Itinerary
- Day 1
Victoria Falls
You'll land in Victoria Falls and get settled at the centrally located campground. Around 4 pm, you'll meet your tour leader and the rest of the group for an introductory meeting. After that, head over to a local activity centre to check out what's available for tomorrow's activities.
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls entrance (USD50)
- Rafting & river boarding - half day (USD218)
- Village & township tour (USD61)
- Canoe trail wine route (USD55)
- Canoe trail - full day (USD185)
- Helicopter Flight of the Angels - 12 mins (USD150, excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees)
- Helicopter Flight - 25 mins (USD284, excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees)
- Day 2
Victoria Falls
This is your day to explore Victoria Falls on your own schedule. The waterfall stretches 1.5 km wide and drops 108 m into the gorge below. If you're here during wet season, spray rises up to 400 m high and creates quite a show. During dry season, you get clearer views of the falls and the river islands. Your tour leader's around if you want local suggestions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Victoria Falls entrance (USD50)
- Rafting & river boarding - half day (USD218)
- Village & township tour (USD61)
- Canoe trail wine route (USD55)
- Canoe trail - full day (USD185)
- Helicopter Flight of the Angels - 12 mins (USD150, excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees)
- Helicopter Flight - 25 mins (USD284, excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees)
Landmarks Victoria Falls - Day 3
Victoria Falls to Bulawayo
You'll leave Victoria Falls this morning and drive toward Bulawayo. Along the way, stop at Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about animal rescue and rehabilitation work. See recovered or orphaned animals and hear about efforts against poaching and human-wildlife conflict. Then continue to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, known locally as the 'City of Kings' for its colonial architecture and history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust visit - learn about rescue, rehabilitation and anti-poaching efforts
Landmarks Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust - Day 4
Bulawayo to Matobo National Park
Start early for a rhino tracking expedition in Matobo National Park with an expert guide. You'll track black and white rhinos on foot and keep an eye out for leopards, warthogs, and springhares. See wild pear and paperbark trees, San paintings, and rock formations. This area holds deep spiritual significance for local communities, with sites where ceremonies still happen today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rhino tracking in Matobo National Park
- Park visit and San rock paintings
Landmarks Matobo National Park - Day 5
Matobo National Park to Masvingo
Head to Masvingo, Zimbabwe's oldest settlement, which serves as your base for the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. Spend a few hours at this UNESCO site, first built in the 11th century and thought to be an old royal palace. Later return to camp for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
Landmarks Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Day 6
Masvingo to Harare
Drive to Harare and arrive by lunchtime. With just an hour or two to spare, you could visit the National Gallery, check out a museum, walk through the botanical gardens, or browse the colourful markets and city centre if you have the energy.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7
Harare to Lusaka
Cross into Zambia today on a scenic drive to the border. You'll reach your campsite just outside Lusaka. Along the way, stop at an ATM and shops or markets to pick up any supplies you need.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8
Lusaka to Petauke
Spend time exploring Lusaka before heading out for a long travel day. You'll notice it's a modern city but still holds traditional African character. After that, continue on to Petauke where you'll sleep for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Petauke to South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, visit a workshop in South Luangwa where local women craft jewellery from snare wire recovered from poaching traps. Watch them work and try your hand at coiling or hammering wire, knowing proceeds support anti-poaching patrols. Then head into South Luangwa National Park, where animal concentrations around the Luangwa River rank among Africa's highest. Expect elephants, buffalo, leopards, Thornicroft's giraffes, lions, and roughly 400 bird species.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Anti-poaching jewellery project - workshop visit and demonstration
Optional Activities
- River trip in South Luangwa National Park
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park - Day 10
South Luangwa National Park
Get up early, have a light breakfast, then take a 4WD game drive with a local guide. You'll return to camp for an early lunch. During the hottest afternoon hours, rest in the shade or join an optional village walk to see how the local community lives. Head back to the park for another game drive as the day cools.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch (Early lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning 4WD safari in South Luangwa National Park
- Afternoon 4WD safari in South Luangwa National Park
Optional Activities
- Village walk
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park - Day 11
South Luangwa to Lake Malawi
Cross into Malawi today and continue to your camp on Lake Malawi's shores. This lake covers almost a fifth of Malawi and is central to local life. You'll see fishermen in traditional dugout canoes, fish traders, and net makers working the waters. Your campsite at Kande Beach sits right on the shore, perfect for resting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Day 12
Lake Malawi
You have the full day free at Kande Beach. Jump in for a swim, explore by bike, or just relax on the sandy shore. If you want something more active, book an optional snorkelling trip to experience Lake Malawi's unique ecosystem. The high alkalinity supports bright coloured fish and creates a tropical ocean-like snorkelling experience in a freshwater lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike hire (USD25)
- Guided snorkelling trip
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Day 13
Lake Malawi to Chitimba
Drive to Chitimba camp, located along Lake Malawi's coast with nice beaches, welcoming locals, and a relaxed vibe. When you arrive, take a stroll around to get to know this part of the lake and enjoy the view of banana palms, papaya trees, and the Livingstonia and Nyika mountains in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Lake Malawi - Day 14
Chitimba to Tanzania Southern Highlands
Today's a long travel day into Tanzania's southern highlands. Sit back and watch the countryside unfold. When you arrive, set up camp on a farmhouse property surrounded by natural bushland, which is great for bird watching. Before bed, spend some time stargazing from this rural location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 15
Southern Highlands to Mikumi National Park
