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Vic Falls to Stone Town

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Price on request

Duration

17 days

Countries

Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 22

Rating

4.4 · 53 reviewsvia Intrepid Travel

The adventure

Travel from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, through Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania, where you’ll discover some of the best sights, sounds and cultures Eastern Africa has to offer. On this 17-day adventure, you’ll spot iconic African wildlife such as hippos, giraffes, buffalo, lions on 4WD safaris through three national parks, including Lower Zambezi National Park, meet the local women who transform snares set by poachers into beautiful jewellery in South Luangwa National Park and journey off-the-beaten-track to Mikumi National Park. Visit a local tea farm to learn about the journey from planting to harvest, take in the magnificent Victoria Falls and enjoy the variety of experiences that overland travel in East Africa offers!

Lower Zambezi National Park - Full Day Safari

Lower Zambezi - Scenic Boat Cruise

South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project

South Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

Tukuyu - Tea Farm Visit

Mikumi National Park - 4WD Safari

Operated by Intrepid Travel

Vic Falls to Stone Town

From

Price on request

Duration

17 days

Countries

Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Activity

easy

Group size

Max 22

Rating

4.4 · 53 reviewsvia Intrepid Travel

The adventure

Lower Zambezi National Park - Full Day Safari

Lower Zambezi - Scenic Boat Cruise

South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project

South Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

Tukuyu - Tea Farm Visit

Mikumi National Park - 4WD Safari

Day by day

Aerial view of a church gathering by Lake Malawi in Nkhotakota, Central Region.

Your journey through

Malawi, Tanzania & 2 more countries

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17-day itinerary

Day 1Victoria FallsMhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm this afternoon in Victoria Falls – a town in western Zimbabwe and the gateway to the massive waterfall of the same name. If you arrive early, you might take a helicopter flight over the Falls, stroll through the town centre, or check out the restaurant and brewery scene. After your meeting, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.

A stunning view of a waterfall cascading surrounded by dense forest.

Victoria Falls

Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm this afternoon in Victoria Falls – a town in western Zimbabwe and the gateway to the massive waterfall of the same name. If you arrive early, you might take a helicopter flight over the Falls, stroll through the town centre, or check out the restaurant and brewery scene. After your meeting, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2Victoria FallsToday is a free day for you to choose your own adventure! Maybe spend the day exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is 1.5 km wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m, and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray, and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls

Today is a free day for you to choose your own adventure! Maybe spend the day exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is 1.5 km wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m, and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray, and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls.

Day 3Lower Zambezi National ParkAfter breakfast, you’ll travel to Lower Zambezi National Park – located on the Zimbabwean border and famous for its spectacular Zambezi River valley and abundant wildlife, including fish eagles, buffalo, and elephants. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s the perfect chance to get stuck into a good book or catch up on your favourite podcasts. After crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia, continue to your campsite in the wildlife-rich Chiawa area, surrounded by native bush with animals roaming freely through the camp.

Breathtaking aerial view of Victoria Falls surrounded by lush greenery during summer day.

Lower Zambezi National Park

After breakfast, you’ll travel to Lower Zambezi National Park – located on the Zimbabwean border and famous for its spectacular Zambezi River valley and abundant wildlife, including fish eagles, buffalo, and elephants. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s the perfect chance to get stuck into a good book or catch up on your favourite podcasts. After crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia, continue to your campsite in the wildlife-rich Chiawa area, surrounded by native bush with animals roaming freely through the camp.

Day 4Lower Zambezi National ParkBegin your wildlife adventure with a scenic boat cruise to Lower Zambezi National Park. As you glide past lush riverbanks, keep watch for wildlife before arriving at the park entrance. Then set off on a full-day safari through one of Zambia’s best wildlife viewing areas – set along a wide floodplain of the Zambezi River, dotted with acacias and towering trees, and framed by a dramatic slope to the north, covered in thick miombo woodland. Across the river you'll see Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park - the two parks forming one of Africa’s most amazing wilderness areas. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, leopards, lions, and birds before returning by boat back to camp.

An African Fish Eagle soars above the Chobe River with lush green surroundings.

Lower Zambezi National Park

Begin your wildlife adventure with a scenic boat cruise to Lower Zambezi National Park. As you glide past lush riverbanks, keep watch for wildlife before arriving at the park entrance. Then set off on a full-day safari through one of Zambia’s best wildlife viewing areas – set along a wide floodplain of the Zambezi River, dotted with acacias and towering trees, and framed by a dramatic slope to the north, covered in thick miombo woodland. Across the river you'll see Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park - the two parks forming one of Africa’s most amazing wilderness areas. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, leopards, lions, and birds before returning by boat back to camp.

Day 5LusakaThis morning, travel to Lusaka.Your campsite on a private farm surrounded by the natural bushland, just outside of the city. When you arrive, set up camp, settle in, and spend some time exploring the camp, stretching your legs as you try to spot impala, giraffes, or even zebras wandering through!

Lusaka

This morning, travel to Lusaka.Your campsite on a private farm surrounded by the natural bushland, just outside of the city. When you arrive, set up camp, settle in, and spend some time exploring the camp, stretching your legs as you try to spot impala, giraffes, or even zebras wandering through!

Day 6PetaukeWake up early and begin your journey to Petauke – a town in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Along the way, watch the ever-changing scenery shift from open plains to rural villages and bustling roadside markets, offering a glimpse into daily Zambian life. Tonight, enjoy a well-earned rest at your camp, under the African night sky.

Breathtaking aerial shot of vivid green fields and coastline seen from a plane wing.

Petauke

Wake up early and begin your journey to Petauke – a town in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Along the way, watch the ever-changing scenery shift from open plains to rural villages and bustling roadside markets, offering a glimpse into daily Zambian life. Tonight, enjoy a well-earned rest at your camp, under the African night sky.

Day 7South Luangwa National ParkAfter breakfast, travel to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen transform snare wire, recovered from poaching traps, into jewellery inspired by the African bush. When you arrive, the women will show you around their purpose-built workshop, then try your hand at coiling or hammering the wire yourself! After, continue your journey through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park.

A herd of African elephants walking through Kruger National Park, South Africa.

South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast, travel to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen transform snare wire, recovered from poaching traps, into jewellery inspired by the African bush. When you arrive, the women will show you around their purpose-built workshop, then try your hand at coiling or hammering the wire yourself! After, continue your journey through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park.