Saturday. Welcome to Zimbabwe. Upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls Rest Camp. There will be a meeting at 17.00hrs today. Day 2 is a free day to explore the town, visit the mighty Victoria Falls or participate in a myriad of optional excursions. At 1700m wide and around 100m high, Victoria Falls is one of the most memorable sights on this African safari. Overnight - Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls - Chobe NP (Botswana). Today we cross the border into Botswana and the town of Kasane on the banks of the Chobe River. After lunch we take a boat cruise along the Chobe River to spot the animals along the banks, before heading into Chobe National Park, where we spend the afternoon in seatch of wildlife en route to our camp. Overnight - Chobe N. P. (B, L, D)

Chobe NP - Livingstone. After our night in the bush, we head out early to continue our search for wildlife, before packing up the camp and heading back to Kasane. From here we continue our journey to Livingstone in Zambia, where we'll have the opportunity to view Victoria Falls from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River. Overnight - Livingstone (B, D)

Livingstone - Lusaka. We head north through southern Zambia to our campsite on the outskirts of Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka. Our campsite is home to some local wildlife including the largest antelope – Eland. The next day we head north east on the old ‘East Road’ to a beautiful little campsite located just 10 km before the Zambia/Malawi border. Overnight - Lusaka (1) Chipata (1) (B:2, L:2, D:2)

Chipata - Lake Malawi (Malawi). Leaving Zambia we cross into Malawi, the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’. Malawi is a landlocked country with 20% of its total area made up of beautiful Lake Malawi. After stopping off in the capital, Lilongwe, we camp first at the central Lake, and then in the northern area over the next 4 days. Spend days at leisure relaxing on the pristine beaches and swimming in the lake. The various beachside campsites along Lake Malawi’s shores offer many optional excursions including a variety of water sports, horseback rides and a visit to the local village and school. Overnight - Lake Malawi (B:4, L:4, D:4)

Lake Malawi - Iringa (Tanzania). After a relaxing 4 days, we leave Malawi, entering Tanzania through the border post at Songwe. Winding our way through the beauty of the Tukuyu tea and banana plantations, we head towards Iringa where we spend the night in the beautiful rustic ‘Farmhouse’ campsite famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its steamy showers! Overnight - Iringa (B, L, D)

Iringa - Dar es Salaam. This morning we make our way to Dar es Salaam. We 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, we make our way to our lovely seaside campsite and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning. Overnight - Dar es Salaam (B, L, D)

Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar (optional). A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island,” where we have the option to spend the next 3 nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history and offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. You can explore historic Stone Town or opt to visit the islands famous spice plantations. Other options include a trip to the beautiful beaches and giant tortoises of Prison Island, a full day scuba dive in Nungwe or a fishing trip in a traditional dhow.

PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation and meals are not included whilst on Zanzibar, as many passengers prefer to explore the island on their own, and in accordance with their own budget. Your tour leader can arrange your accommodation for you upon request.

For those not opting to visit the island of Zanzibar, the next 3 days are spent at leisure at the beach campsite in Dar es Salaam. There are various optional excursions available from the camp including diving, snorkelling and fishing trips. Overnight - Dar es Salaam (3) OR optional Zanzibar (3) (B:1)

Sunday. Zanzibar - Dar es Salaam. Leaving Zanzibar in the afternoon, return to the mainland where our adventure ends.