Victoria Falls to Dar-es-Salaam
This leisurely tour begins in Victoria Falls and takes you to the Indian Ocean, ending in Dar Es Salaam. From here you may choose to spend time in Zanzibar. YOu get to see the Victoria Falls, experience the tranquility of Lake Malawi and pass through unforgettable African landscapes en route to the coast!
Stage highlights:
WEEK ONE
We head via Lusaka through southern Zambia, before entering Malawi for a week of blissfully unspoilt beaches, colourful markets and famously friendly people.
WEEK TWO
Scuba diving and canoeing are a few of the many activities on offer. Leaving Malawi, we head through Mikumi before setting up camp near the beach just north of Tanzania's bustling capital, Dar es Salaam. Your arrival in Dar is the end of your tour, but you might like to join the rest of the group on their optional excursion to Zanzibar, a short ferry ride or flight up the coastline. How you spend your time on Zanzibar is entirely up to you! Awesome scuba diving, fantastic shopping and sight seeing in Stone Town, a spice tour, dolphin cruises, the list goes on... Spend a couple of leisurely days exploring this mystical place before making your way back to Dar es Salaam, from where we can arrange further onward travel.
Stage duration:11 Days
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Day 6 and 7: Central Lake Malawi
We soon catch sight of the lake where we will spend the next couple of carefree days. For the more adventurous there are endless leisure and water sport activities. Alternatively, soak up the atmosphere and relax in one of the most scenic and memorable holiday destinations in Africa! The evenings are spent beside its tranquil waters, enjoying the party atmosphere of this famous spot.
Optional Activities: Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, canoeing, horse riding and many more… (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
Today will be your first sight of Lake Malawi! Be very careful here as the mosquitoes are very bad. You might be very worried about bilharzia in the water. Bilharzia does exist in the lake but they haven’t found traces of it around Kande in recent years. You can go for a test 6 months after the tour – antibiotics will be enough to cure this! (Water from the showers is also from the lake!!!) There are many optional activities here such as horse riding, sailing, scuba diving and other water sports.
Stage duration:2 Days
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Day 8 and 9: Northern Malawi
We continue a short way further along the northern part of the lake, close to the Livingstonia Mountains where we will continue our relaxation for the next day or two. Take a stroll through the nearby craft market and make friends with the friendly people of Malawi or take a hike into the mountains if the weather is favorable.
Optional Activities: A wide variety of, craft shopping, hiking and more… (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Stage highlights:
The adventurous can go hiking up to Livingstonia or the waterfall. This is quite a tough hike and you’ll have to leave early. The return trip to the waterfall takes about 5 hours and the trip to Livingstonia 7-8 hours. You must take lunch with you as well as enough drinking water, sunscreen, hiking shoes, hat. You should also take some money as they charge entrance fee to the museum at Livingstonia.
There is abseiling here too – it can be booked through Chitimba Beach Camp.
Alternatively you can just have a relaxing day at the lakeside.
Stage duration:2 Days
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Cost includes:-
Meals as indicated on the itinerary, accommodation, registered guides, transport as per itinerary.
Cost Excludes:-
All items of a personal nature, alcohol, snacks, souvenirs, tips and optional activities.
Departure dates:-
19/05/2004, 02/06/2004, 16/06/2004, 30/06/2004, 14/07/2004, 28/07/2004, 11/08/2004, 25/08/2004, 08/09/2004, 22/09/2004, 06/10/2004, 20/10/2004, 03/11/2004, 17/11/2004, 01/12/2004, 15/12/2004, 29/12/2004, 12/01/2004
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack and one daypack
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 18 Maximum Age:- 45
Passenger Limit:-
20
What to bring along:-
Most importantly you will need a sleeping bag, mat and a valid passport. We recommend that you also bring a hat, plenty of sunscreen and mosquito repellent. Good walking shoes and sandals are advised. Remember to bring along clothing to suit all weather conditions, as there can be dramatic fluctuations in the weather in Africa. CHECKLIST - Socks, Shorts, T-shirts, Sandals, Walking shoes, Long Trousers, Jacket, Pullover, Raincoat, Hat, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Mat, Towel, Passport, Money, Personal Toiletries, Small First Aid Kit, Insect Repellant, Waterbottle, Malaria Tablets, Torch, Suntan Lotion.
Price:-
The cost of the 11 DAYS VIC FALLS TO DAR ES SALAAM is ZAR 5450.00
Local Payment:-
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