ITINERARY

Day 1 Highlight: Cederberg Mountains
We depart Cape Town heading north for the Cederberg Mountain region. This area offers a variety of outdoor activities. In winter, the hot springs at Citrusdal offer warmth, while in summer we spend the afternoon exploring the area or relaxing. Later we learn about the truck and camp equipment.

OPTION 1 (summer)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Gekko Backpackers Lodge. Clanwilliam. Camp.
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, bar, ping pong table, river to swim in
Route: Cape Town to Gekko. +180km.
Travel time: Approximately 4-5 hours.

Summer activities include:
1/ Short guided hikes into the nearby Cederberg hills +/- 3hrs. 2/ Rock Art site hike +/- 2hrs. 3/ Swimming and/or floating on tubes is a must in the Olifants River (200m from lodge) until way past sundown. 4/ Climb up and sit on rocks for late sundowners. 5/ Normal indoor activities – ping pong table, darts

OPTION 2 (winter)
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: The Baths campsite in Citrusdal. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot outside showers, a shop, heated and cold pools and Jacuzzis (open until 10 p.m.).
Route: Cape Town to Citrusdal - 200km.
Travel time: Approximately 3-4 hours.
Activities: There is a hot and cold swimming pool, a trampoline and Jacuzzi’s. Just follow the road up from the campsite. You can also inquire at the reception about hiking trails starting from the camp.

We have summer and winter options for this area. We do not have a definite date when we will change from one option to the other, we move when the weather changes.

Day 2 Highlight: Namaqualand
We travel north through Namaqualand and head for the Gariep River. The night is spent around the campfire, getting to know one another.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Fiddlers Creek. Camp
Facilities: Water not drinkable, bar, hot showers, good ablutions, and a really big river to swim in.
Route: Citrusdal/Clanwilliam to Fiddlers Creek - 550km.
Travel time: Approximately 7-8 hours.

Day 3 Highlight: Gariep (Orange) River
In the summer we recommend an overnight canoe adventure. In the cooler winter months our groups prefer a day trip on the river returning to the warmth of the camp in the evening. Alternatively, spend your time swimming, watching birds and investigating the interesting geographical features that are unique to the Richtersveld area.
Optional Activities: Orange River Canoe Adventure

Meals: Breakfast at camp Lunch, Dinner on river and next morning Breakfast on river
Campsite: Fiddlers Creek. Camp (If on the overnight Canoe this night will be bush-camping)
Facilities: Bushcamping

Activities: You have the option of doing an overnight on the river, or doing a day trip on the river. You will need to decide this beforehand, so that we can phone the operator and make bookings. One of the guides will do the overnight, and the other will be at the camp to organise supper for those not going. Overnight trips are best in summer, in winter we normally just go on the day-trip. Please pay the campsite directly for excursions.

Day 4 Highlight: Fish River Canyon
Our destination today is the awesome Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world, where we will enjoy a sundowner at the edge of this imposing natural wonder.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Hobas Campsite. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, small kiosk (closes at sunset), with hot (sometimes) showers and a small swimming pool.
Route: Fiddlers Creek to Hobas - 200km.
Travel time: Approximately 3-4 hours.

After setting up camp, we head out to the Fish River Canyon. The roads between the campsite and canyon are in very bad condition – our trucks are therefore forced to go slow on this road.

Activities: The viewpoint is about 10km from the Campsite. If there is time we can take a walk down to the hikers’ viewpoint. Unfortunately you are not allowed to walk down into the canyon, not even to the first plateau. While the guides prepare some snacks/supper at the Canyons edge, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the view.

Day 5 Highlight: Namib Naukluft NP
From the canyon we continue on into the remote Namibian hinterland. We arrive at Sesriem Camp in the early afternoon and have time to go for a walk down into the Sesriem Canyon. We camp for the night under the stars, beside the fire, surrounded by the shifting dunes and desert silence.

