Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
You'll leave Nairobi early and head down into the Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic lookout points along the way. By mid-morning you'll arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive in specialized safari vehicles. Lions, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards roam the park, and you'll also see the famous flamingo flocks that gather on the lake.
Included Activities
- Game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park in specialized safari vehicles
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Great Rift Valley 
- Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Eldoret
The drive takes you from Nakuru to Eldoret, Kenya's fifth largest town. You'll cross the Equator from the Southern to Northern Hemisphere with a photo stop to mark the moment. After arriving at camp on Eldoret's outskirts, you have free time to visit the nearby Sirikwa holes, which are primitive dwellings left behind by an ancient tribe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Sirikwa holes, primitive dwellings believed to have belonged to an ancient tribe
Landmarks Equator Crossing (Southern to Northern Hemisphere) Sirikwa holes - Day 3
Eldoret to Kampala, Uganda
You'll cross the border from Kenya into Uganda, a country Winston Churchill called the 'Pearl of Africa'. The drive takes you through lush rolling hills, past tribal villages and growing towns. By evening you'll reach Kampala, Uganda's capital, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Uganda-Kenya Border - Day 4
Kampala to Chimpanzee Trekking Area
After crossing the Equator again, you'll travel through fertile green hills and tangled forests toward your next camp. Along the way you'll see herds of Ankole cattle with their distinctive long curving horns roaming the countryside. Your evening is free to relax, take walks in the surrounding areas, and spend time getting to know the local community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Walk in surrounding areas and explore local community
Landmarks Equator Crossing (Northern to Southern Hemisphere) - Day 5
Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge
Today focuses on searching for chimpanzees in their natural forest habitat. Unlike mountain gorillas, chimps live primarily in the trees, so you'll spend time gazing up into the dense forest canopy to spot them. It's a different kind of wildlife viewing experience, watching these close relatives of humans in the wild.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chimpanzee trekking with expert guides in Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge
Landmarks Kalinzu Forest Kyambura Gorge 
- Days 6 - 8
Chimpanzee Trekking Area to Lake Bunyonyi
You'll drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful area dotted with islands and surrounded by lush forest and rolling hills. Over the next three days, smaller groups will take turns trekking into Bwindi National Park or occasionally Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda to see mountain gorillas. Each trek lasts from 30 minutes to 6 or 7 hours, with about an hour spent observing the gorillas from a safe distance. On non-trekking days, you can join optional boat trips to islands, go bird-watching, visit villages, or try canoe paddling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mountain gorilla trekking with expert guides in Bwindi National Park (or Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda)
- Gorilla observation from safe distance (approximately one hour)
Optional Activities
- Boat trip to Lake Bunyonyi islands
- Bird-watching
- Visit local village
- Hire canoes to paddle on the lake
Landmarks Lake Bunyonyi Bwindi National Park Volcanoes National Park - Day 9
Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
You'll leave Lake Bunyonyi and head back toward Kampala, taking the northern route around Lake Victoria. Your evening is free to explore the capital city, meet locals, or try some local cuisine at one of the restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Kampala city
- Meet locals
- Try local cuisine
Landmarks Lake Victoria - Day 10
Kampala to Jinja
A short drive brings you to Jinja, a city in southern Uganda situated on the banks of Lake Victoria at the source of the River Nile. From here, the Nile flows 5,584 kilometers through 11 countries to reach the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt. You'll camp beside the river with access to numerous optional activities like quad biking, white water rafting, Nile cruises, fishing, mountain biking, and volunteering opportunities at local schools.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Quad biking
- White water rafting
- Nile cruises
- Fishing trips
- Mountain biking
- Visit local school initiative - painting, plastering, or labour to help improve local schools
Landmarks Lake Victoria River Nile Source - Days 11 - 12
Jinja
You have two completely free days to unwind beside the Nile River. Take advantage of the optional activities available, or simply go for a long walk along the riverbank and relax at the campsite with a good book.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Quad biking
- White water rafting
- Nile cruises
- Fishing trips
- Mountain biking
- Long walk beside the river
- Relax at campsite
Landmarks River Nile - Day 13
Jinja to Eldoret, Kenya
You'll cross back into Kenya and make your way south to Eldoret, retracing part of your earlier route but heading in the opposite direction.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Uganda-Kenya Border - Day 14
Eldoret to Nairobi
