Victoria Falls to Nairobi Accommodated Overland Safari

Leave Victoria Falls for the Zambian capital of Lusaka. Head towards Chipata and the South Luangwa National Park. Visit a tribal textile project and a local village.

Cross the Zambia-Malawi border to spend the night at Luwawa Forest. Relax on the beaches of Lake Malawi. In Tanzania, ascend the Great Rift Valley to Iringa. Drive to Dar es Salaam and catch a ferry to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar.

From Dar es Salaam drive to Arusha (Tanzania), Ngorongoro and the Serengeti National Park. Visit a Masai village before travelling to Nairobi, Kenya.

Day 1 Lusaka

Leaving behind the excitement of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. The journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka takes us along an interesting route.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 Chipata

We begin today with some shopping in Lusaka before heading north-east towards Chipata. This is an interesting area full of friendly locals.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 / 4 South Luangwa National Park

Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa NP, where we spend two nights on the riverbank. The next day we visit the community-run tribal textile project and a local village. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided sunset game drive in South Luangwa NP. On occasion, in the rainy season, it is impossible or inadvisable to attempt to reach South Luangwa NP; if this happens an alternative itinerary will be chosen. Optional Activities: Guided Morning Game Walk in South Luangwa NP.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 / 6 Malawi - Luwawa Forest

Today we cross the Zambia-Malawi border after leaving South Luangwa NP in the early morning. Heading north we enter the highlands of Malawi and spend two nights at Luwawa Forest camp. Luwawa Forest camp were the winners of the 2008 ‘Community Development Work and Sustainable Tourism Award’. Optional Activities: Fishing, Mountain Biking, Hiking.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 Lake Malawi

The road down the mountain from Luwawa to the lake shore is scenic and quite exciting. We take a break from travelling with a couple of relaxing days at Lake Malawi. There is lovely white sand and lots of water sport and leisure activities available. While at Kande Beach we are taken on a tour of the nearby village by one of the local residents. Optional Activities: Hike to Livingstonia Mission, water sports, horse riding, craft shopping and more.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 / 12 Tanzania, Iringa & Dar es Salaam

Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. The next morning we transit through Mikumi NP, to the historical port city of Dar es Salaam. The city is one of the oldest settled cities in East Africa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 / 14 / 15 Zanzibar

A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam (where we leave the truck) to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. We spend the first night in Stone Town where you will have time to explore the markets and unique architecture. The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of the island where we will spend 2 days relaxing on the beach. Optional Activities: Meals, Spice Tours, Dolphin Tours, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 16 Zanzibar- Dar Es Salaam

Today we leave Zanzibar and catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam and return to our truck and campsite. The evening can be spent reminiscing about our days on the island.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 17/18/19 Arusha and Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Today we take a long and scenic drive to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania and known for its authentic craft markets. On a clear day it’s possible to see Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru. The next day we have the opportunity to go on a 2-night excursion into the Serengeti. This area has one of the most densely inhabited large animal populations in Africa. We game drive in the Serengeti National Park and the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. For those not going to the parks, take this chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture. Optional Activities: Serengeti/Ngorongoro Excursion. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 20 Arusha

Today those that went into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro will return to Arusha where there will be time to share stories of the wonderful African animals seen in the park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 21 Kenya, Nairobi

After crossing the border into Kenya we make our way to Nairobi and the end of the Victoria Falls to Nairobi Accommodated Overland Safari. Although our tour has ended some groups like to spend this evening at a local restaurant. Optional Activities: Dinner at a local restaurant

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch