Zambia´s Best Parks

After arrival in Lusaka transfer to a small lodge in the outskirts of town. Dinner in a restaurant (-/-/-).

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 in safari tents at Kasaka River Lodge (or similar) on the banks of the Zambezi River (3x FB)

In the morning transfer to Royal or Jeki Airstrip and flight to Mfuwe airport. Transfer to our lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River.  Overnight in chalets at Marula Lodge or Safari Tents at Wildlife Camps or similar (F/-/A).

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.

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 hyenas.

The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks. You will explore the area on game drives (also night game drives) and game walks (2 activities per day, depending on availability).

Overnight in chalets at Marula Lodge or Safari Tents at Wildlife Camp or similar (2x FB).

On day 8 transfer to Msandile Lodge on the eastern border of the national park (no activity included on that day). We will stay for 3 days here and explore the area on game drives (also night drives). 2 activities on days 9 and 10 included in the rate.

Overnight at Msandile Lodge. (3x FB).

Transfer to the airport Mfuwe and flight back home  

(B/-/-)

Included in the price:

All accommodation as listed above.
All meals as listed above.
2 activities per day (game drives, also night game drives, game walks– depending on availability) except for days 2, 5 and 8.
Domestic flight day 5 (including 15 kg luggage allowance and 5 kg hand luggage)
All transfers as indicated in the program.
Experienced local guides

Excluded from price:

International flight  
All optional activities  
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
Park entrance fees US 25 pppd (on days 3,4 and 6-10)
Personal insurance.
Visa fees for Zambia ( U$ 25-00) – visa can be applied and paid for at arrival at any border post in Zambia  
Tips, personal expenditure and curios.