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Overland
Wildlife
Zanzibar to Vic Falls
19 days • 4.7
4.5
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Start
Zanzibar, Africa
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Finish
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Trip Code
YXORC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 22
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Physical Rating
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Meals
17 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
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Transport
Overland vehicle, 4X4 safari vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
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Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights), Camping with facilities (14 nights)
From £1,860(19 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Join an expert guide to track rhinos on foot in Matobo National Park. Discover black and white rhinos and other game while learning about the cultural and spiritual importance of the many ceremonial sites, San paintings, and rock formations.
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Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying the white sand and sparkling blue sea of the Indian Ocean, and spend some time discovering the island's hub at Stone Town.
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Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park on a morning safari game drive. This park is a highly concentrated arena of noble African beasts and exotic wildflowers.
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Get a chance to explore the largest ruins in sub-Saharan Africa – the World Heritage-listed Great Zimbabwe, thought to be the former palace of an ancient monarch.
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Choose from a range of optional activities at Victoria Falls so you can see the cascades the way you want, and maybe treat yourself to a helicopter ride.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is an overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in a purpose-built vehicle, visiting remote communities, setting up your own tent, occasionally roughing it in the bush with no facilities, and getting the best possible views of the Big Five. While the trucks don’t have air conditioning, they do have sliding windows which let in the breeze and make it even easier to take spectacular snaps of the local wildlife. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie. For more info on this style of travel, see our Africa overland page: https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland (https://www.tuuur.com/africa/overland)
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
Itinerary
Feast your eyes on the wilds of East Africa
Dive into a lesser-known Africa on this 19-day trip from the east of Tanzania through Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Begin on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar's northern coastline, then travel through rolling savanna and wide-open plains on a series of game drives and hikes. Get close to incredible wildlife in remote nature reserves and embrace local hospitality in the regional cities and traditional villages. Take on this eye-opening African overland adventure with a local crew to guide you to the best of the region, all shared with a small group of travellers ready to explore.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Stone Town
- DAY 2Day 2 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 3Day 3 • Zanzibar Northern Beaches
- DAY 4Day 4 • Stone Town
- DAY 5Day 5 • Mikumi National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Iringa
- DAY 7Day 7 • Chitimba
- DAY 8Day 8 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 9Day 9 • Lake Malawi
- DAY 10Day 10 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 11Day 11 • South Luangwa National Park
- DAY 12Day 12 • Petauke
- DAY 13Day 13 • Lusaka
- DAY 14Day 14 • Harare
- DAY 15Day 15 • Great Zimbabwe Ruins / Masvingo
- DAY 16Day 16 • Bulawayo
- DAY 17Day 17 • Bulawayo
- DAY 18Day 18 • Victoria Falls
- DAY 19Day 19 • Victoria Falls
Inclusions
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17 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 13 dinners
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Overland vehicle, 4X4 safari vehicle, Ferry, Minibus
bed Accommodation
Hotel (2 night), Bunglow (2 nights), Camping with facilities (14 nights)
festival Included activities
circleMikumi National Park - 4x4 Game Drive
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Dawn Game Drive
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - 4x4 Evening Game Drive
circleSouth Luangwa - Anti-Poaching Jewelery Project
circleMasvingo - Great Zimbabwe Ruins guided visit
circleMatobo National Park - Rhino Tracking, Park Visit & San Rock Paintings
museum Optional activities
circleStone Town Tour - Dharajani Market, Joseph's Cathederal, Palace Museum, Forodhani Food Market - USD20
circleZanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Spice tour - USD25
circleZanzibar - Snorkelling - USD50
circleZanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD35
circleLake Malawi - Bike Hire - USD25
circleLake Malawi - Guided Village Walk - USD15
circleSouth Luangwa National Park - Game Walk - USD50
circleBalawayo - Natural History Museum - USD10
circleBulawayo - Railway Museum - USD5
circleVictoria Falls - Victoria Falls entrance - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Canoe trail (full day) - USD185
circleVictoria Falls - Flying fox - USD50
circleVictoria Falls - Gorge swing - USD103
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight of the Angels (12 mins - Excludes US$25 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD150
circleVictoria Falls - Helicopter Flight (25 mins - Excludes US$30 fuel surcharge and NP fees) - USD284
circleVictoria Falls - Rafting & river boarding (half day) - USD218
circleVictoria Falls - Village & township tour - USD61
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (full day) - USD130
circleVictoria Falls - Whitewater rafting (half day) - USD130
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Monday Jun 09, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 16 spaces left
£2,481£1,860
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Monday Jun 23, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 14 spaces left
£2,481£2,232
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 13 spaces left
£2,580£2,322
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Monday Jul 14, 2025
Friday Aug 01, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,580£2,322
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Monday Jul 28, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 16 spaces left
£2,596£2,336
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Monday Aug 04, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 19 spaces left
£2,580£2,193
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Monday Aug 11, 2025
Friday Aug 29, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 7 spaces left
£2,657£2,258
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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,580£2,193
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,580£2,322
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,481£2,232
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 9 spaces left
£2,530£2,150
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Monday Oct 27, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 13 spaces left
£2,481£2,108
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Monday Nov 17, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 18 spaces left
£2,464£1,971
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Monday Dec 01, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Trip size max: 22 - 16 spaces left
£2,387£1,910
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Monday Dec 15, 2025
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Trip size max: 22 - 17 spaces left
£2,481£1,984
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This trip starts with a welcome meeting at 2pm on Day 1 in Stone Town. This trip ends on Day 19 and you are free to leave at any time.
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3. This trip is a combination of YXON and YXOR of our most popular itineraries. As such the make up of your group and your leader may change on Day 4.
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4. Please note the Zanzibar portion of your itinerary may have a few more passengers than the maximum group size of 22 as we have a crossover of trips starting and finishing in Zanzibar.
Reviews (13)
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Annie
Oct 26, 2024
A highly recommended way to travel across Africa getting the most out of all the countries
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Kari
Sep 22, 2024
I loved my time with Intrepid travelling from Zanzibar to Vic Falls. Benson, our leader, was incredibly knowledgeable and was happy to help with anything. I felt incredibly safe and supported with him, the cook Henry and the driver Patrick.
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Sammy
Aug 25, 2024
Hihglight of my 2024! Fantasic team! Stunning sights! And eye opening expirences.The only question is what trip am I going to book next!
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Danni
Dec 02, 2023
Very well organised trip, takes the hassle out of planning yourself and allows you to be safe wherever you go! Would highly recommend.
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Courtney
Nov 29, 2023
My friend and I had a great time travelling through Eastern Africa with intrepid. The guides MJ and Paul had great local knowledge, the tour was very well organised, we felt safe the entire time. Our driver was great in getting us to our destinations safely and in good time. Our cook was amazing too! Always providing filling wholesome meals!
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Jake
Oct 27, 2023
The trip was amazing, from the start to finish. I had no complaints about the route or crew. Would highly recommend anyone to use Intrepid!
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Sol
Oct 20, 2023
Not only was the actual trip so good, the experience of travelling in the group is amazing. You build life long friendships and are very well taken care of. The tour leader, chef and driver were excellent and they just made the whole trip better. The activities you do on the trip are incredible as well, you’re always blown away. Even on the long bus drives you won’t be bored, you will find great way to entertain yourself along the way. Don’t forget playing cards!
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Anne
Aug 19, 2023
I loved this trip, great game drives, visiting the Great Zimbabwe ruins & tracking rhinos. Mambo, Kawaya & Charlo have been an amazing crew!
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Lili
Jul 05, 2023
Amazing locations!
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Lauren
Jul 04, 2023
I chose to travel with Intrepid for my first international trip and loved it! It’s a great way to meet people from all over the world and experience travel differently than you would alone