20 Day Zimbabwe to Kenya: Victoria Falls to Nairobi Tour

Ready to kick off your African adventure? Arrive anytime and settle into your hotel before meeting your group for a brief welcome meeting. Tonight, choose to join the group for an optional dinner at a local spot, a perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers. Victoria Falls is the ideal starting point for this trip, offering breathtaking natural wonders and thrilling optional activities. Stand in awe of the immense Victoria Falls, feeling the spray on your face, or get your adrenaline pumping by rafting the mighty Zambezi or bungee jumping with the falls in full view.

Today’s lengthy adventure through rugged roads leads us to an exclusive game farm located around 29 kilometres (18 mi) outside of Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. Here, you will be able to admire the many zebra, buffalo and springboks that wander freely around the area. At the campsite you can unwind next to the swimming pool, or at the camp’s bar.

While today’s journey may be a long one, there will be plenty of time to relax and socialise on the Lando as you travel through the Zambian countryside. Arrive at your campsite on the banks of the Luangwa River, with free time to settle in and enjoy the surroundings.

Today you are free to explore the South Luangwa National Park. There are plenty of activities to partake in and enrich your time here such as walking safaris, night drives and a visit to the local village. We highly recommend the walking safari as South Luangwa is the birthplace of walking safaris in Africa and there are loads to see and experience in this park.

This morning you can enjoy an optional morning walk (seasonal) or drive in the park. We later head to the community empowerment Tribal Textiles Market & Courtyard Cafe for lunch and a craft workshop. The day ends when we arrive at camp in Chipata.

Cross into Malawi today and continue on to Lake Malawi, fondly known as the “Lake of Stars.” Spend four nights unwinding on its shores, with days free for beach walks, relaxed swims, and snorkelling in this stunning lakeside setting.

Enjoy a free day to explore Lake Malawi at your own pace. In the evening, the group will be welcomed into a local home for a traditional dinner before returning to camp to sleep under the stars.

In the morning, we will leave the Kande beach and drive north to Chitimba beach complete with beautiful views of Tanzania across the lake and mountains in the background. You are free to spend the afternoon exploring.

We have a final day at Lake Malawi today for you to take time to see and do anything that your heart desires, such as swimming or snorkelling, or visiting the local village. There is also a hike along the Nyika Plateau all the way up to Livingstonia where you can have a great view of Lake Malawi.

We make our way into Tanzania today, travelling out of the Great Rift Valley through some incredible mountain passes. During our journey we are spoilt with beautiful scenery of the massive tea plantations in the highlands as we head through to Iringa, where we set up camp.

Today we depart for Dar es Salaam, a city that began as a fishing village before becoming a port and trading hub. It will be a long driving day of about 10 hours. Dar es Salaam, or ‘Abode of Peace’ in Arabic, is Tanzania’s biggest city, with a population of more than 2.5 million. It is also the country’s wealthiest city, and a significant economic hub.

We will take a ferry to explore the picturesque beaches of the northern tip of Stone Town. During your stay here we encourage you to dress modestly due to the Muslim religion. Women are asked to cover up and men should refrain from wearing shorts. Please always ask before taking photographs.

Today we take time walking along the beaches or going snorkeling, scuba diving, or sailing the azure waters on traditional boats including lunch and canoe trip. Explore the sea life of Mnemba island and relish the turquoise coastline. The locals here get very excited about seeing visitors and will offer you a plethora of activities to partake in. Try not to be overwhelmed by their enthusiasm!

We will travel back to Stone Town stopping for a guided tour of the spice plantation where you can walk through the farmlands and learn more about the spices and their medicinal and culinary uses. Prick your senses as you familiarize yourself with black pepper, cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and lemon grass.

Have the rest of the day free to explore the cobble streets of Stone Town. Marvel at Arabic buildings while getting lost in narrow lanes exploring local artworks, antique shops and traditional printed fabrics.

A ferry will take us back to the mainland and we make our way north to the coastal town of Bagamoyo. Recently named a World Heritage Site, Bagamoyo was an important trading ports to the central east African coast in the late 19th century.

If you have booked the Zanzibar Express you will remain in Stone Town where you can enjoy a free day of shopping, relaxing or wandering through the markets. Tomorrow you will fly to Arusha to meet the group.

Today we pass Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain, and make our way toward Arusha. Situated at the base of Africa’s fifth tallest mountain, Mount Meru, Arusha is our base for the evening. This region is often referred to as the ‘safari capital’ of Tanzania.

Arusha offers up plenty of protected national reserves and mountains, while being a picturesque contemporary town. In the afternoon you will have time to pack a daypack for our three-day excursion to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Be sure to pack warm clothing for the evenings and insect repellent, sunscreen and water for the hot days.

Today marks the start of your three day, two night journey into Serengeti National Park and the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. You will transfer into specialised 4×4 safari vehicles and meet your experienced driver guides, who will lead you through the region and maximise wildlife viewing opportunities. Each vehicle seats seven passengers and features sliding windows and a large pop up roof, ideal for photography and game viewing. These smaller vehicles are better suited to navigating the park terrain, and as a result the group will travel in several vehicles for the duration of the safari.

We will continue to experience the Serengeti on more game drives in the morning. When we return to the campsite we will pack up and journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for spectacular views of the rim populated with a variety of wildlife where we will camp for the night.

Some of you may have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari in which case this activity will likely take place today. In this case you will miss the morning game drive.

Today we travel to the crater floor, taking in the massive variety of fauna and flora, including zebra, gazelle, impala and cheetah that are enclosed by the crater’s walls. Following our last safari we make our way back to Arusha.

Embark on your final journey, departing from Arusha in the morning aboard the custom-built overland vehicle. Your scenic drive takes you north to Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital city, where your tour officially concludes upon arrival.

If you’re not ready for the adventure to end, your guide can assist with arranging extra days to explore Kenya and beyond. Please ensure all onward travel from Nairobi is booked for after 9 PM. Accommodation for this final night is not included, but you can pre-book it through us.