12 dagen – Zambia & Malawi trail safari

(B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner)

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 a 111m bungi jump (own expense).

Day 1: Breakfast is not included
Day 1: Lunch will be an own expense meal
Day 1: Dinner will be an own expense meal at a local restaurant
Day 2: Breakfast provide by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 2: Lunch will be an own expense meal
Day 2: Dinner will be an own expense meal at a local restaurant

Includes: Entrance to see the Victoria Falls.
Distance/time: N/A
Optional Activities: White water rafting, sunset cruises, scenic flights & many more.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar.

A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night.

Day 3: Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 3: Lunch provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 3: Dinner provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group

Includes: –
Distance/time: ±505km, 8h00 actual driving time, a long driving day along very scenic and bumpy roads we stop for sightseeing and lunch, we expect a travel day of ±10h00.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool & bar.

We paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. Canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning we continue our canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. We will be collected by a motorboat, and are transferred back up river to our starting campsite.

Day 4, 5: Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 4, 5: Lunch provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 4, 5: Dinner provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group

Includes: Full day canoe safari on Lower Zambezi with local river guides .
Distance/time: N/A
Overnight: Camping – on day 4, we camp wild on an island in the Zambezi River, on day 5, we stay in a designated campsite, with good ablution facilities, with hot showers, swimming pool & bar.
You will need to bring your own towel.

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. (This is a very long day of travel but this also allows us to get to South Luangwa sooner on day 7).

Day 6: Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 6: Lunch provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 6: Dinner provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group

Includes: N/A
Distance/time: ±570km, 9h30 actual driving time, today is a very long travel day as we try to get as far as possible today, to maximise our time in South Luangwa tomorrow, expect a long travel day of ±10h00.
Overnight: Chimwemwe Lodge – twin standard rooms en-suite, restaurant & bar.

Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippo, elephants, lion and leopard abound. We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on 2 game walks and 2 open 4WD game drives, one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, Dec–Apr, walks may not be possible in which case we’ll do extra game drives).

Day 7: Breakfast provided by the lodge
Day 8, 9: Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 7, 8, 9: Lunch provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 7, 8, 9: Dinner provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group

Includes: Entrance fees to South Luangwa National Park, 2x game walks, 2 game drives.
Distance/time: ±330km, 5h00 actual driving time on day 6. There can be potholes and the road down into the “valley” is hilly and slow, we expect a travel day of ±8h30.
Optional Activities: Game walks & game drives.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, hot showers, swimming pool, restaurant & bar.

Malawi “the warm heart of Africa”. We re-stock 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.

Day 10, 11: Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 10, 11: Lunch provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 10, 11: Dinner provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group

Includes: Island boat excursion.
Distance/time: ±510km, 7h00 actual driving time, today is a slow day and the border crossing can have delays, so we expect a long travel day of ±9h30.
Overnight: Campsite – good ablution facilities, & hot showers.

After breakfast you will be transferred by mini-bus from Lake Malawi, to Lilongwe in time to catch your departure flight.

Day 12: Breakfast provide by the tour leaders with the help of the group
Day 12: –
Day 12: –

Includes: N/A
Overnight: N/A
Distance/time:

Please note:
The distance and travel times quoted above are an estimate only, and subject to local road conditions – remember it’s an adventure!

Special Interest:
A walking safari in South Luangwa is an essential Zambian experience. Game scouts will lead us on an exhilarating walk in this big game wilderness

Sustainable Tourism:
In the Luangwa Valley we stay at Wildlife Camp who donate 60% of their revenues to the Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia. A local guide will lead us on a game walk and night drive. Your visit will support employment opportunities.