56 day Great African Trek, Nairobi to Cape Town

Days 26 - 29: Iringa to Lake Malawi, Malawi

The next morning you head for Malawi passing through the beautiful tea plantations of Tikuku before exiting Tanzania. You enter Malawi through the border post of Songwe and head to Chitimba Beach campsite in Malawi for the night. The newly democratic Malawi is a landlocked country with 20% of its total area being the beautiful Lake Malawi. 

The country's temperate climate allows for swimming in these clear blue fresh-waters all the year round. You travel the full length of western side of lake, stopping off at various bays and inlets for the next 4 days.  This is the time for rest and relaxation. Lake Malawi offers a variety of water sports from various beachside campsites. 

Alternatively, you can go wandering along quieter shorelines where you can see the fishermen sorting their daily catch. Traditional methods are still used in their fishing techniques and you can appreciate their boating skills by trying to paddle in a dugout canoe yourself.

Visit the nearby villages and schools as well as dine in the local village, haggle for a bargain at the local markets, learn the game of bao with some locals or simply relax on the pristine white beaches. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 30: Lake Malawi to Chipata, Zambia

You cross the border into Zambia, heading to a beautiful little campsite just 10kms before the Zambia/Malawi border, where you spend the night. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Day 31: Chipata to Lusaka, Zambia

The landlocked country of Zambia is quickly crossed, passing through the capital Lusaka for one night. The campsite is home to some local wildlife and has beautiful facilities. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.

Days 32 & 33: Lusaka to Lake Kariba, Zambia

This morning you will pack up camp early and head south for Lake Kariba. You head to the western waters of Lake Kariba and your base camp for the next 2 nights. The lake is one of the largest man made lakes in the world, boasting a wide variety of African game, bird life and unique flora and fauna.

Here you have the option to take a 2 night trip on the House Boats on Lake Kariba. For those of you who do not want to partake in the House Boats there are many activities you can do at the campsite such as fishing, canoeing, hikes, explore the local village or just relax on the tranquil banks of Lake Kariba. The campsite also has a swimming pool where you can enjoy soaking up the sun. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner is included.