Classic Kenya, Tanzania & Victoria Falls

CLASSIC KENYA, TANZANIA & VICTORIA FALLS

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DAY 1 :  ARRIVAL /NAIROBI

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by your Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce driver guide you throughout the Kenya safari.

Accommodation: Macushla House

Meals: Breakfast

DAY 2 : MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

This morning after breakfast you will be met by your driver guide. Your journey in our comfortable 4 x 4 land cruiser takes you to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest.  Enjoy a game viewing en route to your camp followed by lunch and check in at your camp.

Spend the afternoon on safari in Kenya’s most popular reserve. Arrive back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation

DAY 3 : MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Your day will be spent on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.

Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.

Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost

Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation

DAY 4 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to Olkiombo Airstrip at 0910hrs where you will fly Migori arriving at 0930hrs. Upon arrival at Migori you will have a 45 minute road transfer to Isebania Immigrations and customs office where you will clear with the Immigration officials. At 1045hrs you will depart from Tarime airstrip arriving Serengeti~ Seronera airstrip at 1105hrs where your Tanzania guides will be eagerly waiting for you. You will be transferred to Serengeti Kati Kati Camp with a game viewing en route. Lunch will be at your camp followed by relaxation .Later enjoy an afternoon classic safari supper in the Serengeti National Park.

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation, Mineral water, Tea & Coffee.

DAY 5 : SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, enjoy a full day’s game driving (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game. Overnight at the camp.

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation, Mineral water, Tea & Coffee.

DAY 6 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

This morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area with picnuc lunch boxes stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Pioneered by famous paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago. Arrive your lodge in the late afternoon for relaxation/optional cultural village visit.

Overnight: Kitela Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation, Mineral water, Tea & Coffee, Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, house wine and house spirits. (Except Champagne)

DAY 7 : NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner.

Overnight: Kitela Lodge

Meal Plan: Full board accommodation, Mineral water, Tea & Coffee, Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, house wine and house spirits. (Except Champagne)

DAY 8 & 9 : ZANZIBAR

Drive to Arusha. Following lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, later you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar on Tropic Air departing Arusha at 1400hrs to arrive Zanzibar at 1530hrs.

Your days will be at Kono Kono Beach Resort which is located on the south eastern coast of Zanzibar. These ‘barefoot luxury’ villas overlook the lovely beach of Michamvi Kae, less than an hour’s drive away from Zanzibar Airport.

The breath-taking beauty of this side of the Island offers some of the best nature and beaches in Zanzibar…and several kilometres of white pristine beach face Konokono.

The resort is a quiet paradise offering privacy and tranquillity in the heart of nature. In this quiet surrounding you will find all the modern luxuries such as a beach bar, restaurant, pool and spa which were designed with your comfort in mind.
Spend time at the beach or set off and explore the tropical island of Zanzibar – a true old-world paradise with its eclectic African style, long white beaches, heady spice plantations and rich cultural heritage.

Also on offer are a wide variety of tours and excursions which are part of the Kono Kono Beach Resort, with each one of them being an adventure to relish.

The land excursions will acquaint you with the history, culture, fauna and flora of this pristine Island whilst the Indian Ocean presents a wonderful opportunity for sea-excursions.

For ocean lovers, the choices range from diving to snorkeling, fishing and sailing trips. Some of these are provided in traditional Dhows and powerful speed boats.  Sea-excursions can take place from just about anywhere on the Island.
The most popular excursions which can be arranged for you at an extra cost are:
The Spice Tour: – Zanzibar, for centuries famed for its cloves, is still the pre-eminent spice market of eastern Africa. This tour enables guests to touch, smell and tastes a whole world of spices.

Stone Town Tour:  This tour takes you to the historical Stone Town, famous for its intricate architecture and rich history. The excursion includes visits to the town market, the Tipu Tip House (where once lived one of  Africa’s most colorful buccaneer), the Slave Market  (that was the centre of east Africa’s slave trade) the unforgettable Slave Chambers, the National Museum, the High Court of Zanzibar, the Sultans Palace, the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.

Jozani Forest Tour: This tour will take you tothe south east of Zanzibar, right at the heart a beautiful green mangroves forest. The forest is home to a number of endemic species, including the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey.

Dolphin Adventure:  This excursion diverts to the southern tip of the Island where Bottlenose and Spinner Dolphins are frequently seen. The trip doubles as an exceptional opportunity to snorkel or just swim in the Indian Ocean. Lunch of a variety of local and seafood dishes is served in one of the many small restaurants on the beach.

The Blue Safaris:  This adventurous excursion will take you in a motorized dhow to the south west of the Island.  The trip will take you to the mangroves forest, then on to one of the many sand banks for snorkeling before making a stop on the famous Kwale Island where your chance of making new acquaintances with Dolphins is a remarkable 85%.

Lunch on the Island is a sumptuous BBQ affair with local specialties and a choice of homemade local sauces. Late afternoon offers a choice of further snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing.

