OVC04 - 21 Day Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique Trade Route Camping Tour

Journey through the heart of the wild continent, from Zambia through Malawi and down the Mozambique coast to South Africa. A diverse and fascinating journey along the old trade routes!!

The Route
Livingstone - Kafue River - Lower Zambezi - Lusaka - Luangwa River - South Luangwa National Park - Lilongwe - Lake Malawi - Tete - Vilanculos - Magaruque Island - Inhambane - Bilene - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

Departures
Tours depart Livingstone on Sunday at 14:00. Tour ends in Johannesburg on Saturday at 18:00. Scheduled departure dates can be found below.

Guests
Minimum 4 - Maximum 12

Day 3 of the tour
A long drive takes us across the rolling Miomboforested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp for the night.

Overnight:     Camping - Kafue River (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 4-5 of the tour
We drive down into the Lower Zambezi Valley and spend two nights at our lodge on the banks of the river. Enjoy a full day canoeing down the Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god - Nyami Nyami. The river attracts elephants and other wildlife from the surrounding wilderness. After a day highlighted by bird watching and game viewing, relax around the campfire in the evening.

Overnight:     Lodge - Lower Zambezi (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Day 6 of the tour
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. 

Overnight:     Camping - Luangwa River (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 7-9 of the tour
Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This wild and remote sanctuary is one of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries, full of hippo, crocodiles, elephants, lion and leopard. We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on 2 game walks and an open 4WD game drive, wth spotlights, to see nocturnal animals.

Overnight:     Camping - South Luangwa National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 10-11 of the tour
Malawi “the warm heart of Africa”. We restock 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.

Overnight:     Camping - Lake Malawi (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 12-13 of the tour
Heading south again we enter Mozambique at Zobue border post. Making our wayback over the Zambezi we travel through the Tete region, camping en-route in this remote part of Mozambique.

Overnight:     Camping - Tete Region (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 14-15 of the tour
Upon reaching the Indian Ocean we stay overnight in Vilankulos. We take a full day to explore Magaruque Island on a local dhow, a traditional ocean going trade vessel. Beautiful blue sea, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood available - what a day!

Overnight:     Chalets - Vilanculos (2 x Lunch, Bed & Breakfast, 1 x Dinner)

Days 16-17 of the tour
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. We overnight in casitas, simple structures made from thatch, brick and reeds, under the palms next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense)

Overnight:     Casitas - Inhambane (2 x Lunch, Bed & Breakfast, 1 x Dinner)



Day 18 of the tour
We travel further south along the coast to the town of Bilene situated on the shores of the Uembje lagoon. The lagoon is 8km wide and 27km long with clean water and white sandy beaches. We spend the afternoon exploring the lagoon with options of kayaking and snorkelling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow calm waters. 

Overnight:     Camping - Bilene (Lunch, Bed & Breakfast)

Days 19-20 of the tour
We travel through the Transfrontier Limpopo Park into the Kruger National Park - visiting big game country! Exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffe and the mighty elephant. Relaxing in the tranquil bush we experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.

Overnight:     Camping - Kruger National Park (Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast)

Day 21 of the tour
After an early morning game drive we return to Johannesburg in the evening, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life. Tour ends at 18:00. Transfers to local airports are available.

Included
* 14 Nights Camping Accommodation
* 6 Nights Lodge/ Chalet/ Casita Accommodation
* Entrance Fees
* Use of equipment (except sleeping bags and pillows)
* Meals as per itinerary
* Transportation in minibus/ safari truck and 4WD
* Professional Guide
* Lower Zambezi Canoeing Excursion
* South Luangwa Night Game Drive
* Magaruque Island Dhouw Excursion

Excluded
* International & Domestic Flights
* Unspecified Meals
* All Beverages
* Sleeping Bags (and small pillow) for camping
* Optional Extra Activities & Entrance Fees
* Visas
* Curio's, Gratuities, Telephone calls etc.
* Travel Insurance

Please Note
* This tour is operated as a Scheduled Tour. Departure dates can be found below.
* There are only two single tents available for this tour, which attracts the single supplement charge. On the nights that the camping tours stay in Guest Houses or Chalets the single travellers will be roomed with another same sex single traveller. Should there be no single tents available single guests will pay the sharing rate and then be accommodated in a twin share tent with another traveller of the same sex. 
* Please feel free to add on to this tour with any of the other possible tours we offer in the region.
* The Euro rate is just an indication of the price at the current exchange rate, it cannot be guarenteed until a confirmed booking is made.