The Kenya to South Africa tour is designed to run after our 15 day Gorilla Safari making an 8 or 10 week trip that doesn't overlap routes.

ITINERARY

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1-7: Camping on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley, hippos often wander through in the evenings and black and white Colobus monkeys come by in the early morning. Our days are spent visiting Elsamere the former home of Joy Adamson; mountain biking in Hells Gate National Park and exploring the Green Crater Lake or Crescent Island. We then head west and spend two nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve where great game viewing is assured all year round, the Mara offers us everything, amazing scenery and abundant wildlife including the ‘big five’. From here we return to Nairobi with the chance to feast at the renowned Carnivores Game Restaurant.

8-17: On leaving Nairobi we travel south across the Athi Plains to the border town of Namanga. Crossing into Tanzania we continue through Masai country to Arusha at the foot of Mount Meru. Arusha is the safari capital of Tanzania, from here can visit world famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Our next stop is Dar es Salaam, from where you can take a ferry crossing to the historic island of Zanzibar. Known as the spice island, Zanzibar is the world's largest producer of cloves and previously one of the largest slaving ports in Africa. Narrow winding streets, intricately carved doors, mosques and bazaars all attest to the Arab influence on Zanzibar's history. A chance to relax on uncrowded palm fringed beaches, sample cheap fresh seafood, then all too soon back on the road again .

18-25: Passing through the Mikumi National Park we continue south to Malawi. Known as the "Warm heart of Africa" the Malawi people are definitely some of the most hospitable and friendly people you will encounter on this expedition. This combined with the spectacular scenery and the clear waters of Lake Malawi makes for a great visit. You can snorkel in the warm waters of Lake Malawi - the world's first fresh water marine national park was established here. Sailing, canoeing, horse riding and diving are all on hand. There are loads of cheap stalls along the road to Blantyre, selling beautifully carved tables, kings chairs, statues and bowls, all carved by people from the local communities sustainable forests.

26-35: Reluctantly leaving Malawi we pass through Mozambique to Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. At Gweru’s Antelope Park you can play with lion cubs, swim with elephants and ride on horseback amongst game. We visit Chipangali Animal Orphanage near Bulawayo, and you can visit Matopos National Park with its massive granite rock formations. Sit at the "View of the World" grave of Cecil Rhodes founder of the state of Rhodesia, and approach wild white rhino on foot.

Next is Victoria Falls. Doctor Livingstone was the first European to see these spectacular falls. A mile wide and 360ft deep, no camera can capture the thundering power of "Mosi-o-Tunya” or the smoke that thunders. We spend several days around the falls, where you can white water raft, gorge swing, visit the crocodile farm, fly over the falls, sunset cruise on the Zambezi, go jet boating, skydiving and bungee jumping.

36-42: From Victoria Falls we cross into Botswana and Kasane from where you can discover Chobe National Park with an elephant population estimated at around 120,000. Take in the park from a sunset boat cruise on the Chobe River or from the comfort of a game-driving vehicle. Our journey takes us along the edge of the Kalahari Desert to Maun where you will have the opportunity to visit the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. Known as "The Last Eden" an ideal way to explore this fascinating wetland is by "Mokoro" (dugout canoe). We transit into South Africa where the trip comes to an end in Johannesburg. Go on a mine tour, a Soweto tour and hang out in the biggest and most modern city in southern Africa.

The above itinerary is brief and is only meant as a basic guide to the route and the time taken - if you need further information or have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us.

Add 2 weeks to the end of your trip from Nairobi to South Africa and see the sites of Namibia, finishing off the trip in Cape Town for £200 trip cost & local payment £150.

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