Sunway Safaris Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Trade Route

Safari through Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique + Kruger National Park

An amazingly diverse tour following the old trade routes from Zambia through Malawi and Mozambique to South Africa. There is outstanding game viewing in Zambia and Kruger National Park, exploration of Lake Malawi and experience the beauty and strong Arab influences that have shaped Mozambique.

Tour Details

Tour Code: LM22
Tour Name: Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique Trade Route - Camping
Duration: 22 days
Touring Style: Small Group
Grade: Camping - Adventure

Price From: NZ$4,150 per person (twin share)
Local Payment? Yes. US$400pp payable on Day 1 of your safari
Starts: Livingstone, Zambia
Ends: Johannesburg, South Africa
Includes: Entrance fees, use of camping equipment (except sleeping bag/pillow), transport in safari truck/minibus & 4WD, meals as per itinerary, professional guides

Highlights:
Bazaruto Islands, Chizavane, Inhambane, Kruger National Park, Lake Malawi, Panorama Route, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria Falls

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Itinerary

DAY 1 - 2 | LIVINGSTONE

The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 14:00 where we have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense).

DAY 3 | KAFUE RIVER

A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night.

DAY 4 - 5 | LOWER ZAMBEZI CANOEING

We paddle down the mighty Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. Canoeing past local riverside villages and magnificent scenery. We camp wild on an island in the heart of untamed Africa. The following morning we continue our canoe safari through an area teeming with elephants, hippos and other wildlife. We will be collected by a motorboat, and are transferred back up river to our starting campsite.

DAY 6 | LUSAKA

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.

DAY 7 - 9 | SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park. This remote region is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries where hippo, elephants, lion and leopard abound. We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on 2 game walks and 2 open 4WD game drives, one at night with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals. (In the green season, Dec – Apr, walks may not be possible in which case we’ll do extra game drives).

DAY 10 - 11 | LAKE MALAWI

Malawi “the warm heart of Africa”. We re-stock 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.

DAY 12 - 13 | TRANSIT MOZAMBIQUE

Heading south again we enter Mozambique at Zobue border post. Making our way back over the Zambezi we travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique. (Campsite facilities are very basic.)

DAY 14 - 15 | BAZARUTO ISLANDS

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

DAY 16 - 17 | INHAMBANE

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, before moving to our casitas (reed cabin) under the palms next to the beach. Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense).

DAY 18 | CHIZAVANE

Turning south again we make our way through the caostal dunes to our lodge on the beach at Chizavane. Just off the beach there is a shallow rocky reed which is exposed at low tide making an idyllic snorkelling spot. For those not wanting to swim you can take a walk along the miles of remote sandy beach.

DAY 19 - 20 | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

We travel through the Transfrontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park – visit 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.

DAY 21 - 22 | GREATER KRUGER - JOHANNESBURG

Departing Kruger, we overnight at a private game lodge in the Greater Kruger for our final dinner under the stars. The following morning we tour the Panorama Route, visiting God’s Window and the Three Sisters. We return to Johannesburg in the afternoon of the day 22, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life. Tour ends @ 17:00

Inclusions:

MEALS
21 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 16 dinners will be provided by the Sunway crew, prepared at the vehicle and eaten around the camp fire or in the boma. The breakfast in Petauke & the last dinner will be provided by the lodge.

TRANSPORT
Safari Truck or Minibus, 4WD Landcruiser

ACCOMMODATION

15 nights on safari designated campsites, in national parks and towns. Campsites have hot showers. Please note there is 1 night of very basic camping with poor facilities in Tete (there is no alternative). 2 nights guest house twin bed accommodation in Vilankulos with ablutions shared between several rooms. 3 nights lodges in Inhambane & Petauke, twin bedrooms with en suite facilities. 1 night in the Greater Kruger NP in a lodge with en suite twin bedrooms, allowing you time to tidy up & pack before flying from Jo’burg on day 22.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

Entrance to Victoria Falls (Zambian side)
Full day canoe safari on Lower Zambezi with local river guides
2 game walks and 2 open 4WD game drives in the South Luangwa National Park
Island boat excursion on Lake Malawi
Full day Dhow excursion to Bazaruto Islands
Inhambane & Chizavane Beaches
Morning and afternoon game drives in Kruger National Park
Panorama Route visiting God’s Window & the Three Sisters

Pricing:

01 Jan – 31 Dec 2022
NZ$4,150 per person twin share + local payment of US$400
Single Supplement NZ$350

01 Jan – 31 Dec 2023
TBC – departure dates are confirmed, please see below.

Tour Dates 2022

BT 23-Jul-22 13-Aug-22 (Last Places)
BT 06-Aug-22 27-Aug-22
BT 15-Oct-22 05-Nov-22
BT 12-Nov-22 03-Dec-22 (1 to guarantee)
BT 26-Nov-22 17-Dec-22

Tour Dates 2023

BT 18-Mar-23 08-Apr-23
BT 01-Apr-23 22-Apr-23
BT 06-May-23 27-May-23
BT 24-Jun-23 15-Jul-23
BT 22-Jul-23 12-Aug-23
BT 05-Aug-23 26-Aug-23
BT 19-Aug-23 09-Sep-23
BT 16-Sep-23 07-Oct-23
BT 14-Oct-23 04-Nov-23
BT 28-Oct-23 18-Nov-23
BT 11-Nov-23 02-Dec-23
BT 25-Nov-23 16-Dec-23

Bold dates are guaranteed departures, all other dates guaranteed from 4 clients.
BT: The Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique Trade Route” can be combined after the “Botswana Wildside” safari to create a complete tour of Southern Africa.

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Not the right tour for you?

A shorter option is the LL12 – Zambia & Malawi Trail – 12 days from Livingstone to Lilongwe. Both the LM22 and the LM12 can be combined with the BT14 Botswana Wildside – 14 days, BT13 Botswana Classic & Delta – 13 days or the BP10 Botswana Classic – 10 days

Sunway Safaris Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique Trade Route – 22 days