Rates: from €1 595.00 per person Sharing (2010)
from €1 895.00 per person Sharing (2011)
Locale Payment: US$300.00 per person
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Lower Zambezi, South Luangwa, Lake Malawi, Benguerra, Inhambane and Kruger National Park
Safari Style: Camping and cabin safari

Trade Route Safari Itinerary

Days 1-2: Livingstone
- The group will meet in Livingstone, in Zambia, at 14:00 where we have 2 days to explore Victoria Falls, a natural wonder of the world, plunging into the Zambezi Gorge.
- Adventure activities abound, white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi, or a 111m bungi jump (own expense).
- [camping Bx1 - -]

Day 3: Kafue River
- A long drive takes us across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia to the Kafue River where we camp the night
- [camping BLD]

Days 4-5: Lower Zambezi Canoeing
- We drive down into the Lower Zambezi Valley and spend two nights at our lodge on the banks of the river.
- Enjoy a full day canoeing down the Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami.
- The river attracts elephants and other wildlife from the surrounding wilderness.
- After a day highlighted by bird watching and game viewing, relax around the campfire in the evening.
- [lodge BLD]

Day 6: Lusaka
- We head to Lusaka where we stock up on supplies in the bustling shops and markets of the Zambian capital.
- Taking the Great East Road we drive this afternoon until sunset.
- [camping BLD]

Days 7-8-9: South Luangwa National Park
- Make our way down into “the valley” of the South Luangwa National Park.
- This wild and remote sanctuary is one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, full of hippo, crocodiles, elephants, lion and leopard.
- We camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and explore the area on 2 game walks and an open 4WD game drive, with spotlights, to see nocturnal animals.
- [camping BLD]

Days 10-11: Lake Malawi
- Malawi “the warm heart of Africa”.
- We restock with fresh supplies in the markets of Lilongwe before heading to our camp on the beach at Lake Malawi.
- We’ll take a boat out to the islands to explore the fantastic bays and coves in the area.
- [camping BLD]

Days 12-13: Transit Mozambique
- Heading south again we enter Mozambique at Zobue border post.
- Making our way back over the Zambezi we travel through the Tete region, camping en route in this remote part of Mozambique.
- [camping BLD]

Days 14-15: Bazaruto Islands
- Upon reaching the Indian Ocean we stay overnight in Vilankulo.
- We take a full day to explore the Magaruque Island on a local dhow, a traditional ocean going trade vessel.
- Beautiful blue sea, expansive white beaches and some excellent seafood available – what a day!
- [chalets Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]

Days 16-17: Inhambane
- Arab influences are strong in Inhambane dating back to when slaves, ivory, gold and spices were traded.
- Explore Inhambane and its 200-year-old cathedral, before moving to our casitas (reed cabin) under the palms next to the beach.
- Dhow rides and scuba diving on coral reefs are available (own expense).
- [casitas Bx2 Lx2 Dx1]

Day 18: Bilene
- We travel further south along the coast to the town of Bilene situated on the shores of the Uembje lagoon.
- The lagoon is 8km wide and 27km long with clear water and white, sandy beaches.
- We spend the afternoon exploring the lagoon with options of kayaking and snorkelling (own expense), and swimming in the shallow, calm waters.
- [camping BL-]

Days 19-20: Kruger National Park
- We travel through the Transfrontier Limpopo Park into Kruger National Park - visit big game country! Exciting game drives to spot lions, giraffe and the mighty elephant.
- Relaxing in the tranquil bush we experience a land forgotten by time, a true African wilderness.
- [camping BLD]

Day 21: Johannesburg
- After an early morning game drive we return to Johannesburg in the evening, sun-tanned, laid-back and ready to rejoin life.
- Tour ends @ 18:00.
- [Breakfast only]

Included in safari:
- 6 nights in cabin / casitas & 14 nights camping
- Entrance fees
- Use of camping equipment (except sleeping bags)
- Transport in safari truck or 4WD
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional guide
- Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi
- Benguerra Island excursion