Inhaling spice plantation aromas, snorkelling Zanzibar, exploring Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls, spotting the 'Big 5' in Kruger National Park, discovering the less-visited Zimbabwe, walking in search of rhinos and searching for wildlife from a 4x4 in Matobo National Park, witnessing Shangaan traditions.
Ready to delve deep into the natural and cultural treasures of southern and eastern Africa? You’d better be, because the once-in-a-lifetime experiences offered by this trip doesn’t wait up for stragglers. Covering five countries in 22 days by overland truck, this trip will bring you into close contact with the land, wildlife and people of this compelling stretch of Africa. The highlights are many and varied: Lake Malawi, Victoria Falls, Matobo and Kruger National Parks, the Zanzibar archipelago. Rich, in-depth and wholly genuine, this is Africa at its very best.
What's Included
- Spice Plantation entrance and guided tour, 4 Day Zanzibar excursion, Guided rhino walk and open vehicle game drive in Matobo National Park, Kruger National Park entrance with game drives in overland vehicle, Traditional Shangaan dinner and dance.
- 21 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 13 Dinners. (Allow USD155-200 for meals and drinks (including bottled water) not included.)
- Simple Hotel (5 nts), participation camping (16 nts).
- Overland vehicle, minibuses, ferry.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO), cook and driver throughout; local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 22, avg 18.
Places Visited
- Malawi
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Days 1-4 Zanzibar (3B)
Arrive at any time. Explore Stone Town, visit Arab residences and palaces, guided tour of a spice plantation. Options to visit museums, historic sites or relax on the beach.
Days 5-6 Ruaha River/Iringa (2B,2L,2D)
Ferry to Dar Es Salaam. Continue to the Ruaha River in Ruaha National Park. Climb into the Great Rift Valley, view vast tea plantations.
Days 7-9 Lake Malawi (3B,3L,3D)
Relax on the shores of 'the lake of stars,' visit various lakeside camps. Options to go for walks, snorkelling, village tours or fishing trips.
Days 10-12 Lilongwe/Chipata/Lusaka (3B,3L,3D)
Camp on a private game farm. Option to visit bustling craft stalls and markets.
Days 13-15 Livingstone (3B,1L)
Option to visit Victoria Falls, and enjoy white-water rafting, canoeing, elephant-back safari, fly over the falls and much more.
Days 16-17 Bulawayo (2B,2L,2D)
Option to visit Victoria Falls town or the falls from the Zimbabwe side. Walk with rhinos, open vehicle game drive in Matobo National Park.
Days 18-20 Greater Kruger Area/Kruger National Park (3B,3L,3D)
Chill in a warm water spring pool. Game drives in our overland vehicle. Taste local food and witness traditional dancing.
Day 21 Johannesburg (B,L)
Visit to community school project, interact with the villagers.
Day 22 Johannesburg (B)
Depart at any time.
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