An exciting trip along the old trade routes with cultural experience, adventure and wildlife through Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and South Africa!

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Day 1 - 2 Livingstone
The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 2pm where we have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense).
Includes: Entrance to see the Victoria Falls
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more

Day 3 Kafue River
A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool & bar

Day 4 - 5 Lower Zambezi Canoeing
We drive down into the Lower Zambezi Valley and spend two nights at our lodge on the banks of the river. Enjoy a full day canoeing down the Zambezi River. The river attracts elephants and other wildlife from the surrounding wilderness. After a day highlighted by bird watching and game viewing, relax around the campfire in the evening.
Includes: Full day canoe safari on Lower Zambezi with local river guides
Overnight: Lodge – twin rooms en-suite facilities, swimming pool & bar

Day 6 Lusaka
We head to Lusaka where we stock up on supplies in the bustling shops and markets of the Zambian capital. Taking the Great East Road we drive this afternoon until sunset.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool & bar

Day 7, 8, 9 South Luangwa National Park
Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This wild and remote sanctuary is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, full of hippo, crocodiles, elephants, lion and leopard. We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on 2 game walks and an open 4WD game drive, with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals.
Includes: Entrance fees to South Luangwa National Park, 2x game walks, and 1x night a game drive
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: Game walks & game drives

Day 10 - 11 Lake Malawi
Malawi “the warm heart of Africa”. We restock with fresh supplies in the markets of Lilongwe before heading to our camp on the beach at Lake Malawi. We’ll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area.
Includes: Island boat excursion
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, & hot showers

Day 12 - 13 Transit Mozambique
Heading south again we enter Mozambique at Zobue border post. Making our way back over the Zambezi we travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique.
Overnight: Campsite - good ablution facilities, & hot showers (sometimes!),

Day 14 - 15 Bazaruto Islands
Upon reaching the Indian Ocean we stay overnight in Vilankulos. We take a full day to explore the Magaruque Island on a local dhow, a traditional ocean going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood available – what a day!
Includes: Full day Dhow excursion to Bazaruto Islands
Overnight: Chalet - twin rooms with shared ablutions, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: Snorkeling

Day 16 - 17 Inhambane
Arab influences are strong in Inhambane dating back to when slaves, ivory, gold and spices were traded. Explore
Inhambane and its 200-year-old cathedral, before moving to our casitas (reed cabin) under the palms next to the
beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense).
Overnight: Casitas – twin rooms with shared ablutions, hot showers (sometimes!), restaurant & bar
Optional Activities: Scuba diving, ocean safari & quad biking

Day 18 Bilene
We travel further south along the coast to the town of Bilene situated on the shores of the Uembje lagoon. The lagoon is 8km wide and 27km long with clear water and white, sandy beaches. We spend the afternoon exploring the lagoon with options of kayaking and snorkeling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow, calm waters.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar & shop
Optional Activities: Kayaking, snorkeling, & other water sports

Day 19 - 20 Kruger National Park
We travel through the Trans-frontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park - visit big game country! Exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffe and the mighty elephant. Relaxing in the tranquil bush we experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.
Includes: Entrance fees to Kruger National Park, morning and afternoon game drives
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar & shop
Optional Activities: Night game drive in National Park game viewing vehicles

Day 21 Johannesburg
After an early morning game drive we return to Johannesburg in the evening, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to
rejoin life. Tour ends @ 18:00
Includes: Early morning game drive

Special Interest:
A walking safari in South Luangwa is an essential Zambian experience. Game scouts will lead us on an exhilarating walk in this big game wilderness

Sustainable Tourism:
In the Luangwa Valley we stay at Wildlife Camp who donate 60% of their revenues to the Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia. A local guide will lead us on a game walk and night drive. Your visit will support employment opportunities.