After crossing the Equator again, you'll travel south back to Nairobi where you'll return to your accommodation in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Equator Crossing - Day 15
Nairobi
The day is yours to explore Nairobi and the surrounding areas as you like. Alternatively, you can choose from optional excursions including visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery, the Giraffe Centre, or the Karen Blixen Museum. Or simply take the time to relax and enjoy some downtime.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Nairobi city and surrounding areas
- Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery visit
- Giraffe Centre visit
- Karen Blixen Museum visit
- Relaxation and leisure
Landmarks Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery Giraffe Centre Karen Blixen Museum - Day 16
Nairobi to Masai Mara
You'll leave Nairobi early and travel to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, located adjacent to the Serengeti and part of one of the world's last surviving great wildernesses. You'll stay in twin-share pre-erected tents with ensuite facilities on the reserve's edge. Morning and afternoon game drives follow, searching for huge herds of wildebeest, zebra, antelope, plus predators, rhinos, elephants, and giraffes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 17
Masai Mara
You'll continue exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to different areas of the park. The focus is on finding the Big Five, plus hyenas, vultures, warthogs, and endangered African wild dogs. You'll break mid-day for lunch before returning to camp for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Afternoon game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 18
Masai Mara to Nairobi
You'll leave the Masai Mara and travel back through the Great Rift Valley toward Nairobi, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Great Rift Valley - Day 19
Nairobi to Arusha, Tanzania
You'll cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga and drive to Arusha, arriving late afternoon. This city sits in the shadow of Mount Meru and serves as Tanzania's safari capital, with good access to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater nearby. If time allows, you can browse local markets and take a walk through a traditional Masai village before reaching your accommodation at the Meserani Snake Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Masai Village Walk with a resident guide
Optional Activities
- Browse local markets
Landmarks Mount Meru Meserani Snake Park - Day 20
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
You'll transfer to specialized safari vehicles and cross the Great Rift Valley, driving around the rim of the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater before heading onto the Serengeti plains. 'Serengeti' means 'the place where the land moves on forever' in Maasai, and the scale of this wilderness is as impressive as the wildlife. You'll search for the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, along with the predators that follow them. Your camp is unfenced, allowing you to hear bush sounds and potentially spot wildlife throughout the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive en route to Serengeti camp
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park - Days 21 - 22
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
On day 21, you'll continue game driving through the Serengeti searching for any species not yet spotted, then travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater to camp on its rim. The following day, you'll make the steep, winding descent into the crater itself for a game drive where you have the chance to spot nearly every major African animal except giraffes, who can't climb the steep rim. After lunch you'll pack up and travel back to Arusha to rejoin the overland vehicle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park (Day 21)
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater (Day 22)
Landmarks Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater - Day 23
Arusha to Bagamoyo
You'll begin heading toward the Indian Ocean coast on a long but scenic drive. If the weather cooperates, you'll get magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak along the way. By evening you'll stop in Bagamoyo, a port town founded in the late 18th century as an important East African trading port. Today it's known for dhow building, and you'll camp on the outskirts near palm-fringed Indian Ocean beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro - Day 24
Bagamoyo to Dar es Salaam
You'll leave Bagamoyo and drive 2 to 3 hours along the coast to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's main port and a vibrant mix of culture. The city features impressive Arab architecture, colorful markets, beautiful beaches, and turquoise ocean views. You'll stay by the beach tonight before heading to Zanzibar the next day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Dar es Salaam - Days 25 - 27
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
On day 25 morning, you'll take the ferry to Zanzibar, leaving the overland truck on the mainland. You'll spend day 25 exploring Stone Town, the historic old part of Zanzibar City with its romantic winding cobbled alleys. Days 26 and 27 are spent at the northern beaches where you'll have plenty of free time to visit spice plantations, relax on tropical beaches, and snorkel along the coast. Optional excursions include massages and yacht trips.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Optional Activities
- Explore Stone Town
- Visit spice plantation
- Spend time on tropical beaches
- Snorkelling at the coast
- Massages
- Yacht trips
