4 Week Wildlife Trail



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	Wildlife Trail Arusha - Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam - Selous - Mikumi - Ruaha - Lake Malawi - Chipipata - South Luanga National Park - Lusaka - Lake Kariba - Livingstone Please remember all highlights, group meals and excursions mentioned in this itinerary are included in the tour price. Except highlighted in Red. Meals included - 27 Breakfasts 24 Lunches 25 Dinners including 6 Group Restaurant Meals DAY 1 - Heading out through the suburbs of Nairobi and onto the Masaai Plateau, there is a good chance of seeing some game including Giraffe and Thomson's Gazelle. We get to Namanga, cross the border into Tanzania and under the gaze of Mnt Arusha arrive in the Safari capital of East Africa, Arusha. A BBQ awaits us at our campsite - Meserani Snake Park. DAY 2 - Today is an early start and in open top vehicles we take the two hour drive to the park gates of the world famous Serengeti National Park, passing the view point for Ngorongoro Crater on our way. After a game drive we set up camp within the park, the night noises of the Serengeti has no equal. DAY 3 - An early morning game drive, spending time watching the amazing variety of wildlife this incredible park has to offer. After a lunch and short game drive you will head back to Simba campsite at Ngorongoro, set up camp and enjoy your evening listening to your guide's stories. DAY 4 - You will head down into the Crater for a full morning drive, exploring this almost Jurassic Park like place. Ngorongoro holds many surprises, plenty of large carnivores and some of the few remaining East African Rhino, eyes peeled! At lunch time you head back up to Simba for refreshments and then back to Meserani to get showered, have a drink and share your stories over dinner. DAY 5 - Passing under the shadows of Kilimanjaro early enough to hopefully gain some photos before the mist shrouds the summit we take the long but necessary drive to Dar Es Salaam, hotel accommodation for the entire group awaits. DAY 6 - Today we hop on the fast ferry across to the spice Island of Zanzibar. We check into our hotel and then have the rest of the day free to explore the intoxicating Stone Town. In the evening you are free to try the multitude of good restaurants or join your crew for sundowners at Africa House Hotel and then onto the seafront to sample the seafood that is barbecued by the locals here. DAY 7 - In the morning we set out on a spice tour of the Island followed by a local lunch then we take the short drive to the north of the Island to our beach destination for three nights. The afternoon and evening will be your own.

	DAY 8 - A completely free day at the resort is followed by an evening Seafood Buffet and local dancing. A good opportunity to scuba dive if you are qualified or not, beginner dives are available. DAY 9 - A day's snorkelling is available with a good chance of seeing dolphins; a boat cruise may be available if preferred. There are numerous activities available including joining in with the local daily beach football match or volleyball. DAY 10 - We head back to the mainland and after re-filling with supplies we either stay in Dar Es Salaam or head out of the city and towards Selous for a bush camp. This will be a decision taken on the day by your crew. DAY 11 - Selous is larger than Switzerland or Denmark, the Selous Game Reserve is the largest protected area in Africa. It was established over a period of 40 years during the first half of the 20th century. Over 60,000 Elephant roam Selous and it has a good head of carnivores including Wild Dog - Africa's most threatened large carnivore species. We spend two days here with a variety of game drives. DAY 12 - Our second day in Selous, and a trip on the Rifiji River. Due to its unique ecological importance, the Selous Reserve was designated a 'World Heritage Site" by the United Nations in 1982. The Selous is also perhaps the most natural wilderness still remaining in Africa. DAY 13 - Through Mikumi National Park and down towards Ruaha, we spend the night in one of the Tented Camps on the edge of the park. DAY 14 - A full day's game driving in Ruaha National Park and for many the last reasonable chance to see the highly endangered Wild Dog.

	DAY 15/16 - A couple of driving days end in a welcome site with the arrival at Chitimba Beach resort on beautiful Lake Malawi. Two nights are spent here. DAY 17 - A full day to either enjoy the beach at Chitimba and relax or take an adventurous walk up to Livingstonia with a local guide. Chitimba also offers the first chance to buy the famous Malawi Chair and many other wood based curios. DAY 18 - After a scenic drive over the escarpment we head into the town of Mzuzu to re-stock and buy our fancy dress outfits! We stop at another excellent curio market and finish our days travelling at the possibly the most famous Overland campsite, Kande Beach. We spend three days at Kande. DAY 19 - A free day to enjoy the beach, the many water based sports on offer and the famous bar. DAY 20 - Your last day at Kande finishes with a meal at the local village Chief's house, a bit of dancing and some good fun singing with the local children, this is a great opportunity to give away any gifts you have brought from home.

	DAY 22 - A rough drive on a poor road to one of the great African secrets - South Luangwa National Park. We stay at a camp just on the edge of this great river where animals including Elephant are often spotted on the way to the toilet! DAY 23 - Your first full day and what a treat, early morning drives or walks are followed by a great breakfast then alazy day by the pool. In the evening we head out for a night drive to spot the rarer seen animals. DAY 24 - Your last day in this truly wondrous place. An option of an extra drive or walking safari may be available atan extra cost and dependent on the time of year. We spend the late afternoon watching the far bank for animals and if the river is low enough waiting for the Elephant to cross. A group meal is arranged in the restaurant. DAY 25 - A days driving ending in the arrival in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. DAY 26 - A half day drive to the Houseboat dock near Sinazongwe. Our two night houseboat trip starts here. Day 27 - A full day spent on the house boats enjoying the fantastic scenery, an occasional wildlife walk and a bit of fishing for Tiger fish. A welcome day relaxing. DAY 28 - We head straight into Livingstone and to the gates of the National Park where you will be able to spend and hour or so viewing the Zambian side of the astounding Victoria Falls. After a quick lunch you will then cross over to Zimbabwe to view the falls from that side in Victoria Falls National Park, crossing the magnificent bridge that straddles the Batoka Gorge. After visiting the Falls we head back to Livingstone and the end of the Wildlife trail and Wildlife Explorer. Expected time of arrival in Livingstone is - 5pm. For those continuing onwards to Cape Town or just finished the Wildlife Trail there is a group meal at The Boma in Victoria Falls. Those who have just joined the group in Livingstone to start a tour are more than welcome to join at your own expense.

	Departure Dates and Rates £2460 per person Start: 9th Feb 2009 End: 8th Mar 2009 Start: 26th Oct 2009 End: 22nd Nov 2009