Day 1: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Today is spent relaxing or participating in a myriad of Optional Excursions. At 1700 metres wide and around 100 metres high, Victoria Falls are one of the most memorable sights on this African safari. All year round, flights can be taken in fixed wing planes, micro lights or helicopters.

Back on the ground, the falls can be seen from the Victoria Falls National Park with its many viewing points or from the Zambian side. All offer fantastic photographic opportunities. White water rafting in the Batoka Gorge is considered to be world class. Besides the excitement of the grade 5 rapids, there are the floats, where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

Optional Excursions to Zambezi or Hwange National Park

On these optional trips you can enjoy Elephant-back safaris, horse back safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee jump from Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted.

All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the 'floats,' where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

Day 2: Victoria Falls to Livingstone, Zambia

You leave Zimbabwe and cross the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi River, entering into Zambia at the town of Livingstone. You have the opportunity to view The Falls from the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia. Another fantastic photo opportunity.

The day affords you the opportunity to participate in the activities available in Zambia you weren’t able to do on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls. Tonight you have the option of enjoying a Zambezi River sunset dinner cruise. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3: Livingstone to Lusaka, Zambia

An early morning start sees you head north through southern Zambia to our campsite on the outskirts of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The campsite is home to some local African wildlife including the largest antelope of Africa, the Eland. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 4: Lusaka to Chipata, Zambia

From Lusaka you head north east to a beautiful little campsite just 10 km before the Zambia/Malawi border. Here you spend the night before heading into Malawi. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Days 5 - 9: Chipata to Lake Malawi Beaches, Malawi

Leaving Zambia you cross into Malawi, the 'Warm Heart of Africa'. You stop off in the capital, Lilongwe, a small city distinctively divided into the old town and the new administrative centre. Malawi is a landlocked country with 20% of its total area made up of beautiful Lake Malawi.

You travel the full length of the western side of Lake Malawi, stopping off at various bays and inlets over the next 5 days. Spend the days learning the game of bao from the locals, scour the markets for a bargain or simply relax on the pristine beaches. Malawi's temperate climate allows for swimming in the clear blue fresh-water lake all year round.

Explore the beautiful shore where you'll happen upon the local fishermen sorting their catch. Traditional fishing techniques are still practiced and to appreciate their boating skills, try to paddle a dug out canoe yourself.

The various beach-side campsites along the shores of Lake Malawi offer many optional excursions including a variety of water sports, horse back rides and a visit to the local village and school. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 10: Lake Malawi to Iringa, Tanzania

After a relaxing 5 days, you leave Malawi, entering Tanzania through the border post at Songwe. Taking in the beauty of the Tukuyu tea and banana plantations, you head towards Iringa where you spend the night in the beautiful rustic Farmhouse campsite famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its steamy showers. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 11: Iringa to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

The next morning you make your way to Dar es Salaam. You pass through the Mikumi National Park where it is possible to view a range of wildlife from the roadside, totally impervious to the passing traffic. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, you make your way to a lovely seaside campsite and prepare for your departure to Zanzibar the next morning. Breakfast, lunch, dinner.