$7,042 to $8,258 pp (USD)
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Day 1
Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Arrival in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Upon arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from the Hallmark Travel Planners team, who will transfer you to your appointed hotel.
Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It was described by the Kololo people living in the area in the 1800s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – ‘The Smoke that Thunders’. In more modern terms Victoria Falls is known as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world.
With many optional activities offered in the area, you are spoiled with choice. Venture on adrenaline pumping activities such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, gorge swing, game drives and many more.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
-
A' Zambezi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tours of Victoria Falls - Sun Dinner Cruise
Tours of Victoria Falls - Sun Dinner Cruise
After breakfast, you'll take a morning guided tour of the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side.
During low water, a light raincoat is very useful for wandering between the viewpoints on the Zimbabwean side, though it’s not necessary in Zambia. However, in high water, a raincoat is largely ineffective as the spray blows all around and soaks you in seconds.
You'll walk through the permanent, beautifully misty rain forest that flanks the fall, which includes the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island. The Victoria Falls are Zimbabwe´s most famous attraction.
After the tour of the Falls, you may take any optional adventure activities such as rafting, gorge swinging, helicopter flights, elephant riding, etc. You will have dinner with style on the Zambezi River cruise, included in the tour package.
For the dinner, you will have a late afternoon pick up from the hotel, and transfer to the jetty for a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- A' Zambezi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Morning Optional Tours - Evening Flight to Nairobi
Morning Optional Tours - Evening Flight to Nairobi
On this day, the morning is left for additional activities in and around Victoria Falls. Possible activities include a visit
to Victoria Falls Town, elephant rides or bush walks, or just relax at your hotel.
In the late afternoon, you'll transfer to the airport for a flight to Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya is one of the safari holiday hot spots in Africa. It is one of the few places in Africa where you can still have affordable private tailor-made and custom holiday safaris. You'll get to enjoy and watch huge herds of big game and large predators such as lions and cheetahs during their hunt. It is a holiday destination for individual travel as much as for family and group vacations.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Tamarind Tree Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Afternoon Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Afternoon Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
You'll have a late breakfast in Nairobi. After breakfast, you'll rest till lunch time. After lunch, in the afternoon, you will depart for the world renowned Masai Mara.
On arrival at Masai Mara, you will transfer to your safari lodge, where you will spend the next 2 nights. Most safari camps and lodges are built along the river, from where it is possible to see a wide variety of game from the camp, including elephants, wildebeests, and giraffes. The tents are tucked into the edge of the forest and have polished wooden decks with large verandahs from which you can enjoy the tranquil surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5-6
Safaris in Masai Mara National Reserve
Safaris in Masai Mara National Reserve
You will have 2 full days of safari activities. Either full day game drives with picnic lunches or 2 extended game drives with a lunch break in between.
The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, including the black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya. You will have 3 game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. Alternatively, you can opt for full days of game drives taking picnic lunch boxes from your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Drive from Masai Mara National Reseve to Serengeti National Park
Drive from Masai Mara National Reseve to Serengeti National Park
Today, you'll have an early breakfast and leave for Tanzania with picnic lunch boxes. After the customs and immigration procedure, you will be met by our counterparts from the Tanzania and driven into the Serengeti National Park. With game drive en route, you will arrive at your appointed safari lodge at around 6:00 pm.
Serengeti National Park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world and was recently declared one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. The name comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains, and is equal in size to Northern Ireland. The park contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in seasonal migration, which makes it one of nature’s wonders.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Safari View Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-9
Game Drives and Safari Activities in Serengeti National Park
Game Drives and Safari Activities in Serengeti National Park
Two full days of wildlife viewing activities in Serengeti National Park. You have the option of taking a packed lunch or returning to the lodge for lunch and proceeding with an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park till sunset.
On day 8, you are booked for a Hot Air Balloon flight.
It covers an area of about 14763 km, with various vegetation, grassy plains, savannah acacia lands, and wooden hills and mountains which are the backdrops for an extraordinary concentration of animals which reaches its peak during the wildebeest migration.
It is said to be around 2 million of wildebeests in Serengeti that migrate every year from Masai Mara plains. Serengeti is among of the world’s remaining natural wildlife refuges.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Safari View Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch boxes, heading towards Ngorongoro Conservation. Take a detour to visit the Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. The detour may last anything from 30 to 45 minutes, depending on your interest.
In the afternoon, you'll descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for the tour. You'll explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah, where the lions hunt.
The crater and its adjacent areas constitute the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world. It was formed when a giant volcano erupted two to three million years ago. In the late afternoon, you'll drive to the Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Safaris in Lake Manyara National Park
Safaris in Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will depart with picnic lunch boxes and proceed to a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The cleavage, known as the Great Rift Valley, can be identified from space as the most distinctive feature of the continent. The seam of this cleavage has developed a series of fascinating and beautiful lakes.
The famous spectacles in Lake Manyara National Park are the tree-climbing lions. The park covers 390 sq km and is a sanctuary to 400 species of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, sacred ibis, cormorants, and Egyptian geese. The park is particularly noted for its huge herds of buffalos and elephants. Also, giraffes, impalas, hippos, and a great variety of smaller animals.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Drive to Arusha - Depart
Drive to Arusha - Depart
You'll have breakfast at the lodge. You'll then check out and depart, traveling by road to Arusha town. After lunch in Arusha, you will proceed to the airport for your flight out of Africa.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City, Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
