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Small Group
Light
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Travel from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, through Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania, where you’ll discover some of the best sights, sounds and cultures Eastern Africa has to offer. On this 17-day adventure, you’ll spot iconic African wildlife such as hippos, giraffes, buffalo, lions on 4WD safaris through three national parks, including Lower Zambezi National Park, meet the local women who transform snares set by poachers into beautiful jewellery in South Luangwa National Park and journey off-the-beaten-track to Mikumi National Park. Spend two nights on the beaches of Dar es Salaam, take in the magnificent Victoria Falls and enjoy the variety of experiences that overland travel in East Africa offers!
Highlights
- Spot iconic African wildlife such as hippos, giraffes, buffalo, lions and more on 4WD safaris through three national parks – South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Mikumi.
- Visit a workshop where local women transform snares set by poachers into beautiful jewellery inspired by the African landscape, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.
- Spend two nights camping under the stars on the shores of Lake Malawi and take in sweeping views of clear blue water and golden-white sand. In your free time, maybe explore the surrounding area by bike or simply relax on the beach with a book in hand.
- Explore the mountain-ringed plains of Mikumi National Park, known for its baobab trees, predators, and large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, elephants and zebra.
- Soak in the white sands and turquois waters of South Beach – a long stretch of pristine beaches in Dar es Salaam. During the day, maybe journey into the city centre and learn about its rich culture and trading history.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3175
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Overland Expedition
Supplier Code: YXOS
Starts: Victoria Falls, Malawi
Finishes: Stone Town, Malawi
Duration: 17 days
Departures: Not Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (16), Lunch (11), Dinner (14)Accommodation: Camping (with facilities) (16 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2925 (CAD $172 /day)
Itinerary
Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm this afternoon in Victoria Falls – a town in western Zimbabwe and the gateway to the massive waterfall of the same name. If you arrive early, you might take a helicopter flight over the Falls, stroll through the town centre, or check out the restaurant and brewery scene. After your meeting, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day for you to choose your own adventure! Maybe spend the day exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is 1.5 km wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m, and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray, and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls.
Optional Activities:
- Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance (50 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) (218 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Village & township tour (61 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route (55 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) (185 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (150 USD)
- Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (284 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, travel to Lusaka. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s the perfect chance to get stuck into a good book or catch up on your favourite podcasts. After crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia, you’ll continue to your private farm accommodation just outside the city. When you arrive, set up camp, surrounded by the natural bushland. Once you’ve settled in, maybe stretch your legs as you explore camp further – you might spot impala, giraffes, or even zebras wandering nearby!
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, you’ll travel to Lower Zambezi National Park – located on the Zimbabwean border and famous for its spectacular Zambezi River valley and abundant wildlife, including fish eagles, buffalo, and elephants. Tonight, you’ll camp in the wildlife-rich Chiawa area, surrounded by native bush with animals roaming freely through the camp.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Set off on a full-day safari through one of Zambia’s best wildlife viewing areas – Lower Zambezi National Park. This park is set along a wide floodplain of the Zambezi River, dotted with acacias and towering trees, and framed by a dramatic slope to the north, covered in thick miombo woodland. Across the river you'll see Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park - the two parks forming one of Africa’s most amazing wilderness areas. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs and birds along the way.
Included Activities:
- Lower Zambezi National Park - Full Day Safari
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Wake up early and begin your journey to Petauke – a town in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Along the way, watch the ever-changing scenery shift from open plains to rural villages and bustling roadside markets, offering a glimpse into daily Zambian life. Tonight, enjoy a well-earned rest at your camp, under the African night sky.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, travel to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen transform snare wire, recovered from poaching traps, into jewellery inspired by the African bush. When you arrive, the women will show you around their purpose-built workshop, then try your hand at coiling or hammering the wire yourself! After, continue your journey through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park. When you arrive, maybe set out on a game walk or river trip to see South Luangwa’s beautiful scenery as the sun slowly sets – just ask your local leader for more details!
Included Activities:
- South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
Optional Activities:
- South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk (50 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, you’ll spot iconic African wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, leopards, Thornicroft’s giraffes and lions, on a 4WD safari with a local guide. Learn about the region’s diverse landscapes and animals, then make tracks to your next camp near Chipata for the night.