This is a long driving day so we will leave as early as possible. We will stop at the garage in Bethanie to refuel, shop, and get ice. This is a great little shop with fresh bread and just about anything else you will need. There is also a bottle store and post office. You can get biltong from the butchery at a good price.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp
Campsite: Sesriem campsite. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, bar, swimming pool, hot showers, good ablutions, unreliable public phone and shop.
Route: Hobas to Sesriem - 550 km.
Travel time: Approximately 7-9 hours.

Day 6 Highlight: Sossusvlei Dunes
An early start is needed to see the sunrise from the top of the magnificent dunes. After breakfast we can walk to Sossusvlei. The afternoon is spent at a beautiful campsite near Solitaire, the smallest town in Namibia.
Optional Activities: Guided Hike to Sossusvlei and Dead Vlei.

Route: Sesriem to Dune 45 and Sossusvlei: 60km
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour – (60km/h)

We will have a great big breakfast either at Dune 45 or at the 4x4 parking area; you will be starving when you get down and needing something to drink.

Activities: A local guide named Boesman offers an on foot hike into the dunes, it is worth the extra charge – your guides will give you the information about this hike. At least one guide will accompany you on your walk. The walk from the 2x4 parking to Sossusvlei is very nice and can be done at no extra cost. Make sure you take water! After our walk we head back to camp, pack our tents and leave for Solitaire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Solitaire. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, swimming pool (have to get permission.), bar and small shop.
Route: Sesriem to Solitaire - 100 km
Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours.

Day 7 Highlight: Swakopmund
A dramatic drive through the arid Namib Naukluft sees us arrive at Walvis Bay where, if we are fortunate, the resident flamingo flock can be seen. Then it's on to the seaside resort-town of Swakopmund. The evening is spent in hostel-style accommodation and you have the option of enjoying a dinner at a local restaurant serving the catch of the day from the local fishermen.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Dinner: It’s not included. The group usually goes out for a dinner at a local restaurant – the guides can book this in
advance. After the meal you can go out to one of the local clubs. If you do, one of the guides will go with you.
Hostel: Dunes Lodge – Hostel (4 per room)
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, indoor swimming pool, sauna, cash bar, laundry service (N$ 30 per load).
Route: Solitaire to Swakopmund - 220km.
Travel time: Approximately 4-5 hours (including Walvis Bay)
Activities: The guides will take you to Desert Explorers, so you can get a briefing for activities and bookings.

We will stop at the Kuiseb pass for the dramatic geology (also known as the Moon Landscapes). We will also make a stop at Walvis Bay to view the flamingos if they are there. NB: As you go through the Guab pass you will be crossing the Tropic of Capricorn.

Day 8 Highlight: Swakopmund
Today is spent in pursuit of adventure and adrenalin. We may choose to do some shopping in town or head for the beach.
Optional Activities: Skydiving, Quadbiking and Sandboarding

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hostel: Dunes Lodge – Hostel (4 per room)
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, indoor swimming pool, sauna, cash bar, laundry service (N$ 30 per load).

We will have lunch back at the hostel after the quadding. You can go and have lunch in town if you want. The guides will arrange a time to meet at the hostel for lunch. There are ATM banking facilities here and Foreign exchange offices that are open during working hours.

Day 9 Highlight: Spitzkoppe
Heading north we visit the largest seal colony on the African coast at Cape Cross en route to the mysterious Spitzkoppe, a sacred site of the San people. We have the chance to climb the boulders and rock formations and camp in the wild for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Spitzkoppe Community Campsite. Bush Camp
Facilities: No facilities. This is bushcamping. There are a couple of longdrops scattered around the area. No water.
Route: Swakopmund to Spitzkoppe (via Cape Cross) - 250km.
Travel time: Approximately 5-6 hours.
Activities: You can go for a walk around here. Don’t go wandering at night!!

We will take the Skeleton Coast road up north past Henties Bay to Cape Cross (Occasionally closed). Gates open at 10am. When you view the seals, do not wear any fleece clothing, the smell will stick to the clothes. We will either have lunch at Mile 74 or at Henties Bay on the beach
After lunch we make our way to Spitzkoppe. Once we have left the coast we climb a flat hill on to the inland plateau. Our speed will rarely exceed 70-75km/h sometimes a low as 60km/h. At Spitzkoppe we will stop to look at the semi-precious stones that the locals sell.

