Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique Safari

Journey through the heart of the wild continent, from Zambia through Malawi and down the Mozambique coast to South Africa. A diverse and fascinating journey along the old trade routes!

Price: (Valid: Jan 2010 – Dec 2010)
€1,595 pps + local payment of US$ 300 pp
21 Days Safari

Highlights * Victoria Falls - natural wonder of the world * Lower Zambezi - canoeing * South Luangwa NP - game walk & 4WD game drives * Lake Malawi - snorkelling & beaches * Benguerra Island – explore islands on a dhow * Inhambane – beaches and scuba diving * Kruger National Park – morning and afternoon game drives

Departs from: Livingstone - Ends: Johannesburg

Includes
* 2 nights in casita/tented lodge en suite,
* 4 night casita shared ablutions & 14 nights camping
* Entrance fees
* Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags & pillows)
* Transport in safari truck & 4WD
* Meals as per itinerary
* Professional guide
* Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi
* Benguerra Island excursion

Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique Safari Itinerary

Meal codes [B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner]

Day 1 - 2 LIVINGSTONE [Camping B]
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. Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or an 111m bungi jump (own expense).
Includes: Entrance to see the Victoria Falls
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar
Distance/time: N/A
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, elephant back safaris, scenic flights & many more

Day 3 KAFUE RIVER [Camping BLD]
A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool & bar
Distance/time: 505 kms, ± 8 hours, excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 4 - 5 LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING [Lodge BLD]
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, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. 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
Distance/time: 50kms, ± 1½ hours (subject to road conditions), excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 6 LUSAKA [Camping BLD]
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.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool & bar
Distance/time: 380kms, ± 6½ hours (subject to road conditions), excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch

Day 7 - 9 SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
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, swilling pool, restaurant & bar
Distance/time: 500kms, ± 8 hours (subject to road conditions), excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: Game walks & game drives

Day 10 - 11 LAKE MALAWI [Camping BLD]
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
Distance/time: 510kms, ± 7 hours (subject to road conditions), excluding border formalities & stops for sightseeing

Day 10 - 11 LAKE MALAWI [Camping BLD]
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
Distance/time: 510kms, ± 7 hours (subject to road conditions), excluding border formalities & stops for sightseeing

Day 14 - 15 BAZARUTO ISLANDS [Chalets Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]
Upon reaching the Indian Ocean we stay overnight in Vilankulo. 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
Distance/time: 530kms ± 6 hours (subject to road conditions), excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: Snorkeling

Day 16 - 17 INHAMBANE [Casitas Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]
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 Praia de Barra to our casitas (reed cabin) under the palms next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense)
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Casitas – twin rooms with shared ablutions, hot showers (sometimes!), restaurant & bar
Distance/time: 330kms, ± 4½ hours, excludes stops for sightseeing & lunch
Optional Activities: Scuba diving, ocean safari & quad biking

Day 18 BILENE [Camping BL]
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 snorkelling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow, calm waters.
Includes: N/A
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar & shop
Distance/time: 375kms, ± 5 hours (sometimes!)
Optional Activities: Kayaking, snorkelling, & other water sports

Day 19 - 20 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK [Camping BLD]
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.
Includes: Entrance fees to Kruger National Park, morning and afternoon game drives
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant, bar & shop
Distance/time: 340kms, ± 6 hours excluding border formalities & lunch stop (a long day!)
Optional Activities: Night game drive in National Park game viewing vehicles

Day 21 JOHANNESBURG [B]
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
Overnight: N/A
Distance/time: 480kms, 6½ hours excluding stops for sightseeing, lunch & game drives

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions and photo stops!

PRE & POST TOUR ACCOMMODATION:
This tour departs from Livingstone, Zambia, please make sure that you are there well ahead of the time. This tour ends in Johannesburg, South Africa.