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Zambia & Malawi Trail

12 days
From Livingstone to Lilongwe
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Safari
Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 4 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Days 1 - 2

    Livingstone

    You'll meet the group at 2pm in Livingstone and dive into two days around Victoria Falls. The falls drop dramatically into the Zambezi Gorge, and there's plenty to see. If you're up for it, white water rafting on the Zambezi or a 111m bungee jump are options, though those come out of your own pocket. Otherwise, walking along the falls and taking in the sheer scale of the place keeps you busy.

    Start point
    Livingstone, Southern, Zambia (Livingstone, 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Campsite )

    Included Activities

    • Explore Victoria Falls
    • View Victoria Falls at Zambezi Gorge

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting on the Zambezi River
    • 111m bungee jump
    • Sunset cruises
    • Scenic flights
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi Gorge
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  2. Day 3

    Livingstone to Kafue River

    This is a long driving day heading across the rolling Miombo forested hills of southern Zambia toward the Kafue River. The landscape shifts through open woodland and you'll spend the night camping right by the river, so you get to settle in and rest after the road time.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Campsite )

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Miombo forested hills
    Landmarks
    Miombo Forest
    Kafue River
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  3. Days 4 - 5

    Zambezi River Canoe Safari

    You'll paddle down the Zambezi River, passing local villages along the banks and moving through great scenery. After that first day, you camp wild on an island in the middle of Africa. The following morning continues the canoe safari through areas where elephants, hippos, and other wildlife hang out. A motorboat gets you back upriver to your starting point by afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Camping )

    Included Activities

    • Canoe down the Zambezi River
    • Wildlife viewing on Zambezi River
    • Motorboat transfer upriver
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River
  4. Day 6

    Zambezi to Lusaka to South Luangwa

    Head into Lusaka to grab supplies from the shops and markets in Zambia's capital. After stocking up, you'll take the Great East Road and drive through the afternoon and into the evening to make serious progress toward South Luangwa. It's a long travel day, but gets you to the park sooner tomorrow.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Chimwemwe Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lusaka markets and shops
    • Drive on Great East Road
    Landmarks
    Lusaka
  5. Days 7 - 9

    South Luangwa National Park

    You'll make your way into South Luangwa National Park, dropping down into 'the valley' where hippos, elephants, lions, and leopards live. Camp sits right on the Luangwa River banks. Your time here includes game walks during the day and open 4WD game drives at night with spotlights to catch nocturnal animals active in the darkness.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Campsite )

    Included Activities

    • Game walk in South Luangwa National Park
    • Open 4WD game drive in South Luangwa National Park
    • Nocturnal wildlife viewing with spotlights

    Optional Activities

    • Additional game walks
    • Additional game drives
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
    Luangwa River
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  6. Days 10 - 11

    Lake Malawi

    Travel heads toward Malawi, and you'll stop in Lilongwe to restock with fresh supplies at the local markets before moving on. From there, the group reaches your camp on the beach at Lake Malawi. Later, a boat takes you out to explore the islands, checking out the bays and coves scattered around the area.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    (Campsite )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Lilongwe markets
    • Beach camping at Lake Malawi
    • Boat excursion to islands on Lake Malawi
    Landmarks
    Lilongwe
    Lake Malawi
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  7. Day 12

    Lake Malawi to Lilongwe Departure

    After breakfast that the tour leaders provide, a mini-bus transfers you from Lake Malawi back to Lilongwe in time to catch your departure flight. That wraps up the trip.

    End point
    Lilongwe, Malawi (International airport, 14:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast provided by the tour leaders with the help of the group)

    Included Activities

    • Mini-bus transfer to Lilongwe airport
    Landmarks
    Lilongwe
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  • Sheila
    · August 6th, 2025
    It met expectations and guides were very good
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  • Claudia
    · June 20th, 2025
    Everything was great, from the booking, to the communication, to the trip itself.
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  • David
    · May 10th, 2019
    Incredible, fantastic, trip of a lifetime. The rest of the people and the guides added to the overall pleasure of the trip
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    Jeff

    Asked on April 9th, 2025

    Why is this tour inappropriate for a 10 year old?

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    • Sunway SafarisOperatorWritten April 2025

      We only offer tours to children over 12, with an accompanying adult, as often there are long distances involved, and this can be boring for a child. Then, most importantly, there is the safety aspect; we may come into close proximity to wild animals where the travellers need to listen to their guide and act accordingly. To have such a young child in this kind of situation is simply unsafe.

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      TravelerWritten April 2025

      What types vehicles are used on your drives? I honestly was scared in those vehicles myself.

    • Sunway SafarisOperatorWritten April 2025

      On the tour you have enquired about you would be at times wild camping and very likely could encounter elephants and hippos around your tents at night.

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    Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Malawi.Zambia.Zimbabwe. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Malawi.Zimbabwe. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Zambia. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
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