21 Days / 20 Nights. Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti (two sectors), Nyerere, Ruaha, Mahale Mountains, Stone Town, Zanzibar.
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21 Days / 20 Nights. Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti (two sectors), Nyerere, Ruaha, Mahale Mountains, Stone Town, Zanzibar.
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Arrival Arusha. Coffee estate visit and the Cultural Heritage Centre.
Arusha to Tarangire. Full-day game drive along the river.
Lake Manyara game drive; afternoon in the Karatu highlands.
Through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an Olduvai Gorge stop, into the Serengeti.
Full Serengeti day in the Seronera valley; optional dawn balloon flight.
Transfer to the current migration sector. Afternoon game drive with the herds.
Full migration day — calving grounds or river crossings depending on the month.
Second migration day — a long photographic day in the field.
Morning game drive, then transfer east to the Ngorongoro rim. Maasai boma visit.
Early crater descent for a full day on the floor — black rhino, lion and elephant.
Fly south to Nyerere National Park. Afternoon Rufiji River game drive.
Nyerere — morning boat safari, afternoon game drive for wild dog.
Nyerere — walking safari with an armed guide and a fly-camping night or boat safari.
Fly west to Ruaha National Park. Afternoon game drive on the Great Ruaha River.
Ruaha — full day among the baobabs for the great lion prides, greater and lesser kudu, sable and roan.
Ruaha — morning walking safari and an afternoon photographic drive.
Long charter west to Mahale Mountains National Park on Lake Tanganyika. Afternoon on the beach beneath the forest.
Mahale — chimpanzee trek with the research project trackers; afternoon swimming and snorkelling on the lake.
Mahale — second chimpanzee trek and an afternoon dhow cruise.
Charter east to Zanzibar. Afternoon Stone Town walking tour and the Forodhani night market.
Morning spice farm visit and a beach afternoon, then evening departure from Zanzibar — or extend on the coast.
Before you go
February has maximum water flow: The falls are at their most powerful with incredible spray (the "smoke that thunders"). Views may be obscured by mist, but the experience is dramatic. Temperatures are warm (25-30°C) with occasional rain.
Yes, bridge tours are available including: Historical tours explaining construction, engineering tours, and bridge walks. Some include bungee jumping or bridge swinging. Tours typically cost $15-$30 and require booking in advance. Safety equipment is provided.
The bridge was built from both sides simultaneously, meeting perfectly in the middle. Construction took 14 months (1904-1905) using steel shipped from England. The arch was assembled on falsework and then dropped into place - a remarkable engineering feat for its time.
Victoria Falls Bridge was completed in 1905 as part of Cecil Rhodes' Cape to Cairo railway vision. It spans 198 meters across the Zambezi Gorge, 128 meters above the river. Designed by Sir Ralph Freeman, it's a steel arch bridge used for rail, road, and foot traffic.
Zimbabwe side weather: Similar to Zambia but slightly hotter in summer. January-March: 25-30°C with rain. April-June: 15-25°C, dry. July-September: 10-25°C, cool nights. October-December: 25-35°C, becoming rainy. The microclimate near the falls is always humid.
It depends: Zimbabwe has more viewpoints and better overall views. Zambia offers unique experiences like Devil's Pool and closer waterfall access. Most visitors recommend seeing both sides if possible. Zimbabwe is better for first-time visitors wanting comprehensive views.
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