Victoria Falls - Safari Group Trip

We leave the coast behind and head into the interior where we check into our accommodation for the night in Mikumi. Mikumi National Park is the fourth largest park in Tanzania and forms part of the 75,000 sq km wilderness centered in Selous, Africa's largest game reserve.

We start the day early with an extensive safari drive in Mikumi National Park. In the afternoon we continue our tour into the southern highlands of Tanzania and our final stop in this country. Optional: Mikumi National Park safari drive.

We leave Tanzania and descend into the Great Rift Valley where we cross the border into Malawi. This land located on the shores of the lake, known as the 'Warm Heart of Africa', is blessed with its natural beauty. Our destination for tonight is the shore of Lake Malawi, where we look forward to enjoying the attractions of the northern lake region in the coming days. In the afternoon we will visit a local community to meet the lakeshore residents. Included highlight: Malawi village tour.

Today offers a variety of optional activities or simply a day at the beach. There are also some different hiking trails, one of which is relatively strenuous and more for the adventurous (8-12h), up to the mission village of Livingstonia, which is high above the lake. Snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the lake provides the chance to experience the brightly colored tropical cichlid face to face, a small fish often seen in colorful aquariums around the world. Your guide will assist you in planning your activities for the coming days, or you can simply relax on the shores of the lake. Optional activity: Snorkeling, Livingstonia hike (for the adventurous).

This morning we board our truck and continue south along Lake Malawi. Our destination for tonight is the shores of Lake Malawi. The lake stretches over 500km along Malawi's western border and is home to more fish species than any other lake. We will spend the night at this natural wonder.

Today is another day of relaxation by the lake. Take the time to read a book, lie in the sun, or enjoy the many attractions.

This morning we enjoy one last sunrise at the shores of Lake Malawi before continuing our tour to Zambia and the South Luangwa National Park. After crossing the border we make a short stop in Chipata before heading to our camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. After the sunrise we experienced over Lake Malawi, we will witness another spectacular sunset over the Luangwa River this evening.

South Luangwa National Park is a top-notch destination for safaris and we spend the entire day here searching for the multitude of wildlife that lives here. In the morning you can join an optional morning safari drive, or participate in a walking safari offered in the park during the dry season (April to December). In the afternoon we will stay in the park until sunset and have time for a sundowner between day and night. The unique opportunity to visit the park at night gives us the chance to experience some of the nocturnal species that are rarely seen during the day. Included highlight: sunset safari in South Luangwa National Park. Optional activity: walking safari (seasonal) or morning safari drive in South Luangwa.

We leave the Luangwa Valley in the morning and make a stop at Tribal Textiles. The area around Chipata is one of the main production sites for cotton and we get a feel for the creativity of African culture here. Those interested can join a tour of their workshops (March to December) to see how these colorful fabrics are made. Our destination for tonight is the small town of Petauke. Included highlight: Tribal Textiles project visit (available March to December).

We follow the Great East Road, an important link between Lusaka and neighboring Malawi, which winds through rural Zambia and we cross the Luangwa River on our way to Lusaka. Today's route is dotted with small villages and farms that are vital for the operators, and the landscape presents a stark contrast to the highly developed countries many of us come from.

We cross the southern outskirts of Zambia and approach the adventure of Victoria Falls, where in the afternoon we can catch our first glimpse of the mighty falls. While crossing the bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe, we get a sense of 'Musi oa Tunya', the smoke that thunders, as the waterfalls are popularly called. Victoria Falls offers a wealth of optional activities that can be booked upon arrival at the falls. The journey ends after reaching the waterfalls.