The 6-Country Safari
The mother of all safaris
This self-drive safari tour is not for the faint-hearted, but a true adventure through the best areas Southern Africa has to offer. This epic 24-day self-catering, self-drive, overlanding safari is like no other - you will start in South Africa, then travel through Mozambique and Zambia, cross the Caprivi into Botswana, with a short visit to Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.
Tour Information:
➢ Tour distance: 4832km➢ Distance between petrol stations: Maximum 700km
➢ Tour distance: 4832km➢ Distance between petrol stations: Maximum 700km
➢ Start: Awelani Lodge (Near Pafuri Gate, Kruger National Park)
➢ End: Elephant Sands Bush Lodge
➢ Including: Guide, camp fees, selected activities and loan of a two-way radio.
➢ Excluding: Fuel, cross-borderfees, park fees, food, drinks and snacks.
➢ Maximum vehicles: 8
➢ Minimum: 8 Adults
➢ Costs: ZAR 74 600.00 per person sharing. Single persons pay ZAR 74 500.00.
Tour dates: April/May and October/November.
Basic needs for this self-drive safari:
• Reliable 4x4 vehicle with high ground clearance.
Basic needs for this self-drive safari:
• Reliable 4x4 vehicle with high ground clearance.
• Camping shower and porta-potty.
• Facilities to store your food and drinks for the duration of the tour.
• Fully equipped for camping without facilities.
• Enough drinking water to last at least 10 days
• Two or more bags of wood – Wood is not readily available everywhere.
Tour Itinerary:
Tour Itinerary:
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We get together at Awelani Lodge near Pafuri Gate, Kruger National Park.
Total Distance: 142 km Day 1
Nhampfule Campsite near Mapai-Ngala, Limpopo National Park.
Total Distance: 255 km Day 2
Total Distance: 255 km Day 2
Banama Campsite on the shores of Lake Banama.
Total Distance: 194 km Day 3
Baobab Beach Campsite at Vilanculos.
Total Distance: 0 km Day 4
Total Distance: 0 km Day 4
Day two at Baobab Beach, and we go snorkelling!
Total Distance: 399 km Day 5
Total Distance: 399 km Day 5
Acampamento de Moribane, located in the Moribane Forest Reserve.
Total Distance: 214 km Day 6
Total Distance: 214 km Day 6
Gorongosa Adventures Campsite, at Gorongosa National Park.
Total Distance: 0 km Day 7
Total Distance: 0 km Day 7
Day two at Gorongosa Adventures, and we arrange a game drive.
Total Distance: 501 km Day 8
Total Distance: 501 km Day 8
Kukutana Lodge located in Benga, situated on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Total Distance: 186 km Day 9
Total Distance: 186 km Day 9
Moringa Bay on the Cahora Bassa Dam.
Total Distance: 305 km Day 10
Total Distance: 305 km Day 10
Day two at Moringa Bay, and we try our hand at tiger fishing.
Total Distance: 326 km Day 11
Molambe Safaris Camp.
Total Distance: 412 km Day 12
Wildlife Camp Campsite at South Luangwa National Park, on the banks of the Luangwa River.
Total Distance: 60 km Day 13
Day two at South Luangwa National Park, with game driving.
Total Distance: 349 km Day 14
Total Distance: 349 km Day 14
Bridge Camp Campsite on the Luangwa River.
Total Distance: 310 km Day 15
Muchichili Safari’s Woods Camp, on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Total Distance: 100 km Day 16
Total Distance: 100 km Day 16
Day two at Woods Camp, and we explore the area.
Total Distance: 309 km Day 17
Total Distance: 309 km Day 17
Lakeshore Camping at Lake Manyeke, also called Chunga Lagoon.
Total Distance: 309 km Day 18
Total Distance: 309 km Day 18
Musungwa Safari Lodge on the shores of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi.
Total Distance: 237 km Day 19
Total Distance: 237 km Day 19
Roy's Kafue Camp & Campsite on the bank of the Kafue River.
Total Distance: 317 km Day 20
Total Distance: 317 km Day 20
Mutoya Campsite, which is a popular overland and camping stop situated just outside Mongu.
Total Distance: 313 km Day 21
Total Distance: 313 km Day 21
Namwi Island Lodge, a tranquil oasis situated on the banks of the Zambezi River.
Total Distance: 147 km Day 22
Senyati Safari Camp.
Total Distance: 472 km Day 23
Day two at Senyati Safari Camp and visit Victoria Falls.
Total Distance: 241 km Day 24
Total Distance: 241 km Day 24
Elephant Sands Bush Lodge to conclude our journey.