Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique "Trade Route"
TOUR IN
$2830
per person
Availability: 12 places
Day 1 - 2: | LIVINGSTONE |
Day 3: | KAFUE RIVER |
Day 4 - 5: | LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING |
Day 6: | GREAT EAST ROAD |
Day 7 - 9: | SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK |
Day 10 - 11: | LAKE MALAWI |
Day 12 - 13: | TRANSIT MOZAMBIQUE |
Day 14 - 15: | BAZARUTO ISLANDS |
Day 16 - 17: | INHAMBANE |
Day 18: | CHIZAVANE |
Day 19 -20: | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK |
Day 21- 22: | GREATER KRUGER - JOHANNESBURG - TOUR ENDS |
Day 1
Livingstone
The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 14:00 where we have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge.
(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Day 2
Livingstone Camping
Enjoy a full day of optional adventure activities, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense). The campsite has good ablution facilities, hot showers a swimming pool, restaurant & bar.
Camping B--
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.
camping BLD
Day 4
Lower Zambezi Canoeing
We paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. Canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa.
camping BLD
Day 5
Lower Zambezi Canoeing
We continue our canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. We will be collected by a motorboat, and are transferred back up riber to our starting campsite.
camping BLD
Day 6
Lusaka - Great East Road
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. (This is a very long day of travel but this also allows us to get to South Luangwa sooner on day 7).
Chalet BLD
Day 7
South Luangwa National Park
Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippo, elephants, lion and leopard abound. We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.
Camping B--
Day 8
South Luangwa National Park
Explore the area with a game walk and an open 4WD game drives at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, Dec – Apr, walks may not be possible in which case we’ll do extra game drive
Camping BLD
Day 9
South Luangwa National Park
Explore the area with a game walk and an open 4WD game drives at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, Dec – Apr, walks may not be possible in which case we’ll do extra game drive
Camping BLD
Day 10
Lake Malawi
An opportunity to visit the local community We’ll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area.
CAMPING BLD
Day 11
Lake Malawi
An opportunity to visit the local community We’ll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area.
Camping BLD
Day 12
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. (Campsite facilities are very basic.)
Camping BLD
Day 13
Transit Mozambique
Heading to Bazaruto Island, this is a long travel day with beautiful landscapes along the way.
Camping BLD
Day 14
Bazaruto Islands
Upon reaching the Indian Ocean we stay overnight in Vilankulos
Day 15
Bazaruto Island
We take a full day to explore the Magaruque Island on a local dhow, a traditional ocean going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, snorkeling, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood available – what a day!
camping BLD
Day 16
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 movin.g to our accommodation next to the beach
Chalets BLD
Day 17
Inhambane
Enjoy a day of lazing on the beach, soaking up the African sun. Optional adventure activities such as Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense).
Chalets BL-
Day 18
Chizavane
We turn south along the coast to a secluded fishing lodge on the beach north of Xai-Xai. The lodge is perched on the coastal dunes with a magnificent view of the surrounding natural bush and expansive beach. Low tide exposes a long rocky reef parallel to the beach, which creates a shallow, calm pool ideal for snorkelling and swimming. For our last night on the beach we enjoy a fish braai (barbeque) dinner at the lodge restaurant overlooking the warm Indian Ocean.
Casitas BL-
Day 19
Kruger National Park
We travel through the Transfrontier 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.
Camping BLD
Day 20
Kruger National Park
A morning game drive in the park with a stop at a picnic site for a cooked breakfast.
camping BLD
Day 21
Greater Kruger
Departing Kruger, we overnight at a private game lodge in the Greater Kruger for our final dinner under the stars.
Lodge BLD
Day 22
Greater Kruger - Johannesburg - Tour Ends
The last day of tour and we take the Panorama Route, visiting God’s Window and the Three Sisters. We return to Johannesburg in the afternoon sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to re-join life. Tour ends @ 17:00
Lodge B--