Namibia Fully Guided to Northern Tanzania Tour – 20 Days

The adventure begins as soon as you touch ground at Hosea Kutako International Airport. Our friendly shuttle driver will be waiting for you at the arrival gates. Catch your first glimpses of Windhoek through the car window as we transport you directly to the car hire depot to get your vehicle. You will be camping, so you can use the afternoon to stock up on supplies, in order to get an early start, the next day. Once you have all the necessities, head to the B&B to freshen up and unwind. You have the option of spending the rest of the day, lounging by the hotel pool and adjusting to the city, but if you are a culture vulture like us, we suggest an added option of a guided Windhoek City and Township Tour. Learn about the city’s rich heritage through the eyes of our expert guide and taste some delicious local cuisine.

Hit the open road and head to the South side of Etosha National Park. You can choose if you would like to pre-book guided game drives as an optional extra from the lodges or self-drive and explore the park independently.

Spend the full day game-driving and getting in touch with your wild side inside the park. Stopover at the different watering holes and observe the sometimes, large number of different animals, quenching their thirst. Watering holes make for the ideal photo opportunities so don’t forget your camera! Spot lions, warthogs, bat-eared foxes and many more!

Try to get an early start as the drive is a little further today. Your accommodation is near two National parks, the Mahango National Park, and Bwabwata National Park. All the lodges in the area offer guided game drives, so if you are tired of driving, let someone else do it for you! Almost all the antelope species living in North-Eastern Namibia can be seen here, among them are rare species like roan and sable antelope. Also, be on the lookout for other animals such as rhinoceros and elephants. Take your time exploring as you have 2 days here to relax and take in the bush-veld.

You have the day at leisure to explore the surrounding area. Day 5 includes an early evening boat cruise so make sure to set that time aside.

The Caprivi Strip is a long and narrow strip of land along the Okavango. The strip protrudes eastward for about 450 km from the North-Eastern corner of Namibia and is boarded by, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Angola. 6 tribes call this area home so to say it is diverse may be an understatement. The diversity, prolific birdlife and animal life make the strip a highlight for many travellers. Enjoy an afternoon river cruise on day 7 and see how many animals you can spot along the shoreline.

Today you will head to the Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. It has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa and if you are lucky you will see all of the Big 5 here! By size, it is the third-largest park in the country, after the Central Kalahari Game Reserve and the Gemsbok National Park and is the most biologically diverse. It is also Botswana’s first national park. Self-drive or guided game drives or boat cruises are available from all lodges in the area. These make for spectacular game-viewing opportunities.

You have the day at to relax or self-drive into Chobe National Park. Guided game drives are available for around U$ 50 P/P and boat cruises cost around U$ 55 P/P.

Time to say goodbye to your trusty 4×4 vehicle as it is collected from the lodge. A transfer will be ready at 10H00 to take you to Victoria Falls. Spend the day exploring the waterfalls and perhaps join in on one of the many activities the area has to offer, such as scenic flights, bungee jumping, elephant-back rides to name just a few. The best time to view the falls is in the late afternoon.

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport in Tanzania, via OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Upon arrival, our fantastic and only collaborating tour partner, Foot Slopes Tours & Safaris, who are stationed in northern Tanzania, will take over. Your Tanzanian fully guided camping adventure begins now..

Welcome to Tanzania! As your plane descends into Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, your adventure begins between the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. A representative will meet you in the arrivals hall, and you'll take a short drive together to the Venice Hotel, just inside the city.

After breakfast at the lodge, you’ll leave early for Tarangire National Park, the third largest in Tanzania. The park is famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic Baobab trees. The Tarangire River, flowing year-round, is the park’s lifeblood. Predators and prey gather here, offering excellent game viewing. After your evening game drive, return to Panorama campsite for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast will be served at 06:00. You'll be picked up from the camp at 07:00 and drive to the Serengeti National Park, with a packed picnic lunch and game drives along the way via the Ngorongoro Crater rim. The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, elands, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and more. It’s one of the most renowned national parks, famous for its magnificent lions and the great migration. Afterward, you’ll head to Seronera campsite.

After breakfast, you'll enjoy a game drive in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park, spanning nearly 6,000 square miles of grasslands, savannas, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and riverine forests. These rivers serve as vital water sources and are prime spots for wildlife viewing. Beyond the famous wildebeest and zebra migration, the Serengeti is renowned for its big predators, including cheetahs, leopards, large lion prides, and hyena clans. Dinner and overnight will be at Seronera Campsite.

Following an early morning breakfast, you'll embark on a game drive. Afterward, return to the campsite for a hot lunch. Our driver and chef will load everything onto the safari jeep, and you'll continue with game viewing en route from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You'll arrive at Ngorongoro Crater late in the evening, where you'll spend the night on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight will be at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite.

We'll start the day early at 07:00 with a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, lasting 5-6 hours, and enjoy a picnic lunch along the way. With its 2000 ft. high walls, the crater sees very few animals migrating in and out, so you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds, and other species. Your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers, using his expertise to locate hidden animals. After thoroughly exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, we'll head to Fanaka Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Today we'll head to Lake Manyara. On the lakeshore, you'll likely see elephants, hippos, buffalo, guenons, banded mongooses, and various types of gazelles and antelopes. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, often spotted napping in the tree canopies or escaping the heat on the ground. After observing the wildlife and exploring the park, we'll depart in the afternoon and travel to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Depart Arusha in the morning with your private guide and travel to Arusha National Park, just a 40-minute drive from town. The park offers an impressive variety of fauna and flora. Hollywood chose this region to film “Hatari,” starring Hardy Kruger and John Wayne. Your day trip includes a visit to Ngurdoto Crater, known as the “Little Ngorongoro.” Year-round, you can see buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and various bird species. Few parks in Tanzania offer this opportunity, so don’t miss it. Later, return to Arusha in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

On the first day, you'll drive about 2 hours through the semi-tropical foothills of Kilimanjaro to the Marangu area on the mountain’s southeastern side. As you drive, you'll often catch stunning views of the snow-capped peak. Upon arrival at Marangu gate, you'll meet your team of guides and porters, gather any last-minute supplies, and head to the entrance of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park to register for the climb. From the gate, it's a four to five-hour walk through coffee plantations and dense rainforest to Mandara Hut.

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your homeward journey.