can take part in over the course of the afternoon. Those seeking a dose of adrenaline can go bunji jumping, while more relaxed travelers can visit the craft markets and coffee shops around town.
3 Star Resort
After breakfast, depart for a helicopter flight to experience the Zambezi River and its magnificent falls from above. A full day of adventure that most suits your style awaits, river rafting or a late afternoon booze cruise, take your pick.
4 Star Resort
Travel from Zimbabwe to Zambia today. Take transfer flights to Msandile on the border of the South Luangwa National Park via Lusaka. Enjoy a game drive and a walking safari in this beautiful terrain.
3 Star Resort | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Your journey continues up the Luangwa River on route to your next lodge that sits in the heart of this wild landscape. You can expect a full day of game drives in one of Africa’s game-density rich regions.
Thornicroft Lodge 4 Star | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
Another full day of exploring this spectacular reserve awaits, giving you the chance to experience more of Africa in its wild, untouched glory.
Thornicroft Lodge 4 Star | breakfast, lunch and dinners included
After breakfast, you will climb onboard your transfer flight to Lusaka Airport where you will then catch your onward flight to Nairobi.
4 Star Hotel | bed & breakfast
You will catch a domestic flight to the Masai Mara National Reserve and later head on to your lodge for the evening. An afternoon game drive and hearty dinner awaits.
Keekorok Lodge 4 Star
Two full days of exploring the Masai Mara awaits. The park is home to Africa’s great migration. Over a million wildebeest and thousands of zebra make an 800km journey annually, which you could witness. After the lodge lunch, make your choice between an afternoon game drive or a nature walk escorted by a Masai guide.
Keekorok Lodge 3 Star
Enjoy your last full day of the trip, soaking up all that Africa and the Masai Mara has to offer. Game drives, sunrise and sunset and the sounds of the bush that surround you.
Keekorok Lodge 3 Star
After a final breakfast you will catch a transfer to the Mara air strip for your flight to Nairobi. Enjoy a restaurant lunch at the airport before you final flight home.
