Days 4 & 5: South Luangwa National Park, ZambiaHeading north on your 21 day Victoria Falls to Nairobi tour you visit the awesome South Luangwa National Park notably one of Africa's best-kept secrets. With over 9000 km2 ( 3474.9 sq miles) of pristine wilderness, South Luangwa is teeming with over 47 animal species - herds of Buffalo, Elephant, Zebra, Hyena, Jackal, '15 different antelope' and the endemic Cookson's Wildebeest and Thornicroft's Giraffe. You will enjoy 2 included game drives into the park – one will be a 4-hour drive starting at 6am and slightly later during winter. The second game drive will be that evening – departure time will be 4pm once it gets dark you will make use of a spotlight to track down the 'nocturnal' species such as Leopard and spotted genets returning to an already prepared and welcome dinner at 8pm. Camping at Flat Dogs. (A 'flat dog' is a crocodile!). Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Days 6 & 7: Lake Malawi – Senga Bay, MalawiYou depart early on your 21 day Victoria Falls to Nairobi tour for your border crossing into Malawi, the 'Warm Heart of Africa'. You will have a chance to interact with these wonderful rural people when you visit the lakeshore fishing villages. Lake Malawi is a stunning freshwater lake that stretches the whole length of Malawi and is the lifeline of the country. Home to over 350 species of fish and its fresh clear water and beaches are excellent for swimming and relaxing. Rural fishing villages line the shoreline and you are free to explore them, visiting small schools and markets. You travel up the lake stopping at carefully selected camps. There will be ample time at Senga Bay to relax and explore, and try the many optional lake activities such as sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and water-skiing. Day 8 : Lake Malawi,– Chinteche, MalawiYour 21 day Victoria Falls to Nairobi journey continues up the lake to beautiful rural Chinteche, where you camp close to the shoreline. There is the possibility of doing an optional transfer by boat further north up the lake to Nkhata bay or Kande beach, where scuba diving is available and other optional water sports and activities. There is a bar and restaurant available at the camp, Chinteche Inn. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 9: Lake Malawi - Chiweta, MalawiMake your way through to the town of Mzuzu, stopping only if there is a need to stock up on fresh food supplies. Your final stop on the lakeshore is at a rustic camp set amongst Baobab trees. The adventurous can walk up the Livingstonia Plateau to see the mission that was built by the Scottish missionaries in 1894. It is sometimes possible to catch a lift with a vehicle going to the top of the plateau. It is advisable to speak to your guides for up to date information on the condition of the road up to the plateau. Camping at Chinteche. |