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MartinsDriftKrugerNational ParkVictoria FallsFrancistownSOUTH AFRICABOTSWANAZIMBABWEChobeNational ParkZAMBIAstart/finishJohannesburgstart/finishLivingstonestartDar es SalaamfinishNairobiKENYATANZANIAMt KilimanjaroNgorongoroCraterSerengetiNational ParkZanzibarGo to topdeck.travel/African-Insight for more info.AFRICAWhat's Included»»8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners»»Camping in 2-person dome tents»»3 nights in Zanzibar»»Camping & cooking equipment»»Snake Park entrance»»Maasai Village walk»»Services of two crewOptional Experiences»»Serengeti & Ngorongoro excursionWhat's Included»»6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (HTNAI7)»»5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners (HTSAI7)»»Camping in 2-person dome tents»»Camping & cooking equipment»»Travel by fully equipped safari vehicle»»Kruger National Park entrance»»Services of two crewOptional Experiences»»Shangaan Cultural Evening»»Chobe Fish Eagle Cruise11 Day Highlights of Tanzania7 Day African InsightDAY 1 Johannesburg, South Africa to Greater Kruger. Our African adventure begins in Johannesburg. From here we travel east through the Mpumalanga province to the Greater Kruger area.DAY 2 Kruger National Park. Kruger is South Africa's premier national park and we enjoy a full day's game viewing, seeking encounters with Africa's 'Big Five' - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard.DAY 3 Kruger National Park to Palapye, Botswana. We travel north through the rural Waterberg region before crossing into Botswana, a beautiful country rich in mineral resources - especially diamonds.DAY 4 Palapye to Nata. We pass through the settlements of Francistown and Nata as we continue northwards.DAY 5 Kasane to Chobe National Park. From Kasane we head to Chobe National Park where we can sit back, relax and watch elephant, buffalo and hippo in the river shallows on an optional river cruise. DAY 6 Chobe National Park to Livingstone, Zambia. Today we cross into Zambia by ferry and drive to Livingstone, where we camp on the banks of the Zambezi River. We spend our final night just downstream from the incredible Victoria Falls, one of Africa's most spectacular sights. DAY 7 Livingstone. Our trip ends today in Livingstone, the perfect place to round off our African experience.NotE: The HTSAI7 trip follows the reverse itineraryDAYS 1-3 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Zanzibar. Starting in Dar es Salaam, we take a ferry to spend three nights on the relaxing paradise island of Zanzibar. Many people choose to stay for a night in the pretty capital 'Stone Town', then head to the palm-fringed shores and warm waters of the northern beaches!DAY 4 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. Reluctantly leaving Zanzibar, we catch the ferry back to spend a night in Tanzania's main port city, 'Dar'.DAY 5 Dar es Salaam to Pangani/ Moshi. We join our overland truck and travel inland to the grassy plains of northern Tanzania.DAY 6 Pangani/Moshi to Arusha. We continue on to Tanzania's 'safari capital' Arusha, passing by Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro (5895m).DAY 7 Arusha. Whilst here we can meet the reptilian inhabitants of Meserani Snake Park and take a guided walk to the local Maasai village to learn about their traditional culture.DAYS 8-10 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha. Transferring to 4x4 vehicles, we enjoy a 2 night/3 day game viewing excursion to the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge. We hope to find the 'Big Five' as well as hyena, cheetah, wildebeest and antelope. DAY 11 Arusha to Nairobi, Kenya. We cross the border into Kenya, where we say our goodbyes in the capital Nairobi.Dates & Prices 2012/13Ex. Jo'burg(HTNAI7)Ex. Livingstone (HTSAI7)12Apr1204Apr1226Apr1218Apr1210May1202May1224May1216May1207Jun1230May1221Jun1213Jun1228Jun1227Jun1205Jul1204Jul1212Jul1211Jul1219Jul1218Jul1226Jul1225Jul1202Aug1201Aug1209Aug1208Aug1216Aug1215Aug1223Aug1222Aug1230Aug1229Aug1206Sep1205Sep1213Sep1212Sep1220Sep1219Sep1227Sep1226Sep1204Oct1203Oct1211Oct1210Oct1218Oct1217Oct1225Oct1224Oct1208Nov1231Oct1222Nov1207Nov1206Dec1214Nov1220Dec1221Nov1203Jan1328Nov1217Jan1305Dec1231Jan1312Dec1214Feb1326Dec1328Feb1309Jan1314Mar1323Jan1328Mar1306Feb1311Apr1320Feb1325Apr1306Mar1309May1320Mar1323May1303Apr1306Jun1317Apr1320Jun1301May1315May1329May1312Jun13TRIP CODES: HTNAI7/ HTSAI7Go to topdeck.travel/Highlights-of-Tanzania for more info.Dates & Prices 2012/13Ex. Dar es Salaam02Apr1226Nov1216Apr1210Dec1230Apr1224Dec1214May1207Jan1328May1221Jan1311Jun1204Feb1325Jun1218Feb1309Jul1204Mar1323Jul1218Mar1306Aug1201Apr1320Aug1215Apr1303Sep1229Apr1317Sep1213May1301Oct1227May1315Oct1210Jun1329Oct1224Jun1312Nov12 TRIP CODE: HTHOT11USD11 Days only $1075 per person+ USD$250 Local PaymentUSD7 Days only $625 per person+ USD$190 Local Payment MALAWIMOZAMBIQUEMalawiBeachChitimbaChipataLusakaMikumiNational ParkfinishJohannesburgstartDar es SalaamMartinsDriftKrugerNational ParkVictoria FallsFrancistownSOUTH AFRICABOTSWANAZIMBABWEChobeNational ParkZAMBIALivingstoneTANZANIAZanzibarD.R. CONGODates & Prices 2012/13Ex. Dar es Salaam03Apr1216Oct1217Apr1223Oct1201May1230Oct1215May1206Nov1229May1213Nov1212Jun1220Nov1219Jun1227Nov1226Jun1211Dec1203Jul1225Dec1210Jul1208Jan1317Jul1222Jan1324Jul1205Feb1331Jul1219Feb1307Aug1205Mar1314Aug1219Mar1321Aug1202Apr1328Aug1216Apr1304Sep1230Apr1311Sep1214May1318Sep1228May 1325Sep1211Jun1302Oct1225Jun1309Oct12What's Included»»18 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners»»Camping in 2-person dome tents»»3 nights in Zanzibar»»Camping & cooking equipment»»Travel by fully equipped safari vehicle»»Maasai village walk»»Malawi cultural village walk»»Kruger National Park»»Services of two crewOptional Experiences»»Victoria Falls entrance»»Shangaan Cultural Evening»»Chobe Fish Eagle CruiseTRIP CODE: HTZVK22DAYS 1-3 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Zanzibar. From Dar es Salaam we catch a ferry to spend three nights on the magical 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar. Time here is spent at our leisure, whether we choose to investigate the markets and alleyways of 'Stone Town', or merely relax under palm trees on pristine white-sand beaches. Choices, choices!DAY 4 Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam. We catch a ferry back to the mainland to spend a night in 'Dar', where we join our overland truck.DAY 5 Dar es Salaam - Mikumi National Park - Iringa. Today we pass Mikumi National Park and the settlement of Iringa as we head right across Tanzania towards Malawi. DAYS 6-7 Chitimba, Malawi. Malawi is home to Africa's third largest lake, which covers 1/5 of the country's surface area and provides a living for many locals. We hug the lake shore and make camp by the beaches, where we can swim in the inviting freshwater. DAYS 8-9 Lake Malawi. There is usually a range of water sports and activities available here, such as scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing or horse riding. Malawi is also known amongst travellers for its friendly and hospitable people, and there is often a chance to meet some of them on a village walk!DAY 10 Lake Malawi to Lilongwe. Moving on from the lake we spend a night in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe.DAYS 11-12 Lilongwe to Lusaka, Zambia. We cross in to Zambia, passing through Chipata before stopping in the capital Lusaka.DAYS 13-16 Lusaka to Livingstone. Our next destination is Livingstone, close to Victoria Falls. Here we can try white water rafting, bungee jumping or scenic flights! We also visit the incredible 'Falls' themselves, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders.DAY 17 Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana. From Livingstone we cross into Botswana and visit Chobe National Park, where we may wish to enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise on the Chobe River.DAYS 18-19 Chobe National Park to Palapye. We journey south through Botswana, via Nata, Francistown and Palapye, en-route to South Africa.DAY 20 Greater Kruger, South Africa. After crossing the border we make for the stunning Greater Kruger area, famous for its wonderful landscapes and wildlife encounters.DAY 21 Kruger National Park. Today we visit Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest and best known wildlife area. Here we have the opportunity to game-drive in search of the 'Big Five'.DAY 22 Kruger National Park to Johannesburg. Finally we travel via the Mpumalanga province to Johannesburg, where we finish our wonderful East African adventure.22 Day Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & KrugerGo to topdeck.travel/Zanzibar-Victoria-Falls for more info.AFRICAVictoria Falls, ZambiaKruger National Park, South AfricaUSD22 Days only $1575 per person+ USD$515 Local Payment |