Africa — wildlife and safari
Africa · May 2026

Africa

5 countries · 13 days · grand expedition — safari, wildlife, culture, ocean

This isn't a «safari tour». It's an expedition through 5 countries of Southern and East Africa in 13 days. The route is designed so you see all the key contrasts of the continent: wildlife in the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, the Namib desert, the Indian Ocean, traditional villages.

For those who want maximum experience in one vacation. Tight schedule, but every day is a new world.

Programme

Grand expedition 2026

Africa — 5 countries · 13 days

Safari + nature + culture · small group · NOMAP tour leader

The route covers: South Africa (Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Point), Namibia (Namib Desert, Sossusvlei dunes), Botswana (Okavango Delta, Chobe safari), Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls), Zambia (the other side of the falls). Internal flights included.

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Included

What's included

Where it is

Africa on the map

Approximate route and stops. You can zoom and pan the map.

Itinerary

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival, transfer to Arusha

Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) — the main northern Tanzania safari airport. Not Dar es Salaam (coast). From Europe / Middle East — usually via Dubai (Emirates / Qatar), 12-15 hours total flight.

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

The "elephant park". Tarangire holds around 3 000 elephants plus 550+ bird species and giant baobabs. Route: Arusha → Tarangire — 2 hours by car, full-day game drive inside.

Days 3–4 Serengeti

The main event. Serengeti — 14 700 km² (bigger than Switzerland), one of the most biodiverse parks in the world. Route: Karatu → central Serengeti via Naabi Hill gate — 4-5 hours with the driver.

Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater

A 19 km wide crater formed by a collapsed volcano 2.5 million years ago. Inside — a stable ecosystem with the highest large-mammal density in Africa: 25 000+ animals on 260 km².

Day 6 Lake Manyara and transfer

A smaller park on the way back to Arusha. Famous for tree-climbing lions (unusual behaviour) and flamingoes on the lake.

Day 7 Departure

Transfer to JRO. If your flight is in the evening you can fit in a half-day at Materuni waterfall (foot of Kilimanjaro, 40 min from Arusha) or the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When to go?

May-October — dry season in East/Southern Africa, best safari. January-March — wet season, cheaper, but rain and road risk.

How much is the 5-country tour?

21 days — €5,000-7,500 per person. Includes internal flights, guided safaris, lodges, route, tour leader. International flight and visa fees separate.

Visas?

Depends on passport. Most travellers — eVisa or visa on arrival. We help with the whole process before the tour.

Is it safe?

Tourist zones (national parks, lodges) are safe. Key — don't go off-route. With a local guide and full support — calm.

Vaccinations?

Yellow fever is mandatory (certificate required). Malaria — prophylaxis recommended. Full list 2 months before tour.

Group size?

6-8 people. Minivan + internal flights.

What will we see?

Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), wildebeest migration in Serengeti/Maasai Mara (Aug-Oct), Victoria Falls, Ngorongoro crater, Okavango.

What to pack?

Light neutral-coloured clothing (khaki/beige), binoculars, long zoom camera, SPF 50, insect repellent. Detailed list a month before.

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