19 Days Road Trip, Nairobi –Johannesburg (South Africa) – Nairobi Road Trip Of A Lifetime!

ITINERARY

Inclusive:
1. TRANSPORT FROM NAIROBI AND BACK
2. COMESA INSURANCE
3. DRIVER FEE DRIVERACCOMMODATION
4. ROAD TOLL
5. FUEL
Exclusive:
1. Anything not mentioned above
2. Accommodation and Meals
3. Entrance fees where applicable
4. Immigration boarder clearance fees
DAY ONE: Nairobi – Mto Wa Mbu
Arrive at the pick- up point (Jeevanje gardens, Moi Avenue) at 0430HRS and attend a predeparture group briefing from Wings 24 representative. Departure will be STRICTLY at 0500HRS. Please make sure you have all the necessary travel documents, gear, comfortable shoes and a camera for your memories with you. After the travel briefing, we embark on the journey to Arusha town via Namanga border point. Arusha is fondly considered the safari capital of Tanzania. We shall stop in Arusha for one hour for snack-up, lunch and refreshments. We then proceed to Mto Wa Mbu via Dodoma Road you enjoy the beautiful countryside of Tanzania.
Mto Wa Mbu - Is an administrative ward in the Monduli district of the Arusha Region of Tanzania and a complete immersion into a colourful world of languages and cultures. The town is situated on the way from Arusha to the National Parks in Northern Tanzania, just at the foot of the Rift Valley. Imagine a village that is a home to 120 tribes, a startling polyglot mix of cultures and languages found nowhere else. Mto Wa Mbu is the entry port to Lake Manyara National Park; the park with the tree climbing lions and many birds named after the long-drawn Lake that is fed by the water flowing down from the escarpment of the rift valley. It also conveniently on the way to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti which makes it an ideal rest place for most safari travelers. Dinner and overnight in Mto Wa Mbu.
DAY TWO: Mto Wa Mbu – Iringa
On this day, rise early for breakfast then check out and depart for Iringa. We will have a brief stopover in Dodoma city; where we will have the opportunity to sample out local food and explore the city as we proceed to Iringa thereafter. The name “Iringa” is derived from the word Lilinga, meaning the fort. The little town has popular attractions such as Ruaha National Park and Sao Hill Forest Reserve. It is the perfect stop over point on the way down through the Southern Highlands or if you are off to visit Malawi and Zambia. Dinner and overnight in (Pazuri House) Iringa.
DAY THREE: Iringa - Chitimba Beach, Malawi
We will have an early rise, have quick breakfast and head through abundant mountain passes, rich grazing land, and banana and tea plantations towards the Songwe border post and into Malawi. Our first night will be spent at (Chitimba Beach Campsite). Formally ‘Lake Nyasa’, Lake Malawi covers almost an entire fifth of the country’s area and provides the source of livelihood for majority of the Malawi people. Fishermen, fish traders, canoe and net makers all ply their trades here, and a common sight is that of a fisherman in his Bwato (dugout canoe made from hollowed out tree trunk) fishing on the lake at the break of day. The lake has the highest number of endemic freshwater fish species of any in the world. Here you are free to enjoy your time on the beach or shop at a large curio market where you can buy some of Malawi’s famous ornate and carved chairs. We’ll go on a half day trip to Manchewe Falls which is the highest waterfall in Malawi surrounded by lush rainforest in Livingstonia – a small village above the lake on the Nyika Plateau. More than a hundred years ago, local people used to escape to the caves behind the falls to hide from slave traders. Dinner and overnight at (Chitimba Campsite).

DAY FOUR: Chitimba - Kande beach, Malawi
After a peaceful night, we embark on a scenic drive to Mzuzu, the capital of the northern region and the third largest town in Malawi and a home of Mzuzu Wildlife Centre. We’ll stop for a short while to gather supplies and to take a look at the market before we arrive in Kande Beach, s one of the best places to relax along the shores of Lake Malawi with clear blue water safe from parasites and pollution white golden sand that is clean and soft to touch and safe swimming with shallow depth and free of rocks and obstacles. Dinner and overnight in (Kande Beach Lodge and Campsite).
DAY FIVE: Kande Beach – Chipata
Saying our goodbyes to the beautiful Lake Malawi, we head for Lilongwe (the capital) to grab some supplies for our onward journey to Zambia. A chance to spend your remaining Malawi Kwacha currency before crossing the Zambian border. Formally named Fort Jameson, Chipata is multicultural town and a popular refuelling station for overlanders and is the capital of the Eastern Province of Zambia. This unique town offers colourful fruit and vegetable markets as well as an unexpected number of ornate temples due to its large Indian community. If time is on our side, hopefully we will be able to make a stop in Chipata before arriving at our campsite that is situated a short distance from the town Centre. Dinner and overnight in (Nyamfinzi Hotel) Chipata.
DAY SIX: Chipata - Lusaka, Zambia
Leaving early, we take the Great Eastern Road through lush country and small villages, crossing the Luangwa River to Zambia’s capital which is the home of the National Museum, the African Freedom statue and a memorial to the victims of the 1993 Zambia national football team plane crash, located at the National Heroes Stadium. Lusaka is Southern Africa’s fastest growing city, and is situated on the southern plateau with four main highways running north, south, east, and west – each to different parts of Africa. This city is the commercial hub as well as the Centre for the government. The campsite in which we reside tonight, Eureka Camp, is located on a tranquil setting on a farm. Here you will be able to see roaming zebras, ostriches, giraffes, and antelopes around the outskirts of the main camping area. Dinner and overnight at (Eureka Camp) Lusaka.
DAY SEVEN: Lusaka – Livingstone
At the start of the day, we head south toward Livingstone to Waterfront campsite located on the banks of the Zambezi River which is just a few kilometres from Victoria Falls. The campsite itself is tremendous with some lovely riverside chalets with balconies and stunning views, and it is here that we will rest after a long and adventurous journey. We will be treated to a full briefing that provides any information on optional activities in the area (including rafting, canoeing, bungee jumping, abseiling, gorge swinging, elephant and horse riding, scenic flights, river cruises, etc). Dinner and overnight in Livingstone.
DAY EIGHT: Livingstone – Victoria Falls
Victoria falls also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning ‘The smoke that thunders’, is one of the greatest attractions in Africa and one of the world’s largest waterfalls. The Falls is located on the Zambezi River, the fourth largest river in Africa, which is also defining the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is the only waterfall in the world with a length of more than a kilometre and a height of more than hundred meters. The noise of Victoria Falls can be heard from 40 kilometres away, while the spray and mist from the falling water is rising to a height of over 400 meters and can be seen from 50 kilometres. The risk of plunging into the abyss gives it the name the Devil’s Pool. Dinner and overnight at Waterfront Campsite, Livingstone. DAY NINE: Livingstone – Maun, Botswana
We rise-up early for breakfast and thereafter set off for Maun via Kazungula border. We will have an opportunity to jump onto a ferry crossing from Zambia to Botswana. The Kazungula Ferry is a pontoon ferry across the 400-metre-wide Zambezi River between Botswana and Zambia. It is one of the largest ferries in south-central Africa, having a capacity of 70 tonnes. The service is provided by two motorized pontoons and operates between border posts at Kazungula, Zambia and Kazungula, Botswana. Maun is Botswana’s tourism Capital and it lies on the Southern fringes of the Okavango Delta. It is the administrative Centre of Ngamiland District and the seat of power of the Batawana people. Dinner and overnight at (Island Safari Lodge) Maun.
DAY TEN: Maun – Serowe
Leaving early, we drive further East of Maun to Serowe. Serowe is an important part of Botswana’s history, as it is the birth place of the country's first president, Sir Seretse Khama among other several presidents. The name `Serowe` comes from an edible Kalahari plant, `Serowa`. Dinner and overnight in Serowe. This day we rest as we looking forward to and adventurous and an exciting journey to Johannesburg, South Africa. Dinner and overnight at (Lentswe Lodge) Serowe.
