Safari through the Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys

Arrival in Livingstone, transfer to Kayube Estate on the banks of the Zambezi River. In the afternoon we will make a short boat cruise on the river at sunset. Overnight in beautiful chalets. Dinner is served underneath the starlit African sky. (-/-/D)

This day is at your own leisure. There are plenty activities to choose from: White Water Rafting, Rhino Trekking, Sunset cruise, Helicopter flight, visit of the Falls – the choice is yours (activities not included). Overnight at Kayube Estate. (B/-/D)

Today we drive through mountainous landscape and rural villages to the Zambezi River below the Kariba Dam wall and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. Overnight at Tamarind Camp in chalets on the banks of the river. (FB).

Today we can walk to hot springs and visit a village nearby. In the afternoon we do a sunset boat cruise through the Kariba Gorge.

Overnight at Tamarind Camp in chalets on the banks of the river (FB).   

A visit of 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 will do game drives in the National Park and along the river to watch the animals coming to drink.   

We stay overnight in Chalets at Kasaka Lodge. (3x FB)

We drive up the escarpment to Lusaka where we can do some shopping for the next days in the bush. Overnight in chalets at a comfortable lodge close to Lusaka (Hanlo Estate or Wilddog Lodge). Dinner in a restaurant. (B/L/-)

En route to Chipata we drive through beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand carved items are offered. Overnight in modern rooms in Protea Hotel (B/L/-)

South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra, leopards, lions and big herds of buffalo and elephant.

Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa.

During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks.

Overnight at Marula Lodge or WIldife Camp (3x FB).

Transfer to Msandile Lodge, where we will stay for teh next 2 days. We will do game drives (also night game drives) in this area and in the Nsefu Sector. Overnight in safari tents of Msandile Lodge (2x FB).

Transfer to the airport Mfuwe and flight back via Lusaka (B/-/-).

Included in the price:
Accommodation as indicated in the program.
All meals (except dinner Lusaka and Chipata).
All transport (including transfers to/from the airport on date of arrival and departure)
Competent English-speaking guide and driver/cook.
All entry fees.
All activities as indicated in the program.

Not included in the price:
International flights
Domestic flight on day 15
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (we supply juice and drinking water).
Visa fees (Zambia: US$ 25-00 pp).
All optional activities (i.e. night game drives, game walks and activities in Livingstone)
Personal insurance, personal expenditure (i.e. curios)
Tips
 

01.04. - 15.04.2023
17.06. – 01.07.2023
07.10. – 21.10.2023