Wagon Trails - Small group adventure holidays and safaris in Africa

16 days - Southern Sailaway

Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa

Trip Cost - £600 or €945

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Itinerary

Included highlights : Lake Malawi, Kande Beach, Inhambane, Maputo, Vilanculos, Kruger Park Entry Fees, Kruger Park Game Drives, Blantyre

Day 1 - Luangwa Bridge (Zambia)

Heading north through rural Zambia we spend the night at Luangwa Bridge at a campsite on the banks of the Luangwa river that also forms the border between Zambia and Mozambique. Relax at the campsite's bar and enjoy a magnificent sunset over this amazing river. (B,L,D)

Day 2 - Chipata (Zambia)

From Luangwa we transit through the very rural regions of Zambia, viewing some of the many small villages as we pass through. Our drive will take us through wonderful forests where we will set up camp near the small border town of Chipata near the Malawi border. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Lilongwe (Malawi)

This morning we depart for Malawi, the "warm heart of Africa" where we spend the night in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. Here we also prepare for our trip to the Lake and have the opportunity to shop at some of the many local markets. (B,L,D)

Days 4,5,6 - Lake Malawi (Malawi)

We camp on the shores of lake Malawi. We relax on the shores of the lake, explore the area and shop in the markets. There are many water sports available on Lake Malawi including snorkelling, diving, fishing and canoeing. You can go horseriding, and have the opportunity to meet the locals and see their crafts, famous for their carved mahogany chairs and other artefacts. (B,D)

Day 7 - Blantyre (Malawi)

After breakfast we head southwards to the town of Blantyre, the unofficial commercial capital of Malawi. Established by Scottish missionaries the town is the crossroads to Mozambique. This is also reputed to be the busiest city in the country. Here we will spend our last night in Malawi. (B,D)

Day 8 - Chimoio (Mozambique)

Today we cross into Mozambique. The former Portuguese colony was devastated by years of civil war and since the 1995 peace accord has made great strides in reconstruction. See for yourself the evidence as we enter the country and make our way to the camp at Chimoio. (B,L,D)

Day 9, 10 - Vilanculos (Mozambique)

We reach the coast of Mozambique and relax on the beach of this coastal town. Once a sleepy fishing village, Vilanculos is one of the most scenic spots on the Mozambique coast and the jumping off point to the Bazaruto Archipelago. This area has a number of world class beaches - palm fringed, with wide expanses of powdery, white sand, washed by the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean. We camp in Vilanculos and you have the option of taking a day trip to the islands or just chilling on the beach with some of the many water based activities. (B,L,D)

Days 11,12 - Inhambane / Tofo (Mozambique)

Our beach days are not over yet, as we get back to the mainland and make our way south to Inhambane and the beach of Tofo. We set up camp in a remote campsite near the beach and town, where we will spend 2 nights. During your free day you can snorkel, scuba dive, take a walk along the coast or explore the markets of Inhambane. (B,D)

Day 13, 14 - Maputo (Mozambique)

Leaving the peace and tranquillity of the beach behind, we continue on to the bustling capital city of Maputo. With its attractive tree lined avenues it has a unique almost European feel about it. We spend the 2 nights here and you get the chance to sample the capital's fantastic nightlife. (B)

Day 15 - Kruger National Park (South Africa)

Leaving Maputo we travel the short distance to the South African border where we make our way to the world-famous Kruger National Park. We enter the Kruger Park and our game viewing starts immediately. You have the option of a night game drive and we relax around the fire. (B,D)

Day 16 - Johannesburg (South Africa)

Leaving Maputo we travel the short distance to the South African border where we make our way back to Johannesburg by late afternoon. (B)

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