The Adventure travel | Group travel | Overland tours | Road trips programmes in Africa and Kenya and Tanzania
From Price: 995.00EUR / GBP832.00
Exciting 21 day adventure tour taking in some of the best destinations in east Africa. Travel in a group and explore rich national parks, Masai culture and engage in adventure activities and adrenaline activities and chill on the beach in Zanzibar!
COUNTRIES VISITED: KENYA, TANZANIA, MALAWI, ZAMBIA
East Africa Adventure Gap Year Tour Highlights: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater (optional), Zanzibar Excursion (optional), Lake Malawi, Luwawa Forest, Tribal Textile and Village Excursion, Entrance & Game Drive in South Luangwa NP, Livingstone.
Xtreme gap year's African overland trucks are ideal for the budget conscious traveller, will a strong craving for adventure! The Africa tour comprises of an all inclusive experience, with integrated cultural interaction, game viewing, and social interaction, with the opportunity to book additional adrenaline based experiences such as white water rafting, Skydiving, walking with lions and swimming with dolphins!
Accommodation
The tour is fully accommodated and based and twin shared tent and hostels.
Price and Dates
Euro 995, plus a local payment of 605 US Dollar.
Contact us for details and availability.
Included
Services of a tour leader
All transportation by private adventure vehicle
Camping fees & equipment
Most Meals
Excluded
Flights
Visas
Insurance
Local payment THIS TRIP CONTAINS A LOCAL PAYMENT OF US$ 605 (The amount this is subject to fluctuations) LP covers expenses including national park entrance fees, flights and ensures a reliable amount of hard currency during the tour. Fee subject to changes, although these are very rare.
Itinerary
DAY 1 NAIROBI TO ARUSHA
Today we depart the bustling capital of Kenya and cross the border in to Tanzania. On our way to Arusha we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro. This afternoon we make our preparations for the optional excursion to the Serengeti NP and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 / 3 SERENGETI / NGORONGORO
Today we have the opportunity to go on a three-day trip into the Serengeti. For those not going to the parks, take this time to relax and absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 ARUSHA
For those on the Serengeti excursion we arrive back in Arusha in the late afternoon where we relax ahead of the long drive south tomorrow.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 DAR ES SALAM
Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After arriving in Arusha, there will be some time to pack light bags for the trip to Zanzibar, the rest of the luggage will remain on the mainland with the truck.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 /7 / 8 ZANZIBAR
A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets and unique architecture. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the Island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling.
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9 ZANZIBAR- DAR ES SALAAM
Today you leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to the campsite.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 10 IRINGA
It is a long drive from historical port city of Dar es Salaam to Iringa. We actually transit through Mukumi NP, but we do not have time to stop and explore.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 / 12/ 13 / 14 MALAWI, LAKE MALAWI
It is another long drive from Iringa to the northern beaches of Lake Malawi. We will spend the next couple of carefree days relaxing on the white sandy beaches. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most memorable holiday destinations. Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15 / 16 LUWAWA FOREST
Today we leave the restful beaches of the lake shore and we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend two nights at Luwawa Forest. There are some beautiful hiking trails overlooking the lake. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 17 / 18 ZAMBIA, SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning we drive across the Zambian border to Chipata and then on to South Luangwa NP where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP, if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game Walk in South Luangwa NP
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 19 CHIPATA
We leave South Luangwa NP today and have a relatively short drive through to Chipata where we will relax in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 20 LUSAKA
The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. If we arrive on time, and on a week day there may be opportunity to visit one of the interesting local markets of the Zambian capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 21 ZIMBABWE, VICTORIA FALLS
On the last day of the journey we have a long drive from Lusaka, across the Zimbabwean border and in to Victoria Falls. For those that wish to remain in Livingstone (on the Zambian side) this can be arranged. Although your tour ends here we do recommend that you spend another 1-2 nights in this area to experience the Victoria Falls and many exciting adrenaline activities here, such as white water rafting or walking with lions. Optional Activities: Dinner out in Victoria Falls
