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The Southern Cross

Name: The Southern Cross
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 3529.04 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Kenya

Flight:

Not included

Favorite

Tour id:

267

Operator:

Absolute Africa
Length:

37 days
Group size:

28 pax
Age:

18 to 80
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

13.10-18.11.25 scheduled
06.11-12.12.25 scheduled
27.12-01.02.26 scheduled
16.02-24.03.26 scheduled
18.03-23.04.26 scheduled
12.05-17.06.26 scheduled
22.06-28.07.26 scheduled
22.07-27.08.26 scheduled
15.09-21.10.26 scheduled
27.12-01.02.27 scheduled
16.02-24.03.27 scheduled

Itinerary

From Nairobi to Maun - game drives in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, four nights on Zanzibar Island, leisurely days by Lake Malawi, the mighty Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta, finishing at Maun in Botswana. With adrenalin pumping white water rafting on the the Zambezi, bungee jumping, rhino treks, and nights in the bush under African stars........

Tour program

Day 1

KENYA

Sheldrick's elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre

Day 2

Day 2-5: TANZANIA

Drive through to Arusha , with evening celebratory barbecue on our return from the game parks. Optionals: 3 day/2 night safari: Afternoon and morning guided game drives in smaller safari vehicles in the Serengeti National Park, afternoon transit drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, with morning guided game drives in Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 3

Day 6-12: TANZANIA

including 4 nights allotted for a stay on Zanzibar Island.... Marangu at the foot of Kilimanjaro, the Indian Ocean coast, seafood meal and preparations for Zanzibar Island on reaching the coast. Optionals: Free time for the option to visit Zanzibar Island day 9, returning to the mainland on day 13. Talk with us as to the special arrangements we can make for your stay on Zanzibar. We reserve accommodation in popular beach cottages and in a lodge within the ancient capital, Stone Town as well as your other requirements including ferry bookings, transfers and spice tours. Other options to budget for include snorkelling and scuba diving on Zanzibar sweeping coral reefs, to Prison Island famous for its giant tortoise population and to Jozani Forest to see the red colobus monkeys. All accommodation and transfers including a spice tours on Zanzibar Island can be arranged ahead of time.

Day 4

Day 13-18: TANZANIA - MALAWI

Drive from Dar es Salaam south, through Mikumi National Park, Lake Malawi beach camps, village visits and curio markets. Optionals: Water sports, village walk, wood carving lesson.

Day 5

Day 19-24: ZAMBIA - ZIMBABWE

South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka, The Zambezi Valley and a relaxing few days at Lake Kariba. Optional: Extra game drive or game walk, South Luangwa National Park, A houseboat cruise on the Lake visiting Matusadona and including a game cruise and fishing.

Day 6

Day 25-28: ZIMBABWE

Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matopos National Park for rhino treks. Optional: Extra game drives and a visit to rock paintings and Cecil Rhodes’ grave or a Ndebele Village.

Day 7

Day 29-31: ZIMBABWE

Action packed days in Zimbabwe's adventure capital, Victoria Falls. Optionals: Rainforest walk – Victoria Falls, Bungee jump, Gorge swing, flying fox, zip line, white water rafting, riverboard, canoe trips, sundowner cruise, 'Flight of the Angels' scenic flight and horse rides.

Day 8

Day 32-37: BOTSWANA

Kasane, Maun. Chobe National Park, game drive and game cruise, Okavango Delta guided mokoro safari. Optionals: Flight over the Delta Do note safari itineraries are given as a guide only. A safari is a journey and true journeys in Africa unfold and are of an adventurous nature. The unexpected can arise, so do allow for this. Feel free to give us a call about your safari plans. We look forward to your further enquiries.

Tour Details

Accommodation

27 nights camping

Transport

Fully equipped expedition truck incl - fridge, gas, tents, sleep mats

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater game drives 3 days/2 nights, U$645
Kilimanjaro day hike U$125
Zanzibar including return ferry, 4 nights accommodation and a Spice Tour £295
Scuba diving, from U$65
Snorkelling, from U$15
Prison Island with the giant tortoise U$25
Day excursion Jozani Forest red colobus monkey visit, from (not including transfer costs) U$40
Horse Riding Lake Malawi, from U$45
Houseboats on Lake Kariba U$170
Entrance to Victoria Falls National Park U$30
Bungee jump U$160
Combo deal half day adrenaline gorge swings, zip line, flying fox U$140
Gorge Swing - (1 jump) U$95
White water rafting the Zambezi U$120
Flights over the Falls U$150
Sunset cruise U$55
Chobe National Park - game cruise 440 Pula
Okavango Delta guided mokoro tour ( 2 nights) U$185
Balloon safari in the Serengeti £455

Flights

Flights are not included.

Additional Services

Other activities and services are not included.

Meals

27 breakfasts and 27 dinners

Guide

Service crew

Good to know

Currency

KES

Kenyan Shilling

Kenya

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Operator

4.5

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.