The Nairobi to Victoria Falls 22-day journey travels from Kenya’s fertile highlands to the thundering Zambezi River, linking East Africa’s legendary wildlife reserves with coastal and lakeside landscapes. Departing Nairobi, cross into Tanzania for early game drives in Serengeti National Park, where vast plains and abundant wildlife define the classic safari setting, before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional game viewing within this UNESCO-listed natural amphitheatre. Continue south through rural Tanzania to the historic port town of Bagamoyo and onward to Zanzibar Island, where guided exploration of Stone Town and visits to fragrant spice plantations are paired with time along Indian Ocean beaches. Returning to the mainland, relax beside the turquoise waters of Lake Malawi before entering Zambia’s renowned South Luangwa National Park, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and walking safari heritage. The journey concludes in Livingstone at Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi plunges in mist and thunder. Spanning savannah, coastline, freshwater lake and river landscapes, this 22-day overland safari captures the diversity and scale of East and south-central Africa in one seamless route.
On our classic tours, clients can choose between two accommodation options. The explorer (camping) option includes a dome tent (2.4×2.4m) and a 5cm-thick mattress. You’ll need to bring your own sleeping bag. Alternatively, the classic (accommodated) option offers more comfort with a variety of permanent tents, guesthouses, lodges, and hotels available.
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
A tour designed to satiate any traveller’s wanderlust, this route takes a wonderfully detailed excursion into Tanzania, Malawi and Zambia’s highlights, from famous national parks to vivacious cultural activities.
Departing from Kenya’s metropolis of Nairobi, we journey southward. Our first destination is the illustrious Serengeti National Park, where grasses are cast in gold at sunset. You’ll begin with a full day safari across the plains, roaming alongside the Big Five and Africa’s iconic wildlife. One of our most popular optionals is a scintillating hot air balloon safari, presenting a completely different vantage point. The dawn brings a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, an inactive and verdant caldera ringed by ridges and home to the natural spectacle of the Great Migration.
From here, we move southwards, pausing in Mto wa Mbu Market, where you can immerse yourself in local flavors and crafts, before passing through Moshi and Bagamoyo en route to the coastline.
Boarding a ferry bound for Zanzibar, we temper the pace to luxuriate on this island, which is as intoxicating as its famous spices. Over two days, we whisk you away to Stone Town and its story-laden streets, alongside the aromatic business of creating spices. Delight in other activities like snorkeling and marine safaris or repose upon the white sand, the choice is yours.
Back on mainland Tanzania, we head inland to Mikumi National Park, where baobabs intertwine with the indigenous culture and wandering creatures. Iringa brings us to the flavour of richly brewed Tanzanian coffee and the entire process from bean to mug. Crossing into Malawi, we reach the cobalt stretch of Lake Malawi. A hotspot for swimming and relaxation amongst bird song, there is also an optional hike to Dwanbazi Waterfall.
Weaving into Zambia, countrysides of viridian take over, aiming for the esteemed South Luangwa National Park. South Luangwa, with its Mopane and Miombo woodlands, reveals the banks of the Luangwa River, a haven for any animal. You’ll have both a full day safari and sunset safari here, with the option of getting up-close with the African bush on a walking safari. The following day, we’ll visit Mulberry Mongoose Curios, a social enterprise turning poachers’ snares into elegant jewellery crafted by local women.
Our journey comes to a finale in the town of Livingstone, which is located a few kilometers from the globally sought sight of Victoria Falls. We recommend spending an extra night here to be able to explore all the thrilling activities and see the waterfall for yourself. While our time may have come to say goodbye, the memories will forever inspire and connect you to Africa’s rhythm.
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.
7.00am – Hotel Boulevard, Harry Thuku Rd, Kenya, Nairobi
Included – Meals as outlined in the itinerary – 21 Breakfast 18 Lunch 17 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
1x Tour Guide
1x Driver/Cook
German Translator Available
The following optional activities are available to be pre-booked along with your tour.
Post- Tour
Day 3
Day 8
Day 19
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
Hotel Boulevard, Kenya, Nairobi
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.
