From Nairobi to the Victoria Falls, safari and Zanzibar, camping or lodge

We leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind us and travel south to the Tanzanian border. After the border formalities, we continue to the lively city of Arusha, our base for the night. Northern Tanzania is the home of the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro.

We get up early and spend a whole day on a safari in the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is famous for its enormous animal density and we keep an eye out all day long for the animals that are at home here.

After the departure from Karatu, we visit the Mto wa Mbu Market in the village Mto wa Mbu. The region is known for agriculture, among other things rice and the typical red bananas. The place is located on the main road that connects Serengeti and the Ngorongoro area with Arusha. Today's drive offers varied landscapes, from fertile highlands and coffee plantations around Karatu to open savannas and small villages to the green foothills around Moshi. You relax in the evening, with a view of Kilimanjaro, when the weather cooperates, and with anticipation for the next section of the journey.

We leave Bagamoyo and drive to Dar es Salaam to the ferry port. With the ferry we cross over to Zanzibar. After the arrival we drive to the east coast of the island, where we spend the next two nights in a beach resort. Relax by the sea, enjoy the infinity pool or explore the surroundings by bike.

In the morning we drive to Stone Town. On the way we participate in a guided spice tour that goes through villages and spice plantations. You see how the workers climb the trees and specifically find plants, and you can buy fresh spices on site. After that, we continue to Stone Town, a historical port city that was once an important stop on the slave and spice trade routes. While walking we discover famous sights, including the birthplace of Freddie Mercury.

We leave the coast behind us and drive inland to Mikumi. Here we will stay for the next two nights. The Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest park of Tanzania and part of an area of about 75,000 square kilometers of wilderness that extends around Selous, Africa's largest game reserve.

Next it goes to Iringa, a city on a cliff with a view over the Ruaha River Valley. In the center you will find German colonial buildings and a lively market. The Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery commemorates soldiers who fell in local battles during the First and Second World Wars.
Before we reach Iringa, we briefly stop in the Baobab Valley, an impressive landscape with mighty, ancient Baobab trees, perfect for a group photo.

We leave Tanzania behind us, drive down the Great Rift Valley and cross the border into Malawi. Malawi is also called the warm heart of Africa and is known for its natural beauty. Our destination is the shore of Lake Malawi in the northern region. While snorkeling in the clear water, you can see the colorful tropical cichlids up close.

Another day at your disposal at the lake. Read a book, enjoy the sun, or use the offers and activities on site.

South Luangwa is a first-class safari destination and we have a whole day to explore the park. In the morning you can participate in an optional morning safari drive or in the dry season from April to December in one of the famous walking safaris. In the afternoon we enjoy a sunset drive safari with sundowner. The special opportunity to experience the park at night increases the chance of seeing shy nocturnal animals that are rarely discovered during the day.

About the Great East Road, an important connection between Lusaka and the neighboring Malawi, we drive through rural Zambia. Along the way, we cross the Luangwa River. Villages, subsistence farms, and wide landscapes shape the route and form a strong contrast to many homelands of our guests.