Included Activities:
- South Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Cross the border into Malawi and continue straight to your camp on the shores of Lake Malawi. The country is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many local people. Fishermen, fish traders, and canoe and net makers all ply their trade on the water. Your campsite sits right on the shore so you can relax on the beach after todays drive.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free day to soak up the lake’s sandy shores. Maybe take a refreshing dip in the lake, explore the surrounding area by bike, or join a guided snorkelling trip. Lake Malawi’s high alkalinity has created an abundance of brightly coloured fish and relatively few plants, resulting in a tropical, ocean-like snorkelling experience within a landlocked freshwater lake. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!
Optional Activities:
- Lake Malawi - Bike Hire (25 USD)
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Drive to your camp in Chitimba, which lies along the coast of Lake Malawi and has lovely beaches, friendly locals and a laidback atmosphere. When you arrive, perhaps take a stroll and acquaint yourself with this different part of the lake. Enjoy the scenery of banana palms, papaya trees and the Livingstonia and Nyika mountains looming nearby.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a long travel day into Tanzania and its southern highlands. Sit back, relax and watch as the countryside passes by. When you arrive, you'll set up camp on the grounds of a farmhouse situated on the outskirts of this pleasant settlement. The area is filled with natural bush, which makes it a bird watcher’s paradise. If it's a clear night, make the most of this rural setting by stargazing before you retire for the night.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today you'll drive to the edge of Mikumi National Park. Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi is Tanzania's fourth largest national park. When you arrive, the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Journey off-the-beaten-track today as you explore Mikumi National Park – a landscape of baobab-studded plains and open savannahs. Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in the country, located near Morogoro. Join an expert guide on a 4WD safari, where you’ll see herds of buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, and zebra.
Included Activities:
- Mikumi National Park - 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive to Kipepo Beach, located on the white sandy beaches on the south coast of Dar es Salaam. Once you arrive, set up camp and take some time to unwind – maybe enjoy a stroll along the shore. Your camp for the night is set on the grounds of a hotel right next to the beach, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind and take a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is a free day to explore at your own pace. Enjoy a day at the beach or head into Dar es Salaam to explore Tanzania's largest city and cultural centre. Maybe start your morning at Kivukoni Fish Market, where fishing dhows unload their fresh catch and the city buzzes to life with the day’s first light. In the city centre, tea vendors wander the streets, shops sell spicy samosas, and the mix of African, Arabic, Indian, and German architecture tells the story of Dar es Salaam’s rich cultural blend.
Optional Activities:
- Dar es Salaam - Kivukoni Fish Market - Free
Accommodation:
- Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
Catch a ferry to Africa’s 'Spice Island' – Zanzibar, known for its white-sand shores, winding cobblestone alleyways, and busy bazaars. With no further activities planned today, your trip comes to an end on arrival in Stone Town. If you’d like to extend your stay in Zanzibar, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
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Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Alison - Traveled, January 2024
If you like sitting on a truck and watching the world go by, ticking countries off your bucket list and crossing borders this could be the trip for you. The travel times were much greater on average than the trip notes suggested which meant that for days on end it would be tent down/eat/drive/tent up/eat/sleep and very little else. The included activities were great but too much sitting on the truck compared to really experiencing each country. The amazing intrepid crew made the trip a lot better though, despite a tricky itinerary.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/28/2024
Jose Manuel - Traveled, December 2023
It was a wonderful trip, everything was very well organized and the game drives were just amazing. Nash, Simon, and John did it great. A lifetime experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/20/2023
Kate - Traveled, November 2023
This trip was fantastic! The food was amazing and healthy and the experiences were great! I saw the Big 5 over the course of the trip. There are long travel days but the truck is quite comfortable. Just be prepared for lots of sitting down. Our guide/chef and driver were all from Kenya and they were a blast! So much fun with them!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2023
Kevin - Traveled, November 2023
An excellent adventure for all your senses!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2023
karen - Traveled, October 2023
Great safe and enjoyable way to see the real Afrika..wonderful circuit and camping is the only way to really do it. Isn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did but it was so amazing. Very grateful for the experience
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/03/2023
Naomi - Traveled, October 2023
Intrepid staff were excellent and extremely helpful. Visited some amazing places and scenery. Some of the travel days are quite long and there is little down time. This trip was more adventure than holiday. Would definitely recommend this journey.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/01/2023
Lesley - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic Trip, great group of people I travelled with and the crew were amazing. Don’t hesitate just do it. So much awesome things to see and do.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2023
Nathan - Traveled, August 2023
My tour with Intrepid was a fantastic experience. The Intrepid customer service in UK were always in hand to answer queries and support me. Also the 3 man team who came on the tour were brilliant. Positive, kind and helpful people always looking out for us and providing everything we needed. My 20 day trip round Africa was a phenomenal experience. Great campsites, upgrades always available, tasty food and a lovely group of travellers. I saw so much if Africa and think that only by driving through all the different countries do you get an authentic feel about African life. The safaris were breathtaking with informative guides. The cultural sites were also impressive and there was also the chance to do more physical activities if you wanted something more challenging/exciting. Zanzibar in particular was a highlight in beautiful beach bungalows and I also enjoyed seeing the big rock of Zimbabwe. Thank you Intrepid for an unforgettable experience that is sensitive to the needs of the communities we visited. I learnt a lot and think it changed my perspective in a number of ways as well as teaching me more about another continent. Where next?..........