Drive to Mikumi National Park's edge, situated below the thick forests of the Uluguru Mountains. Tanzania's fourth-largest park, it holds large numbers of elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest, and impalas. In the afternoon, head out on a 4WD game drive with a local expert guide to explore this less crowded park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD safari in Mikumi National Park
Landmarks Mikumi National Park 
- Day 16
Mikumi to Kipepo Beach
Drive south to Kipepo Beach, just outside Dar es Salaam. Take time to unwind when you arrive, perhaps walk along the shore. Your camp for the night sits on a hotel's grounds right next to the beach, giving you the chance to relax and swim in the ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Kipepo Beach - Day 17
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Catch a ferry to Zanzibar, Africa's 'Spice Island'. It has pristine white-sand beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways, and aromatic markets. The island's colourful history was shaped by slave traders, Arabian sultans, and fruit exporters. Walk through Stone Town's old city, checking out markets, shops, mosques, palaces, and courtyards. As the sun sets, grab a drink at a seafront bar or enjoy seafood curry at a local restaurant. Spend the night at a basic inn in Stone Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Seafood curry at a local restaurant)
Optional Activities
- Stone Town tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathedral, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market (USD20)
Landmarks Stone Town Zanzibar 
- Day 18
Zanzibar
Check out of your Stone Town lodging and consider booking an optional guided tour of the island's spice plantations. Learn about Zanzibar's spice trade history and smell or taste cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger. Try spice-infused teas as well. After lunch, head to the Northern Beaches where white sand and clear blue seas are waiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Spice plantation tour (USD25)
- Prison Island tour (USD25)
Landmarks Zanzibar Northern Beaches - Day 19
Zanzibar
Wake to gentle waves and ocean breezes. You have the full day free to enjoy Zanzibar's coastline. Take a refreshing swim, stretch out on the beach under the palms, or try seafood dinner by the water. This day is all about slowing down and following island rhythms.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Zanzibar Northern Beaches - Day 20
Zanzibar to Bagamoyo
Welcome to Zanzibar! Your African adventure starts in Stone Town. Meet your tour leader and group at an 11 am welcome meeting at the hotel. After that, catch the ferry to Dar es Salaam, then board your overland vehicle to meet your driver and cook. Take the short drive to your camp at Bagamoyo by the beach.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Stone Town - Day 21
Bagamoyo to Usambara Mountains
Travel into the remote Usambara Mountains, roughly 7 hours away. This unspoilt area sees very few tourists, so it's perfect for taking in your surroundings. The mountain forests are ideal for easy hikes and guided walks. Your base is Lushoto, an old German colony where you'll stay at one of Africa's earliest hotels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Usambara Mountains 
- Day 22
Usambara Mountains
Explore the Usambara Mountains and experience the area's gentle hospitality. Hike to Irente viewpoint, bringing water and snacks for the day. On your way back, visit a local cultural project at Irente farm and have a locally prepared lunch there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Locally prepared lunch at Irente farm), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Irente viewpoint in Lushoto
- Local lunch at Irente farm
Landmarks Irente Viewpoint - Day 23
Usambara Mountains to Arusha
Leave the scenic Usambara Mountains and head to Arusha. There are no planned activities, but enjoy the drive through Tanzania's landscape as you head toward the gateway to the northern safari circuit. When you reach your campsite on Arusha's outskirts, unwind and rest for the adventures coming up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 24
Ngorongoro
After breakfast, head to Karatu, the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater. Hike through the reserve forest to Elephant Caves and Endoro waterfalls with an expert guide and armed ranger. These calcium-rich caves got their name because elephants break off rock pieces to eat for minerals. Your guide will point out animal tracks and bird life as you trek through rainforest. Then visit a local coffee farm to learn about farming practices and how locals grow coffee, beans, maize, banana, soya, and peas. Tonight, enjoy a traditional dinner with a local Tanzanian family in their home, where they'll cook several dishes and share cultural stories through a trained guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner with local Tanzanian family in their home)
Included Activities
- Elephant Cave trek in Ngorongoro Forest
- Coffee farm tour in Karatu
- Home-cooked dinner with local Tanzanian family
Landmarks Elephant Caves Endoro Waterfalls Ngorongoro Reserve Forest 
- Day 25
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
Wake early, pack into a six-person jeep, and head for the Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater. Spend 3 to 4 hours on a crater safari watching for black rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants, impalas, zebras, and hippos. Then move to the Serengeti's open plains, which turn green after rains and brown during dry season. This is quintessential Africa, home to thousands of hoofed animals and fierce predators. Your campsite is within the Serengeti itself, so listen for nocturnal animals as you sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4x4 game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park - Day 26
Serengeti National Park
Rise at dawn for a game drive when animals are most active, then return for brunch around 11 am. Relax during the hot afternoon like the animals do, then head out again for a second game drive as the day cools. Or, if you've pre-booked a hot air balloon ride, you'll be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, glide sometimes at tree height for great photos, then enjoy a five-star bush breakfast before returning to camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning 4WD safari in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon 4WD safari in Serengeti National Park
Optional Activities
- Balloon ride over Serengeti National Park - replaces portion of morning game drive (USD800, pre-booking required)
Landmarks Serengeti National Park - Day 27
Serengeti to Mto wa Mbu
Rise with the sun for another game drive as you leave the Serengeti. Get back in your overland vehicle and head to Mto wa Mbu. After setting up camp, take a guided walk through farming areas, local homes, and farmlands to meet the community and learn their way of life. Later, enjoy a locally prepared dinner in town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Locally prepared dinner in town)
Included Activities
- Morning 4WD safari in Serengeti National Park
- Village walk and community visit in Mto wa Mbu
- Local dinner in Mto wa Mbu
Landmarks Mto wa Mbu - Day 28
Mto wa Mbu to Nairobi
Head out early and cross into Kenya, then continue to Nairobi. You'll be dropped at the finishing point hotel where your trip ends. If you'd like to stay longer, speak with your booking agent about options.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Nairobi City Experience Urban Adventure (USD45)
