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	Includes: Fully equipped overland truck Experienced tour guide and driver. All cooking and camping equipment 14 nights camping, 5 nights cabin & 4 nights inn All meals as per the itinerary Game park fees and excursions as per the itinerary Tour highlights: Dhow Trip, Mozambique Beaches, Chobe Game Drive, Victoria Falls, Zambezi Canoe Trip, Luangwa National Park, Lake Malawi, Mulanje Mountain Hike, Maputo, Kruger National Park Default insurance Excludes: International flights Visas Gratuities and tips Curios Items of a personal nature All optional/additional activities Sleeping bags Snacks & alcohol   Notes: Malaria prophylactics are advised, as part of this tour takes place in malarial areas. Board Basis Descriptions :   B BB HB FB DBB LD D -   Breakfast -   Bed & Breakfast -   Half Board -   Full Board -   Dinner, Bed & Breakfast -   Lunch & Dinner -   Dinner

Southern Circle

Duration:		24 days
Starts:		Johannesburg
Ends:		Johannesburg
Rates from:
Dates:		Click here for Tour Dates
Countries Visited:		Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana
Transport:		Deluxe Truck
Safari cook:		Not Included

Visit 6 southern African countries, and explore all that this diverse region has to offer.

See game in the wildlife-rich Chobe National Park, be enthralled at mighty Victoria Falls and explore the Kruger National Park in South Africa.

From camping on wild riverbanks in Zambia, to sleeping on tropical Mozambican beaches, you will return from this trip having captured the true essence of southern Africa.

On arrival in Johannesburg, you will set off for the Botswana border. After passing through immigration, you will travel to Nata, a remote camp situated on the Makgadigadi salt pans periphery.

Settle in and enjoy dinner while listening to a tour run-through, before camping for the night.

Experience nature in its grandest form and wind through the Chobe Forest Reserves which connect to the great Chobe River and National Park. Embark on a game drive through the park, and witness vast herds of elephant congregating at the river.

After your game drive, head for the grand Victoria Falls, where you will check in at the Drifters Inn Victoria Falls.

The Victoria Falls is a destination which encompasses not only awe-inspiring scenery, but also a myriad of activities which guarantee an exciting stay.

Exercise your adventurous streak and go bungee jumping and white-water rafting, or experience exhilarating aircraft flips which provide you with unique vistas of the powerful waterfall.

Spend your first night embracing local culture as you are entertained by traditional dancers, and enjoy a braai (traditional barbecue) at the pool.

On the final night, visit a local restaurant to gain a taste of this area's nightlife.

Travel to Kafue Camp by crossing the original railway bridge, and journey through southern Zambia to Kafue.

Set up camp and enjoy the rural scenery while relaxing at the swimming pool.

Get ready to canoe down the impressive Zambezi River, where its unpredictable bends and swells provide an exhilarating way in which to view game.

After this canoeing adventure, head to the banks of the river where you will camp beneath the stars, with the wild's stillness keeping you company.

On the 3rd day, travel by boat back to Kafue where a catered meal and refreshing shower awaits.

Travel by vehicle to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, and along the Great East Road until you reach the overnight camp where you will rest for the night.

Arrive at Luangwa National Park and spend two days camping on the wide riverbanks, an area frequented by hippos and other wildlife.

Embark on a search for the rare leopard while on a game drive through the sprawling park, which is home to various species of game.

To enhance your viewing experience, enjoy a night drive led by knowledgeable guides who will direct you to popular night time viewing spots.

Travel through Malawi and reach the lively capital city of Lilongwe, an area steeped in culture and tradition.

Visit the local supermarkets to buy groceries and souvenirs, before heading to Lake Malawi, an inland freshwater sea which is ideal for snorkelling. Spend 2 days camping on its golden beaches, where the rural serenity of your location will relax and invigorate you.

Head southwards and travel to Mulanje, a granite mountain which rises 600m above the surrounding forest and tea plantations.

Explore this exotic area by hiking to the plateau and enjoying panoramic vistas of the surrounding African plains. Camp here for 2 nights.

Today, you travel to the isolated Chimoio region, where you will be camping in the wild for 1 night.

Journey via Blantyre to reach Mozambique, and pass the Tete corridor, beside the mountainous border between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Travel through quaint villages, where friendly locals and traditional housing create a fascinating tour en route to the sea. Arrive at sunny Vilanculos, where the warm Indian Ocean is surrounded by vast beaches populated by throngs of tourists.

Dine at a local restaurant before returning to the beach, where you will sleep in a traditional thatched casita, being lulled to sleep by the sounds of gently lapping waves.

Journey along the coast towards Inhambane, an ancient trading port. Explore this old settlement and visit the traditional market to gain a sense of local African life.

Travel to Barra Beach Camp, where you will stay for three nights. Absorb the tropical atmosphere as you seek shade under towering coconut palms, and sleep in traditional casitas.

Spend your days discovering Mozambique's unspoilt beaches on horse back, or on foot. Enjoy snorkelling and scuba-diving in the turquoise waters, where you can view exotic sea life up close.

Enjoy a catered meal on your final night, before heading to Maputo.

Drive through a cashew-nut forest and span vast floodplains before reaching the sprawling capital of Maputo.

Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants which line its streets, and make sure to visit the infamous Fere de Populare.

Before travelling to the Kruger National Park, explore Maputo's diverse blend of culture and tradition, with Latino-type cafes and markets standing beside traditional African shops.

You will reach the Kruger National Park before nightfall, where you will camp for the night.

Enjoy travelling through this premier National Park, and spot a myriad of wild animals, including the Big 5.

During the late afternoon, when the warm African weather has cooled to a pleasant temperature, make your way to the nearby Drifters Hazyview Inn.

After breakfast, take a leisurely stroll around the inn's property, before travelling to the busy city of Johannesburg.

Arrive back at the Drifters Inn in the afternoon before transferring to OR Tambo International Airport for your flight home.