Departure: Scheduled Departure Dates.
Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights.
Highlights: Malawi - Mozambique - South Africa - Zambia
Safari Style: Small Group Overland, Camping in two person dome tents, Multishare dorms
Rates: R8 850.00 per person Sharing (2008)
Local Payment: US$ 250.00 per person

Southern Sailaway Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Livingstone to Luangwa Bridge
Leaving early from Livingstone, we head north through rural Zambia, where we spend the night at Luangwa Bridge.
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Day 2: Lilongwe
- We make our way through Zambia into the warm “Heart of Africa’, Malawi.
- We spend the afternoon exploring the colourful and vibrant markets of Lilongwe, experiencing the cultural blend of ancient and modern Africa.
- (BLD)

Days 3-5: Lake Malawi
- Setting up camp on the shores of Lake Malawi, our time is spent exploring this large fresh water lake.
- Snorkelling and scuba diving the Lake gives us an opportunity to discover the 500 species of colourful tropical fish.
- Meeting the locals will remind us why Malawi is the Land of ‘smiles and laughter’.
- (BD)

Day 6: Blantyre
- After breakfast, we head to Blantyre, named after the birthplace of David Livingstone; the town is the crossroads to Mozambique.
- Evening spent in Blantyre.
- (BD)

Days 7-8: Gorongosa National Park
- Today we cross into Mozambique, which has largely stayed untouched by modern day development, giving the traveller an opportunity to escape from the well-trodden trail.
- Our journey takes us to Gorongosa National Park in Central Mozambique, which represents one of the great conservation opportunities in the world today.
- Gorongosa is a region of high species diversity and ecological features found no where else.
- The 4,000 square kilometer Park is located at the southern end of the Great East African Rift Valley.
- The region as a whole and the National Park are named after Gorongosa Mountain and reaching the summit of the mystical Gorongosa Mountain is like stepping through a portal into a hidden world.
- Our time is spent exploring this area on hikes as well as optional 4x4 game drives.
- (BLD)

NB. Itinerary may vary in rainy season due to impassable roads (December – March)

Days 9-10: Vilanculos
- Vilanculos is a tropical paradise set in unspoilt beaches of sea, sun and white sands.
- This area has world-class beaches washed by the Indian Ocean’s warm waters.
- Take an optional trip to the Bazaruto Islands to snorkel, do a water-based activity or simply relax on the beach.
- (BD)

Days 11-12: Inhambane/ Tofo
- Travelling south down the coast to Inhambane, we set up camp in the coastal village of Tofo.
- Time is spent at your own leisure, sipping cocktails at one of the many beach bars, walking along the long white beaches, deep sea fishing, quad bike trails or scuba diving for the more energetic.
- (BD)

Day 13: Maputo
- Leaving the peace and tranquillity of the beach behind, we continue onto the bustling Capital City of Maputo, where we have the afternoon to explore this city and its rich cultural history.
- With its attractive tree-lined avenues, it has a unique European feel about it and it has some great local restaurants.
- (B)

Days 14-15: Kruger National Park
- We make our way to the famous Kruger Park, where the scenery and wildlife will leave you in awe.
- Our time is spent on game drives searching for the wide diversity of game that make this Park so famous.
- We spend our evenings camping inside the Park, listening to the sounds of the wild and enjoying the tranquillity of the African bushveld.
- An optional night drive can be arranged.
- (BD)

Day 16: Johannesburg
- Rising early, we enjoy our final game drive before taking a relaxed drive back to Johannesburg, arriving late afternoon.
- (B)

Excluded in safari:
- All visa costs are the clients responsibility
- Travel insurance
- Flights
- Departure taxes
- Sleeping bags
- Items of a personal nature
- Drinks
- Optional activities

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