Elite Travel Zambia

Zambia is the home for the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the 7 wonders of the world and the largest water fall in the world, Kariba Dam (one of the largest man-made lakes in the world); and the Kalambo Falls (one of the deepest falls in the world).

Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall on the planet – one million liters plunges down the Zambezi gorge every second and a trip to Zambia would not be complete without visiting this sublime natural wonder. Livingstone, on the Zambian side, is now a tourism Mecca catering to backpackers and luxury-seekers alike, and adventure seekers can choose from a menu of options to get their hearts pumping including a bridge bungee jump, ‘swing’ and ‘slide’, whitewater rafting, abseiling and river boarding

The best time of the year to visit the falls is between July and September, when the Zambezi River is aplomb with water. In November and December, the falls are almost dry and look like a canyon. Heavy rainfall fills the Zambezi between January and May, and it’s difficult to see the falls through a wall of mist created by falling water.

Zambia boasts of 19 National Parks, with one of the largest in the world (Kafue National Park); and 34 game management areas and 23 million hectares devoted to the conservation of a spectacular variety of wild animals and bird species.

It has one of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. Zambia has a rich cultural heritage and therefore has a number of cultural sites that could be visited. It holds a number of traditional ceremonies including the Kuomboka (in the Western Province); Ncwala (in the Eastern Province); Likumbi Lyamize (in the North Western Province); Shimunenga (in the Southern Province) and Mutomboko (in Luapula Province).

Elite Travel Zanzibar

The word “Zanzibar” is derived from the old form “Zengbar” which initially meant the Eastern Coast of Africa. It is probably a Persian word “Zeng” means black and “Bar” means land or region. The Arab version was Zinjibar.

Zanzibar is the ultimate Indian Ocean experience, with its fascinating historical Stone Town and magnificent beaches. Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean offers world class water sports including scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing and sailing on traditional local dhows.

Zanzibar’s brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing.

The beaches in Zanzibar are a paradise, interspersed with picturesque fishing villages, where the people live a simple way of life, unchanged over the years. There are more than 25 fantastic beaches in Zanzibar, and some are so peaceful and remote that the only noise breaking the silence is likely to be the ocean. At the northern tip of the island is Nungwi, approached by a road lined by banana palms, mangroves and coconut trees. This is the dhow building capital of Zanzibar Island, so it is a good place to see traditional craftsmen at work.

On the west coast of Zanzibar, Mangapwani beach is worth a visit, and to the east are the beaches of Matemwe, Pwani Mchangani, Kiwengwa, Uroa, Bwejuu and Jambiani, all with stretches of beautiful white sands.

Zanzibar also boasts several small offshore islands which are ideal for a day-trip. Prison (or Changu) island is the most popular with tourists because it is only a short trip from Stone Town. Originally, it was used by Arabs to detain recalcitrant slaves, and then a jail was built by the British, but it was never actually used. Visitors to Zanzibar will notice a large population of ancient Aldabra tortoises.

Gorilla Mountain

Known as the land of 1,000 hills, this country couldn’t be further from the clichéd African image of arid deserts and dry bush. Winding roads hug verdant slopes, every inch carved into fields with crops ranging from banana trees to maize. In the valleys are great sweeping tea plantations, rice fields and coffee groves.

The country is leading the way in using tourism for sustainable development and conservation. The bamboo and mid-altitude forests of the Volcanoes National Park in the north are home to the rare mountain gorilla and the high-altitude Nyungwe Forest in the south, one of the largest remaining rainforests in Africa, is home to 13 primates, including chimpanzees and colobus monkeys, rare orchids and nearly 300 different species of bird.

A landlocked country, Rwanda makes up for this with the stunning Lake Kivu, with beaches at Gisenyi and inlets and coves at Kibuye. Out in a kayak, you can paddle around forested islands and nod hello to the fishermen in dug-out canoes.

Nyungwe forest national park is one of the largest remaining high-altitude rainforests in Africa and is home to the world’s largest troop of colobus monkeys, which have a distinctive black and white colouring. A trek to spot them could have you surrounded by literally hundreds of them. This park is one of the last sanctuaries of the mountain gorilla and it is here that the well-known Diane Fossey spent 18 years studying them.

Namibia Desert

Namibia lies in the south-west of Africa between the Orange River in the south and the Kunene River in the north. From the seemingly endless sand dunes of the Namib Desert to the tropical wetlands of the Caprivi Strip, Namibia is a country of epic landscapes, bountiful wildlife and few people. Its greatest assets are the rugged Namib and Kalahari deserts, which support a surprising diversity of fauna including rare black rhinos, cheetahs, elephants, springbok and vast flocks of ostriches.

Namibia is a paradise for photographers, a land of contrasts and clear colors. Those who are looking for peace and stillness and enjoy mesmerizing landscapes and wide desert expanse, are going to fall in love with Namibia, one of the least populated countries in the world. The country is Africa at its best, with friendly, natural people, with endless savannah and bush land and an amazingly diverse animal world, protected in the vast Etosha National Park and in many other game reserves.

Namibia can be a harsh and unforgiving land, and nowhere is this more evident than along the Skeleton Coast. A windswept wasteland of dark green scrub and calcified sand dunes, it is littered with the rusting carcasses of ships washed ashore by the merciless Atlantic Ocean.

It’s not all hostile; the area is also home to the colorful Himba people whose love of elaborate hairdos and jewelry have made them one of the most photographed tribes in the world. Their home overlaps another of Namibia’s natural marvels, Etosha National Park, which boasts an abundance of wildlife: everything from the tiny Cape sparrow to the magnificent African elephant can be found here.