Day 10/11 Highlight: Etosha NP
An early rise sees us on our way to Etosha NP and some of most unique game viewing experiences in Africa. We spend our days visiting the abundant water holes for some excellent game photography. After supper we relax at some of the finest floodlit waterholes in the world. We will leave early from Spitzkoppe. Our drive will take us through Usakos and Karibib, Omaruru and Outjo all the way to Etosha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Okaukeujo, Halali or Namutoni
Facilities: Drinkable water, good ablutions, bar, shop, postbox, swimming pool and waterholes at all campsites.
Route: Spitzkoppe to Etosha NP - 450 km.
Travel time: Approximately 5-6 hours.
Activities: When you are not doing game drives, you can relax at the water hole, or swimming pool.

The guides will stock up on all food supplies in Outjo; this should give you the opportunity for some shopping. While in the game park we will maintain silence at all times so we do not scare the animals away. The quality of the experience in game parks is directly related to how quiet and attentive you are. We will go on a minimum of 4 game drives in Etosha NP. Remember, luck dictates what you see.

Day 12 Highlight: Rundu
After an early morning game drive we set off for Rundu on the Kavango River. We have the option of enjoying a sunset cruise.
Optional Activities: Kavango River Sunset Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Nkwasi. Camp
Facilities: Water not drinkable. Good ablutions, bar and swimming pool.
Route: Etosha to Rundu - About 450km.
Travel time: Approximately 5-6 hours.

There are quite a few activities available here, such as tribal dances, river cruises etc. All activities here are at your own expense. Church/School visits on a donation basis. Bird watching – no charge. We will either stop in Grootfontein or Rundu for shopping. If you prefer to drink bottled water while in the Delta this is a good place to purchase it. There is also an ATM at Rundu (don’t count on this ATM being in a working condition)

Day 13 Highlight: Northern Namibia
We take the road less traveled and pass some interesting local sights. The evening is spent around the campfire taking in the sounds of the African night. We have the choice of visiting the Mahango Game Park (seasonal) this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Ngepi. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, bar and cage to swim in the river.
Route: Rundu to Ngepi Campsite - 188 km
Travel time: Approximately 3 hours.
Activities: If time and season allows we will go to Mahango NP. You will spend at least 2 hours there. In the evening the guides
brief you on Botswana, the Delta and what to pack for your Delta-excursion.

Day 14/15/16 Highlight: Okavango Delta
Another early day! Our journey will take us through Mahango Park to the Muhembo border, towards Shakawe. The trucks are forced to go slow, since the road is very narrow, and there are a lot of cows and donkeys on that road. We will enter the Delta from Etsha 6 (we will leave our truck behind). From here you will do a motorboat transfer to Flycamp. Your guides will arrange a talk about the next few days, the environment, and some basic detail about the local people and the community-run operation.

We arrive at the gateway to the Okavango and can spend the next few days exploring the winding channels of the Delta in mokoros, going on nature walks and enjoying the solitude of this unique pristine wilderness area.
Optional Activities: Okavango Delta Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Bushcamp, Camp
Campsite: Flycamp, Bushcamp, and Base Camp
Facilities: Flycamp and Bushcamp – no facilities, Base Camp – hot showers, good ablutions and a bar.

Delta Day 1
Route: Ngepi to Etsha-6. 150 km.
Travel time: Approximately 3-4 hours. Border crossing on this day.

Delta Day 2
We do not have a seriously early morning on this day. We will get to the next camp by lunchtime. The day is spent on the mokoros, with the afternoon relaxing at camp. You will go for an afternoon game walk.
Game walk: If the group is big, it will be split in to two smaller groups. A guide and at least three polers will go on the walk with the group.

Delta Day 3
You will have an early morning nature walk, before breakfast. Our lunch stop will be either at bushcamp or flycamp. Afterwards we will then transfer to Base Camp, where you can go for showers and relax. We have an early start the next morning. Remember that game viewing is always a bonus and that you should not expect too much. We spend the night camping at Base Camp.

