$4,345 to $4,432 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival - Victoria Falls
Arrival - Victoria Falls
You’ll be welcomed by our local representative at Victoria Falls Airport and transferred the short distance to Victoria Falls town. After check-in, you’ll have time to see some of the local sights that Vic Falls is famous for. In the evening, we’ll meet up for a briefing overlooking the gorge to hear about what we have in store for the rest of your journey.
Ride Details: Town Ride
Accommodation: Drift Inn (os).
Day 2
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
You'll have a full day in Vic Falls to explore a bit more before we head out. But you’ll be doing it by bike. A relaxed way to warm up the legs and see all the sights. In the afternoon, there will be time to spare for any other activities your heart desires.
Ride Details: 30km
Accommodation: Mpala Guest Farm (os).
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls Town (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
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Mpala Guest & Adventure Farm
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Deka Zambezi
Deka Zambezi
You'll set out early for our first traversing day. You’ll leave Vic Falls, turning east onto the gravel roads that you’ll get to know so well. Traveling through local villages gives us a true sense of life along the Zambezi. As the villages become smaller, you head further into the valleys feeding the Zambezi. You turn down one of the valleys and make your way to the lesser-known reaches of the Batoka Gorge for the evening.
Ride Details: 90km (Elevation: 700m)
Accommodation: Sundowner Deka.
- Main Destination:
- Zambezi River (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Sundowner Zambezi Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Mlibizi
Mlibizi
Another longer day takes you along the meandering gravel roads as you head for the southern reaches of Lake Kariba. The Zambezi feeding this giant in a dry landscape is a marvel to experience. You’ll spend the night on the lake shores in a quiet fishing village and have the chance to sample the local produce the lake produces.
Ride Details: 85km (Elevation: 800m)
Accommodation: Mlibizi Chalets.
- Main Destination:
- Mlibizi (Town, Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Mlibizi Zambezi Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba
After 2 long days have brought you to the lake, you'll have a day off the bikes. But this is no ordinary transfer. The “sealion” is our voyage across the lake with our bikes below deck. You’ll relax on the deck as we watch the vast shoreline pass you by. A truly unique sundowner in the middle of the lake welcomes the cool evening spent aboard.
Ride Details: Non-riding day
Accommodation: Kariba Ferry.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Kariba Ferry
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Tamarind
Tamarind
You’ll watch the sunrise over Lake Kariba just before you arrive at Kariba Town harbour. You’ll say goodbye to the boat as you make your way to the border crossing into Zambia. Once through, you'll get your first experience of the wonderful Zambian people. Through a few villages and across the main road. You’ll head back down to the river. The lake has changed the lower reaches, and the river widens, giving it a new characteristic for the rest of your journey.
Ride Details: 50km (Elevation: 600m)
Accommodation: Tamarind Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe)
- Accommodation:
- Tamarind Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Lower Zambezi National Park
Lower Zambezi National Park
Today is a wonderful combination of small farms and villages, and the wild river lying just beyond. As you weave through the landscape, you go through the bustling town of Chirundu. But this is not our destination as you continue on the equally wild Kafue River. The river is also bustling, but with hippos and crops. Tonight yoou’ll finally be alongside the wide lower reaches of the Zambezi.
Ride Details: 75km (Elevation: 500m)
Accommodation: Kiambi Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Kiambi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lower Zambezi National Park Island
Lower Zambezi National Park Island
As you skirt along the narrow but deep Kafue River, you’ll keep your eye out for our crossing point. You’ll use a pontoon used by the local fishermen to get to the other side. You'll continue along hippo paths through the villages as we head deeper towards the national park. The ride ends at the river, but today's adventure is just beginning. A scenic boat ride takes you to our private island campsite in the middle of the Zambezi for an unforgettable night. The tents are awaiting your arrival with staff to make sure your island fly-camp is one not easily forgotten.
Ride Details: 60km (elevation: 400m)
Accommodation: Kiambi Private Island Camp.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Lower Zambezi National Park
Lower Zambezi National Park
As you wake up alongside the Lower Zambezi, you don’t have to worry about tired legs. Today is all about enjoying this magical landscape. Your boat takes you to the Lower Zambezi National Park for a game drive and our chance to see the elusive lions and leopards of the valley. Your boats will then take you back as you soak up the setting sun on your final night alongside the river.
Activity: National Park Game Drive
Accommodation: Kiambi Safari Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- Kiambi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Depart - Lusaka
Depart - Lusaka
You’ll enjoy a final coffee as the sun rises over the river before it’s time to head home. A short trip takes you to the town of Chirundu before heading up the escarpment and on to Lusaka.
Ride Details: Non-riding day.
- Main Destination:
- Lusaka Airport (Lusaka, Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
