Victoria Falls & Serengeti Overland: Lakes & Landos

This nineteen-night adventure begins at Victoria Falls, where the roar of the falling water sets a dramatic tone. Travelling through Zimbabwe and Zambia, the journey continues to the peaceful shores of Lake Malawi before entering Tanzania for safari drives in the Serengeti and around Ngorongoro Crater, where the plains offer a good chance of spotting the 'big five'. The trip concludes with explorations of Zanzibar's spice plantations and coastal villages.

Travellers spend much of the tour in the Lando, a safari-style overland vehicle, switching to smaller, pop-up roof safari vehicles for game drives in Tanzania. Accommodation varies from camping to simple hotels, blending wilderness experiences with moments of comfort. The company is a small group led by experienced guides, who also cook and manage logistics, ensuring a hands-on approach that balances adventure with practicalities.

Along the way, markets like Mfuwe's Tribal Textiles offer a dose of local colour, while evenings at Kande Beach break up the travel with chances to dwell on the diverse landscapes and cultures encountered. The itinerary is flexible; African roads and weather may extend or shorten drives, and wildlife sightings can't be guaranteed, but the range of places visited gives a strong flavour of southeastern Africa's variety.