Zambezi Zone

Once in Zambia the cyclists will ride across the thinly populated countryside along the fabled Great East Road. The weather will be hot and the distances long but the smiling children along the way will lift the riders’ spirits. At the sprawling Luangwa River, the cyclists will enjoy a camp overlooking its swirling waters with the country of Mozambique perched on the far shores. The route continues over rolling hills and past ageless Baobab trees before depositing the riders in Lusaka, Zambia’s bustling capital city.

From Lusaka to Livingstone the roads are flatter, passing through several larger towns with well-stocked shops. The cyclists will spin past maize and other hybrid seed plantations before arriving at the campsite in Livingstone. Victoria Falls is certainly one of the highlights on the Tour d'Afrique. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders", they are located on the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Riders can choose from a variety of activities, ranging from a basic tour of the falls with drenching, jaw-dropping viewpoints, to the world’s 3rd highest bungee jump off the Zambezi River bridge, ultra-light flights and white water rafting.

Highlights

• Crossing Lake Kariba by ferry
• Luangwa River
• Bustling Lusaka
• Victoria Falls