Kubwa Five Safaris

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$4,510 to $4,730 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival Zambia | Travel To South Luangwa National Park | Thrilling Game Drive

Arrival Zambia | Travel To South Luangwa National Park | Thrilling Game Drive

On arrival in Zambia in the morning, you will be welcomed and picked by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Mfuwe International Airport and be transferred to South Luangwa National Park.

On arrival, you will check in at your lodge and have lunch. After lunch, you will go on a thrilling game drive. The park has a high density of wildlife and it is famous for its large population of leopards.

Dinner and overnight at Marula Lodge.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
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
Show more
ZebraCommon
HyenaCommon
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Marula Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Walking Safari | Evening Game Drive In South Luangwa National Park

Walking Safari | Evening Game Drive In South Luangwa National Park

After the breakfast, you will head out on a bush walk with an armed guide to discover a level of detail you simply can’t experience from the safety and comfort of a safari vehicle.

After the walking safari, head back to your lodge for lunch and relaxation

In the evening, you will head out for a game drive in South Luangwa National Park.

The park is right at the end of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with the river winding through the vast parklands, making for epic landscapes. This abounding natural beauty also attracts wildlife and huge concentrations of big game can be found here, such as lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and many other animal species.

Dinner and overnight at Marula Lodge.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Marula Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Morning Game Drive In South Luangwa National Park | Fly To Lusaka

Morning Game Drive In South Luangwa National Park | Fly To Lusaka

After breakfast, we will head out for a morning game drive in South Luangwa National Park. The park is home to numerous large lion prides. You will also find elephants, buffalo, zebras, and pukus in abundance here.

After the game drive, you will be transferred from Mfuwe to Lusaka for a flight.

Dinnefr and overnight at Mama Tembo Cheza.

Main Destination:
Lusaka Airport (Lusaka)
Accommodation:
Mama Tembo Cheza
  • Budget guest house located in Lusaka (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Travel To Lower Zambezi | River Safari | Sunset Cruise

Travel To Lower Zambezi | River Safari | Sunset Cruise

After breakfast, we'll depart from Lusaka heading to Lower Zambezi. The drive should take about 3 to 4 hours. On arrival, you will check into your lodge and have a short break, then go on a river safari on the mighty Zambezi River. We will enjoy a sunset cruise to end the day.

As its name suggests, Lower Zambezi National Park is dominated by Africa’s fourth-longest river as it flows eastward from Kariba Dam towards its Indian Ocean mouth. Flanked by an ever-mutating network of islands, sandbars and channels, this compellingly wild stretch of the Zambezi supports high densities of elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile.

River safaris also offer exceptional birdwatching, while game drives in the atmospheric winter-thorn forest are highly
productive for predators, notably lion, leopard and African wild dog.

Dinner and overnight at Kiambi Lower Zambezi.

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

Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP

ElephantAbundant
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Kiambi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Lower Zambezi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Travel To Livingstone | Siavonga | Visit Choma Museum

Travel To Livingstone | Siavonga | Visit Choma Museum

After an early breakfast, we will depart for Livingstone. We will have a stopover in Siavonga, a town that lies on Lake Kariba, the biggest man made lake in the world. We will also have a tour of the Choma Museum which houses the history of the Tonga speaking people of Zambia.

Zambia's former capital Livingstone is practically synonymous with the majestic Victoria Falls, a bucketlist UNESCO World Heritage Site situated just 10km from the town center. It's also an engaging town to explore in its own right, boasting an interesting mix of early 19thcentury architectural landmarks, quirky museums, funky restaurants, well-stocked shops and lively markets.

Dinner and overnight at Maramba River Lodge.

Main Destination:
Livingstone (City)
Accommodation:
Maramba River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Helicopter View Of Victoria Falls | Guided Tour Victoria Falls | Game Drive In Mosi Oa Tunya NP

Helicopter View Of Victoria Falls | Guided Tour Victoria Falls | Game Drive In Mosi Oa Tunya NP

After breakfast at around 8 am, you will be picked up for a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (20 minutes’ drive one way). Times are flexible, you have the option to choose the time to do an activity.

After the scenic flight over Victoria Falls at around 10 am, you will go on a tour of Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. During the tour, the guide will give you all the necessary information on Victoria Falls, Zambezi River as well as the flora and fauna of the area. Return to your lodge for lunch.

After lunch, you will head out for a game drive and a rhino walk in the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park which is located in Livingstone. It is home to various different wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, hippos, antelopes, Cape buffaloes and many more. The rhino walk allows us to get closer to the white rhinos found in the park.

Dinner and overnight at Maramba River Lodge.

Main Destination:
Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August (Best time to see the waterfall)
High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)
Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Mosi-oa-Tunya NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
BuffaloCommon
HyenaVery Rare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Maramba River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Swimming In The Devils Pool | Visit Mukwalantila Village

Swimming In The Devils Pool | Visit Mukwalantila Village

After breakfast, you will go swimming in the Devils Pool. After seeing the Victoria Falls from an aerial view as well as head-on, it would only be right to become part of the Victoria Falls by swimming in the Devils Pool. This natural pool formed right on the edge of the falls, allowing you to live life on the edge.

After the swim, you'll visit Mukwalantila village. This village is about 85 kilometers north of Livingstone. This cultural tour is meant to be a half-day or full-day insight into a typical Tonga village. A site is earmarked for our campsite for those tourists who would wish to spend a night in a Zambian Village.

This tour is meant to showcase the lifestyle of the Tonga people of the southern province who may be found ploughing, harvesting, or gardening, depending on the season.

Dinner and overnight at Maramba River Lodge.

Main Destination:
Victoria Falls
Accommodation:
Maramba River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located at Victoria Falls
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Water Rafting | Sunset Cruise on Zambezi River

Water Rafting | Sunset Cruise on Zambezi River

After breakfast, you will go water rafting on the Zambezi River. Test your courage by taking on the magnificent rapids, from rapid 1 to rapid 22 with some rapids rated Grade V.

After a long day navigating the Zambezi rapids, we will take time to relax on a sunset cruise on the upper Zambezi with some drinks and snacks and enjoy the beautiful picture that nature will paint as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight at Maramba River Lodge.

Main Destination:
Zambezi River
Accommodation:
Maramba River Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

The Last Day With Us | Transfer To Airport | Flight Back Home

The Last Day With Us | Transfer To Airport | Flight Back Home

After breakfast, you will head to town for shopping and lunch. Afterward, you will be dropped off at Livingstone Airport for your scheduled flight back home.

We look back on our time together and the wonderful safari memories that we've shared. It's been an amazing journey and although we say goodbye as your tour ends, we look forward to welcoming you back with us again one day.

Main Destination:
Livingstone Airport (Livingstone)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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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