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
May - Traveled, May 2023
Highly recommend Intrepid! Really great itineraries led by amazing guides, drivers, and cooks. If you’re thinking of a longer trip, don’t worry if you don’t see reviews - look at the reviews for each section. This section was especially amazing because of the relationships built throughout the trip
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2023
Shannon - Traveled, March 2023
Overall, this trip feels like a wander off the beaten-path. It’s an enriching experience to see animals in their natural habitat. Im grateful to the team that made it possible!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2023
Lisa - Traveled, November 2022
This is a great trip for seeing many of the African animals As a stand-alone trip it’s a few long days to get to the next destination. Adding to tot he capetown to Vic falls trip is ideal Finishing in Zanzibar is perfect
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2022
Lillian - Traveled, November 2022
Intrepid is always an excellent company to travel with. I have done 3 solo trips with them so far and have loved every one. I would recommend it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/07/2022
Hannah - Traveled, November 2022
An amazing trip encompassing 4 beautiful and interesting countries. Everyone should do the optional Mikumi game drive - it was a highlight of the trip. However, prepare yourself for long travel days to get to the many destinations you will visit along the way. You’ll wish to continue your trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/01/2022
Jennifer - Traveled, November 2022
An interesting trip with the amazing Vic Falls to start and finish at the stunningly beautiful Zanzibar Northern Beaches. Traveling through some varied landscapes the change in scenery from the low elevation of Lake Malawi to the heights of South Tanzania makes for some lovely changes in wildlife as well as climate.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/24/2022
Eliska - Traveled, August 2022
Great trip. A lot of long rides but the scenery is beautiful and you cross 4 countries. It's worth it! The Intrepid staff was amazing as usual.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2022
Aaron - Traveled, July 2022
The trip was amazing, such a great way to explore some of East Africa. It was made extra special by our fantastic crew Stanley, Henry and Patrick.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/02/2022
Sally - Traveled, May 2022
Excellent trip covering a long route and much variety. Really interesting to see the differences in the neighboring countries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2022
Jemma - Traveled, May 2024
Could not have been more blown away by this trip. Ray, Ibrahim and John were a crew that put the cherry on top. Please be mindful that this is very much a camping trip with some long days to get to the destinations. But if you didn’t do it this way - then you’re missing out on experiences you could only dream about. Loved this trip so much, I’m looking into booking the next leg!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/12/2024
Abel - Traveled, May 2024
This leg of the entire cape town to nairobi trip is probably the worst on terms of itinerary, activities amd drive times. intrepid needs to add 4 to 5 days to this leg of the trip to cut the drive times (many days with more than 10 hours drive times) and provide more meaningful interaction with locals (walking around villagea, eating local food instead of dinner every single day at campsites) specific suggestions would be adding an entire day after long drive days at Iringa and chitimba (there is activities to be done and no time to do anything at all) and break up drive times with more stops. Crew members were fine
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/12/2024
Sue - Traveled, May 2024
Highly enjoyed this overland tour through east Africa. There is alot of driving but it is fascinating to see rural African countryside through the truck window. You will tour amazing parks, stay in lovely campsites, tour rural villages and visit cities, eat great food and meet wonderful locals and fellow travellers. Once in a lifetime trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/25/2024
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