East African Odyssey (Small Group Tours)

East African Odyssey (Encounters Travel)
Duration
22 days
Countries
4
Next Departure
18-Sep-2026
Starting at
USD 5,715
Price per day
USD 260
Tour Type
Group Tours Group Tours

Overview

Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 20
Activities
tour category: Fishingtour category: Divingtour category: Boattour category: Some bicycling is possibletour category: Walkingtour category: Naturetour category: Campingtour category: Safari

Summary

This amazing 3-week wildlife odyssey tour takes you through the heart of East Africa, from Livingstone all the way to Nairobi. It takes in all the major sites en route, including South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar and the Serengeti,

Map: East African Odyssey (Encounters Travel)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Livingstone To Lusaka Departing The Zam...
Day 2
Petauke We Depart Zambia's Bustling Cap...
Day 3
South Luangwa National Park Anticipatin...
Day 4
Exploring The South Luangwa National Pa...
Day 5
Zambia To Malawi We Say Goodbye To Zamb...
Day 6
Free Time At Lake Malawi Today Is Dedic...
Day 7
Sunset On The Banks Of Lake Malawi Afte...
Day 8
Cross Into The Mbeya Region Of Tanzania...
Day 9
Coffee Plantation, Great Rift Valley We...
Day 10
Exploring The Mikumi National Park This...
Day 11
Mikumi Today You Will Have The Opportun...
Day 12
Mikumi To Dar Es Salaam We Overnight In...
Day 13
Ferry To Zanzibar We Head Out Early To ...
Day 14
Zanzibar Beaches Boasting A Rich Histor...
Day 15
Zanzibar Beaches You Have The Day Free ...
Day 16
Back To Bagamoyo We Say Farewell To The...
Day 17
Through Rural Tanzania To Moshi As We D...
Day 18
Karatu While The Distance To Karatu Is ...
Day 19
Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National ...
Day 20
Serengeti Game Drive We Start Early Thi...
Day 21
To Arusha We Leave The Serengeti Today ...
Day 22
Arusha To Nairobi We Cross The Border I...

Countries (4): Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia

Travel Cities (14): Arusha, Dar Es Salaam, Iringa, Lake Malawi, Livingstone, Lusaka, Meru, Moshi, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Selous Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Zanzibar City

Details

A spectacular 3-week wildlife odyssey that takes you through the very heart of the African continent. Starting in Livingstone all the way north to Nairobi, passing along Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Zanzibar and the Serengeti. This is an overland tour, travelling in a fully equipped comfortable expedition truck, with two options available for your accommodation each night, either staying in hotels and lodges or mainly camping. Visit Zambia’s finest game reserve which is the Luangwa National Park, with some of the largest populations of leopards. East you visit Lake Malawi which is the third largest lake in Africa and also the eighth largest in the world. As we head north we travel through Tanzania to stop at the majestic spice island of Zanzibar. This island is best known for its pristine beaches and spice tours. The next northern stops are Arusha and Karatu on the edge of the world famous Serengeti National Park. This great park is known for some of the greatest animal migrations when thousands of wildebeest make their annual cross of the vast grassy plains. The tour includes a full day inside the Ngorongoro crater, a proper wildlife phenomenon on the edge of the park, and game drives in the Seronera region in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Our final destination is Kenya and our tour ends in the capital Nairobi. The tour is available either based mainly on camping in traditional 2-person tents (which we provide together with camp beds), or as an upgraded 'accommodated' version where you sleep in lodges, hotels, or permanent camps (with proper beds & facilities). Details of each night's stay are given in the Facilities section of the daily itinerary. Pricing shown is based on camping - please contact us for prices to upgrade to the accommodated level. 2026 Update: Please note that for 2026 we will be replacing 1 night in Arusha with a night in Moshi

Included in Price

  • 21 night's accommodation either camping or in hotels/lodges/guesthouses/permanent camps (supplement applies)
  • All transport and transfers
  • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
  • Services of two truck crew throughout - driver/leader and assistant
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary

NOT included in price

  • International Flights
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance (compulsory)
  • Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available) 'Accommodated hotel upgrade' (hotels/lodges/permanent camps instead of camping)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Optional activities and fees not included in the itinerary
  • Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
  • Tips for tour leader
  • Any other items not mentioned above

Travel Package

 

Coming from

 

Going to

Tour...

Livingstone

Arrow Going To

Nairobi

Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Memberships and Financial Protection

Membership: ABTA Membership: Trust My Group


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