Overnight: Kono Kono Beach Resort

Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY 10 : ON BOARD

Today you will spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at the hotel. Later you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Living Stone. Following the below connections:-

KQ6713  04OCT  ZNZ-NBO  1655 1835 

KQ 720  04OCT  NBO-HRE  2115 0100 

UM 322 05OCT  HRE-VFA  0930 1030

DAY 11 : LIVING STONE

Upon arrival on UM 322 @ 1030hrs you will have a get scheduled transfer to Ilala Lodge, enjoy a guided tour of the falls with the park fee included. A guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls and encompassing nature reserves is an awe-inspiring experience. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), tons of water plunge over a chasm that is nearly 2km wide falling just more than 100m to the Zambezi River below. The shower of spray and the thunderous sound of the water can be heard from miles around. The tour takes you to the best view points of this iconic waterfall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, allowing you to soak up the powerful and enigmatic atmosphere of Victoria Falls.

DAY 10 : ON BOARD

Today you will spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at the hotel. Later you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Living Stone. Following the below connections:-

KQ6713  04OCT  ZNZ-NBO  1655 1835 

KQ 720  04OCT  NBO-HRE  2115 0100 

UM 322 05OCT  HRE-VFA  0930 1030

DAY 11 : LIVING STONE

Upon arrival on UM 322 @ 1030hrs you will have a get scheduled transfer to Ilala Lodge, enjoy a guided tour of the falls with the park fee included. A guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls and encompassing nature reserves is an awe-inspiring experience. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), tons of water plunge over a chasm that is nearly 2km wide falling just more than 100m to the Zambezi River below. The shower of spray and the thunderous sound of the water can be heard from miles around. The tour takes you to the best view points of this iconic waterfall, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, allowing you to soak up the powerful and enigmatic atmosphere of Victoria Falls.

Your Accommodation The Ilala Lodge Hotel is located in the heart of the town Victoria Falls roughly 24km from Victoria Falls airport. Situated within 500 meters from the seventh wonder of the world  with  breath-taking  panoramic  views,  the  lodge  offers  56  luxury  rooms comprising of Standard Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Suites. The lodge is idyllically situated on the Zimbabwean side of the mighty Zambezi River boasting impressive views of the amazing waterfall. The hotel features the award-winning Palm Restaurant where guests can enjoy a variety of traditional cuisine. Other hotel attractions include a large sparkling swimming pool and trendy sociable cocktail bar. Hotel activities include white-river rafting, canoeing,

helicopter charters, elephant rides, lion walks, bungee jumping and fishing. Other local attractions include golf, guided game safaris, a 5-Star luxury sunset cruise, and Standard River cruises down the Zambezi.

Enjoy Dinner at Livingstone Room with beverages on your own account.

DAY 12 : ELEPHANT BACK SAFARI & ZAMBEZI EXPLORERS/SET CRUISE-SIGNA DECK

Today moving through the African bush on the back of a majestic elephant has to stir the senses of even the least adventurous soul. With morning and afternoon tours on offer, there is simply no excuse but to choose this exciting offer. You will sit astride the elephants in comfortable saddles and sedately move through the bush gaining an up-close perspective of passing wildlife that is impossible on a traditional game drive. This is an unforgettable and truly soul-evoking experience and one that will be recounted for years to come.

At the end of a long day of game drives, shopping and bush walks, there is nothing better than relaxing in the deep set couches on the luxurious decks of the Zambezi Explorer to slowly unwind on a sunset river cruise. Gourmet snacks and quality. Refreshments served with professional care complement the comfort of the setting.

You will be enfolded in a sublime landscape with a setting sun and the sight of hordes of wildlife heading to the riverbanks to quench their thirst and birds flying over the river to top up the day’s game viewing experiences.

19:00 – 21:00

Enjoy Dinner at the Palm Restaurant with beverages on own account

DAY 13  : CHOBE DAY TRIP & FARE WELL BOMA DINNER

This exciting day trip heads over the border into Botswana to afford you the chance to explore one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, the Chobe National Park. The day is spent cruising down the life-giving Chobe River on the look-out for the diverse range of animals that make their way down to the river to drink as well as passing by river inhabitants – the crocodiles and hippo. A fantastic destination for all wildlife lovers, photographers and birders, this experience continues with a fabulous lunch at a lodge on the river’s edge before heading back into the national park in safari vehicles for even more game viewing and finally the transfer back to your lodge.

This evening visitors to Victoria Falls can indulge in both a cultural as well as culinary experience when choosing to enjoy a boma dinner. The menu comprises a range of traditional Zimbabwean dishes complemented by a delicious barbeque buffet. The ambience is created by local Shangaan dancers and singers that provide entertainment during the meal – face painting is an optional extra!A traditional story teller adds that extra element of intrigue and drama to the evening. The sound of the drums reverberates through the stillness of the African night

DAY 14 : DEPARTURE

Today you will have a scheduled road transfer from Ilala Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport where you will connect with your flight back home!

Say good bye to the wonderful African Continent and promise to join us on another expedition!

INCLUDED FLIGHTS:

Other inclusions:   

• Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
• Transportation in a private 4 x 4 throughout the safari and scheduled transfers at Victoria Falls
• Services of a Professional local English speaking driver guide throughout the safari.
• All Government taxes and levies.
• All meet and greet services.
• All arrival and departure transfers.
• 24 hours stand-by contact number.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• 4 pax exclusive use of the vehicle in Kenya/Tanzania and scheduled tour services at Victoria Falls
• Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
• On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
• Flying doctors coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.

 Quotation excludes:  

• All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver & guide.  Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 5.00 – $ 10.00 per person per day for driver & guide).
• International flights and departure taxes apart from those indicated above. .
• Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
• Visa fees