22-Day Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique - Trade Route

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Livingstone

The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia at 2:00 am. You'll have two 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 bungee jump (at your own expense).

Pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged. Alternatively, you can make your way to the departure at Victoria Falls Waterfront, Zambia. Participation is an essential part of your safari. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning—it’s all part of the adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early mornings. Therefore, we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Main Destination:

Victoria Falls (Zambia)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Kafue River

A long drive takes you across the rolling Miombo forested hills of Southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we'll camp the night. Expect a travel day of about 10 hours.

Your campsite for the night has good ablution facilities, hot showers, a swimming pool and a bar.

Main Destination:

Chirundu (Town, Zambia)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lower Zambezi Canoeing

You will paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god—Nyami Nyami. You will continue canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We'll camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning, you'll continue your canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. You will be collected by a motorboat and transferred back upriver to your starting campsite.

Main Destination:

Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)

High Season July to September (Busy and high-season rates apply)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP

ElephantAbundant

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Lower Zambezi NP (Zambia)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lusaka

You will head to Lusaka to stock up on supplies in the bustling shops and markets of the Zambian capital. Taking the great east road, you'll drive this afternoon until sunset. (This is a very long day of travel but it also allows you to get to South Luangwa sooner on day 7).

Main Destination:

Petauke (Town, Zambia)

Accommodation:

Chimwemwe Lodge

• Mid-range hotelin Petauke (Town, Zambia)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

South Luangwa National Park

You will make your way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippos, elephants, lions and leopards abound. You will camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on two game walks and two open 4WD game drives; one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, December–April, walks may not be possible in which case you’ll do extra game drives).

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in South Luangwa NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

Show more

ZebraCommon

HyenaCommon

Wild DogOccasional

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside South Luangwa NP (Zambia)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Malawi

You will arrive in Malawi “the warm heart of Africa.” Here, you will re-stock with fresh supplies in the markets of Lilongwe before heading to your camp on the beach at Lake Malawi. You’ll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area. You will also experience beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Malawi (Malawi)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transit - Mozambique

Heading south again, you will enter Mozambique at the Zobue border post. Making your way back over the Zambezi you'll travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique (campsite facilities are very basic). You can expect two long travel days as we transit across Mozambique.

Main Destination:

Tete (City, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bazaruto Islands

Upon reaching the Indian Ocean, you will stay overnight in Vilankulos. You'll take a full day to explore Magaruque Island on a local dhow—a traditional ocean-going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, snorkelling, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood will be available—what a day!

Dinner on day 15 is an own expense meal.

Main Destination:

Bazaruto Island (Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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 your accommodation next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available at your own expense. You will also cover the costs of your dinner on day 17.

Main Destination:

Inhambane (City, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

Bay View Lodge

• Mid-range self catering accommodation located at Barra Beach (Mozambique)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Chizavane

You will 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 your last night on the beach, you'll enjoy a fish braai (barbeque) dinner at the lodge restaurant overlooking the warm Indian Ocean.

Main Destination:

Praia De Chizavane (Beach, Mozambique)

Accommodation:

East Africa Safaris Chalets

• Mid-range chaletnear Xai-Xai (Town & Beach, Mozambique)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger National Park

You will travel through the transfrontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park. You will visit the big game country on exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffes and the mighty elephants. Relaxing in the tranquil bush, you will experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Kruger NP (South Africa)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Greater Kruger National Park

Departing Kruger, you will stay overnight at a private game lodge in the Greater Kruger for your final dinner under the stars. The beautiful Makuwa Safari Lodge is the destination for the final night of this tour. You will spend the evening in the sparkling pool or resting in the comfortable rooms.

Main Destination:

Greater Kruger (South Africa)

Accommodation:

Makuwa Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP (South Africa)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Panorama Route to Johannesburg

In the morning, we'll tour the Panorama Route, visiting God’s Window and the Three Sisters. You will return to Johannesburg in the afternoon, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life. The tour ends at 5:00 pm at the Johannesburg Airport.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route (Highlight, South Africa)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.