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Go on a safari into the untamed, rugged Africa you’ve always dreamed of exploring. We’ll take you through vast plains and landscapes to national parks with incredible game viewing where you can look out for the Big 5 and give your camera a serious workout! Take part in some wild adrenaline sports like extreme rafting on the Zambezi River and relax on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi. This is Africa at its best.

Day 1 to 4
Livingstone

Day 1 is simply an arrival day with no pre-organised activities, so you will have free time to relax and see some of the sights. We begin in Livingstone, Zambia’s adrenaline capital and adventure playground, named after the famous Scottish explorer David Livingstone. The pretty colonial town is our base to visit Victoria Falls just 10 kilometres south, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Twice as high as Niagara Falls and several times longer, Victoria Falls are a 1,700 metre-wide water sheet crashing 110 metres into the Zambezi River below. Known to the Mosi-oa-Tunya people as ‘the smoke that thunders’, the falls are so impressive that even the first European visitor David Livingstone himself wrote “it had never been seen before by European eyes; but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight”, before he named them in honour of his monarch, Queen Victoria. 

One of the most popular adventure activities  you can enjoy here is white water rafting on the lower Zambezi River, which has a series of 23 rapids all graded 3 to 5 depending on the time of year and the water level – please note that this is definitely not for the faint-hearted! Other popular activities include bungy jumping, river boarding, jet boating, canoeing or try sitting in the famous Devil's Armchair. You can also take a helicopter ride and admire the raging falls from above.

Please note: All of the activities on the river, including the Devil's Armchair, are subject to the level of the river and may not be available. The Zambezi rafting season is between the beginning of June and the end of January with the best months between August and November. The river usually closes around the end of January or beginning of February and does not reopen until towards the end May.

Day 5 to 8
Lusaka - South Luangwa National Park

We stop off at Lusaka, Zambia’s bustling capital and then continue on to world renowned wildlife haven South Luangwa National Park, one of the finest animal sanctuaries in the world, famous for its concentration and diversity of wildlife.  As you explore the 9050 km²  park you may see large herds of elephants, abundant hippopotami and numerous crocodiles along the banks of the Luangwa River. Thornicraft's giraffe and Crawshay's zebra are both unique to the park. You may also see herds of wildebeest and some of the 14 species of antelope resident in the park, including impala, puku, waterbucks and bushbucks. Numerous lion prides roam savannah, while leopards are present but are shy of vehicles and difficult to spot. Other carnivores such as wild dogs, caracals and side striped jackals can be seen from time to time. You may also see baboons and vervet monkeys, although it is harder to find nocturnal species like the bushbaby and night ape. There are over 400 species of birds in the park, including 47 migratory species and 39 birds of prey.

Day 9 to 15
Lilongwe – Kande – Chitimba – Iringa

Next we spend one night in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. In your free time you can go shopping at some of the many craft markets and souvenir shops or catch up on emails. Malawi’s people are renowned for their friendliness and the country is often referred to as ‘the warm heart of Africa’.

Lake Malawi comprises of almost one third of the country’s land mass. It is a fresh water lake, about 560 km long and 75 km wide at its widest point, with a total area of approximately 29,600 km². Kande Beach is one of the many beautiful beaches situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. There is a lively atmosphere here and with Kande Beach being one of the big overland havens, you will be in for a party or two! You have two full days to relax in the sun or go diving, snorkelling, swimming and horse riding. You can also visit nearby local villages and markets famous for their woodcarvings. 

Heading away from Kande Beach, we drive up and over the Viphya Mountains, admiring beautiful views along the way. We have a couple of nights at a small but lively lakeside camp called Chitimba beach. Here you can choose to go on a range of fun optional excursions, such as abseiling and hiking in the mountains to the beautiful town of Livingstonia. We also include a guided visit to a local village where you can enjoy the friendly welcome of local people.

We then take to the open road once again and travelling north we leave Lake Malawi behind and enter Tanzania. Heading east towards the coast we pass through the large Sao Hill pine forests before settling in for the night near the town of Iringa. The next day we pass through Mikumi National Park, where it is possible to see elephant, giraffe, zebra and antelope from the roadside.

Day 16 to 22
Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Island

We now head to the big, noisy, bustling port of Dar es Salaam on the Indian Ocean. Dar es Salaam is our gateway to the exotic island of Zanzibar. Here you have the option to spend several days exploring Zanzibar. Known as the ‘Spice Island' Zanzibar is famous for spices and produce, and supposedly boasts the sweetest pineapple in the world! In the nineteenth century it was one of the most important trading centres in the Indian Ocean region. We travel to the island by fast ferry which takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on what boat we catch, and will spend our days here in Stone Town and also at some of the islands beaches on the Northern or eastern side of the island.

Stone Town is an old city and the cultural heart of Zanzibar; little has changed here over the last 200 years. It boasts a labyrinth of walled streets, winding alleys, bustling mosques and grand Arab architecture. You can spend many idle hours simply wandering the streets, shopping at the bazaars and admiring the intriguing elephant-proof doors. Or sit and watch the sun set over a cold beer and a sumptuous seafood feast. If food is your thing, make sure you also check out the brilliant night market which serves traditional local fare. Females should note that Stone Town has a high Muslim population so remember to cover up and bring appropriate clothing.

To the north and east of Zanzibar Island lie the island's beautiful, isolated beaches with sparkling blue ocean and golden sand fringed with palm trees. There are plenty of options for you at the beaches: relax and take it easy, indulge with a massage, go diving, snorkelling or swimming with dolphins. After around four days in this paradise, we will depart in the morning and head back to Dar es Salaam for one more night.

Day 23 to 27
Arusha / Ngorongoro Crater / Serengeti National Park

Leaving Dar es Salaam behind we travel north stopping for a night at the base of the Usumbara Mountains before making our way to two of the most famous sights in Africa: the Ngorogoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park.

Arusha is our base for several days. It is a busy, bustling town with email, coffee shops, banks and many other modern amenities. During your stay you will have the option to visit the famous Ngorongoro crater and/or the Serengeti National Park. Both excursions are with local operators in jeeps and land rovers.

The Ngorongoro Volcano, before it exploded and collapsed 2 millions years ago, was one of the world's tallest mountains. Today, the crater is one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world, and is approximately 610m deep with an enclosed area of about 260km2. There is a soda lake with flamingos as well as open plains and forest areas. Because the sides of the crater are very steep, the area has become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife which can be seen in their natural habitats. You'll have the opportunity to get very close to the game here for photos as there are few places for them to hide.

You can choose to do the two day crater only trip with one night camping and then enjoy a couple of free days back in Arusha or go on the three day two night Serengeti and crater trip where you will spend two nights camping, one of which is spent inside the Serengeti one of the most famous in Africa.

Surrounded by the sights and sounds of wild, rugged Africa, you might spot teeming herds of wildebeest, antelopes, zebra, buffalo and big cats such as lion and cheetah. If you are lucky enough to be in the park around the time of the largest mammal migration in the world, that of the Serengeti wildebeest, you'll see around 1.5 million-strong herd migrating to follow the African rainy season - a truly unbelievable, magical sight.

Day 28 to 29
Nairobi
Leaving Arusha, we cross the border to Kenya and head to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya and the gateway to East Arica. You have a free day here to enjoy the busy city life that Nairobi has to offer. Just on the outskirts of the city you have the chance to visit Daphine Sheldriks elephant orphanage as well as a giraffe centre. The Nairobi museum is also worth a look as well. Your tour ends after breakfast on day 29.