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32 day Northern Safari. Johannesburg to Nairobi
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This budget African safari tour starts in Johannesburg, travels north through South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and ends in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Days 13 & 14: Victoria Falls to Lake Kariba, ZambiaThis morning you will pack up camp and depart Victoria Falls. Exiting Zimbabwe you cross the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River to enter into Zambia at the town of Livingstone. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba, your base camp for the next 2 nights. The lake is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, boasting a wide variety of African game, bird life and unique flora and fauna.
Here you have the option to take a 2 night trip on the House Boats on Lake Kariba. For those who do not want to partake in the House Boats there are many activities you can do at the campsite such as fishing, canoeing, hikes, explore the local village or just relax on the tranquil banks of Lake Kariba. The campsite also has a swimming pool where you can enjoy soaking up the sun. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
House Boat option 2 night / 2 day:You board the House Boats at approximately 1pm and have lunch after you have settled yourself in. You depart the harbour at approximately 2pm and sail out to the Maaze River for a beautiful sunset and overnight on the House Boats. Lake Kariba is famous for its spectacular sunsets.
The next day you can relax the entire day on the deck of the House Boat and enjoy the on board Jacuzzi. House Boats on Lake Kariba are truly one of the most relaxing ways to spend a few days. For those a bit more active in the early morning wyou can take a Fishing/Game Cruise on tender boats or you have the option to do a game walk on the island in the Maaze area.
There is opportunity to see plains game and many different species of bird life. After lunch and head to Maaze Island where you do a tour of the Crocodile Farm. Dinner is prepared on the boat while you sit back and enjoy your sundowners over the lake. |
Day 15: Lake Kariba to Lusaka, ZambiaAfter everyone has reunited you bid goodbye to Lake Kariba and you head north through Southern Zambia to a camp just before the capital city of Lusaka. The campsite is home to some local wildlife and has beautiful facilities. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.
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Day 16: Lusaka to Chipata, ZambiaFrom Lusaka you cross the northeastern side of Zambia, heading to a beautiful little campsite just 10kms before the Zambia/Malawi border. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included. |
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Page: 1 Day 1: Johannesburg to Hazyview, South Africa
Your South Africa tour starts by departing Johannesburg. You head towards the Lowveld and the very famous Kruger National Park, your camp for the next two nights, situated just 8km from Kruger Parks Numbi Gate. Spoilt with a swimming pool ...
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Page: 2 Day 5: Messina to Masivingo, Zimbabwe
Leaving South Africa we enter Zimbabwe a country of tradition, culture, soul and a lot of scenic beauty. You make your way to the town of Masivingo, which lies in the outskirts of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Great Zimbabwe was the greatest ...
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Page: 3 Day 9: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Today you take in Matobo National Park. The park is one of the last strongholds of both Black and White Rhino, and the region is renowned for it’s high concentration of Leopards and Black Eagle. There are numerous caves and rock painting ...
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Page: 5 Days 17 - 20: Chipata to Lake Malawi, Malawi
Leaving Zambia you cross the border into Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. You visit the capital Lilongwe, a small city distinctively divided into the old town and the new administrative centre. The newly democratic Malawi is a landlock ...
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Page: 6 Day 24 & 25: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast em ...
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Page: 8 Optional Excursions:
Night game drive in the Kruger National Park Walking with Lions Victoria Falls National Park Kariba House Boats (2 nights) Game walk on Maaze Island Zanzibar accommodation Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crat ...
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Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route
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The Blyde River Canyon on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is the third largest canyon on earth and has some of the most dramatic and overwhelming scenery in the country.
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The Serengeti
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The tropics of East Africa have two distinct rainy seasons; the Short Rains in November and December and the Long Rains from March to April.
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