This tour starts at Zimbabwe’s highlight, the incredible Victoria Falls, where you have the opportunity to explore the falls and take part in the adventure activities that abound including grade 5 rafting on the Zambezi River, abseiling, bungee jumping and gorge swinging.

Please note that we depart Victoria Falls 2 days after the tour starts so if you would like more time here you should arrive a few days prior to our departure.

After a visit to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls we head towards Lake Kariba, one of the world’s largest artificial dams, where upon arrival in Siavonga you have the option to overnight in a houseboat with a great view over the hippos and crocodiles that inhabit the lake. Tiger fishing is also a popular sport here.

Upon arrival in the Lower Zambezi area you now have the option to take 2 person canoes and spend 2 days and 2 nights paddling down the Zambezi River spotting wildlife and camping on the islands, an experience of a lifetime!

On our way east we will stay at the famous Bridge Camp on the banks of the beautiful Luangwa River.

The South Luangwa National park is our last stop in Zambia, an area of majestic beauty with a high concentration of animals along the banks of the Luangwa River where our camp is perfectly set up for wildlife viewing. Those wishing to venture deeper into the park have the option to join a walking safari in search of lions, leopards, buffalo and whatever else may cross your path!

Our first stop here is in Malawi’s chaotic capital Lilongwe where you will get the chance to explore the sprawling city’s modern malls and sample the local fare.

Following Lake Malawi north we reach Nkhata Bay and camp on the lakeshore to enjoy the natural beauty of one of Africa’s friendliest nations. Boat trips to the beautiful islands are a popular outing and for those who want to learn how to dive this is a cheap place to do it. The lake is also home to colourful tropical fish that are found nowhere else in the world.

A little further along the lakeshore we camp on the golden sands of Chitimba Beach from where you also have the option of doing a short trip into the mountains to visit Livingstonia, a quaint colonial town built by Scottish missionaries in 1894.

Our first stop here is at Lake Ngozi, Africa’s 2nd largest crater lake, where you will have the option to take a short hike up to the caldera for stunning views of the emerald-green lake.

Passing through the Mikumi NP area you have the chance to see zebras, giraffes and elephants crossing the main roads before we arrive at Dar es Salaam and base ourselves on a beach close to town while we apply for a couple of visas. 

We continue to Dar es Salaam where we base ourselves at a beautiful beach on the Indian Ocean with popular activities including kayaking and snorkelling.

From Dar es Salaam we now take a fast ferry over to Zanzibar, a beautiful island where you can discover the slave-trading history in the winding alleys of Stone Town and relax on the palm-fringed beaches of this idyllic paradise.

This tour ends back in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's bustling capital where we spend our last night at our camp on the beach. On the final evening of the tour you will be invited to attend a farewell dinner to say goodbye to your guides and fellow travellers.

This tour ends after breakfast on the last day of the trip so you can make your onward travel arrangements accordingly.

If you would like to extend your trip and join us before Victoria Falls our truck travels through South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia before reaching Victoria Falls so you can add on any of these countries should you wish to.

If you would like to extend your trip and continue with us after Victoria Falls our truck continues to visit more of Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya so you can add on any of these countries should you wish to.

We are happy to create a bespoke itinerary and price for you so please feel free to contact us to discuss all options.

If you can’t do the whole expedition it may be possible to book a shorter section of your choice.  Please get in touch and if this option is available we will be happy to work out a bespoke itinerary and reduced price for you.