SINGLE COUNTRY SAFARIS – either using the large Overland Vehicles or 4x4s

TANZANIA: Arusha to Arusha, 14 days, £2039

Highlights: Climb Mt Kilimanjaro, Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Combinine an active trek to the summit of Africa’s highest peak with several days on safari in search of the diverse wildlife, this trip offers you the best of Tanzania. Climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro, using the Machame route, and experience magnificent terrain, and fantastic views. Follow up the hike, with a tour of the best-known game parks in Tanzania in search of the “Big 5” - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo

What’s included?
Guided trek up Mount Kilimanjaro Machame Route, Entrances and game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu Village tour, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Traditional dinner in local community, meals as indicated.

Group Size Notes: Max 14, Avg 10 Group Leader, Experienced mountain guide, Cooks, Porters,Chief Experience Officer (CEO) (safari), Certified driver/guide.

Meals Included:13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 11 Dinners

Transport: Private minibus/minivan, 7-seat 4x4 Safari vehicle(s), Supply vehicle for equipment when necessary.

Accommodation: Simple hotels (4 nts), Full service camping (9 nts).

What’s not included?
Meal Budget: Allow USD120-155 for meals not included.

Detailed Itinerary Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.

Day 1 Arrive Moshi Arrive in Moshi at any time.

Day 2 Moshi to Machame Camp Start the Machame trail (1490m), hiking through the lush lower slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Slowly gaining altitude arriving to your first campsite, the Machame Camp, situated at 3000m above sea level.

Day 3 Machame Camp to Shira 2 Camp Climbing steeply through the savanna, continue up a gentler ascent through the lower alpine moorland, which is notable for beautiful wild alpine flowers and the unique Giant Lobelia and giant groundsel (senecio) plants. If it is a clear day, you will have views of Kibo, the peak and ultimate goal of your adventure.

Day 4 Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp Continue to climb “pole pole” (slowly, slowly) through increasingly rocky and barren terrain. Ascend the rocky scree path to the Lava Tower (4630m) before descending steeply into the Great Barranco Valley. This descent affords fantastic views and some great photo opportunities of the Western Breach and Breach Wall.

Day 5 Barranco Camp to Barafu Camp A steady climb up the eastern wall of the Great Barranco Wall takes us just below the Heim Glacier, where we may have some awesome views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our trail continues down into the alpine desert of the Karanga Valley. Beyond the valley, we climb the trail through this empty and dry landscape up to Barafu Camp. The two peaks Kibo and Mawenzi can be seen from our camp.

Day 6 Barafu Camp to Summit to Mweka Camp In the cover of darkness, you begin the most difficult though most rewarding day of the trek – the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After several hours of slow but strenuous hiking, you will reach the rim of the main crater, Stella Point, at 5685m. Continue on through the scree and snow-covered trail to Uhuru peak, the highest point in Africa, at 5895m. Take a moment to appreciate your accomplishment, and start back down the same trail.

Day 7 Descent - Mweka Camp to Mweka Gate to Moshi Enjoy the forest and higher oxygen levels of the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro as you complete this adventure and receive your summit certificate. From the Mweka Gate you will continue down into the Mweka village for lunch. Afterwards transfer to Moshi in the afternoon, relax, or have that much-deserved shower and congratulatory beverage.

Day 8-9 Arusha / Lake Manyara National Park Transfer to Arusha, a picturesque town that sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain. The safari portion of your trip begins with an afternoon of wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 10-11 Serengeti National Park Visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu, part of a community cultural tourism programme, to learn about the local community. Continue on to the Serengeti to enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. The “Big 5” - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland.

Day 12-13 Ngorongoro Conservation Area/Arusha Enjoy a game drive in the Serengeti National Park and continue on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where views at the crater’s rim are stunning. Take in your final safari experience within the crater viewing the high concentration of wildlife, including zebra, gazelle, impala, and cheetah, all bound by the crater walls. Experience a truly unique “local dinner” in the private home of a local family in Arusha – an authentic community experience to cherish forever.

Day 14 Depart Arusha

SINGLE COUNTRY SAFARIS – either using the large Overland Vehicles or 4x4s

SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg to Cape Town, 7 days, £839

Highlights: Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Cape Town

This is an ideal trip for those looking to have some fantastic wildlife experiences in world famous parks, enjoy vibrant Cape Town and take part in a cultural exchange by sharing a meal in a local African family’s home - South Africa will expose you to a wonderful world of social and natural diversity. The best of what South Africa has to offer.

