11-Jan - 21-Jan 25-Jan - 04-Feb 08-Feb - 18-Feb 22-Feb - 03-Mar 07-Mar - 17-Mar 21-Mar - 31-Mar 04-Apr - 14-Apr 18-Apr - 28-Apr 02-May - 12-May 16-May - 26-May 30-May - 09-Jun 13-Jun - 23-Jun 27-Jun - 07-Jul 11-Jul - 21-Jul 25-Jul - 04-Aug 08-Aug - 18-Aug 22-Aug - 01-Sep 05-Sep - 15-Sep 19-Sep - 29-Sep 03-Oct - 13-Oct 17-Oct - 27-Oct 31-Oct - 10-Nov 14-Nov - 24-Nov 28-Nov - 08-Dec 12-Dec - 22-Dec 26-Dec - 05-Jan-13 Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Lusaka. Leaving behind the natural wonder of Victoria Falls we begin our expedition. After Livingstone we journey towards the bustling Zambian capital of Lusaka. You will notice the vegetation becoming sub-tropical and the roads a little rougher. Includes: (L), (D). Day 2: Chipata. Today is a long drive through lush country, crossing rivers en-route to Chipata, the gateway to the South Luangwa NP. Zambia is truly African and an adjustment from the more Western ways of Southern Africa. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 3: South Luangwa National Park. Early in the morning we drive from Chipata to the border of the South Luangwa National Park where we spend the next two nights right on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can often see hippos and other animals from the camp bar. This afternoon we enjoy an included sunset game drive in the South Luangwa NP. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 4: South Luangwa National Park. In the morning you have the opportunity to take another game drive, the park is known for its high concentration of leopards and hippos. After lunch we visit the community run tribal textile project and a local village. Optional Activities: Morning Game Drive and Game Walk. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Days 5 & 6: Malawi – Lake Malawi National Park. Today we enter Malawi and after a short stop in Lilongwe we travel south to Monkey Bay in the Lake Malawi National Park. This area has been designated a World Heritage site and the protected area has an abundance of aquatic life in clear, warm water. Snorkelling and scuba diving are both excellent here, but there are many other water activities, such as kayaking, to enjoy while not relaxing. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Days 7 & 8: Kande Beach. We take a scenic drive to Kande beach where there are many optional activities available such as horse riding and different water sports. On our second day here we have an included guided village walk in order to meet the local people and learn more about Malawian life. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Days 9 & 10: Northern Lake Malawi - Chitimba. We travel further north and spend our last 2 days in Malawi at Chitimba beach. For those that have had enough of beautiful lake views there is an overnight hike to the Livingstonia Mission Station in the highland area. This working mission was set up by Scottish Presbyterian followers of David Livingstone in 1894 and is 900m above the lake. There is also a shorter hike to the Manchawe Falls. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 11: Tanzania – Iringa. Today we leave Malawi and enter Tanzania. We ascend out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, passing vast tea plantations in the highlands before arriving at our camp outside Iringa. This evening our dinner is in a local Masai Hut where we enjoy a traditional Tanzanian evening. Includes: (B), (L), (D). Day 12: Dar es Salaam. Our journey today brings us out of the cool highland region of Iringa to the humid Indian Ocean coastal city of Dar es Salaam. Meaning ‘house of peace’ in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is the economic and trade capital of Tanzania, but inland Dodoma remains the official capital city. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam our journey comes to an end. Includes: (B), (L). Notes: Price Includes: 
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