Sunway Safaris Trade Route - 22 days • Indafrica Travel

Malawi, Zambia & Mozambique “Trade Route”

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.

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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$3980 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, Bilene, 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 teaming 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 | BILENE

We travel further south along the coast to the town of Bilene situated on the shores of the Uembje lagoon. The lagoon is 8km wide and 27km long with clear water and white, sandy beaches. We spend the afternoon exploring the lagoon with options of kayaking and snorkelling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow, calm waters.

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 | MPUMALANDA - 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