Vic Falls to Stone Town

Intrepid Travel · 17 days
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
Vic Falls to Stone Town
17 Days
From AUD $3460
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Vic Falls to Stone Town

Vic Falls to Stone Town

Intrepid Travel · 17 days
Duration

17 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Basic

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Travel from the mighty Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania – to experience all the incredible sights, sounds and cultures Eastern Africa has to offer.

Highlights

  • Spot iconic African wildlife such as hippos, giraffes, buffalo, lions and more on 4WD safaris through three national parks – South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Mikumi.
  • Visit a workshop where local women transform snares set by poachers into beautiful jewellery inspired by the African landscape, with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.
  • Spend two nights camping under the stars on the shores of Lake Malawi and take in sweeping views of clear blue water and golden-white sand. In your free time, maybe explore the surrounding area by bike or simply relax on the beach with a book in hand.
  • Explore the mountain-ringed plains of Mikumi National Park, known for its baobab trees, predators, and large herds of buffalo, wildebeest, elephants and zebra.
  • Soak in the white sands and turquois waters of South Beach – a long stretch of pristine beaches in Dar es Salaam. During the day, maybe journey into the city centre and learn about its rich culture and trading history.

Trip Details

Duration

17 days

Transportation

Overland vehicle, 4WD Safari Vehicle, Ferry

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Victoria Falls, Malawi

Finishes

Stone Town, Malawi

Accommodations

Basic

Travel Style

Overland Expedition

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Victoria Falls
Mhoro! Welcome to Zimbabwe. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm this afternoon in Victoria Falls – a town in western Zimbabwe and the gateway to the massive waterfall of the same name. If you arrive early, you might take a helicopter flight over the Falls, stroll through the town centre, or check out the restaurant and brewery scene. After your meeting, get to know your fellow travellers over dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Victoria Falls
Today is a free day for you to choose your own adventure! Maybe spend the day exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls. This thundering curtain of water is 1.5 km wide, falling 108 m into a narrow gorge below. In the wet season, the spray created can rise an incredible 400 m, and the falls become a raging torrent. In the dry season, the view of the falls is unobstructed by spray, and you can see little islets in the river below. Be sure to ask your local leader for their tips and advice on what to do in Victoria Falls.

Optional Activities:

  • Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance (50 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) (218 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Village & township tour (61 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Canoe trail wine route (55 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) (185 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (150 USD)
  • Victoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) (284 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Lusaka
This morning, travel to Lusaka. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s the perfect chance to get stuck into a good book or catch up on your favourite podcasts. After crossing the border from Zimbabwe into Zambia, continue to your campsite on a private farm surrounded by the natural bushland, just outside of the city. When you arrive, set up camp, settle in, and spend some time exploring the camp, stretching your legs as you try to spot impala, giraffes, or even zebras wandering through!

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Lower Zambezi
After breakfast, you’ll travel to Lower Zambezi National Park – located on the Zimbabwean border and famous for its spectacular Zambezi River valley and abundant wildlife, including fish eagles, buffalo, and elephants. Tonight, you’ll camp in the wildlife-rich Chiawa area, surrounded by native bush with animals roaming freely through the camp.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Lower Zambezi
Set off on a full-day safari through one of Zambia’s best wildlife viewing areas – Lower Zambezi National Park. This park is set along a wide floodplain of the Zambezi River, dotted with acacias and towering trees, and framed by a dramatic slope to the north, covered in thick miombo woodland. Across the river you'll see Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park - the two parks forming one of Africa’s most amazing wilderness areas. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs and birds along the way.

Included Activities:

  • Lower Zambezi National Park - Full Day Safari

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Petauke
Wake up early and begin your journey to Petauke – a town in the Eastern Province of Zambia. Along the way, watch the ever-changing scenery shift from open plains to rural villages and bustling roadside markets, offering a glimpse into daily Zambian life. Tonight, enjoy a well-earned rest at your camp, under the African night sky.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: South Luangwa National Park
After breakfast, travel to a workshop in South Luangwa where local craftswomen transform snare wire, recovered from poaching traps, into jewellery inspired by the African bush. When you arrive, the women will show you around their purpose-built workshop, then try your hand at coiling or hammering the wire yourself! After, continue your journey through the heartland to South Luangwa National Park. When you arrive, maybe set out on a game walk or river trip to see South Luangwa’s beautiful scenery as the sun slowly sets – just ask your local leader for more details!

Included Activities:

  • South Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project

Optional Activities:

  • South Luangwa National Park - Game Walk (50 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Chipata
After breakfast, you’ll spot iconic African wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, leopards, Thornicroft’s giraffes and lions, on a 4WD safari with a local guide. Learn about the region’s diverse landscapes and animals, then make tracks to your next camp near Chipata for the night.

