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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 at South Luangwa NP

Arrival at South Luangwa NP

After arrival at the airport in Mfuwe, transfer to Mfuwe town where you can do some shopping for the next days. We carry on to Wildlife Camp. There is no activity planned on that afternoon, a night game drive can be booked with the lodge (own expense). Overnight in chalets at Wildlife Camp or similar. (-/-/D).

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
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ZebraCommon
HyenaCommon
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Wildlife Camp Zambia
  • Mid-range lodge located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2-4

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay Zebra, and big herds of buffalo and elephant.
Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.
The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks.
Overnight in Chalets at Wildlife Camp or similar. (3x FB).

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:
Wildlife Camp Zambia
  • Mid-range lodge located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lusaka

Lusaka

After a last game drive in the morning in South Luangwa National Park, transfer to the airport in Mfuwe and flight to Lusaka in the afternoon. Pick up from the airport and transfer to Pioneer Camp. Dinner in the restaurant of the Lodge at your own expense. (B/L/-).

Main Destination:
Kafue National Park
Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easier to find)
High Season July to October (Higher rates apply; busier)
Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Kafue NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Show more
WildebeestOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Pioneer Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Lusaka (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6-7

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park

Transfer to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest and oldest National Parks. This park is known for its diversity in habitats and is home to 23 different species of antelopes. We do game drives in the central part of the park and stay at Pinnon Safari Lodge. (2x FB).

Main Destination:
Kafue National Park
Accommodation:
Pinnon Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Kafue NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8-9

Busanga Plains

Busanga Plains

Transfer in north-western direction to Busanga Plains. This area can only be visited in a very limited time of the year. You will spend 2 days in this remote wilderness to explore the area on game drives. Game occurs plentiful in the plains. Overnight in Kasonso Camp (2x FB).

Main Destination:
Kafue National Park
Accommodation:
Kasonso Busanga
  • Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Kafue NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 10

Mumbwa

Mumbwa

We leave the park on our last game drive and then carry on to Mumbwa on the tar road. This town is about 2 hours away from the capital Lusaka. We stop over here, will spend the rest of the day in the afternoon at the lodge and have dinner in the restaurant. (B/L/-).

Main Destination:
Mumbwa (Town)
Accommodation:
Olive Grove - Mumbwa Guesthouse
  • Budget guest house located in Mumbwa (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 11-13

Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park

After breakfast we drive through Lusaka and down the escarpment to the Zambezi valley. A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights in Zambia.
The Zambezi River on the one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of our game viewing. We do game drives in the Park and boating along the river shore to watch the animals come to drink. On one of these days, we will do a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi.
We stay overnight in spacious safari tents at Kasaka Lodge or Chalets at Lower Zambezi Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River (3x FB).

Main Destination:
Lower Zambezi National Park
Accommodation:
Kasaka River Lodge
  • Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 14

Lusaka

Lusaka

We leave the beatiful Zambezi Valley and drive back up the escarpment to Zambia's capital Lusaka, where we spend the last night at the beautiful Lilayi Lodge. In the afternoon we can do a short walk on the farm. Dinner in the restaurant at your own expense.

Main Destination:
Lusaka (City)
Accommodation:
Lilayi Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located near Lusaka (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 15

Departure

Departure

After breakfast transfer to Lusaka Airport and departure.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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