Victoria Falls Tour – Malawi & Southern Africa Safari

This victoria falls tour departs Dar es Salaam and heads inland, leaving the Indian Ocean coast behind. We reach Mikumi National Park by evening — Tanzania's fourth largest protected area and part of the 75,000 sq km Selous wilderness, one of Africa's greatest game reserves. We settle into our accommodation and prepare for the days ahead.

We leave Tanzania, descending through the Great Rift Valley and crossing into Malawi — the 'Warm Heart of Africa.' This lake malawi tour day ends on the northern shores of Lake Malawi, where we visit a local village community in the afternoon to meet residents and learn about life along the lake. Included highlight: Malawi village tour.

We board the truck and travel further south along Lake Malawi, which stretches more than 500 km along Malawi's western border and holds more fish species than any other lake on earth. This malawi tours and safaris route follows the shoreline to our next lakeside camp, where we spend another night at this remarkable natural wonder.

After a final sunrise over Lake Malawi, we cross into Zambia and head toward South Luangwa National Park. A brief stop in Chipata breaks the drive before we continue to our camp on the banks of the Luangwa River. The sunset over the Luangwa this evening is as striking as anything seen on the lake. This leg of the africa overland tour marks a shift from beach to bush.

We depart the Luangwa Valley and stop at the Tribal Textiles workshop near Chipata — an enterprise in one of Zambia's main cotton-producing regions. Tour the workshops to see how vibrant African fabrics are designed and crafted. This zambia safari tour cultural stop is available March to December. We continue to the small town of Petauke for the night. Included: Tribal Textiles project visit.

The final day of this victoria falls tour crosses Zambia's southern foothills and arrives at the Zambezi River. As we cross the iconic bridge between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the spray of Victoria Falls — locally known as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya,' the smoke that thunders — comes into view. The victoria falls trip ends here, with a full menu of optional activities available on arrival: white-water rafting, bungee jumping, scenic flights, and guided walk along the gorge. The journey concludes at the Falls.