Included Activities:

  • South Luangwa National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
9
Day 9: Lake Malawi
Cross the border into Malawi and continue straight to your camp on the shores of Lake Malawi. The country is dominated by its lake, which covers almost a fifth of the country and provides a livelihood for many local people. Fishermen, fish traders, and canoe and net makers all ply their trade on the water. Your campsite sits right on the shore so you can relax on the beach after todays drive.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
10
Day 10: Lake Malawi
Enjoy a free day to soak up the lake’s sandy shores. Maybe take a refreshing dip in the lake, explore the surrounding area by bike, or join a guided snorkelling trip. Lake Malawi’s high alkalinity has created an abundance of brightly coloured fish and relatively few plants, resulting in a tropical, ocean-like snorkelling experience within a landlocked freshwater lake. Tonight, maybe find a local restaurant for dinner – your local leader will have the best recommendations!

Optional Activities:

  • Lake Malawi - Bike Hire (25 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
11
Day 11: Chitimba
Drive to your camp in Chitimba, which lies along the coast of Lake Malawi and has lovely beaches, friendly locals and a laidback atmosphere. When you arrive, perhaps take a stroll and acquaint yourself with this different part of the lake. Enjoy the scenery of banana palms, papaya trees and the Livingstonia and Nyika mountains looming nearby.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
12
Day 12: Iringa
This morning you can take an optional walk in the nearby village, an opportunity to meet some local Malawians-easily some of the friendliest people in Africa. Enjoy a free afternoon chilling out on the lake’s sandy shores, time to soak up your idyllic surroundings you can take a dip in the lake or try out cycling to the hilly villages. Perhaps cool off with an optional snorkelling trip with a local guide. Lake Malawi's high alkalinity has resulted in an abundance of brightly coloured fish and relatively low levels of plants. What you end up with is a tropical ocean-like snorkelling experience within a landlocked freshwater lake.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
13
Day 13: Mikumi National Park
Today you'll drive to the edge of Mikumi National Park. Situated at the foot of the thickly wooded Uluguru Mountains, Mikumi is Tanzania's fourth largest national park. When you arrive, the rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
14
Day 14: Mikumi National Park
Journey off-the-beaten-track today as you explore Mikumi National Park – a landscape of baobab-studded plains and open savannahs. Mikumi is the fourth largest national park in the country, located near Morogoro. Join an expert guide on a 4WD safari, where you’ll see herds of buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, and zebra.

Included Activities:

  • Mikumi National Park - 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
15
Day 15: Dar es Salaam
Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenic drive to Kipepo Beach, located on the white sandy beaches on the south coast of Dar es Salaam. Once you arrive, set up camp and take some time to unwind – maybe enjoy a stroll along the shore. Your camp for the night is set on the grounds of a hotel right next to the beach, offering the perfect opportunity to unwind and take a refreshing dip in the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
16
Day 16: Dar es Salaam
Today is a free day to explore at your own pace. Enjoy a day at the beach or head into Dar es Salaam to explore Tanzania's largest city and cultural centre. Maybe start your morning at Kivukoni Fish Market, where fishing dhows unload their fresh catch and the city buzzes to life with the day’s first light. In the city centre, tea vendors wander the streets, shops sell spicy samosas, and the mix of African, Arabic, Indian, and German architecture tells the story of Dar es Salaam’s rich cultural blend.

Optional Activities:

  • Dar es Salaam - Kivukoni Fish Market - Free

Accommodation:

  • Camping (with facilities) (Number of Nights: 1)
17
Day 17: Stone Town
Catch a ferry to Africa’s 'Spice Island' – Zanzibar, known for its white-sand shores, winding cobblestone alleyways, and busy bazaars. With no further activities planned today, your trip comes to an end on arrival in Stone Town. If you’d like to extend your stay in Zanzibar, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.
AUD $3,460
(Tour only)
Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 17 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Travel from the mighty Victoria Falls through Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania – to experience all the incredible sights, sounds and cultures Eastern Africa has to offer.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 19 Apr 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Alison
Traveled, January 2024

02/28/2024

If you like sitting on a truck and watching the world go by, ticking countries off your bucket list and crossing borders this could be the trip for you. The travel times were much greater on average than the trip notes suggested which meant that for days on end it would be tent down/eat/drive/tent up/eat/sleep and very little else. The included activities were great but too much sitting on the truck compared to really experiencing each country. The amazing intrepid crew made the trip a lot better though, despite a tricky itinerary.

5.0
Jose Manuel
Traveled, December 2023

12/20/2023

It was a wonderful trip, everything was very well organized and the game drives were just amazing. Nash, Simon, and John did it great. A lifetime experience.

Tour Operator

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