Visions of Africa - Overland Trip

Itineraries

NAIROBI - LAKE NAKURU: We depart early for Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru is renowned for large concentrations of flamingos and is also a sanctuary for the endangered black and white rhinos. (LD).

MASAI MARA: After a morning game drive we head to the Masai Mara. This reserve has one of the highest densities of wildlife to be found on the continent, and our chance of spotting lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo are excellent. Game drive on arrival. (BLD)

MASAI MARA: Full day of game drives through this amazing reserve. (BLD)

LAKE VICTORIA: After a morning game drive, we leave the Masai Mara behind and cross into Tanzania, heading for the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. (BLD)

SERENGETI: Drive to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is unequalled for its natural beauty and contains more than 3 million large mammals all spread over the vast endless plains. On arrival we take a game drive. (BLD)

SERENGETI: Full day of game drives. (BLD)

SERENGETI – NGORONGORO CRATER: After an early morning game drive we depart for the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival we descend to the crater floor, where we hope to see some, if not all, of the Big Five. (BLD)

NGORONGORO CRATER AND HIGHLANDS: A morning excursion on the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the natural wonders of the world. A large extinct volcano, with an area of 259 sq. km, it is a self contained park with a huge variety of game and birdlife. Game viewing here is superb. This afternoon we drive to the village of Nainokanoka where we meet our Masai guides. We will then hike up to Olmoti Crater where we explore the crater rim on foot, hoping to see some of the several species of antelope that live here. (BLD) Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour

LAKE MANYARA: After a relaxing morning we drive to Lake Manyara National Park, where we take a game drive on arrival. (BLD)

LAKE MANYARA – KILIMANJARO: This morning we take a game drive through the national park. One of Tanzania’s most diverse parks, the combination of lakes, woodlands and mountains make for excellent game viewing. We then drive to Moshi at the base of Mt Kilimanjaro, to spend the night. (BLD)

KILIMANJARO: We spend today walking through superb forest on the slopes of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain. We visit Maundi Crater before descending back to Moshi for the night. (BLD)

MKOMAZI GAME RESERVE: We drive to the little visited reserve of Mkomazi, bordering on Kenya’s mighty Tsavo West National Park. At certain times of year huge migratory herds of elephant roam through the park. Travel to Lushoto in the Usumbara Mountains to spend the night. (BLD)

USUMBARA MOUNTAINS: A free day to enjoy the wealth of activities that are available here. The Usumbara Mountains form a biologically distinct area and are part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, where flora and fauna has been isolated from other pockets of rainforest and developed uniquely. We have the chance to take hikes in the forest, visit local villages and spot some of the unusual animal and birdlife that lives here. (BD)

DAR ES SALAAM: Travel to the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam, where the tour ends on arrival. (BL)