Elite Travel -Tanzania

Tanzania​ Zanzibar Getaway 

This package gives you a special access to the must-see sights of a guided Tanzania Safari and beach get away with visits to Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and Ngoro Ngoro Crater. Once the Safari part if over, one gets a chance to enjoy four or more nights in Zanzibar at one of the best resorts that the island has to offer.

Day One

Arusha/Lake Manyara National Park (130km – 1½hours)
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 0900am and drive on tarmac road 130km with Lunch Packed to Lake Manyara National Park (330 sq km or 127 sq miles) on the base of the Great Rift Valley, for the Morning and Afternoon game drives. The park is the home to Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more…About 350 species of birds have been recorded. The park has five distinct vegetation zones that support the large variety of birds and animals. The Lake Manyara National park is also famous for its large flocks of flamingos. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Meals Plan: {L, D}

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Day Two
Lake Manyara National Park /Serengeti National Park (205km – 5 hours)
Breakfast at around 0700am. Pick up from the Lodge/Campsite at 0800am and drive to the Great Serengeti National Park (14,763 sq km or 5,700 sq miles) with your Picnic Lunch Packed and game drives en route via Ngorongoro Crater rim. Serengeti National Park is a home to lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, Crocs and more. Lot of birds includes the Eurasia migrants. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Meals Plan: {B, L, D}
Day Three

Full Day Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, continues with both morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti national Park. Remember this is the migration safari, so as Serengeti is very large as your game drives will depend on the move of the migrants, your knowledgeable guide knows well how to locate the herds. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge. Meals Plan: {B, L, D}

Day Four

Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro Crater Rim (145km – 3 hours)
Wake up at 0600hours for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0900 hours back to the Lodge/Campsite for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. OPTION: Visit the Olduvai Gorge at extra fee for the museum. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. Meals Plan:  {B, L, D}

Day Five 

Ngorongoro Crater Floor/Arusha (190km – 3 hours)
Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0730hours drive to Ngorongoro Crater where you will descend into the Crater floor (19.2 km of diameter, 610m deep, 304 sq km) for game drives. All the Big five Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more…Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and more.. Break for lunch at Ngoitoktok spring Picnic sites it will be an unforgettable experience. After lunch proceed with game viewing while ascending the Crater and drive to Kilimanjaro Airport for the drop off for your 0700pm flight to Zanzibar. Meals Plan: {B, L}

Safari Package Cost
HIGH SEASON = USD2560.00 Per person sharing
LOW SEASON = USD1965.00 Per person sharing
BASIC CAMPING SAFARI COST: USD1326.00 PER PERSON sharing

Zanzibar Package
Accommodation in Zanzibar
High season =USD276.00 Per person sharing per night
Low season =USD184.00 Per person sharing per night
• Flight to Zanzibar USD275.00 per person.

Included in Package

• Pick / drop ex Arusha Airport before and after the trip drop off JRO
• Accommodation in a Double/Twin room full board
• Park entrance fees into the National Park/game reserve

Elite Travel South Africa

With golden beaches, jagged mountains and national parks overflowing with wildlife, South Africa is the Africa you’ve always imagined. While memories of a troubled past remain, the republic is well on the way to regaining its throne as the holiday capital of Africa, visited by nearly 10 million people every year.

Topping a long list of attractions is the republic’s spectacular wildlife and natural scenery. National parks and nature reserves preserve an incredible variety of landscapes – rolling plains, towering mountains, arid deserts, coastal fynbos (shrubland) and pure blue oceans – home to an incredible variety of wildlife, from lions and elephants to great white sharks and playful penguins.

South Africa’s cities are no less varied. In the far south, lorded over by iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is South Africa’s most accessible gateway, with gorgeous beaches, vibrant, multicultural neighborhoods, famous vineyards, a lively nightlife and fine dining to rival any European capital. You’ll find a similarly cosmopolitan vibe in Johannesburg, the energetic capital, and in beachside Durban, where the hot sunshine is matched by the scorching curries cooked up by the South Asian community.

In between you can lose yourself for days on safari. The undisputed top spot for wildlife spotters is world-famous Kruger National Park, where the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos – are joined by hundreds of other African species.

If the landscape sounds diverse, wait until you meet the people. South Africa boasts 11 official languages and more than a dozen tribes, living alongside communities from Africa, Europe and the Indian subcontinent – little wonder this is known as the Rainbow Nation. This diversity is tangible everywhere, from the architecture and language to the nation’s spectacular cuisine.

Nevertheless, huge inequality remains, still sharply marked out along racial lines. To understand modern South Africa, everyone should visit Johannesburg’s moving Apartheid Museum, and Robben Island prison, where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years. Or you could join a township tour in Soweto, which, like the rest of your trip, you’ll never forget.

Mauritius-Elite Travel

“Shimmering white sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters and beautiful underwater life, Mauritius is indeed a tropical paradise!”

Mauritius is located 2000 kilometers off the south east coast of Africa and is an island nation nestled in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Famous for its sparkling white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, lagoons fringed by glittering silver sand, underwater life and exotic wildlife, Mauritius is a treasure trove of surprises just waiting to be explored.
Apart from its beaches and islands, Mauritius also has many historical sites and is rich in culture.

Be it beach hopping, diving, snorkeling, water sports, shopping, or just relaxing in your resort or at a spa, Mauritius has something for everyone.

Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius is one of the richest cities and has all the hustle and bustle of a big city. But if peace and quiet is what you’re looking for then you can head off to one of the many beautiful and serene islands towards the coast of Mauritius. Other than its beaches and water sports, Mauritius is also famous for its virgin forests teeming with exotic wildlife.

Visit Mauritius and enjoy its spectacular natural beauty, friendly locals who love to party, foot tapping Sega music, delicious cuisine and discover why Mauritius is compared to being heaven on earth.