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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-2

A relaxed riverside oasis near the Victoria Falls

A relaxed riverside oasis near the Victoria Falls

You will be met at the airport and driven to Waterberry Lodge. Set amid picturesque gardens on the banks of the Zambezi with panoramic views of the shimmering water and Zimbabwe winking from the opposite bank, it’s often hard to tear yourself away. But if activity and excitement is what you’re looking for, rest assured that the efficient team at Waterberry will take care of all your Victoria Falls needs.

Activities at Waterberry are excellent and include photography workshops, nature and bird-watching walks, boat trips and sundowner cruises and guided visits to the local village and Livingstone town. What’s even better is that 2 activities per day are included in the very-reasonable price, including a visit to the Falls. The team at Waterberry can also help you organise just about any Falls activity too, from adrenaline fuelled bungee jumps to a far more restful lunch on Livingstone Island.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls (Zambia)
Accommodation:
Waterberry Zambezi Lodge – Waterberry Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located in or near Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3-5

Acclimatise to bush-life in Zambia's claim to fame: the South Luangwa National Park

Acclimatise to bush-life in Zambia's claim to fame: the South Luangwa National Park

You will be transferred to your next lodge. Mention Flatdogs to anyone who knows Zambia well and they will nod appreciatively and tell you it’s a Luangwa institution… and they wouldn’t be wrong. Once known for camping, Flatdogs is now a comfortable and reasonably-priced lodge set in a beautiful location on the banks of the Luangwa. With a swimming pool, lots of shady trees to relax under and a fantastic a la carte restaurant, there is plenty to keep you busy in between the excellent game drives in the Mfuwe area of the park.

There are lots of options for packages at Flatdogs but activities focus on game drives and walking safaris and with enough notice, either can be added to your itinerary for a small cost if not already included. The camp is only a 5 minute drive from the park gate which takes you straight into the heart of prime game viewing territory and guaranteed fantastic sightings even with a few other vehicles around.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)
Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)
High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)
Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in South Luangwa NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
BuffaloAbundant
HippoAbundant
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ZebraCommon
HyenaCommon
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Flatdogs Camp
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-8

Discover the South Luangwa's vast spaces, abundant game and fabulous leopards

Discover the South Luangwa's vast spaces, abundant game and fabulous leopards

You will be driven from Flatdogs camp to Puku Ridge Camp. This small, remote camp pitched on a hillside overlooking a floodplain in the South Luangwa National Park offers panoramic views and opportunities to see every wildife species you've dreamed of—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and zebra, and endemic species such as Thornicroft's giraffe and Crawshay's zebra. The camp's design is eco-friendly, the tents are well-hidden, the interiors are spacious and the vistas of the floodplains make Sanctuary Puku Ridge one of the best camps for watching game from your own room.

Day and night drives, birding tours (South Luangwa is one of the world's top birding destinations, with 400-plus recorded species including 30 birds of prey), dinners and drinks in the bush and, in the fashion of Livingstone and Stanley, exploring the landscape and its creatures on a walking safari.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park (Zambia)
Accommodation:
Puku Ridge Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9-12

Switch off at Idyllic Mumbo Island

Switch off at Idyllic Mumbo Island

Situated on a rocky outcrop on the crystal-clear waters of Lake Malawi, guests can get away from it all and live off the grid for a few nights in this watery retreat. The lodge is private and quiet, situated on an exclusive island concession within Lake Malawi National Park. Six eco-friendly thatch bungalows are perched over the freshwater paradise. Enjoy freshly prepared meals, the breathtaking view from your hammock or getting closer to the myriad of fish who dart about on a snorkelling expedition.

Main Destination:
Lake Malawi (Malawi)
Accommodation:
Mumbo Island Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located in or near Lake Malawi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 13

End in Lilongwe International Airport

End in Lilongwe International Airport

You will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:
Lilongwe International Airport (Lilongwe, Malawi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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