Zanzibar, Victoria Falls & Kruger: 21 Day Tour (Accommodated)

Day 1. Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar Island, Stone Town Highlights. Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar, Tanzania.

We make an early start today and catch the ferry over to Zanzibar. We spend our first night in the capital Stone Town. Explore the town on foot visiting the bazaars, mosques, palaces, courtyards and alleyways.

This evening it's time to chill out with a tasty cocktail at one of the rooftop bars whilst enjoying the sunset over the Indian Ocean.

3 images Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

3 images Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 2-3. Zanzibar Island, Nungwi Highlights. Zanzibar, Northern Beaches, Tanzania.

Heading north we leave Stone Town and make our way to northern beaches on the island. Your time is free here so relax on the beach or take on some of the optional activities like scuba diving and snorkelling.

Whether you'd like to spend your time lazing in a hammock with the lulling sound of the ocean or prefer to get active with activities - there's something for everyone at Ningwi Beach.

3 images Zanzibar, Northern Beaches, Tanzania

Day 4. Zanzibar Island, Nungwi to Dar es Salaam Highlights. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Bidding our farewell to the beach we make our way back to Stone Town and head back to the mainland and Dar es Salaam where we stay for the evening.

Enjoy the last night with the soft sounds of the Indian Ocean as tomorrow we head west!

3 images Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Day 5. Dar es Salaam to Mikumi National Park Area Highlights. Mikumi National Park, Tanzania.

Leaving the coast we make our way inland through Mikumi National Park where we may be lucky enough to see elephant and giraffe along the way. Our accommodation is a stone's throw from the park outside the small village of Mikumi.

3 images Mikumi National Park, Tanzania

Day 6. Mikumi National Park Area to Iringa

Today we journey to the town of Iringa and the Kislonza Farmhouse in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. This working farm has been family run for over 70 years and provides organic meat to the surrounding markets as well as Dar es Salaam.

Nestled on the Tanzanian Highlands, the evening is crisp and cool - perfect to enjoy a night in the quaint boma with the coal stove and an Amarula hot chocolate.

Day 7. Iringa to Mbeya Region

Heading towards Malawi we make a stop at the tranquil Utengule Coffee Lodge nestled amidst the majestic Mbeya range in Southern Tanzania.

Enjoy breathtaking views of the East African Rift Valley, relax by the poolside or enjoy the various activities like squash, tennis, pool, table tennis, or volleyball.

For those interested in coffee, an optional guided tour through the coffee plantation is available, including a roasting demonstration and a cup of home-grown coffee.

Day 8. Mbeya Region to Chitimba (Lake Malawi), Malawi Highlights. Lake Malawi, Malawi. Livingstonia Day Hike, Malawi.

After our last night in Tanzania, we head to the Songwe border post into Malawi. Lake Malawi formerly ‘Lake Nyasa’ covers almost a fifth of the country’s area and provides the source of livelihood for many of the Malawi people. Fishermen, fish traders, canoe and net makers all ply their trade, and a common sight is that of a fisherman in his Bwato, (dugout canoe made from hollowed out tree trunk) fishing on the lake at the break of day. The lake also has the highest number of endemic freshwater fish species of any in the world.

Relax on the beach, take a leisurely village walk, visit the local craft market where you can enjoy learning the ins and outs of woodcarving your own souvenir, learn to play the game of Bao or haggle for some souvenirs.

3 images Lake Malawi, Malawi

3 images Livingstonia Day Hike, Malawi

Day 9. Chitimba to Nkhotakota Region (Lake Malawi)

Today we take a nice scenic drive through rubber plantations to Mzuzu - the capital of the northern region and the third largest town in Malawi - where we stop for a short while to grab supplies and check out the markets, before arriving to Ngala Beach Lodge.

Day 10. Nkhotakota Region (Lake Malawi) Highlights. Lake Malawi, Malawi.

Today you’ll have some free time to try some of the optional activities, such as hiring a kayak, snorkelling, village walk, waterfall hike, or simply relax and enjoy the warm, fresh waters of Lake Malawi.

3 images Lake Malawi, Malawi

Day 11. Nkhotakota Region (Lake Malawi) to Petauke, Zambia

Saying our goodbye’s to ‘the Lake’, we drive through Nkhotakhota Game Reserve towards the border where we cross into Zambia. After completing the border formalities, we continue our journey to Petauke, a region known for agriculture, producing maize, cotton, sunflower, soya beans, and other crops.

Day 12. Petauke to Lusaka Highlights. Lusaka, Zambia.

We leave early and travel the Great Eastern Road crossing the Luangwa River to Lusaka. Lusaka is Southern Africa's fastest growing city with approximately 1.7m currently living in the city.

Day 13. Lusaka to Livingstone Highlights. Victoria Falls - Mosi oa Tunya National Park, Zambia.

Leaving Lusaka we make our way south to Livingstone where we visit and experience the spray from Victoria Falls. Our accommodation is on the banks of the Zambezi River only a few kilometres from the falls.

3 images Victoria Falls - Mosi oa Tunya National Park, Zambia

Day 14-16. Livingstone Highlights. Livingstone Activities, Zambia.

The next few days are free for you to take part in full or half day optional activities. Some of the activities available are bungee jumping, white water rafting, village walk, sunset cruise, gorge swing, helicopter/microlight ride, fishing and even visit neighbouring Zimbabwe.

3 images Livingstone Activities, Zambia

Day 17. Livingstone to Matobo, Zimbabwe

Another day, another country! Crossing the Victoria Falls bridge this morning we enter Zimbabwe and continue south to Bulawayo, a pretty colonial city with wide tree-lined avenues. We stop in Bulawayo for supplies before heading to our campsite.

Day 18. Matobo National Park Highlights. Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe.

We make the short journey to Matobo National Park, The wind-sculptured Matobo Hills are the site of numerous Bushman paintings and the area holds a special cultural and spiritual importance to the indigenous people here. The reserve has the largest concentration of Black and White Rhino in Africa and, provided conditions are right, our guides will lead us on foot to some of the more concealed places in search of these magnificent animals.

Opt for an optional full day tour to visit the grave of Cecil John Rhodes at World's view and ancient San/Bushman paintings.

3 images Matobo National Park, Zimbabwe

Day 19. Matobo to Tshipise, South Africa Highlights. Tshipise, South Africa.

Today we leave Matobo and make our way south to the border of South Africa at the busy Beitridge. We cross South Africa's second largest river the Limpopo and arrive at hour accommodation with natural hot springs and heated pools to enjoy tonight.

3 images Tshipise, South Africa

Day 20. Tshipise to Hazyview (Greater Kruger) Highlights. Shangaan Cultural Evening.

Leaving Tshipise we make our way to further South to the Hazyview area and South Africa's premier game reserve, Kruger National Park. The park is home to the 'big 5' as well as 148 mammal and over 505 bird species.

Tonight we embrace the local Shangaan Culture and enjoy some traditional dancing and learn about the local tribe.

3 images Shangaan Cultural Evening

Day 21. Kruger National Park Highlights. Kruger National Park, South Africa.

We start the day early boarding our open 4x4 safari vehicles for a full days game drive searching for the many animals to be found in the park.

With an abundance of wildlife, Kruger is home to a number of different habitats and biomes making it a crucial conservation area for many African wildlife, birdlife and flora species. Spend the day out exploring the many winding roads in search of the Big Five, the little Five and the many of spectacular sights of the park.