This 17-day East Africa Safari tour starts with a night in Johannesburg, a 4-night wildlife cruise aboard the Zambezi Queen on Botswana’s Chobe River, game drives in Chobe National Park, two full nights at the legendary Victoria Falls. Fly to Nairobi for an overnight stay, then head to Lake Manyara, Tanzania. Spend three unforgettable nights at a game lodge in this premier eco-tourist destination, and experience the thrill of daily game drives. Finally, fly to Serengeti National Park for a three-night stay in a luxurious tented lodge.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Upon arrival, meet an AmaWaterways representative and be escorted to your hotel in Sandton. Enjoy the night to relax and perhaps explore Johannesburg on your own before beginning your journey in the morning.
Day 2: Embark the Zambezi Queen
After breakfast at the hotel, fly to Kasane, Botswana via Johannesburg and board the elegant ZAMBEZI QUEEN on the Chobe River. In the late afternoon, savor the enchanting riverside scenery on a sunset cruise, before a welcome cocktail and dinner on board.
Day 3: Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
Today, take a safari game-drive into Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife in Africa. Experience your first game drive by vehicle as you set off in search for an array of different animals in Botswana’s most famous National Park. From here, you will journey back to the Zambezi Queen for lunch as well as time to relax onboard and enjoy the scenery. Tonight, savor your dinner on board, followed by an entertaining presentation about the history of the Chobe area.
Day 4: Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
This morning, go on an unforgettable visit to Kasenu village to experience the local culture first-hand. If you prefer to use your time in search of more animals, you can join a morning safari by boat as you explore the banks of Chobe National Park. Return to the vessel for lunch and relaxation, and then depart for a river safari along with sundowner drinks. Towards the end of your river safari by boat, take in the famous African sunsets from the vantage point of the Chobe River. This evening, head ashore for an African Boma Dinner, featuring various flavorful local specialties. At night, your Cruise Manager may show you the African sky, pointing out southern hemisphere constellations.
Day 5: Cruise on the Zambezi Queen
You have a choice of exciting water activities throughout the day. Options include a private boat safari, a bird watching excursion, or an expedition to catch the ferocious Tigerfish. Also enjoy a slightly different version of a river safari aboard a special river barge which will allow you to venture into new areas of the Chobe River. This excursion offers a new vantage point to observe hippos and elephants in their natural habitat. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with the Cruise Manager.
Day 6: Victoria Falls
This morning, transfer to the legendary Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on earth. Settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city or experiencing one of the many activities offered at your hotel.
Day 7: Victoria Falls
Today, a local guide and your Cruise Manager take you on a tour of the remarkable Victoria Falls. Learn about its history and the flora and fauna that make this area so unique. AT night, embark on a private and festive Sundowner Cruise along the Zambezi River. Relax on board as you observe a variety of game and enjoy a delicious mix of tapas with drinks and music.
Day 8: Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. After arriving in South Africa, transfer to your luxurious hotel where you can rest, venture into the city or enjoy a relaxing spa treatment.
Day 9: Johannesburg-Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before flying to Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel with your guide and spend the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
After breakfast today, you will fly to Lake Manyara, Tanzania. Upon arrival, meet your safari guide and head off to your secluded lodge overlooking Lake Manyara. Tonight, enjoy dinner and drinks amid your luxurious surroundings.
Day 11: Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro Conservation Area
On your early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, observe a variety of animal habitats, including rain forest, swampland and savannah. Continue on to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, where you spend the next two nights.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Considered by many to be the “eighth wonder of the natural world,” the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife areas. You’ll have a full-day game drive today through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Deep within the Crater, enclosed by towering walls, some 25,000 large mammals – elephants, lions, wildebeest and buffalo – wander the plains, lakes and forests of “the land that time forgot.” Enjoy a private picnic lunch within this natural Garden of Eden.
Day 13: Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, board a small charter plane and fly to Serengeti National Park for a three-night stay in a luxurious tented lodge. This incredible wildlife habitat is home to Africa’s “Big Five,” as well as the setting for the annual wildebeest Migration.
Day 14: Serengeti National Park
Tanzania’s greatest park is populated by a broad spectrum of wildlife. Lions, leopards, cheetahs and all three species of the African jackal are found here, along with spotted hyenas, blue wildebeests and a host of other species. More than 500 species of birds have also been recorded here, including ostriches and black eagles. Enjoy daily morning and afternoon game drives during your stay.
Day 15: Serengeti National Park
Venture forth on another day of exhilarating game drives through this treasure trove of African wildlife.
Day 16: Serengeti Naitonal Park-Nairobi
After breakfast, fly to Nairobi and board your homeward flight.
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Everything was amazing! The planning with Adventure Life went smoothly. The actual trip was fantastic! One of the best trips I have experienced. The cruise staff members were knowledgeable and attentive. I will be writing more about this on the blog!
Justin Chappelle
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.