This tour starts in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's bustling capital where we camp on a beach in a quiet area just outside of the city. On the first night of the tour you will be invited to attend a welcome dinner to get your first taste of Tanzania and meet your fellow travellers.

From Dar es Salaam we now take a fast ferry over to the island of 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.

After we return to Dar es Salaam we now board our truck and our first journey passes through the Mikumi National Park where you have the chance to spot zebras, giraffes and elephants crossing the main roads.

Our last stop in Tanzania 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.

Hugging the shores of Lake Malawi 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.

A little further south 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.

Our last 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.

The South Luangwa National park is our first 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!

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

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!

Our first stop in Zimbabwe is at Lake Kariba, one of the world’s largest artificial dams. From here you have the opportunity to overnight in a houseboat with a great view over the hippos and crocs that inhabit the lake. Tiger fishing is also a popular activity here.

We continue to Harare where you have the chance to enjoy the capital’s fine dining, craft markets, museums and varied bars all set amidst wide avenues lined with dusty red earth and purple Jacaranda trees.

South of Harare we find the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, once the greatest mediaeval city in sub-Saharan Africa. The ancient site provides evidence that this was home to a very advanced society.

In Gweru we visit Antelope Park where you have the opportunity to meet elephants, join lions on an evening hunt and even take a morning walk with lion cubs!

In Bulawayo we visit the gravesite of Cecil John Rhodes before spending an afternoon in Matobo NP, home of balancing boulders, ancient rock art and the rare black rhino.

In Hwange National Park we have time to take a game drive through this wildlife rich gamepark in search of the Big 5 and visit the Painted Dog Conservation Project for an insight into the plight of the African Wild Dog.

This tour ends at Zimbabwe’s highlight, the incredible Victoria Falls where we will spend our last few days giving you time 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, an adrenaline fuelled ending to an iconic African overland expedition!

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 Dar es Salaam our truck travels through Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi 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 Botswana, Namibia and South Africa 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.