What’s included?
Panoramic Route (Visit to Blyde River Canyon, Bourke Luck Potholes, God's Window), Kruger National park entrance with game drives (own vehicle), Masgobe Lodge/Komatipoort game drive (open vehicle), traditional dinner in South African home (local community), meals as indicated.

Group Size Notes: Group Leader, Chief Experience Officer (CEO)/driver

Meals Included: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Transport: Air-conditioned touring vehicle, Open safari vehicle, Walking, Plane.

Accommodation: Standard rooms (3 nts), Chalets (3 nts)

What’s not included?
Meal Budget: Allow USD85-115 for meals not included.

Detailed Itinerary Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.

Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg Arrive in Johannesburg for your Welcome dinner.

Day 2 Manyeleti Game Reserve Along the Panorama Route we explore world famous sites such as Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window. Sharing an open border with the famous Kruger National park, the Manyeleti Game Reserve is a great location to search for some fantastic wildlife, such as elephants, lions, antelope, buffalo, in addition to the incredible bird-life. Community development efforts include a visit to a local school to learn more about our joint involvement.

Day 3 Kruger National Park The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Along with the Big 5: elephant, leopard, buffalo, lion and rhino, we also spot hippos, crocs, zebra, wildebeest, monkeys and amazing birdlife in this, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife areas.

Day 4 Masgobe Private Game Reserve After an early morning game drive in Kruger National Park, we continue to Masgobe Private Game Reserve. We spend the afternoon in an open game-viewing vehicle in search of more lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra, and more. After a good day's safari, enjoy a traditional South African 'braai' BBQ

Day 5-6 Cape Town Enjoy an early morning optional game-drive before flying to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. Visit Robben Island, view the city from the top of Table Mountain, explore Cape Point (Cape of Good Hope), visit the old French Huguenot town of Franschhoek, visit the V&A Waterfront and be sure not to miss the wonderful Cultural & Historical Museums, Planetarium and numerous other wonderful sights of Cape Town. Experience a truly unique ’Home Dinner’ in a private home in an informal settlement – an authentic community experience that you will take home in your heart.

Day 7 Depart Cape Town

SINGLE COUNTRY SAFARIS – either using the large Overland Vehicles or 4x4s

UGANDA Kampala to Kampala, 8 days, £1019

Highlights: Mountain Gorillas, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Lake Victoria.

Using Uganda’s vibrant capital Kampala as a base, this tour includes many highlights of the region: fabulous game viewing in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks, and an unforgettable forest trek in mountains for a special, close encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in their own habitat.

What’s included?
Panoramic Route (Visit to Blyde River Canyon, Bourke Luck Potholes, God’s Window), Kruger National park entrance with game drives (own vehicle), Masgobe Lodge/Komatipoort game drive (open vehicle), traditional dinner in South African home (local community), meals as indicated.

Entrances and game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks, Guided Mountain Gorilla Trek with permits.

Group Size Notes: Max 22, Avg 14 Group Leader, Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, Driver, Camp cook, Certified local mountain guide, Experienced gorilla trackers.

Meals Included: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners.

Transport: Overland Vehicle, Private minibus/van.

Accommodation: Participation camping (7 nts).

What’s not included?
Meal Budget: Allow USD20-25 for meals not included.

Detailed Itinerary Please note that our itineraries are not set in stone and can be subject to change.

Day 1-2 Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National Park Depart Kampala early and travel west towards Lake Edward to this famous park, with Uganda’s largest wildlife populations. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, with hopes of catching glimpses of buffalo, hippo, elephant, lion, and the elusive leopard. For a different perspective, you may also opt for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 3-6 Gorilla Tracking/Lake Bunyonyi Our time in this lush, magical, mountainous region of Uganda is spent between enjoying the area of Lake Bunyonyi and many activities that it has to offer. Take an unforgettable guided trek deep into the forest-sloped volcanoes for a wild encounter with a family of mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home to approximately half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, the world's most endangered ape. One of Africa’s major highlights, a close encounter with these amazing animals is simply breathtaking.

Day 7 Lake Mburo National Park A scenic journey takes us to Lake Mburo National Park, to continue our nature and wildlife encounters in one of Uganda's most precious locations. Here we embark on a game drive, passing through the acacia woodland in search of the diverse resident wildlife such as zebra, impala, buffalo, topi, and even leopard and hyena.

Day 8 Depart Kampala We journey back towards Uganda's largest city where the tour ends in the early afternoon.