Days 1 > 4 - Tanzania - Exploring Zanzibar

Wandering the winding streets of Stone Town is like stepping back in time. There are a number of fascinating places to visit and excellent seafood meals to enjoy. The spice tours are very popular and get great reviews. The islands beautiful beaches, coral reefs, lagoons and mangroves are part of Zanzibar 's top attractions. There is a big selection of activities for you to enjoy, from swimming with dolphins and turtles to diving and snorkelling, and from deep-sea game fishing to kayaking.

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Days 5 > 6 - Tanzania - Mkomazi Rhino Project

Mkomazi Game Reserve is a magnificent 3,270 square kilometre reserve in northern Tanzania that together with Tsavo forms one of the largest and most important ecosystems on earth. Linked to the legendary conservationists Tony Fitzjohn and George Adamson African Wildlife Preservation Trust has been working on the front lines in the battle to save the critically endangered African black rhino since 1989. During your visit you have the opportunity to meet Tony Fitzjohn and learn how the Rhinos have been successfully re-introduced back into Mkomazi.

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Day 7 - Tanzania - Maasai Community Project

Baobab's wilderness camp in Tanzania is operated as joint venture between Baobab and the Maasai tribe. The Maasai community benefits by receiving a financial contribution from each booking. These funds will be used to build pre-schools and classrooms and teach environmental awareness. The camp employs staff sourced soley from the Maasai community. Having the opportunity to gain a firsthand insight into the lives of the local Maasai tribe, is something you won’t easily forget.

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Days 8 >10 - Tanzania - Exploring the Serengeti

The Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most visited parks. It boasts some of Africa’s most impressive wildlife herds, which are stalked by the great predators including not only leopard, cheetah and lion, but also jackal, hyena and wild dog. The great migrating herds of wildebeests and zebras are probably the single most impressive sight, although the endless plains, fantastic clouds, and kaleidoscope of natural colours are pretty hard to beat. Be prepared for amazing photo opportunities; this adventure creates memories that last a lifetime!


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Days 11>12 - Kenya - Ballooning the Maasai Mara

The Maasai Mara reserve is one of the most spectacular wildlife reserves in the world, an impressive 1,680 square kilometres of land. The views from the balloons are fantastic and there is no better way to see lions, buffalos, elephants, leopards, rhinos, zebra, giraffes and cheetah. At dawn we take off, rising as the sun rises and float in whichever direction the winds of the morning take us. Your guide can precisely control the altitude, sometimes flying at treetop height, sometimes lower, offering unique photographic opportunities of the wildlife below.

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Days 13>19 - Kenya - Camel Safaris

A camel expedition can be the perfect way to view the land and see lots of game. Camels can trek across territory otherwise inaccessible with conventional transport means. Riding on the backs of the camels, most travelling is done in the morning, to maximise our chances of encountering the area's shy wildlife. After relaxing in the heat of the day, we may walk in the late afternoon or climb a rocky outcrop to experience the remarkable peace of one of the earth's widest vistas. At night, the camel caravan stops off on the river banks or at watering holes, where the wildlife congregates.

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Day 13 - Kenya - Nairobi to Mombassa by Train

We transfer to Nairobi station where our special train consists of 1st class coaches, sleeping cars, restaurant car and bar car. On the front will be a magnificent 59 class Garratt No 5918 Mount Galai. Leaving the station heading east, the locomotive winds slowly down to the sultry heat of the ancient port of Mombassa. The highlight of the trip begins when the track enters Tsavo National Park. Leaning out the windows to watch ostriches and antelopes, giraffes and elephants grazing peacefully against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro's snowy summit in the distance is a wonderful experience.

The Chyulu Hills in Kenya is home to a very special population of black rhinos that has only recently been rediscovered. The project is organised by Richard Bonham and the Maasailand Preservation Trust, working in conjunction with the Kenyan Wildlife Service and Save the Rhino International to protect the 14 rhinos that inhabit the Chyulu Hills. During your visit you have the opportunity to meet Richard Bonham and learn how the Chyulu programme is working to protect the rhinos in a rugged terrain of volcanic hills and cones and lava flows covered by dense vegetation.

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Days 16>19 - Kenya - Dhow Sailing on the Coast

A local Dhow is the perfect vehicle with which to soak of up the sights and sounds of the Kenyan coast, and there are plenty of opportunities to drop anchor and stop off in a traditional villages along the way. Lunch usually consist of traditional Kenyan seafood dishes. One of the most exciting aspects of a dhow trip is bartering with the local tradesmen at several of the floating markets en route. Our three day dhow trip will enable you to relive the experience of the traders who sailed along the East African cost and as far as India and the Persian Gulf aboard these vessels for centuries.

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Days 13>19 - Tanzania - The Kilimanjaro Climb

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is also the second highest volcano in the world with a height of 5,895 metres above sea level. Despite its magnificent height, no ice axes, picks or ropes are required to climb to its true summit, Uhuru Peak. From the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Kenya side, you'll be climbing toward the "roof of Africa" through unspoiled forests, moorlands, and alpine zones. For the adventurous, a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro is a must taking you through the mists of equatorial jungle to reach the snows and breath-taking views from the summit.

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In the summer of 1960 Jane Goodall arrived on the shore of Lake Tanganyika to study the evolutionary link between chimpanzees and humans. In 1977, Jane founded the Jane Goodall Institute to provide ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees. We visit the chimpanzee feeding station, where a researcher is on duty every day, recording details of all chimps he sees. Any chimp passing through the area tends to visit the feeding station in the hope of getting bananas. We also visit the site of Henry Stanley's famous “Dr Livingstone I presume” at Ujiji near Kigoma, and watch the renowned dhow builders at work. 

Days 13, 17 or 19 - International or Domestic flight

• Nairobi Airport is served by most African carriers and a wide selection of international airlines. 
• Dar es Salaam Airport is served by most African carriers and a wide selection of international airlines.

Stanley Option B

Days 1 > 4 - Tanzania - Exploring Zanzibar

Wandering the winding streets of Stone Town is like stepping back in time. There are a number of fascinating places to visit and excellent seafood meals to enjoy. The spice tours are very popular and get great reviews. The islands beautiful beaches, coral reefs, lagoons and mangroves are part of Zanzibar 's top attractions. There is a big selection of activities for you to enjoy, from swimming with dolphins and turtles to diving and snorkelling, and from deep-sea game fishing to kayaking.

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The Selous Game Reserve is Africa 's largest tract of protected wildlife land and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1988. We spend the day visiting the Selous Rhino Protection project, established in 1995 to protect the reserves rhino population after several years of devastating poaching. Our visit will afford you ample opportunity to learn how the project team is securing the scattered population of black rhino in the Selous Game Reserve, conducting scientific research to identify the number and distribution of the species within the reserve, and nurturing an environment in which the population can regenerate itself.

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Day 8 - Tanzania - Mikumi National Park

Mikumi National Park is located in the north of the Selous Game Reserve and it is bordered by the Uluguru Mountains in the North and Rubeho Mountains to the south-east. We spend the day exploring this beautifuli National Park, well-known for its population of elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, elands, greater kudu, widebeest, and sable antelope. Predators include tree-climbing lions, leopards, wild hunting dogs and black-backed jackal. Mkata River flood plain is the main feature in the National Park. The northern portion of the plain remains swampy all year round providing favourite mud grounds for buffaloes and countless bird species.

Day 9 - Tanzania - Iringa Market Day

Iringa is a charming town overlooking the Little Ruaha River. Its streets are quiet and peaceful, and the market offers a colourful scene of traditional African culture. Market days bring forth an eclectic mix of expatriate wives dressed in pastel frocks shopping with their baskets and mingling with raw tribes people from the bush for their monthly trading spree. The morning is spent exploring the markets after which we make our way to Isimilia. Ismilia is one of Africa 's most important sites for exploring the relics of the Acheulean Age (about 60 000 years ago) and the site is littered with hand axes, hammers, cleavers and stone picks. 

Days 10>12 - Malawi - Nyika on Horseback

Malawi 's Nyika National Park is an experience that is unique to the area. The only way of entering the park is by 4x4, as the roads in and around the park become virtually impassable without one. Due to the high grasses, which provide good camouflage for the wildlife, the best method of viewing game is on horseback. Two days are spent exploring the region. How about following exciting elephant trails, trotting with the herds of eland and zebra or galloping across the rolling hills of the plateau? Herds of elephant, kudu, buffalo, leopards and lions are all at home here.

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Days 13>15 - Malawi - Lake Malawi Adventure

Lake Malawi was inscribed as a World Heritage site in 1984 and has long been one of Africa’s most favoured tourist attractions. Enjoy a good selection of water sport activities ranging from sailing, snorkelling and diving, to windsurfing and kayaking. Kayaking is one of the best ways of exploring Lake Malawi’s shores. Beautiful caves scattered along the shores offer excellent snorkelling spots and bountiful populations of fish. The lake is home to thousands of cichlid tropical fish, intrinsically vital to the bio-diversity of our planet.

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Liwonde has some of the best game viewing in Malawi and reputedly the best bird watching in Southern Africa. After checking in at our lakeside lodge, there is a choice between a morning boat trip on the Shire River, an afternoon game drive or a sundowner followed by a night drive. Liwonde National Park is teaming with wildlife and you will see elephant, hippo, crocodile, waterbuck, antelope, rhino, lion, leopard and jackal. After a busy day spotting game there is no better way to relax than over a delicious dinner in the thatched restaurant overlooking the crocodile infested river.

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Mount Mulanje has become Malawi 's top hiking destination. There is an extensive network of trails in addition to undiscovered routes with plenty of mountain huts providing comfortable accommodation. Climbing the mountain can be demanding, but the trekking facilities dotted around the mountain cater for all levels of fitness. For hikers there are walking routes to the top of most of the mountains, including Sapitwa, Malawi 's highest peak at just over 3000 metres. When you need to freshen up, there are cool swimming holes en route. The rewards upon reaching the summit are fantastic.

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Days 15>21 - Tanzania - The Kilimanjaro Climb

Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa. It is also the second highest volcano in the world with a height of 5895 metres above sea level. Despite its magnificent height, no ice axes, picks or ropes are required to climb to its true summit, Uhuru Peak. From the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro on the Kenya side, you'll be climbing toward the "roof of Africa" through unspoiled forests, moorlands, and alpine zones. For the adventurous, a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro is a must taking you through the mists of equatorial jungle to reach the snows and breath-taking views from the summit.

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In the summer of 1960 Jane Goodall arrived on the shore of Lake Tanganyika to study the evolutionary link between chimpanzees and humans. In 1977, Jane founded the Jane Goodall Institute to provide ongoing support for field research on wild chimpanzees. We visit the chimpanzee feeding station, where a researcher is on duty every day, recording details of all chimps he sees. Any chimp passing through the area tends to visit the feeding station in the hope of getting bananas. We also visit the site of Henry Stanley's famous “Dr Livingstone I presume” at Ujiji near Kigoma, and watch the renowned dhow builders at work. 

Days 15, 19 or 21 - International/Domestic flights

• Dar es Salaam Airport is served by most African carriers and a wide selection of international airlines. 
• Lilongwe Airport is served by some African carriers and a few international airlines. 
• Blantyre Airport is served by some African carriers.