A 24-day adventure through southern Africa, exploring contrasting regions, from deserts to secluded beaches.

Visit 6 southern African countries, and explore all that this diverse region has to offer. From camping on wild riverbanks in Zambia, to sleeping on tropical Mozambican beaches, you will return from this trip having captured the true essence of southern Africa.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Travel to Remote Botswana

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will set off for the Botswana border. After passing through immigration, you will travel to Nata, a remote camp situated on the Makgadigadi salt pans periphery.

Settle in and enjoy dinner while listening to a tour run-through, before camping for the night.

Day 2: Explore Chobe National Park
Meals: FB

Experience nature in its grandest form and wind through the Chobe Forest Reserves which connect to the great Chobe River and National Park. Embark on a game drive through the park, and witness vast herds of elephant congregating at the river.

After your game drive, head for the grand Victoria Falls, where you will check in at the Drifters Inn Victoria Falls.

Accommodation included in tour cost:
- Drifters Inn Victoria Falls

Days 3-4: Explore The Mighty Falls
Meals: HB

The Victoria Falls is a destination which encompasses not only awe-inspiring scenery, but also a myriad of activities which guarantee an exciting stay.

Exercise your adventurous streak and go bungee jumping and white-water rafting, or experience exhilarating aircraft flips which provide you with unique vistas of the powerful waterfall.

Spend your first night embracing local culture as you are entertained by traditional dancers, and enjoy a braai (traditional barbecue) at the pool. On the final night, visit a local restaurant to gain a taste of this area's nightlife.

Accommodation included in tour cost:
- Drifters Inn Victoria Falls

Day 5: Travel to Secluded Kafue Camp
Meals: FB

Travel to Kafue Camp by crossing the original railway bridge, and journey through southern Zambia and the Lower Zambezi River, before reaching Kafue. Set up camp and enjoy the rural scenery while relaxing at the swimming pool.

Days 6-8: Canoe Through Great Rapids
Meals: FB

Get ready to canoe down the impressive Zambezi River, where its unpredictable bends and swells provide an exhilarating way in which to view game.

After this canoeing adventure, head to the banks of the river where you will camp beneath the stars, with the wild's stillness keeping you company.

On the 3rd day, travel by boat back to Kafue where a catered meal and refreshing shower awaits.

Day 9: Journey to Luangwa
Meals: FB

Travel by vehicle to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, and along the Great East Road until you reach the overnight camp where you will rest for the night.

Days 10-11: Camp in Hippo Territory
Meals: FB

Arrive at Luangwa National Park and spend two days camping on the wide riverbanks, an area frequented by hippos and other wildlife.

Embark on a search for the rare leopard while on a game drive through the sprawling park, which is home to various species of game.

To enhance your viewing experience, enjoy a night drive led by knowledgeable guides who will direct you to popular night time viewing spots.

Days 12-13: Wade Through a Freshwater Sea
Meals: FB

Travel through Malawi and reach the lively capital city of Lilongwe, an area steeped in culture and tradition.

Visit the local supermarkets to buy groceries and souvenirs, before heading to Lake Malawi, an inland freshwater sea which is ideal for snorkelling. Spend 2 days camping on its golden beaches, where the rural serenity of your location will relax and invigorate you.

Days 14-15: Visit a Mountain of Granite
Meals: FB

Head southwards and travel to Mulanje, a granite mountain which rises 600m above the surrounding forest and tea plantations.

Explore this exotic area by hiking to the plateau and enjoying panoramic vistas of the surrounding African plains. Camp here for 2 nights.

Day 16: Camp in the Chimoio Wilderness
Meals: FB

Today, you travel to the isolated Chimoio region, where you will be camping in the wild for 1 night. Journey via Blantyre to reach Mozambique, and pass the Tete corridor, beside the mountainous border between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Day 17: Soak up The Sun at Vilanculos
Meals: HB

Travel through quaint villages, where friendly locals and traditional housing create a fascinating tour en route to the sea. Arrive at sunny Vilanculos, where the warm Indian Ocean is surrounded by vast beaches populated by throngs of tourists.

Dine at a local restaurant before returning to the beach, where you will sleep in a traditional thatched casita, being lulled to sleep by the sounds of gently lapping waves.

Days 18-20: Discover an Historical Trading Port
Meals: FB

Journey along the coast towards Inhambane, an ancient trading port. Explore this old settlement and visit the traditional market to gain a sense of local African life.

Travel to Barra Beach Camp, where you will stay for three nights. Absorb the tropical atmosphere as you seek shade under towering coconut palms, and sleep in traditional casitas.

Spend your days discovering Mozambique's unspoilt beaches on horse back, or on foot. Enjoy snorkelling and scuba-diving in the turquoise waters, where you can view exotic sea life up close.

Enjoy a catered meal on your final night, before heading to Maputo.

Day 21: Arrive in Vibrant Maputo
Meals: HB

Drive through a cashew-nut forest and span vast floodplains before reaching the sprawling capital of Maputo. Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants which line its streets, and make sure to visit the infamous Fere de Populare.

Day 22: Explore the Kruger National Park
Meals: FB

Before travelling to the Kruger National Park, explore Maputo's diverse blend of culture and tradition, with Latino-type cafes and markets standing beside traditional African shops.

You will reach the Kruger National Park before nightfall, where you will camp for the night.

Day 23: View Prolific Game
Meals: FB

Enjoy travelling through this premier National Park, and spot a myriad of wild animals, including the Big 5.

During the late afternoon, when the warm African weather has cooled to a pleasant temperature, make your way to the nearby Drifters Hazyview Inn.

Accommodation included in tour cost:
- Drifters Hazyview Inn

Day 24: Depart for Johannesburg
Meals: BB

After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll around the inn's property, before travelling to the busy city of Johannesburg.

Arrive back at the Drifters Inn in the afternoon before transferring to OR Tambo International Airport for your flight home.

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