Trip StyleOverland

Victoria Falls to Nairobi Adventure

22 days Livingstone to Nairobi

Trip Code: DVN

Victoria Falls, Zambezi Gorge, Lake Kariba, South Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi, Arusha.

A journey through the wild continent, from Zambia to Malawi and Tanzania, and finally into Kenya. Discover the diversity of wildlife, landscapes and people in East and Southern Africa on this journey of adventure and discovery. And keep your eye out for the Big 5!

Day 1 Arrive Livingstone

Arrive in Livingstone at any time.

Day 2 Livingstone (B)

The day is free to tour Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge. Adventurous options abound including whitewater rafting and bungee jumping.

Day 3 Lusaka (B,L,D)

Camp on a private game farm just outside the capital of Zambia, Lusaka.

Day 4 Chipata (B,L,D)

Journey to Chipata on the Zambia/Malawi border. Visit the local market just north of the town centre.

Day 5-6 South Luangwa NP (2B,2L,2D)

Travel into the valley of the Luangwa River. South Luangwa National Park is wild and remote with an abundance of wildlife. Camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on a game walk and an open 4WD game drive.

Day 7 Chipata (B,L,D)

Head back to Chipata to visit some of the local "Down Shops" in the town.

Day 8-10 Lake Malawi (3B,3L,3D)

Head into Malawi, known as "the warm heart of Africa" and spend three days relaxing on the shores of "the lake of stars". Visit various lakeside camps as you travel south along the shores of Lake Malawi.

Day 11 Tanzania/Iringa (B,L,D)

Cross the border to Tanzania. We climb out of the Great Rift Valley through some spectacular mountain passes, past the vast tea plantations in the highlands to the camp outside Iringa.

Day 12 Dar Es Salaam (B,L,D)

Today we travel to the capital, Dar Es Salaam. The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre.

Day 13-16 Zanzibar (4B,L)

Zanzibar Island “the spice island” has a rich history and culture. Visit the beaches, explore Stone Town and soak up the island spirit.

Day 17 Dar Es Salaam (B)

Catch the ferry back to Dar Es Salaam where you have one more night to enjoy the sites and sounds of this captivating capital.

Day 18 Arusha (B,L,D)

Today we pass Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, and head towards Arusha to browse the craft markets and absorb the mix of cultures.

Day 19-20 Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Crater (2B,2L,2D)

Journey to the Serengeti via the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". Enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. The "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland.

Day 21 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L,D)

Venture down to the crater floor, and take in your final safari experience viewing the high concentration of wildlife, including zebra, gazelle, impala, and cheetah, bound by the crater walls. After lunch, continue back to our camp outside of Arusha for your final night.

Day 22 Arusha to Nairobi (B,L)

Departing Arusha in the morning we make our way back to Nairobi in the afternoon.