The Malawi & Victoria Falls South 13-day journey traces a scenic overland route from Dar es Salaam to the dramatic cascades of Victoria Falls, blending lakeside relaxation with classic African wildlife experiences. Departing Tanzania’s coast, travel inland to the turquoise shores of Lake Malawi, known for its sandy beaches and vibrant local communities, where time is set aside for swimming, snorkelling among colourful cichlids and visiting lakeside villages. Crossing into Zambia, the route continues to South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife reserves, where guided game drives and optional walking safaris reveal elephant, lion, hippo and diverse birdlife in a pristine wilderness setting. The journey concludes at Victoria Falls, where the Zambezi River plunges in thunder and mist, with opportunities for sunset cruises, guided rainforest walks or scenic flights over one of the world’s great natural wonders. Linking lake, bush and river landscapes, this southbound safari captures the diversity and scale of southern Africa’s most memorable regions.
This Malawi & Vic Falls route is available in two travel styles: Explorer (camping) and Classic (accommodated). Both follow the same expertly guided itinerary, travelling through Zambia, Tanzania & Malawi, while offering different accommodation experiences.
Explorer is our authentic camping option, providing a spacious dome tent (2.4m x 2.4m) with a 5cm-thick mattress. Travellers will need to bring their own sleeping bag and participate in certain camp duties, creating a hands-on overland adventure.
Classic offers greater comfort, with accommodation in permanent tents, guesthouses, lodges and hotels along the route, while maintaining the same immersive safari and overland experience.
Our scheduled tour trucks are equipped with 20 seats and extra space for storing camping gear. Perfect for
both small and large groups, the trucks also feature a club area with 4 additional seats, ideal for playing cards or socializing.
Additional features include:
Overhead luggage racks –
USB ports for charging devices –
Large dropdown tinted windows –
Window shading –
Locker space (35cm square, 80cm deep)
We offer a range of vehicles to enhance your safari or game drive experience. These include standard open-sided 4×4 vehicles and safari mini-vans with pop-up roofs.
Key vehicle features:
Pop-up roof or open sides –
4-wheel drive –
Comfortable seating –
Capable of traversing rugged terrain
Roam the untamed and cultural hearts of Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania, where each stop brings a new delight and steeps you into a tableau of Africa.
Your saunter begins in the bustling coastal city of Dar es Salaam, where you’ll connect with your crew and set onward to Mikumi National Park, a gem of a region with many activities to choose from. This expansive reserve, part of the greater Selous ecosystem, offers unrestrained beauty and abundant wildlife encounters away from the crowds. Continuing to Iringa, perched on a cliff above the Ruaha River Valley, we pause in the fascinating and unusual landscape of Baobab Valley.
The journey winds through the highlands of Mbeya where a visit to a local coffee plantation offers insight into bean cultivation and a taste of Tanzania’s finest brew. Skipping over the border into Malawi, we aim to luxuriate upon the shores of its lake, a sparkling freshwater paradise. Here, snorkelling reveals an extensive variety of tropical cichlid fish and quiet moments by the lake. We explore both the northern and southern shores of the lake, where the warm Malawian hospitality ensures a cherished stay.
Turning from Malawi’s azure water, we are whisked away to Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, coated in a palette of deep greens and gold. Known for its world-class wildlife experiences and stunning birdlife, our day is filled with the promise of animal encounters on a sunset safari, with optional morning safari or seasonal walking tour offered for further exploration of this beautiful area.
In Petauke, browse locally made jewellery and crafts at Mulberry Mongoose before heading to Lusaka through rural Zambia. Stop at Luangwa Market to uncover the region’s fruits and handmade curios. Finally, we reach the thrilling town of Livingstone, home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, Victoria Falls. Between exploring the falls themselves or taking on the thrill of bungee jumping or river rafting, the town is a hub of things to do and see, bringing our tour to a memorable end.
2026 & 2027 departures
Scheduled dates are a planning guide. Current availability should be reconfirmed through the booking page.
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This below itinerary is flexible and can be changed without notice. A detailed, up-to-date dossier itinerary is available to download for this tour.
16.00pm – Golden Tulip Dar City Centre, Jamhuri Street 255, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Included – Meals as outlined in the itinerary – 12 Breakfast 12 Lunch 11 Dinner – which are prepared and served at the Nomad truck / accommodation / qualified crew / filtered water / transport in the Nomad truck / included highlights as per the itinerary / entrance fees to National Parks.
Excluded – Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, bottled water, soft drinks, tips) / entrance fees (associated with optional activities) / souvenirs
2 Experienced Crew Members
German Translator Available
The following optional activities are available to be pre-booked along with your tour.
Post- Tour
Day 10
What is a single supplement?
On camping tours, single supplements are optional however on accommodated tours, single supplements are compulsory if you are travelling on your own. If you have purchased the single supplement, you will receive your own tent / room for the tour. However, in the event that your Activity Package includes an activity that involves accommodation, you will be required to share for the duration of that activity. The single supplement does not cover any Activity Package items and these are booked on a shared basis, regardless if you are on a camping or accommodated tour.
Only a maximum of 4 Single Supplements are allowed per tour. Any extra Single Supplements are on requests basis only.
When is a single supplement required?
All of our tours are priced on twin share accommodation. If you are booking one of our accommodated tours and you are travelling on your own, you are required to pay the single supplement. There are a maximum of 4 single supplements available on all tours.
If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.
Pre-Accommodation
Golden Tulip Dar City Centre, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Post-Accommodation
Victoria Falls Waterfront, Livingstone, Zambia
Nomad has a non-profit Trust that looks after the people, animals and places that we visit. We realise that a footprint is left where we travel and for this reason, the Nomad Africa Trust was established. Your donation to the Trust is called a “Green Seat”. If you would like to help Nomad making Africa Greener, simply choose the tick box during your booking process (or contact us afterwards to add it) and we will take care of the rest. The Nomad African Trust is responsible for the administration of the funds collected from the sale of the green seats and these funds are distributed to various projects as identified by the Trust.
