Malawi and Zambia - South
Highlights along the route will include Lake Malawi and South Luangwa National Park. This park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos.
On our 11 day Malawi and Zambia tours we focus on the highlights of these less explored East African countries.
This overland tour actually departs from from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and you still get to see a quite a bit of this beautiful country. Highlights along the route will include Lake Malawi and South Luangwa National Park. This park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos.
We end the tour with another big highlight – Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world.
This tour forms part of the 20 day “East African Adventure South“
This tour is offered in two travel styles:
1. Camping: Clients mostly overnight in comfortable two-man dome tents, with built in mosquito nets and of course a mattress… and a couple of nights are upgraded to budget rooms.
2. Accommodated (hotels/ lodges): Clients overnight in a comfortable twin rooms or permanent safari tents, mostly with en-suite bathrooms.
Reference # 11SSZAM(S)
| Tour price: | ZAR 25,450 |
| Single supplement (optional): | Not available |
| How long: | 11 days |
| Group size: | 20 clients max |
| Start point: | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
| End point: | Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe |
| Meals: | Breakfast x 10, Lunch x 11, Dinner x 10 |
| Countries: | Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
Included: Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary, transport, registered guides and selected activities as per itinerary.
Excluded: flights, all items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities etc.
Day 1: Dar es Salaam – Mikumi National Park
Our Malawi and Zambia group tours depart from Dar es Salaam on day one. We highly recommend that you arrive at least one day earlier to give you some time to acclimatize. The overland group tour starts as we leave the coast behind us and travel inland and make our way to Mikumi. Mikumi National Park ranks as the fourth largest park in Tanzania and forms part of a 75 000 square kilometre wilderness that centres on Selous, Africa’s largest wildlife reserve.
Day 2. Iringa
The town of Iringa sits on a cliff overlooking the Ruaha River Valley. The town centre offers the visitor a view into the past with its German colonial buildings and a popular market. The Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery memorialises soldiers who died in local battles during WWI and WWII.
Day 3. Northern Lake Malawi
Leaving Tanzania behind, we descend the Great Rift Valley and cross the border into Malawi. Known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” the lakeside country is blessed with natural beauty and our destination tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi where we look forward to spending the next two days enjoying the attractions of the northern regions of the lake.
Day 4. Lake Malawi
Snorkelling in the crystal waters offers the chance to see first-hand the brilliantly coloured tropical cichlids, tiny fish often found in colourful aquariums around the world. Your afternoon will be spent walking through the small village of Ngala.
Day 5. Southern Lake Malawi
This morning we board our truck and head further South of Lake Malawi. Our destination tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi. Stretching over 500km along the western boundary of Malawi, the lake is home to more species of fish than any other lake. We spend the night on the shores of this natural wonder.
Day 6. Lake Malawi
Today is another day of leisure, relaxing at the lake. Use the time to read a book, soak up the sun or indulge in the many attractions that are on offer.
Day 7. South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
This morning we enjoy a final sunrise on the shores of Lake Malawi before setting off for Zambia and the South Luangwa National Park. After crossing the border into Zambia we make a short stop in Chipata before continuing to our camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. Having watched the sun rise over Lake Malawi in the morning we enjoy an equally spectacular sunset over the Luangwa River this evening.
Day 8. South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park is a world-class safari destination and we have a full day to explore the park in search of the variety of wildlife found in the park. This morning you can partake in an optional morning safari or during the dry season (April to December) you can join one of the iconic walking safaris on offer in the park. This afternoon we will enjoy a Sunset Drive in the park, enjoying a sundowner on the way. The unique opportunity to explore the park at night gives us a chance to spot the elusive nocturnal species that are rarely seen in the day.
Day 9. Petauke
Leaving the Luangwa Valley this morning we make a stop at Tribal Textiles. The Chipata area is a major producer of Cotton and this morning we get a taste of the creativity of the African culture. Those interested can enjoy a tour of their workshops (March to December) to see how these colourful fabrics are crafted. Our destination tonight is the small town of Petauke.
Day 10. Lusaka
As an important link between Lusaka and neighbouring Malawi, the Great East Road winds through rural Zambia and we will cross the Luangwa River on our way to Lusaka. The route today is dotted with villages and subsistence farms and the landscapes serve as a stark contrast to the developed countries, so many of us call home.
Day 11. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Crossing the Southern reaches of Zambia we make our way to the adventure town of Victoria Falls. This afternoon we get our first look at the mighty Victoria Falls. Crossing the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe we get a view of “Musi oa Tunya”, the Smoke that Thunders as the falls are known in the local language. Victoria Falls offers a host of optional activities and these can be booked on arrival in Victoria Falls. Your tour comes to an end upon arrival in Victoria Falls.
Please note: This tour runs as a combination of the Camping and the Accommodated tour. This means that there will be camping AND accommodated clients on tour. The only big difference is that campers camp at night and those who booked the accommodated tour will have a room at the lodge/ hotel for the night.
Group size: On our standard group tour the number of clients is limited to 20 clients.
| 2022 Departure dates per month |
| September |
| 15, 29 |
| October |
| – |
| November |
| 24 |
| December |
| 22 |
| 2023 Departure dates: |
| January |
| 30 |
| February |
| 20 |
| March |
| 13 |
| April |
| 3, 24 |
| May |
| 15 |
| June |
| 5, 26 |
| July |
| 17 |
| August |
| 7, 28 |
| September |
| 11, 18 |
| October |
| 2, 9, 30 |
| November |
| 20 |
| December |
| 11 |
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about adventure or overland tours to Africa.
Before and after the tour services
To help with the planning of your trip, you are more than welcome to book these hotels before and/ or after your tour through us. These hotels are either the starting or end point of your tour, or it will be conveniently close to it. These hotels also offer airport transfers. For information on prices, just click “Hotels and Transfers“.
The Kariakoo Sleep Inn Hotel in Dar es Salaam is located only 20 minutes from the main International Airport. The hotel has spacious rooms, honey moon suites and normal suites. For your convenience there is free wi-fi, a business center, access to a bank, pharmacy and several shops in the immediate vicinity.
The Rainbow Hotel is situated 4km from the town centre of Victoria Falls, far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of the bush, but close enough to get into town quite easily if required. There is a complimentary shuttle that operates between the hotel and the town of Vic Falls…
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