Victoria Falls to Serengeti: 21 Day Adventure Tour (Camping)

Day 1. Livingstone, Zambia to Lusaka Highlights. Lusaka, Zambia.

Leaving the majestic Victoria Falls behind we hit the road and start our safari today. Travelling through small villages and lush countryside, our journey takes us to the southern plateau and Zambia's capital, Lusaka.

Day 2. Lusaka to Petauke

Leaving early via the Great East Road, linking Zambia with Malawi, we cross over the Luangwa River before reaching our accommodation situated 5km from Petauke.

Day 3. Petauke to South Luangwa National Park Highlights. South Luangwa National Park.

South Luangwa National Park covers over 9,000 sq. km is one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries with high concentrations of wildlife. The Luangwa River flows through the park and the riverbanks are popular for sightings of elephant, hippo and other wildlife. Our camp overlooks a bend in the river giving us excellent views over the sandy riverbed to view passing animals.

On arrival at our camp, there are opportunities to book various optional activities including village walks and walking safaris.

3 images South Luangwa National Park

Day 4. South Luangwa National Park to Chipata Highlights. South Luangwa National Park.

We board the open game drive vehicles with a local ranger in search of some of the animals and birdlife that the park is so famous for. With one of the highest concentrations of leopard for any National Park, we hope that South Luangwa will show us these and many of its other inhabitants.

Following the game drive we make our way to Chipata.

3 images South Luangwa National Park

Day 5. Chipata to Kande Beach, Malawi Highlights. Kande Beach Activities, Malawi.

We cross the border and into our next country on our safari, Malawi.

Malawi, The Warm Heart of Africa will welcome you with waves and smiles. This beautiful country is dominated by the lake which covers almost a fifth of the country's area and also provides a livleyhood to many of the Malawian people.

Home for the next couple of nights is on the lakeshore at Kande Beach.

3 images Kande Beach Activities, Malawi

Day 6. Kande Beach (Lake Malawi) Highlights. Kande Beach Activities, Malawi.

Top up the tan, go snorkelling, hire a pedalo or take a village walk? The choice is yours! Today is free to enjoy some of the many activities on offer at Kande.

3 images Kande Beach Activities, Malawi

Day 7. Kande Beach to Chitimba (Lake Malawi) Highlights. Chitimba Beach.

It's a leisurely drive today up towards the Northern lakeshore through rubber plantations and via the market town of Mzuzu to stock up on supplies before heading back down to the beach at the foot of the Livingstonia Plateau.

Relax on the beach or head into the village for a game of Bao with the locals.

3 images Chitimba Beach

Day 8. Chitimba Beach to Iringa, Tanzania

Passports out again! Crossing the border at Songwe Bridge we climb steadily up through tea plantations into Tanzania's Southern Highlands.

The working farm that is home for the night is at an altitude of 1,600m so it has a pleasant climate and some fantastic produce.

Be sure to check out the chocolate brownies and a warming hot chocolate in the colder months.

Day 9. Iringa to Mikumi National Park Area Highlights. Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.

Departing after breakfast from the Southern Highlands of Iringa we head to Mikumi National Park. Making our way across a landscape of baobabs, black hardwood trees and grassy plains as we reach our accommodation. Boasting a relaxing swimming pool, bar/restaurant and the opportunity for an optional game drive before ending the day under a starry sky.

3 images Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Day 10. Mikumi National Park Area to Dar es Salaam Highlights. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.

Our journey to Tanzania's hub, Dar es Salaam.

The route takes us through Mikumi National Park where we may be lucky enough to spot a variety of wild animals close to the road.

After working our way through the hustle and bustle of the city of Dar es Salaam we reach our camp, on the beach, next to the Indian Ocean.

3 images Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

3 images Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Day 11. Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island, Stone Town Highlights. Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Leaving the Acacia vehicle and the mainland behind, mode of transport swaps today as we jump on the ferry across to the 'Spice Island' Zanzibar.

Our first night is spent in Stone Town which is best explored on foot exploring the bazaars and markets. Don't forget to sample some of the fantastic seafood.

3 images Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

3 images Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 12 - 14. Zanzibar Island, Nungwi Highlights. Zanzibar, Northern Beaches, Tanzania. Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Nungwi is home to some of the white sandy sun kissed beaches that Zanzibar is famous for and this morning we transfer North from Stone Town to this resort.

Relax and take some of the optional activities that are available here or explore the surrounding area.

3 images Zanzibar, Northern Beaches, Tanzania

3 images Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 15. Zanzibar Island, Nungwi to Bagamoyo Highlights. Bagamoyo, Tanzania.

Catch that last swim or bag a bargain in the market before catching the ferry back to Dar es Salaam and on to Bagamoyo for the night.

3 images Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Day 16. Bagamoyo - Marangu Highlights. Marangu, Moshi Area, Tanzania.

We're up early this morning, putting the coast behind us it's on inland and northwards. Our journey takes us past the Usambara and Pare Mountains through sisal plantations.

Our camp for the night is close to the base of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro and if the weather is clear we might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of it's snow capped peak.

3 images Marangu, Moshi Area, Tanzania

Day 17. Marangu - Arusha Highlights. Maasai Culture Village Walk, Arusha, Tanzania. Meserani Snake Park, Tanzania.

It's only a short drive today through the town of Moshi and onwards to Arusha.

Arusha is Safari Town and mid way between Cape Town and Cairo. After a short break to explore the town and stock up on provisions we continue a short distance out of town to our camp for the night on the edge of the Maasai plains. Here we visit a local school, village, Maasai Museum and snake park making for a fascinating afternoon.

3 images Maasai Culture Village Walk, Arusha, Tanzania

3 images Meserani Snake Park, Tanzania

Day 18. Arusha to Serengeti National Park Highlights. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

We're off the Acacia vehicle again and onto specialised 4x4 safari vehicles with local guides for the next 3 days. Passing west across the Great Rift Valley we stop for lunch on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending into the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti.

This is the land of the 'Lion King' and we enjoy game drives to our designated camp for the night.

3 images Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Day 19. Serengeti National Park to Ngrongoro Crater Highlights. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

We're up early this morning for a game drive in search of the 'Big 5' (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo) and you are sure to be rewarded with some amazing animal sightings.

Our day continues with more game driving before heading up to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Our camp for the evening is perched on the crater rim and at over 2,400m it provides stunning vistas across the crater some 600m below.

3 images Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Day 20. Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Highlights. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania.

Wrapped up against the cool of the morning we descend to the floor of the crater and game drive in this animal paradise. The only major mammal you won't see is the giraffe as the steep crater walls keep them out.

Reluctantly this afternoon its time to retrace our steps back to our camp outside Arusha for the final night of the tour.

3 images Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Day 21. Arusha to Nairobi, Kenya

Passports for the final time on the tour! Our route this morning takes us through Arusha and onwards to the border town of Namanga where we complete the last crossing of the tour and onwards to Kenya's capital Nairobi where we bid farewell to our fellow travellers and crew.