Tour destinations:

Zambia: Livingstone - Game Drive in South Luangwa National Park - Tribal Textile and Village Excursion
Malawi: Luwawa Forest - Lake Malawi
Tanzania: Iringa Zanzibar Excursion (optional) - Serengeti and Nogorongoro Crater (optional)

Tour dossier:

Day 1
Lusaka

Leaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher.

Meals:  Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Pioneers Camp: www.pioneercampzambia.com

Day 2
Chipata

Today is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more Western ways of Southern Africa.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  MamaRulas: www.mamarulas.com

Day 3
South Luangwa National Park

Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar.  This afternoon we enjoy an included sunset game drive in the South Luangwa NP.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Wildlife Camp: www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com

Day 4
South Luangwa National Park

In the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive, the park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Wildlife Camp: www.wildlifecamp-zambia.com

Day 5
Malawi – Lake Malawi National Park (Day 5&6 )

Today we enter Malawi and after a short stop in Lilongwe we travel south to Monkey Bay in the Lake Malawi National Park.  This area has been designated a World Heritage site and the protected area has an abundance of aquatic life in clear, warm water.  Snorkelling and scuba diving are both excellent here, but there are many other water activities, such as kayaking, to enjoy while not relaxing.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Fat Monkeys Camp (no website available)

Day 7
Kande Beach (Day 7&8)

We take a scenic drive to Kande beach where there are many optional activities available such as horse riding and different water sports.  On our second day here we have an included guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Optional Activities: Water Sports, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping etc.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Kande Beach: www.kandebeach.com

Day 9
Northern Lake Malawi - Chitimba (Day 9&10)

We travel further north and spend our last 2 days in Malawi at Chitimba beach.  For those that have had enough of beautiful lake views there is an overnight hike to the Livingstonia Mission Station in the highland area.  This working mission was set up by Scottish Presbyterian followers of David Livingstone in 1894 and is 900m above the lake. There is also a shorter hike to the Manchawe Falls.  Optional Activities: Hike to Livingstonia Mission, watersports, abseiling etc.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Chitimba: www.chitimba.com

Day 11
Tanzania – Iringa

Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai Hut where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Kisolanza Farm: www.kisolanza.com

Day 12
Dar es salaam

Our journey today brings us out of the cool highland region of Iringa to the humid Indian ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam.  Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Kipepeo Camp: www.kipepeocamp.com

Day 13
Zanzibar (Day 13,14 & 15)

A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture. There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.

Meals:   Breakfast x 3
Overnight:  Stone Town - Shangani Hotel: www.shanganihotel.com
Nungwi Beach – Nungwi Inn: www.nungwiinnhotel.co.tz

Day 16
Dar es Salaam

Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite. The evening can be spent reminiscing about our days on the island.

Meals:  Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight:  Kipepeo Camp: www.kipepeocamp.com

Day 17
Arusha

Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania and known for its authentic craft markets. On a clear day it’s possible to see Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. Arusha is home to some excellent craft shops.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Meserani Oasis or Snake Park Camp: no available website

Day 18
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Excursion (Day 18 & 19)

These 2 days are set aside for the optional  2-night excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. The excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles in order to tackle the challenging side roads in the parks. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Seronera and Simba Campsites: www.serengeti.org

Day 20
Arusha

Today those that went into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro will return to Arusha where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park.  In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight:  Meserani Oasis or Snake Park Camp: no website available

Day 21
Kenya – Nairobi

After crossing the border into Kenya we continue to travel towards Nairobi and the end of our journey.  Usually we end the tour with a group meal out at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants. Optional Activities: Dinner out.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch