Trans-African Safari. Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi and Tanzania. African Safari from West to East in 19 days

Arrive to Luanda (Angola) in the afternoon and transfer to hotel, Evening at leisure, overnight at Crespos Guest House 3* (BB)

Short excursion of Luanda City sites in the morning and then we depart for Sumbe (small town south of Luanda). Luanda is a very busy city and well known as commercial centre of Angola. Here we can find many markets and very busy surburb of Benfica. We will visit Fortaleza (Fortress build by Portugese colonizers in 16th century where the beginning of Luanda was set. Then we will stop at Nosa Seniora Dos Remedios («Church of St.Mary»), beautiful church built in 17th century, with fantastic domes made from coloured glass. Then we will drive to Isle (Thin Peninsula which forms the Luanda Bay and Port of Luanda. Here are the nicest beaches in Luanda and we can have a swim in warm waters of Atlantic ocean. Then we leave the city and travel in southern direction to Sumbe. We are crossing Cuanza river and entering Parc National Da Quicama. Here we can see baboons next the road and possibly some antelopes further one while we drive through the National Park. We will stop for late lunch at the very nice beach Praia Do Samgano at Goifinho Restaurant, Then we carry on more south and arrive to Sumbe in the evening, Overnight at Ritz Sumbe 3* (BB)

After morning swim in the Atlantic ocean we leave Sumbe and drive in Southern direction to Benguela. Benguela was formed in XVI century and truly is a good example of the colonial era and slavery trade. Here you can see old fortress build by Portugese to protect town. Also old catholic church well preserved and looked after. Benguela has an attractive promenade and part of it many clubs and restaurants where busy night life goes on. Overnight at Hotel Residencial Benguela 3* (BB)

Further South along Atlantic Ocean to Namibie, Enjoing the beautiful landscapes. Also see how its changes to desert landscape closer to Namibie, Arrive to small town of Namibie in the late afternoon, Overnight at Infotur Namibe 4* (BB)

In the morning we enjoy swim in warm waters of Atlantic ocean (the beach is just 500 meters away from the hotel. Then after check out we drive in Eastern direction to Lubango via famous Serra Da Leba. Mountain Pass of Serra Da Leba is highlight of Angola. This road connects town-port of Namibie at the Atlantic coast with city of Lubango. This road was originally build in 1970th by Portugese. We will stop at the Viewing Spot and will make a few photos of the impressive Mountains and the curved road. We proceed to Lubango and stop just before town at the edge of the flat mountain, which is standing above the city. On this mountain we will find the Statue of Jesus Christ with wide spread hands. Jesus overlooks the city of Lubango very similar to the statue in Rio De Janeiro. Then we proceed to the hotel in a city and rest. Overnight at Caspar Lodge 4* (BB)

In the morning after breakfast we drive to Tunda Vala. This is the place from which the beautiful view of the surrounding valleys can be admired. Tunda Vala is at the height of 2600 metres above sea level and the great view is guaranteed from this spot. We are in Huila province now and after leaving the city we will stop in the village of local tribe Huila. We will interact with interesting people this tribe, make photograps and will admire the their costumes and appearance. Further we proceed in Southern direction to town of Onjiwa. We stop for a night at the hotel Aguia Verde 3* (BB)

Early morning we depart in southern direction in in 50 km reach Namibian border. We do passport formalities and enter Namibia at Oshikango border post and travel in Eastern direction to Rundu and then further east to Divundu where we stop at the lodge for overning at scenic place if Popa Falls right on a banks of Kavango River, Dinner and overnight at Popa Falls Lodge 4* (HB)

In the morning we go for a morning game drive in Mahango National Park. Here is a big chance to see famous African Sable antelope. We also can go for a short cruise to see Popa Falls and hippos in Kavango river. Then we depart in Eastern direction to Botswana. In 3 hours we reach Ngoma Bridge Border post to Botswana. Enter Botswana and transfer to Kasane town to lodge. Dinner and overnight at Water Lily Lodge 3* (HB)

In the morning we take cruise by motorboat on Chobe River in Chobe National Park (this is one of the best game activities in Botswana). Then we leave Kasane and enter Zimbabwe through Kazungula post. Transfer to Victoria Falls town will take only 40 min. We will have lunch at Lookout Cafe with a beautiful view of Zambezi river below the Falls. Then we go for Excursion of Victoria Falls before NP closes for visitors at 6 pm. Check into hotel, rest. Overnight at Elephant Hills Hotel 4* (BB)

In a morning we will take the exciting activity – White water rafting from rapid 2 to rapid 10. Rafting will be completed by 12-00 and after short lunch we will depart Victoria Falls in eastern direction for Bulawayo. Arrival to Bulawayo in the evening. Overnight at Banff Lodge 3* (BB)

Meet with the guide and go for morning game drive and excursion in Matopos NP, which is just outside of Bulawayo. During excursion we will visit the grave of famous Cecyl Rhodes. Return to the lodge and have lunch. After lunch we depart for Mashvingo to Great Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe Ruins). Arrive to Mashvingo in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Great Zimbabwe Hotel 4* (HB)

Excursion to Great Zimbabwe Ruins in the morning. Then transfer in North-eastern direction to Nyamapanda border post with Mozambique. We enter Mozambique and drive in Northern direction to town of Tete. On the way we will cross Zambezi river. Here in Mozambique this river is much wider then in Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe. Overnight at VIP Executive Hotel 4* (BB)

Early morning breakfast (Оption - river cruise on Zambezi River if time permits), then we depart for Malawi in Northern direction. We entering Malawi at Zobue border post and meet our Malawian guide. We are driving through Mwanza to Blantyre (second largest town in Malawi) and further we drive through Colonial country’s capital Zombue. You will get familiar with day to day life of local people, plenty cyclists on the road and many vendors. Then we drive to Liwonde National Park. Here a lot of hippos and crocodiles in rivers and many elephants and different antelopes on the plains. Dinner and overnight at Mvuu Camp (FB).

Early morning game drive in Liwonde National Park. Return to the lodge for late breakfast. Check out and leave for Lake Malombe, further through town of Mangochi we arrive to Nkopola in southern part of Lake Malawi. Enjoy beautiful scenery and crystal clear waters of the lake. Dinner and overnight at Sunbird Nkopola 3* (HB)

In the morning relax at the beach and have a swim in the lake. Then we depart for Kasungu NP. Arrive to Kasungu and unwind after long drive. Dinner and overnight at Lifupa Conversation Lodge (HB)

Early morning game drive in Kusungu NP. Depart in Northern direction for Chintheche Inn. We arrive to Northern part of Lake Malawi this afternoon and enjoy warm clear waters of the lake Nyasa (this is how originally was Lake Malawi called. It means in local language The Lake of Stars). Dinner and overnight at Chintheche Inn (FB)

This morning we are saying Good Bye to Lake Malawi and depart in Northern direction for Karonga. We pass town of Mzuzu and arrive to Karonga just near Tanzanian border. Overnight at Phiri Lodge (BB)

Early morning we depart for Tanzanian border. We arrive to Songwe border post and meet with our Tanzanian guide who will take us further into Tanzania.After passport formalities we drive in direction of Mbeya town and stop for short excursion at Meteorite Mbozi. Then we drive to Mbeya where we will have lunch and relax a bit from the long drive.Then we proceed to Mikumi National Park and arrive to Agalia Tented Camp in late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Agalia Tented Camp 4* (HB)

Early morning game drive in Mikumi NP, breakfast on our return to the lodge. And then we depart for Dar Es Salaam (transfer will take about 4 hours). On a way we will stop in town of Morogoro to have lunch and to visit local market and do some shopping for souvenirs. Then we proceed to Dar Es Salaam and arrive in the evening. We arrive to airport and check for our flight home in the late evening.