Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam Safari

The tour starts in Livingstone with a visit to the Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, we then head to the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka.

We visit the South Luangwa National Park, abundant with games and birds spending two nights on the river banks of this amazing Reserve.

Next this camping safari heads to Malawi where you have the opportunity to go snorkeling or scuba diving in Lake Malawi, home to a spectacular array of fish species. The next few days are spent relaxing on the white sand beaches of central and northern Lake Malawi where you will have the oppurtunity to enjoy various water sports, fishing, hiking and a visit to a local village.

The last leg takes us across the Tanzanian border through the Great Rift Valley and onwards for some game viewing in Mikumi National Park, home to an array of wild animals and birdlife.

Lastly we arrive in Dar es Salaam where our Vic Falls, Tanznia & Malawi Tour comes to an end.

Day 1: Livingstone to Lusaka – Zambia

Leaving behind the excitement of Victoria Falls we begin our affordable African expedition. After Livingstone we take an interesting journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka where we see locals going about their daily business. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher. 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Chipata – Zambia

On day two of our budget camping safari we take a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers enroute to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa National Park. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more western ways of Southern Africa. There are many rural villages and farming communities. This is an interesting area full of friendly locals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - 4: South Luangwa National Park – Zambia

Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend two nights at our campsite right on the bank of the Luangwa River. You can often see Hippo and other animals from the campsite bar. The park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. Later this afternoon we enjoy a guided afternoon to sunset game drive in South Luangwa Park, included in the tour price.

On day four of this African safari you have the option of taking a morning game drive and in the afternoon we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. 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: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk in South Luangwa Park. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Lilongwe - Malawi

Today we visit the Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, Malawi’s only sanctuary for rescued, orphaned and injured wild animals.  The Centre is set on 180 hectares of beautiful woodland, Lilongwe’s only protected wilderness area.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 / 7: Kande Beach - Lake Malawi

This morning we have the opportunity to participate in a 2 hour city tour of Lilongwe, before we take a scenic drive north to Kande beach, along the idyllic shores of Lake Malawi.

Kande Beach, near Kande Island, offers unspoiled white sand beaches and clear blue waters for plenty of optional water sports activities.

We will spend the next 2 days enjoying the many optional activities available, such as horse riding and various water sports.  We embark on a guided village walk to meet some local people and learn more about Malawian life. This cultural excursion (included in the tour price) gives us a chance to meet the friendly locals and get a glimpse of life in the "Warm Heart of Africa", Malawi.

Optional Activities: 2 hour morning city tour in Lilongwe, Water Sports, Horse Riding, Craft Shopping etc.
Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Northern Lake Malawi, Chitimba
 – Malawi

Continuing north along Lake Malawi's tropical shores we make our way to Chitimba Beach, our final stop in Malawi.

For those who have had enough of the beaches and warm waters' of Lake Malawi, there is the option of hiking from Chitimba. The short hiking trail goes to the 50m high Manchawe Falls covering a cave where locals hid from slave traders in colonial times. 

Optional Activities: Hiking, water sports and abseiling.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Iringa – Tanzania

Today we cross from Malawi into Tanzania. As we ascend out of the Great Rift Valley, through some scenic mountain passes, we pass the vast tea plantations of the highlands on the way to our camp, outside Iringa.

In the evening we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian experience, eating in a local Masai Hut.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Iringa to Mikumi National Park – Tanzania

Today we travel north to Mikumi National Park, the 4th largest National Park in Tanzania. Today we have the opportunity to enjoy an optional afternoon game drive through Mikumi Park, home to lion, zebra, wildebeest, impala, buffalo and elephant.  

Optional Activities:  Afternoon game drive in Mikumi NP

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Dar es Salaam

Our Victoria Falls to Dar es Salaam Safari brings us out of the cool highland region of Iringa and down to the humid Indian Ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. 

Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city. This historical port city is one of the oldest settled cities in East Africa and the gateway to Tanzania's Zanzibar Islands.

Our memorable Vic Falls to Dar es Salaam Camping Safari comes to an end today.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch