2016 - APT Africa

54 Experience the magic of an African sunset over the vast plains of the Masai Mara 15 Day Victoria Falls & East Africa Victoria Falls | Kenya | Tanzania Day 1. Arrive Livingstone, Victoria Falls. Arrive in Livingstone in Zambia and transfer to your hotel, where luxury awaits on the banks of the Zambezi River. Take a short walk to Victoria Falls and watch clouds of mist rise skyward as the waters of the Zambezi roar over the brink. Get to know your fellow travellers and APT Tour Director at a Welcome Dinner. Two Night Stay: Royal Livingstone Hotel. D Day 2. Livingstone, Freedom of Choice. Perhaps trace the steps of Dr Livingstone on Chief Mukuni's Village Cultural Tour then visit Maramba Market. Or enjoy an elephant safari along the winding Zambezi River. Alternatively, marvel at Victoria Falls from above during a helicopter flight. You've the remainder of the day to rest or continue exploring. B Day 3. Livingstone, Johannesburg. Fly to Johannesburg where you will stay for the evening before your journey to East Africa. Stay: Johannesburg, D'Oreale Grande Hotel. B Day 4. Johannesburg, Arusha. Fly via Dar es Salaam to the city of Arusha. Located at the base of Mt Meru and close to a number of game parks, this is the perfect starting point for your Tanzanian safari. Settle in with Welcome Drinks this evening. Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge. B Day 5. Arusha, Tarangire National Park. Set out by 4WD to your camp, with incredible views over Tarangire National Park. Spend time relaxing before your first game drive. Two Night Stay: Tarangire Balloon Camp. BLD Day 6. Tarangire National Park. The quiet plains of Tarangire are most famous for its elephant migration. Watch for these gentle creatures along with a host of other animals on morning and afternoon game drives today. BLD Day 7. Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater. Meet the children of a small school in Tanzania before continuing to your lodge, set close to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Take an optional game drive through Lake Manyara National Park then watch the sun dip behind the crater walls before dinner. Two Night Stay: Ngorongoro Crater, Acacia Farm Lodge. BLD Day 8. Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a full-day game drive along the crater's lush floor, including a tasty picnic lunch. The crater's high walls serve as a natural enclosure for an abundance of wildlife, including birds and wildebeest that gather around waterholes in incredible numbers. BLD Day 9. Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park. Visit Olduvai Gorge for a private tour and lecture. Then watch for wildlife as you travel through Serengeti National Park. Two Night Stay: Serengeti National Park, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti. BLD Day 10. Serengeti National Park. Head out on an early morning game drive. Later, on your afternoon game drive, the chance to spot Africa's famous Big Five is high. Tonight, enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge. BLD Day 11. Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara. Fly to the border of Tanzania. After landing and crossing the border into Kenya, take a short flight to the Masai Mara, home to the nomadic Maasai people. Your luxurious safari tent provides the ideal retreat tonight. Three Night Stay: Masai Mara, Karen Blixen Camp. BLD Freedom of Choice TM Inclusions Signature Invitations www.aptouring.com.au

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