Compare Cape Town to Kenya by Acacia Africa vs Safari in Kenya and Zanzibar Tour by Discovery Nomads

Day 1-6: Cape Town, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Swakopmund

We begin our safari with a township tour in cosmopolitan Cape Town. We then travel north to camp beside the beautiful Orange (Gariep) River. In Namibia we enjoy awesome views over the dramatic Fish River Canyon and climb the world’s highest dunes in the Namib Naukluft Park. We relax for a few days and enjoy adventure activities on offer in the coastal town of Swakopmund – try skydiving, quad biking or just soak up the atmosphere in one of Swakopmund’s many fine cafes.

Day 7-12: Spitzkoppe, Cheetah Park, Etosha National Park, Kalahari Bushman

We continue through Damaraland and camp amongst the eerie rock formations at Spitzkoppe before arriving at the Cheetah Park and Etosha National Park to glimpse Namibia’s wildlife drinking at its year-round waterholes. Heading into Botswana we then take a cultural Bushman walk to learn about life in the Kalahari.

Day 13-15: Okavango Delta, Maun

We embark on an exciting wilderness experience amongst the tranquil islands and watery channels of the Okavango Delta. We travel on foot and by mokoro (dugout canoe) and stay at our tented camp for a night on one of the river islands. The Okavango is a very unspoilt area and spending time out amidst the wilderness and the rivers listening to sounds of the African night is an unforgettable experience!

Day 16-21: Gweta, Chobe National Park, Livingstone

We drive to Gweta en-route to the Chobe National Park and relax on a sunset Fish Eagle Cruise. We hope to see the African fish eagle and perhaps also elephant, hippo and buffalo coming to the river to drink. From Chobe we cross into Zambia and arrive at our camp on the banks of the Zambezi, near Livingstone. We visit Victoria Falls and take time out to enjoy Africa’s ‘Adventure Capital’. Optional activities here include white water rafting, bungy jumping, scenic flights and elephant back safaris

Day 22-34: South Luangwa, Lake Malawi, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar

From Livingstone we drive north, via Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park and onto Lilongwe we reach Lake Malawi for a day or two on the beach. There’s also the opportunity to meet the Malawi people, some of the friendliest in Africa, on a village walk. Crossing the border into Tanzania we hit the coast, passing by the Mikumi National Park to the bustling capital Dar es Salaam. We cross by ferry to exotic Zanzibar, explore the intriguing alleyways of old Stone Town and relax on the northern beaches, enjoying the Indian Ocean at its best.

Day 35-41: Mt Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi

Returning to ‘Dar’ we travel north to Tanzania’s safari capital, Arusha. On the way, weather permitting glimpse the snowy peak of magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. In Arusha, shop for curios, visit a snake park, and meet the people of a Maasai village. We switch to 4x4s for an optional excursion in the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro are two of the best game reserves in Africa and promise spectacular scenery, remote camping and plenty of exciting wildlife encounters. We return to Arusha before crossing into Kenya and finishing our journey in Nairobi, where our tour ends.

Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya

Arrive at any time. No special activities planned for today and you will have free time exploring the capital of Kenya.

Day 2: Arusha/Manyara

You will pass through the savanna and semi-arid lands of Masai people in Tanzania to Arusha town. Your safari continues at Lake Manyara, where you will see hundreds of flamingos and other animals of African wild fauna.

Day 3: Arusha/Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will travel to the crater of Ngorongoro, amazing natural monument under the protection of UNESCO. Here, an incredible number of animals and birds, you can easily meet the lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos and flamingos. You will climb to the top of the crater, where you spend the night among the beautiful scenery in the atmospheric lodges near the crater itself.

Day 4-5: Serengeti

You go down from the top of Ngorongoro and visit one of the largest and richest parks of Africa - Serengeti. These days you will spend in a maximum immersion into the wild chasing the Big Five. Overnight stay in a lodge in the park.

Day 6: Arusha

After a morning safari, you will return to Arusha where can enjoy dinner and relax after a busy days. Transfer to Nairobi and flight to Zanzibar in noon/evening.

Day 7-10: Zanzibar

Enjoy warm azure sea, white beaches and fresh seafood.