24-day Masai Mara to Victoria Falls

We depart Nairobi and head across the Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. For this excursion we are using small specialized safari vehicles that offer a much more intimate safari experience that enable better views of wildlife we are about to encounter. With specialist local guides, we spend the next two nights camping on the edge of the reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives included. The Mara is excellent for game viewing year round but is famous for the yearly crossing of great herds of wildebeest, zebra and other grazing animals migrating from the adjoining Serengeti plains.

Today we spend a full day game driving in the reserve where we hope to spot the ‘big 5’ – rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant from our specialized safari vehicles. After a relaxing lunch we slowly make our way back to the campsite for another night camping under the African stars.

We depart the Maasai Mara National Reserve today and make our way back to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. We overnight here and get ready for departure the following morning to head across the border into Tanzania.

We board the Touch and Sense of Africa vehicle in Nairobi and make our way down to the Tanzania border via the busy Namanga frontier. Our campsite is situated outside busy Arusha town, which is mid-way between Cairo and Cape Town, also known as the ‘safari capital’ of Tanzania. We have an opportunity to explore the bustling markets before arrival at camp and if time allows we to enjoy a walk to the local Maasai village to experience the vibrant traditions of this colorful culture.

We leave our campsite and Touch and Sense of Africa vehicle behind to board the smaller, 4×4 game park friendly vehicles to make our way into the Serengeti National Park. Game driving along the way, we pass the Ngorongoro Crater conservation area, passing the rim and down onto the Serengeti Plains. We eventually make our way to our designated campsite for the night, where lions and hyena roam nearby.

After breakfast, we have a full day game driving out of the plains, slowing ascending the outer wall of the Ngorongoro crater. We camp along the rim of the crater for the night, where wildlife also roam free. The views from the rim are spectacular, at 326 square kilometers, this is Africa’s largest intact caldera and a world heritage site.

After an early wake-up and breakfast, we descend the steep road of the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning of game driving. With camera’s and binoculars at hand, we search for wildlife in this rich biodiversity.

After this game drive, we take in one more view from the top of the rim before packing up the campsite to make our way back to Arusha for the night.

This morning, we leave Arusha behind and make our way to Bagamoyo via Moshi. If we are lucky and the weather is clear, we may get the views of Mount Kilimanjaro along the way. We camp next to the palm fringed beaches of the Indian Ocean for the night.

Today we make our way to the Tanzania’s main port, Dar es Salaam. Our campsite is based outside this bustling city full of high rises & colorful markets, accessing one of the most important sea routes in the world. We make this beach campsite home for the night before our ferry trip across to Zanzibar in the morning.

Famous for idyllic sandy, palm fringed beaches; cobbled alleys, incredible food and lush tropical forests, Zanzibar has something for everyone. We spend the first night of three in Stone Town where you are free to explore the Arab influenced architecture, diverse street stalls & old bazaars or visit a famous spice plantation. Our time on the island is at your leisure.

We transfer to the northern beaches from Stone Town, where you are free to explore stunning Kendwa beach. Take an optional diving trip to one of the many nearby reefs, indulge in some seafood, or simply relax with a cocktail and good book. We spend the next two nights at this beach bungalow.

Leaving the coast behind, we drive inland through Mikumi National Park, where we may spot forest elephant or giraffe feeding near the side of the road. We camp just past this park and enjoy some sundowners at the local restaurant before sitting by the fire for the night. If time allows we will do an optional game drive in the late afternoon.

Today we make the long journey to Iringa for a night at Kisolanza farm. We have climbed to 1600m and Kisolanza ensures a pleasant fresh climate in of the most scenic areas in the southern Highlands of Tanzania.

After our last night in Tanzania, we wake up early to make our way to the Malawi border. Crossing into Malawi, we are headed for Lake Malawi, which covers almost a fifth of the country. We spend two nights at this beautiful beachside campsite.

Today is a free day to relax on the beach, take a long walk through the nearby village or do the optional full day hiking trip to Manchewe Falls.

This scenic drive today sees us passing rubber plantation’s en route to Mzuzu – the third-largest town in Malawi. You will get to experience how friend the people of Malawi truly are as we will stop to grab supplies in one of the local markets before arriving to the beach.

Today you have loads of optional activities to chose from. The lake is a great spot to do some snorkeling or scuba diving – or simply relax on the beach. Horse back riding through the local village is an incredible way to see the county side and meet some of the friendly locals. We can arrange a guided walk through the village or simply explore the lakeside, craft markets and meet some new friends along the way.

Finally making our way south to Livingstone where it will set up camp for the next few nights on the banks of the mighty Zambezi river, just a few kilometers from Victoria Falls. A visit to the falls itself is included today, before we settle in and learn about all the exciting optional activities on offer the next couple of days.

Today is yours to explore Livingstone and take part in one or two of the many optional activities in the area. Try white water rafting on the Zambezi river, bungee jumping, river cruises, flights over the falls or just relax by the campsite pool and watch out for the local wildlife passing through the area.