EAST AFRICAN SAFARI WITH VICTORIA FALLS 2008
A Safari in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa & Zimbabwe

East Africa is the family vacation destination. It is a combination of world famous African game coupled with an experience of the interesting local culture. More than this there is the beautiful scenery combining with the majestic World Heritage Site - Victoria Falls. Tailored in such a way that you can add optional extensions to Botswana’s famous Okavango Delta and the many attractions that South Africa offers including the Kruger Park and the Garden Route.

Day 01: Depart North America/ Nairobi
Today we embark on the most exciting African journey. The flight will take us via Europe into the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi

Day 02: In transit

Day 03: Arrive Nairobi
Karibu! We are warmly received in Africa’s most well known capital – Nairobi. The Kiswahili language here is often easily understood as many people mix in English words, in fact more people in Kenya speak English than in any other African country.
Overnight: Pan Africa Hotel (1 night) (D)

Day 04: Nairobi / Lake Nakuru
We start with an interesting countryside drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, best known for its flamingos and home to many animals including Waterbuck, Leopard, Rothschild Giraffe and the endangered black Rhino. After a filling lunch at our lodge, we head out for the first of the many exciting game drives in our East African Safari.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Lion Hill Lodge (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 05: Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara
After breakfast we traverse the Great Rift Valley and ascend its western rim into the Masai land. Red-clad Maasai warriors tend their herds of cattle among the wildlife, admirably unmoved by the presence of large predators. Here we also find the Masai Giraffe. After lunch at our lodge, we embark on one of the most exciting game drives Africa has to offer.
Overnight: Mara Simba Lodge / Mara Serena Lodge (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 06: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The "big five" - elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino are quite common. Today we may opt for an early morning optional balloon excursion to experience a birds-eye view of the vast Mara. (B, L, D)

Day 07: Masai Mara / Serengeti
Today we depart for Tanzania, home to the best game in the world. We cross the Isebania Border to Tanzania –the home of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Game Parks as well as the spice island of Zanzibar. Our destination is Seregngeti which literally means “endless plains”
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 08: Serengeti
We begin our Tanzanian adventure at the world famous wildlife sanctuary - the Serengeti National Park which at 14,763 sq kms is the largest National Park in Tanzania. Summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world,' Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale, which has no parallel anywhere in the world. The abundance of herbivores includes Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, and Hartebeest, to name but a few. Serengeti is also famous for Predators e.g. Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and Hyena and also contains a wide variety of birdlife, believed to be in the region of 500 species. (B, L, D)

Day 09: Serengeti / Ngorongoro
Another day game drive in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. We explore various areas like Moro kopjes and Gol kopjes. The extensive grasslands are interspersed with Kopjes rocky outcrops like islands in the flat plain, each with their own wildlife communities. Discover the Seronera River which flows through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Afternoon we proceed to Nabi Hill gate were you enjoy our picnic lunch before proceeding to the Malanja depression entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (1 night) (B, L, D)

Day 10: Ngorongoro / Lake Manyara
We descend the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a day of superb game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most magnificent wildlife arenas, is approximately 19 km/12 miles across and its prairies are a haven for an estimated 30,000 large mammals, including Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, Hyena, Hippo, Wildebeest, Baboon, Gazelle and the endangered black Rhino. At a depth of 610 meters/2,000 feet, this crater, created by the collapse of an extinct volcano, contains a "Lost World" of wildlife. It is our exciting crater safari today before we drive to Lake Manyara in the later afternoon.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 11: Lake Manyara
After breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park, which is one of the finest parks in Tanzania, you will enjoy your morning and afternoon game drive followed by lunch. After lunch we drive towards the village of Mto Wa Mbu and the Great Rift Valley then proceed to your unique safari lodge which offers a spectacular view of the Lake Manyara National Park. (B, L, D)

Day 12: Lake Manyara / Arusha / Amboseli
After our Northern Tanzania game experience, we take another scenic drive crossing the beautiful Great Rift Valley to the colorful villages of Mto wa Mbu and Makayuni. At Arusha, which is the exact center between Cape Town and Cairo, we stop for lunch. We then cross the Namanga border between Tanzania and Kenya and then drive to the Amboseli National Park that is situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (5922 meters/19,430 ft). Amboseli is also famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro. We take the opportunity of another game drive before checking into our lodge for the night.
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Lodge / Oltukai Lodge (2 nights) (B, L, D)

Day 13: Amboseli
After breakfast drive to Amboseli, situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430 ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Be sure to have your camera ready. Lunch at the lodge and Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo and much more.

Day 14: Amboseli / Nairobi Airport/ Johannesburg (South Africa) - (road and flight)
After breakfast at our lodge we again take on the wildlife against the backdrop of the highest peak in Africa. With lunch, we bid farewell as we drive to Nairobi airport for our departure flight to Southern Africa. Upon arrival at Johannesburg we are transferred to our hotel near the airport.
Overnight: Mercure Hotel, Johannesburg (1 night) (B, L)

Day 15: Johannesburg / Victoria Falls – flight (Zimbabwe)
Morning we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Victoria Falls where upon arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel. Balance of the day is free to enjoy the many activities like viewing tribal dancing, etc.
Overnight: A’Zambezi Hotel, Victoria Falls (2 nights) (B)

Day 16: Victoria Falls
After breakfast, we take a guided tour of Victoria Falls - one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This walking safari takes one through the magnificent rain forest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone’s statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. (B)

Day 17: Victoria Falls / Johannesburg (flight)
After breakfast, we are transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for our return flight to Johannesburg International Airport. Upon arrival at Johannesburg you have the opportunity of taking your late evening flight back home or do an optional tour of the Kruger Park, the Garden Route – please ask for the possible options. (B)

Departure Dates

2008 English Speaking Departures Jan 12 & 26, Feb 09 & 24, Mar 08 & 22, Apr 05 & 19, May 03 & 19, Jun 07 & 21, Jul 14 & 19, Aug 02, 16 & 19, Sep 06 & 21, Oct 04 & 18, Nov 07, 12 & 29, Dec 12

Inclusions

Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Accommodation as per itinerary (or similar) International air (see Note below) Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=lunch, D=Dinner) Visa fees and insurance All game drives and transfers by safari vehicles Tips / gratuities Road taxes, parking fees, drivers overnight wages   Services of local English speaking guides   Entrance fees at all Parks & Sites

Tour Price

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Departure - 2008 Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement Low Season (January – April ) US $ 4295 • CA $ 4295 US $ 460 • CA $ 460 High Season (Rest of the year) US $ 5490 • CA $ 5490 US $ 760 • CA $ 760

Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is not included in this tour

NOTE: International airfares from East Coast to Nairobi - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls range from $ 2100 plus applicable taxes (approx $ 350).

Participants

This tour operates on a minimum of 02 and a maximum of 06 participants.

Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.