DAY ELEVEN: Serowe – Johannesburg, South Africa
We check out early and embark on our journey to Johannesburg via Martin Drift/Gobblers Bridge border post. The drive from Serowe to the border will take us approximately 2 hours. Please prepare your passport and yellow fever certificates ready for the immigration. We will go past Pretoria located about 50km north of Johannesburg and surrounded by the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains the city of Pretoria is South Africa’s administrative capital and home to government departments, ministries, foreign embassies, and diplomatic missions. We arrive Johannesburg later in the evening. We check in and thereafter relax and enjoy the hotel/camp facilities. Dinner and overnight at (Garden Court Eastgate).
DAY TWELVE: Johannesburg
Johannesburg, also known as the City of Gold that comes from its gold rush history, is an African city of note. The city is characterized by contradiction and an apparent seamless combination of irreconcilable differences. The largest city in South Africa, Johannesburg is also the wealthiest and, without doubt, the economic powerhouse of Africa. Today we visit: The Apartheid Museum - Visitors to the museum are greeted with a very real reflection of what it was like to live in a racially segregated society. The museum has two entrances labelled 'White' and 'Non-white', and depending on which ticket you are issued, you will be ushered through one of the two.
In the afternoon we’ll have a quick snack break and proceed to: Experience the vibrant township life – Soweto – A tour of this sprawling area will show you the many milestones of South Africa’s turbulent political history. You’ll see Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown, where South Africa's Freedom Charter (a document used to help draft the country's Constitution) was signed in 1955. Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum, where the famous Soweto uprising of 16 June 1976 took place. The famous Vilakazi Street, once home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners, namely former president Nelson Mandela and Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. The Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, listed by the Guinness World Records in 1997 as the largest hospital in the world, as well as the vibrant Orlando Towers, where the more adventurous can get their adrenaline pumping with an urban bungee jump. We’ll have time to do some shopping before heading back for dinner and overnight at (Garden Court Eastgate).
DAY THIRTEEN: Johannesburg
We have an early rise, have breakfast, and embark on the city’s sightseeing.
The Orlando Towers, Soweto
The Orlando Towers bungee in Soweto adds a whole new dimension to sightseeing in this famous Johannesburg Township. Bridging the gap between adventure and township tourism, you can enjoy one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant landmarks like never before. With 100m drop to the ground, bungee jump, swing or free fall your way to the bottom.
Gold Reef City, Johannesburg - The Gold Reef City theme park, located in central Johannesburg, is built around an authentic 19th century gold mine, and brings together fascinating historical attractions with some of the most thrilling rides in the southern hemisphere. For a day of frenetic family fun, it cannot be beat.
We’ll have the whole afternoon for personal time. Dinner and overnight at (Garden Court Eastgate).
DAY FOURTEEN: Johannesburg
We have an early rise and say our goodbyes to the magnificent city of Johannesburg, and we depart, making our way back home through Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and FINALLY HOME! We’ll reside in the same accommodations i.e. (Botswana 1 Night, Zimbabwe 1 Night, Zambia 2 Nights, Tanzania 2 Nights and Kenya 1 Night)
What to Expect
What a perpetual experience. So many bubbles of exciting and wonderous memories we’ll have made. The changing landscapes, beautiful sceneries, exhilarating wildlife, diverse culture and let us not forget the scrumptious food and divine dining. Well, its just so much under the sun. IT’S THE ROAD TRIP OF LIFE TIME!
THINGS TO CARRY: 1. Identification card.
2. Yellow Fever Certificate.
3. Head lamp.
4. Personal effects (wash kit, sun-screen, slippers, soap, tissue paper, tooth brush+ paste).
5. Swimming costumes.
6. Camera (spare batteries, USB cable).
7. Clothing, a hat and shades to shield from sun.
8. Insect repellent.
9. Warm clothing for evening.
10. Anti Malaria tablets.
11. Pocket money.