Landmarks Stone Town Zanzibar - Day 28
Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
You'll have the morning for last-minute shopping or one final swim before catching the ferry back to Dar es Salaam. From there you'll travel to coastal accommodation for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zanzibar return ferry ticket
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Final swim
Landmarks Zanzibar - Day 29
Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Area
You'll head southwest back inland toward the Malawi border, driving through Mikumi National Park, Tanzania's fifth-largest game reserve. With some luck, you'll spot wildlife throughout the day. You'll stay at accommodation right on the park's edge with the option of an additional game drive to search for elephants and giraffes, or simply relax in the local bar, restaurant, or by the campfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Additional game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, and other species
- Relax in local bar and restaurant
- Evening around campfire
Landmarks Mikumi National Park - Day 30
Mikumi National Park Area to Iringa
You'll continue south through Baobab Valley, which is home to many ancient, swollen baobab trees. After that you'll reach the town of Iringa and arrive at Kisolanza Farm, a family-run business in the scenic Southern Highlands of Tanzania that supplies Dar es Salaam with organic meat and vegetables.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Baobab Valley - Day 31
Mbeya to Chitimba
You'll cross the Songwe border from Tanzania into Malawi and arrive at Chitimba, which sits right on the shores of Lake Malawi. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore the area. The beach is a good spot to relax and take in the water, and the village itself is worth a walk around to get a feel for the place. Head to the local craft market where there's quite a bit going on. You can try your hand at woodcarving if you're interested, learn how to play Bao (a traditional board game that takes some practice), or just browse through the handmade items on offer. It's a low-key day focused on getting acclimated and connecting with the local community.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore local craft market
- Woodcarving activity
- Learn traditional game of Bao
- Beach relaxation time
- Village strolling
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handmade treasures at local market
Landmarks Lake Malawi Songwe Border Post - Day 32
Iringa to Mbeya Region
As you head toward Malawi, you'll stop at the Utengule Coffee Lodge situated in the Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania. You can take in views of the East African Rift Valley, relax by the pool, or join activities like squash, tennis, table tennis, and volleyball. For coffee lovers, there's an option to tour the coffee plantation with a roasting demonstration and taste home-grown coffee.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Relax by poolside
- Squash
- Tennis
- Pool
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Guided tour through coffee plantation with roasting demonstration and coffee tasting
Landmarks Utengule Coffee Lodge Mbeya Range East African Rift Valley - Days 33 - 34
Chitimba to Nkhotakota Region
On day 33, you'll drive through rubber plantations to Mzuzu, the capital of Malawi's northern region and the country's third largest town. You'll stop to grab supplies and check out markets before arriving at Ngala Beach Lodge on Lake Malawi. Day 34 is free to try optional activities like kayaking, snorkeling, taking a village walk, or hiking to a waterfall, or simply relax in the warm fresh waters of the lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hire kayak
- Snorkelling
- Village walk
- Waterfall hike
- Relax and enjoy Lake Malawi
Landmarks Mzuzu Lake Malawi - Day 35
Nkhotakota Region to Petauke, Zambia
You'll travel via Lilongwe, Malawi's capital, and cross into Zambia. You'll arrive in Chipata, formerly known as Fort Jamerson, which has a large Indian community and several ornate mosques. You'll have time to wander around town before heading to accommodation on the outskirts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wander around Chipata town
- See ornate mosques
- Explore Indian community areas
Landmarks Lilongwe Chipata - Day 36
Petauke to Lusaka
You'll drive a long stretch along the Great Eastern Road through scenic Zambian landscape, crossing the Luangwa River before reaching Lusaka, southern Africa's fastest-growing city. Your accommodation sits on a rural farm where you can enjoy some peace and quiet.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Luangwa River - Days 37 - 38
Lusaka to Livingstone
On day 37, you'll drive to Livingstone, your final destination and home to Victoria Falls. There's an included visit to see the Zambian side of this famous cascade. Day 38 is free to relax or choose from numerous optional activities including another visit to the falls where you'll get wet, canoeing and rafting on the Zambezi River, bungee jumping, fishing, a scenic flight over the falls, or an abseiling experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Victoria Falls - Zambian side (Mosi Oa Tunya National Park)
Optional Activities
- Visit Victoria Falls again (prepare to get wet)
- Canoeing on Zambezi River
- Rafting on Zambezi River
- Bungee jumping
- Fishing
- Scenic flight over the falls
- Abseiling experience
Landmarks Victoria Falls Mosi Oa Tunya National Park Zambezi River - Day 39
Tour End
The tour ends after breakfast. You can speak with the team about booking post-tour accommodation if you'd like to stay longer in Livingstone.
- Meals
- Breakfast
