Nairobi to Livingstone 27 Days
We were in 6 Land Rover Defenders [ including the Guide vehicle ] two people per vehicle, which IMO is a much better way to travel if the alternative is a bus with 20+ others. We found that if we staggered leaving in the mornings then stopping for photo ops, comfort breaks etc didn't bunch the group up and added to the sense of independence, we'd meet up for lunch/fuel and then carry on to the overnight stop. Before setting off each morning Jan and Bella would have a team talk to go over the days route book which gave directions and distances also any known problems along the way i.e. roadworks which have to be experienced to be believed, it all worked really well because everybody made it every day. The vehicles all had two way radios and a pre programmed mobile phone.
Highlights for me were the Masai Mara, Zanzibar, Livingstonia/Lake Malawi, Croc River camp, walking with the Lions and who could forget the Microlight flight over Vic Falls.
Some of the camps were pretty basic but most had very reasonably priced upgrades i.e. the Chalet upgrade at Lake Chala was fantastic. Every one pitched in on a rotational basis to help Bella prepping dinner and breakfast which was a good way to break the ice for a group of ten strangers.
Overall we had a great time and would recommend this trip to anyone with a sense of adventure but also wanting a level of freedom that can only be achieved in your own vehicle.
