22-Day Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique - Trade Route • 22 days • Malawi

Day 1 Livingstone

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia at 2:00 am. You'll have two 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 bungee jump (at your own expense). Pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged. Alternatively, you can make your way to the departure at Victoria Falls Waterfront, Zambia. Participation is an essential part of your safari. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning - it's all part of the adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early mornings. Therefore, we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Day 2 Livingstone

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia at 2:00 am. You'll have two 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 bungee jump (at your own expense). Pre-tour accommodation and airport transfers can be arranged. Alternatively, you can make your way to the departure at Victoria Falls Waterfront, Zambia. Participation is an essential part of your safari. From putting up your tent to packing the truck in the morning - it's all part of the adventure. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help (on rotation) with the washing up. There are some long travel days which means early mornings. Therefore, we all need to get involved to make the day run efficiently.

Day 3 Kafue River

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

A long drive takes you across the rolling Miombo forested hills of Southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we'll camp the night. Expect a travel day of about 10 hours. Your campsite for the night has good ablution facilities, hot showers, a swimming pool and a bar.

Day 4 Lower Zambezi Canoeing

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Lower Zambezi NP (Zambia) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

You will paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god - Nyami Nyami. You will continue canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We'll camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning, you'll continue your canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. You will be collected by a motorboat and transferred back upriver to your starting campsite.

Day 5 Lower Zambezi Canoeing

⏱Morning 🏨Chimwemwe Lodge Mid-range hotel in Petauke (Town, Zambia) 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

You will head to Lusaka to stock up on supplies in the bustling shops and markets of the Zambian capital. Taking the great east road, you'll drive this afternoon until sunset. (This is a very long day of travel but it also allows you to get to South Luangwa sooner on day 7

Day 6 Lusaka

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Lower Zambezi NP (Zambia) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

ou will paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god - Nyami Nyami. You will continue canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We'll camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning, you'll continue your canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. You will be collected by a motorboat and transferred back upriver to your starting campsite.

Day 7 South Luangwa National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will make your way down into "the valley" of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippos, elephants, lions and leopards abound. You will camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on two game walks and two open 4WD game drives; one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, December - April, walks may not be possible in which case you'll do extra game drives).

Day 8 South Luangwa National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside South Luangwa NP (Zambia) 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

You will make your way down into "the valley" of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippos, elephants, lions and leopards abound. You will camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on two game walks and two open 4WD game drives; one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, December - April, walks may not be possible in which case you'll do extra game drives).

Day 9 South Luangwa National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside South Luangwa NP (Zambia) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will make your way down into "the valley" of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippos, elephants, lions and leopards abound. You will camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on two game walks and two open 4WD game drives; one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, December - April, walks may not be possible in which case you'll do extra game drives).

Day 10 Day 10

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will arrive in Malawi "the warm heart of Africa." Here, you will re-stock with fresh supplies in the markets of Lilongwe before heading to your camp on the beach at Lake Malawi. You'll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area. You will also experience beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the camp.

Day 11 Day 11

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will arrive in Malawi "the warm heart of Africa." Here, you will re-stock with fresh supplies in the markets of Lilongwe before heading to your camp on the beach at Lake Malawi. You'll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area. You will also experience beautiful sunsets from the comfort of the camp.

Day 12 Transit - Mozambique

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

Heading south again, you will enter Mozambique at the Zobue border post. Making your way back over the Zambezi you'll travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique (campsite facilities are very basic). You can expect two long travel days as we transit across Mozambique.

Day 13 Transit - Mozambique

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Chobe Riverfront (Chobe NP) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

Heading south again, you will enter Mozambique at the Zobue border post. Making your way back over the Zambezi you'll travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique (campsite facilities are very basic). You can expect two long travel days as we transit across Mozambique.

Day 14 Bazaruto Islands

⏱Morning 🏨Sailaway Tours - The Cove Tented Camp 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

Upon reaching the Indian Ocean, you will stay overnight in Vilankulos. You'll take a full day to explore Magaruque Island on a local dhow - a traditional ocean-going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, snorkelling, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood will be available - what a day! Dinner on day 15 is an own expense meal.

Day 15 Bazaruto Islands

⏱Morning 🏨Sailaway Tours - The Cove Tented Camp Budget tented campless than 1hr drive from Vilanculos (Town & Beach, Mozambique) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

Upon reaching the Indian Ocean, you will stay overnight in Vilankulos. You'll take a full day to explore Magaruque Island on a local dhow - a traditional ocean-going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, snorkelling, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood will be available - what a day! Dinner on day 15 is an own expense meal.

Day 16 Inhambane

⏱Morning 🏨Bay View Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation located at Barra Beach (Mozambique) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

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 your accommodation next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available at your own expense. You will also cover the costs of your dinner on day 17.

Day 17 Inhambane

⏱Morning 🏨Bay View Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation located at Barra Beach (Mozambique) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

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 your accommodation next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available at your own expense. You will also cover the costs of your dinner on day 17.

Day 18 Chizavane

⏱Morning 🏨East Africa Safaris Chalets Mid-range chaletnear Xai-Xai (Town & Beach, Mozambique) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will turn south along the coast to a secluded fishing lodge on the beach north of Xai-Xai. The lodge is perched on the coastal dunes with a magnificent view of the surrounding natural bush and expansive beach. Low tide exposes a long rocky reef parallel to the beach, which creates a shallow, calm pool ideal for snorkelling and swimming. For your last night on the beach, you'll enjoy a fish braai (barbeque) dinner at the lodge restaurant overlooking the warm Indian Ocean.

Day 19 Kruger National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Kruger NP (South Africa) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will travel through the transfrontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park. You will visit the big game country on exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffes and the mighty elephants. Relaxing in the tranquil bush, you will experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.

Day 20 Kruger National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Makuwa Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Central Kruger NP (South Africa) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

Departing Kruger, you will stay overnight at a private game lodge in the Greater Kruger for your final dinner under the stars. The beautiful Makuwa Safari Lodge is the destination for the final night of this tour. You will spend the evening in the sparkling pool or resting in the comfortable rooms.

Day 21 Greater Kruger National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Budget camping Inside Kruger NP (South Africa) 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

You will travel through the transfrontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park. You will visit the big game country on exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffes and the mighty elephants. Relaxing in the tranquil bush, you will experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.

Day 22 Panorama Route to Johannesburg

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included and Drinking water

In the morning, we'll tour the Panorama Route, visiting God's Window and the Three Sisters. You will return to Johannesburg in the afternoon, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life. The tour ends at 5:00 pm at the Johannesburg Airport.

22-Day Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique - Trade Route

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Start	Victoria Falls (Day 1)
Day 2	Livingstone
Day 3	Kafue River
Day 4	Lower Zambezi Canoeing
Day 5	Lower Zambezi Canoeing
Day 6	Lusaka
Day 7	South Luangwa National Park
Day 8	South Luangwa National Park
Day 9	South Luangwa National Park
Day 10	Day 10
Day 11	Day 11
Day 12	Transit - Mozambique
Day 13	Transit - Mozambique
Day 14	Bazaruto Islands
Day 15	Bazaruto Islands
Day 16	Inhambane
Day 17	Inhambane
Day 18	Chizavane
Day 19	Kruger National Park
Day 20	Kruger National Park
Day 21	Greater Kruger National Park
Day 22	Panorama Route to Johannesburg
End	Victoria Falls