Day 17 Highlight: Caprivi NP
The Delta is left behind as we pass through the Caprivi NP in Namibia, camping under the stars on the banks of the Kwando River.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Camp Kwando. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, swimming pool, bar.
Route: Etsha 6 to Kwando - 400km.
Travel time: Approximately 5-7 hours

Day 18 Highlight: Chobe NP
Our camp today is on the banks of the Chobe River. The afternoon is spent on an optional boat cruise into the renowned Chobe NP, an excellent opportunity for viewing some of the best of Africa's wildlife.
Optional Activities: Chobe Game Drive and Boat Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Campsite: Thebe River Safaris. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water (except when the river is in flood), hot showers, good ablutions, bar and swimming pool.
Route: Camp Kwando to Thebe River Safaris - 300km.
Travel time: Approximately 4-6 hours (plus border crossing).

Day 19 Highlight: Victoria Falls
Arriving early at our final destination of Victoria Falls, we have lunch and enough time to visit the Falls. The popular optional sunset cruise includes dinner and drinks.
Optional Activities: Zambezi Sunset Cruise, Victoria Falls NP

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lodge: Savanna Lodge, Hostel (4 per room)
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, bar, swimming pool and village walks.
Route: Kasane to Vic Falls - 100km.
Travel time: Approximately 2 hours.

Day 20 Highlight: Victoria Falls
Most people will spend the day White Water Rafting a not-to-be-missed experience of a lifetime! Vic Falls offers many exciting alternatives. This is the last evening for some people on the tour and it can be spent together as a group at a local restaurant, recounting our tour experiences and adventures.
Optional Activities: White Water Rafting, Bungee Jump, Elephant Excursion

Meals: Breakfast
Lodge: Savanna Lodge, Hostel (4 per room)
Facilities: Drinkable water, hot showers, good ablutions, bar, swimming pool and village walks

Day 21: Highlight: Victoria Falls
T he day is at leisure - includes breakfast and accommodation.

Day 22 Highlight: Victoria Falls
We begin the day by driving across the border to our camp in Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. Spend the day enjoying the activities in Livingstone or finalising arrangements for your trip before returning to camp in the evening.
Optional Activities: Zambezi white water rafting, Bungee Jumping, Elephant Back Safari, Zambezi sunset cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Lodge: The Zambezi Waterfront, Camp.
Facilities: Water not drinkable, hot showers, good ablutions, bar with satellite TV and swimming pool.
Route: Vic Falls to Livingstone. 30 km. Border crossing.


Day 23 Highlight: Lusaka
We leave behind the excitement of Vic Falls and head off on our expedition. Our route towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route. We set up camp and enjoy the evening relaxing after our long drive.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Pioneers. Camp
Facilities: Water not drinkable, hot showers, swimming pool, bar.
Route: Livingstone to Lusaka. 520 km
Travel time: Approximately 8-9 hours

A long drive takes us to the capital of Zambia – Lusaka. We may do some shopping here and there are limited banking facilities available. Remember – USD in small denominations are best on this tour.

Day 24 Highlight: Chipata
Today is an early start and a drive through southern Zambia. Chipata is an ideal place to take a walk to stretch the legs. The last 200km has big potholes, which make it slow going. Please be patient as we have to drive very slowly when there are potholes to prevent us from damaging the trucks.
Optional Activities: Mountain biking etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Mama-Rula’s Campsite . Camp (Accommodation can be upgraded for an additional amount)
Facilities: Water not drinkable, hot showers, swimming pool, bar
Route: Lusaka to Chipata + 600 km
Travel time: Approximately 8-10 hours

The drive from Lusaka to Chipata takes us over the Luangwa Bridge and through some beautiful countryside. We will stop for photos in a few places. Once we have arrived at the campsite you can arrange to hire mountain bikes and ride a short way down the gravel road that leads to the South Luangwa NP.

Day 25/26 Highlight: Luwawa Forest
Today we cross the border from Zambia into Malawi. We head for the Luwawa Forest, above the Great Rift Valley. You will remember this indigenous forest region for its magnificent scenery. A hike through the forest may reward you with a glimpse of some of its secretive wildlife. Keep your yellow fever certificates handy; you might need to show them at the border.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Luwawa Forest Lodge. Camp.
Facilities: Water not drinkable, bar, lake, hot showers, bike hire, canoeing.
Route: Chipata to Luwawa Forest + 440km
Travel time: Approximately 7-8 hours. Border crossing

We cross the border in to Malawi and drive up in to the highlands to Luwawa Forest – this is part of the largest man-made forest in Africa. The altitude means that it can get very cold here on winter evenings. In the summer there are small sail boats that you can sail on the dam and there are some short and long hiking trails.

Day 27/28 Highlight: Central Lake Malawi
We soon catch sight of the lake where we will spend the next couple of carefree days. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most scenic and memorable holiday destinations in Africa! The evenings are spent beside its tranquil waters, enjoying the party atmosphere of this famous spot.
Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding and many more…

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Kande Beach, Camp. If there is availability you can upgrade your accommodation at your own cost.
Facilities: Water not drinkable but good for cooking, bar, good ablutions, craft market, restaurant, phone and beach.
Route: Luwawa Forest to Kande Beach + 200km
Travel time: Approximately 4-5 hours.

Today will be your first sight of Lake Malawi! Be very careful here as the mosquitoes are very bad. You might be very worried about bilharzia in the water. Bilharzia does exist in the lake but they haven’t found traces of it around Kande in recent years. You can go for a test 6 months after the tour – antibiotics will be enough to cure this! (Water from the showers is also from the lake!!!) There are many optional activities here such as horse riding, sailing, scuba diving and other water sports.

Day 29/30 Highlight: Northern Malawi
We continue a short way further along the northern part of the lake, close to the Livingstonia Mountains where we will continue our relaxation for the next day or two. Take a stroll through the nearby craft market and make friends with the friendly people of Malawi or take a hike into the mountains if the weather is favorable.
Optional Activities: A wide variety of, craft shopping, hiking and more…

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Chitimba Beach or Ngara. Camp
Facilities: Water drinkable, bar, cold showers, ablutions not very nice
Route: Kande to Chitimba + 320 km
Travel time: Approximately 4-5 hours

The adventurous can go hiking up to Livingstonia or the waterfall. This is quite a tough hike and you’ll have to leave early. The return trip to the waterfall takes about 5 hours and the trip to Livingstonia 7-8 hours. You must take lunch with you as well as enough drinking water, sunscreen, hiking shoes, hat. You should also take some money as they charge entrance fee to the museum at Livingstonia. There is abseiling here too – it can be booked through Chitimba Beach Camp.
Alternatively you can just have a relaxing day at the lakeside. Some groups decide to swap Day-30 for an additional day on Zanzibar.

Day 31 Highlight: Iringa
Today we make the border crossing out of Malawi. Leaving the lake behind us, we head for our first night in Tanzania and gain an hour as we cross into the East African time zone. As we climb out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations in the highlands to our camp outside Iringa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Kisolonza Farm, Camp. If there is availability you can upgrade your accommodation at your own cost.
Facilities: Drinkable water, bar, hot showers, veggie shop.
Route: Chitimba to Kisolonza Farm. + 600 km.
Travel time: Approximately 10-11 hours. Border crossing.

Tanzanian roads are in generally in a good condition, but they are also very narrow. This doesn’t slow down other heavy traffic though. In order for us to get to our destination safely the driver will have to drive slowly in places. This camp is at high altitude and can get cold.

Day 32 Highlight: Dar es Salaam
Our route takes us on a transit through Mikumi National Park to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam. We will go down a bad pass (tar uneven) and go through an area called Baobab Valley, before reaching our destination.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Mikadi Beach. Camp.
Facilities: Water not drinkable, sometimes hot showers, good toilets, bar
Route: Kisolonza to Dar es Salaam + 550 km.
Travel time: Approximately 9-10 hours

Day 33/34/35 Highlight: Zanzibar
A transfer by ferry takes us to Zanzibar where we will spend the next few days exploring this fascinating island with its renowned architecture, beautiful beaches and colourful people and history. The excursion is at your own expense and this can vary depending on your preferred level of accommodation and activities.

Meals: Breakfast on day 33, after that own arrangements
Campsite: Own Arrangements – guides will suggest good places.
Facilities: Explore the island by motorbike from the historical capital, Stone Town.
Optional Activities: Zanzibar ferry, scuba diving, motorbike hire, water sports, Spice Island tour, dolphins etc. Bar, restaurant,
mountain bike hire and horseback excursions.
Route: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar by Ferry

The Zanzibar Excursion
Zanzibar is an amazing island and there are many things that you can do here – it is advisable to read a guide book before you go as well as speak to your guide so that you will get what you want out of this excursion.
We do not include Zanzibar as part of the organized tour as most people prefer to explore the island on their own, or with some of your new friends from the tour.
There are banking and internet facilities on the island. Often the exchange rates for foreign currency and Travellers Cheques are better here than in Dar es Salaam but make sure you speak to the guide about how much money you will need before you change too much.
There are different ways to get to Zanzibar and your guide will tell you which is the best value currently. Remember that although Tanzania is officially a Christian country, Zanzibar is Muslim and if you are there during any Muslim religious holidays you should show the appropriate respect. It is not advisable for women to be dressed very revealingly as this could offend some locals. This is only a potential problem in Stone Town, if you stay at any of the resorts this is not a problem.

Day 36 Highlight: Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam
Today we reluctantly leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry (or flight) back to Dar es Salaam and return to our campsite. The evening can be spent reminiscing back at the campsite.

Meals: Dinner
Campsite: Mikadi Beach
Facilities: Water not drinkable, sometimes hot showers, good toilets, bar

We will return from Zanzibar in the late afternoon and swap our stories around the bar.

Day 37 Highlight: Lushoto
Leaving Dar es Salaam behind us, we head inland and begin the long scenic climb towards Africa's highest peak Mt. Kilimanjaro. With half of the journey to Kilimanjaro behind us, we spend the night at our campsite where you can enjoy a walk and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Lawns Hotel, Camp
Facilities: Bar, restaurant, mountain bike hire and horseback excursions.
Route: Dar es Salaam to Lushoto + 400 km (from Dar to Mombo)

There are some Mountain Bikes available to hire in this highland area of Tanzania, alternatively relax here in the tranquil setting.

Day 38 Highlight: Arusha
Arriving at our camp outside Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, we settle in to our base for the exploration of one of the most abundant wildlife reserves in the world over the next couple of days. If it’s a clear day you might see Kilimanjaro.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Meserani Snake Park. Camp
Facilities: Drinkable water at the bar, not at the campsite, bar, hot showers but not very nice, Masai market.
Route: Lushoto to Arusha + 445 km (Mombo to Meserani)

This afternoon we will be arranging the excursion to the Serengeti (see below). Make sure that you speak with the guides about the different options and the different prices here. If you are not going in to the Serengeti then there are many day excursions that you can book with the campsite. One of the guides will be remaining in Arusha with the truck.

Day 39/40 Highlight: Serengeti/Ngorongoro
There are many options available, ranging from the one-day trip to the Ngorongoro crater, to a three-day trip into the Serengeti. As this is for your own expense, we give you every opportunity to match the activity to your budget. For those not going to the parks, take this opportunity to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. One of the guides will remain with those that decide to stay in Arusha.

The Serengeti Options:
Day and a half Ngorongoro Crater tour:

Depart from Arusha. US$120 per person, minimum 4 people.

Three Day – Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater tour.

Day one: 8:00 Depart for Serengeti National Park, game drive en-route then dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite or lodge.

Day two: Morning game drive in the Serengeti NP, then late afternoon drive back to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for prehistoric lecture (optional), then dinner and overnight at the rim of crater. Simba Campsite.

Day three: After breakfast descend down the Crater floor with lunch box for half-day game drive, then later afternoon drive back to Arusha. Price will be around US $250 - $300 per person minimum 4 People

Check on any special offers with your guides, in the off-season it is possible to stay in the lodges for a small additional fee of between $10 and $20 per person.

Day 41 Highlight: Arusha
Getting together again after our various game viewing activities in the game parks, we spend our last night in this beautiful country swapping 'big game' stories around the campfire. The groups normally return from the Serengeti excursion late in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Campsite: Meserani Snake Park. Camp.

Those that went on the longer excursion will arrive back on Arusha in the late afternoon.

Day 42 Highlight: Nairobi
After crossing the border into Kenya with Kilimanjaro receding into the distance, we continue on towards Nairobi and the end of our journey. The last evening on tour is normally spent out at a local restaurant celebrating the completion of our Nomad adventure!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Campsite: NPS-Nairobi Park Services. (Magadi Rd) . Camp
Facilities: Water NOT drinkable, bar, hot showers, good ablutions, dorms if you want to upgrade, security 24 hours.
Route: Arusha to Nairobi + 300 km (Border crossing)

We do not take people into town with the truck. The truck stays at camp and anyone that needs to go into town will have to take a taxi. Once in town you’ll realise the reason for this. Also: Please be warned about going around in Nairobi – it’s an extremely dangerous city. You must not walk around alone and please do not carry cash or expensive looking equipment on you.

Included
Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation, registered guides, and transport per itinerary.

Excluded
All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities (see list for an indication of prices).

Optional Activities on this Route
Orange River 1/2 Day R150 to R180
Botswana Okavango Delta Trip $130 to $160
Orange River Full Day R185 to R220
Botswana Chobe River Cruise $35 to $40
Orange River Overnight R295 to R330
Botswana Chobe Game Drive $35 to $40
Sossusvlei Guided Walk R150 to R180
Botswana Chobe - Both Activities $50 to $60
Swakopmund Sky Diving R1800 to R2200
Vic Falls NP Entrance $20 to $30
Swakopmund Quadbiking R 550 to R700
Vic Falls White Water Rafting $95 to $110
Swakopmund Scenic Flight - Namib R1000 to R1600
Vic Falls River Boarding & Rafting $125 to $130
Swakopmund Sandboarding R300 to R500
VicFalls Bungee Jumping $90 to $95
Swakopmund Restaurant Dinner R100 to R175
VicFalls Elephant Visit $45 to $50
Rundu Sunset Cruise - pp R30 to R50
Vic Falls Gorge Swing $95 to $105
Rundu Local Dancing - pp R30 to R50
Vic Falls Restaurant Dinner $20 to $30

ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Bungee Jumping $90 to $95
MAL Luwawa Guided Hike $5 to $10
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Elephant Visit $45 to $50
TANZ Arusha Ngorongoro 1-Day $120 to $140
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Gorge Swing $95 to $105
TANZ Arusha Serengeti 2-Night $250 to $300
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Restaurant Dinner $20 to $30
TANZ Lushoto Mountain Biking $10 to $20
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls River Boarding & Rafting $125 to $130
TANZ Zanzibar Scuba Diving (per dive) $50 to $100
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Victoria Falls NP Entrance $20 to $30
TANZ Zanzibar Ferry (Return) $70 to $100
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls White Water Rafting $95 to $110
TANZ Zanzibar Food - Per Day $10 to $20
ZIM/ZAM Vic Falls Scenic Flight over Falls $70 to $150
TANZ Zanzibar Hostel-Per Day $10 to $20
MAL Chitimba Livingstonia Hike $5 to $10
TANZ Zanzibar Motorbike Hire $25 to $35
MAL Kande Beach Canoe Hire $10 to $20
TANZ Zanzibar Prison Island Boat $30 to $40
MAL Kande Beach Scuba Diving - 2 Dives $50 to $100
TANZ Zanzibar Snorkeling $20 to $30
MAL Kande Beach Hire of Sport equipment $10 to $20
TANZ Zanzibar Spice Tour $10 to $20
MAL Kande Beach Horse Riding $40 to $50
KE Nairobi Carnivore Dinner $25 to $35
MAL Luwawa Mountain Biking $20 to $50
KE Nairobi Post Tour Accom $15 to $60
MAL Luwawa Small Sail Boats on dam $35 to $50
KE Nairobi Day Excursions (Many) $50 to $150