VICTORIA FALLS TO KENYA
‘NORTHERN TRAILS’

21 DAYS: Victoria Falls - Zambia - Malawi
Tanzania - Zanzibar Island - Kenya

Many people book this tour with our Cape Town to Victoria Falls trip ‘Northern Quest’ By combining these tours you can do a full 41-day south to east Cape Town to Kenya African experience. Contact our offices for full details.

Our incredible 3-week journey of discovery starts at one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls. At South Luangwa National Park we'll seek out some of Africa's big cats on an unforgettable evening game drive, before heading to Malawi known as the warm heart of Africa. We’ll discover the fresh water jewel of Lake Malawi where you can simply relax on the shores, explore rural fishing villages or try your hand at a multitude of water sports.

Be enthralled by Africa's tribal people and wildlife unchallenged in their diversity. Explore the coastal reefs of exotic Zanzibar Island in the Indian Ocean, and make your way through the Serengeti. Africa's spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide-open plains of east Africa stretched before you.

The ‘Northern Trails’ is an Adventurers delight!

Week 1
We start our adventure at Victoria Falls where you are free to view the magnificent falls and sample an array of unrivalled exhilarating adventure activities.

Heading north - east we make our way deeper into Zambia where we visit the awesome South Luangwa National Park, notably one of Africa's best-kept secrets. With over 9000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness, South Luangwa is teeming with over 47 mammal species - herds of buffalo, elephant, zebra, hyena, jackal, 15 different antelope and the endemic Cookson's wildebeest and Thornicroft's Giraffe. Adding to this line up are the bigger predators - lion and leopard. The lifeblood of the valley is the winding Luangwa River, crowded with hippos, crocodiles and wading waterfowl. With over 400 bird species to spot, including 40 raptors, it's an ornithological paradise. We will enjoy 2 included game drives into the park.

Week 2
We travel onwards to tranquil Malawi. This friendly country is home to the fresh water aquarium of Lake Malawi with over 350 endemic species of fish. There is ample time to relax dreamily on its shores, visit the rural fishing villages or try a few of the many water sports on offer. Making our way up the lake and stopping at various camps we cross the border into Tanzania and head for Dar-es-Salaam, coastal port and capital. Here we board a ferry to Zanzibar.

The little Indian Ocean Island of Zanzibar is a cultural melting pot of African, Arabic and Indian cultures. It is renowned for its spice and (never to be forgotten) slave trade. We have three full days in hotel accommodation to explore this island with its turquoise waters and beautiful palm fringed beaches.

Perhaps take an optional boat trip to snorkel with the dolphins or catch a glimpse of the very rare Red Colubus monkey.

Week 3
En route to Arusha and we’ll see the highest mountain in Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro and travel through the pastures of the Maasai.
Arusha is the gateway into the Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks – usually a trip highlight! Travelling in specialised 4x4 vehicles we view the magnificent game these parks have to offer. The Serengeti National Park is world renowned for the great wildebeest migrations and excellent big game sightings. We also visit the Ngorongoro National Park, the largest unbroken caldera in the world, it plays host to up to 25,000 larger mammals and 100 species of bird. We continue our trip to Nairobi where we say our farewells.

This trip is also offered in reverse - Kenya to Victoria Falls – ‘Southern Trails’

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 3 nights lodge accommodation and 17 nights camping
• Victoria Falls, South Luangwa NP with 2 game drives, Lake Malawi, Baobab Valley, Dar Es Salaam, ferry to Zanzibar Island with 3 nights hotel accommodation, 3 day safari to Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Parks, Nairobi.

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
Itinerary as specified, bolded text is what is included in the price, fully equipped safari vehicle, services of tour leader and camp courier, all accommodation, all camping and catering equipment and National Park entrance fees.
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D) where specified.
(Meals not shown will be to the client’s expense)

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
International or regional airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, sleeping bag, restaurant meals and all other items of a personal nature. All drinks, even on days with full board basis.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Victoria Falls: white water rafting, boarding, bungi jumping, canoe safaris, helicopter flights, micro-lighting, elephant safaris, river cruises, ballooning, guided walks and Victoria Falls viewing sites.
South Luangwa: Guided walks, village tours.
Lake Malawi: Windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, skiing, fishing.
Zanzibar: Spice tour, scuba diving, swim with dolphins and much more.