Experience the essential highlights of Zambia on this 8 day package. Soak up the nature in the remoteness of your camp in South Luangwa National Park, where you will be surrounded by an incredible wildlife. Witness the magnificent Victoria Falls in Livingstone and enjoy relaxing sunset cruise on Zambezi River with sundowners and snacks.
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Overview
Itinerary Highlights:
- Experience an amazing wildlife on game drives and walking safari in South Luangwa National Park
- Enjoy stargazing with zero light pollution and panoramic views of the Milky Way
- Marvel at the power of Victoria Falls and visit locals in authentic rural villages
- Have a go at catch and release fishing for tiger fish and bream
Itinerary Overview:
- Day 1: Arrive to Lusaka and fly to Luangwa
- Day 2-5: South Luangwa National Park
- Day 6-7: Livingstone
- Day 8: Depart
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Day 1: Lusaka to South Luangwa
Upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport you will be met by a representative and assisted with immigration and customs procedures. You will then be directed to the domestic check-in counters for your flight to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa.
On arrival at Mfuwe Airport after a 1hr 10 minutes flight from Lusaka, you will be met by your guide and the safari will start before you even arrive in camp.
Flatdogs is situated adjacent to the main entrance of the South Luangwa National Park and is set on the east bank of the Luangwa River, nestled under shady trees the camp itself is usually full of game. Elephants wander through most evenings; giraffe are never far away, bushbuck hide in the shady bushes seemingly unaware of the human activity around them. Your first night will be spent in one of this camp’s luxury safari tents.
Day 2 - 5: South Luangwa National Park
The journey from Flatdogs to Nkonzi Camp takes you into the South Luangwa National Park and along the “05 Road”, away from the main game-viewing area and into the heart of the park. This small intimate camp is set on the dry Mushilashi River and has this area of the park pretty much to itself.
The South Luangwa National Park is one of Africa’s ecologically unspoilt wilderness areas. The national park encompasses 9,050 square km and is home to over 420 bird species and over 60 species of mammals. The park is renowned for its high leopard population and these elusive creatures are commonly seen on night drives. The park is also home to large elephant herds and there are a great number of hippo and crocodile in the river. Lions are commonly seen in South Luangwa National Park and it is the only place in the world where they are known to kill hippos. The lion prides here include up to 20 animals! Species endemic to Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park are the Thornicroft giraffe and the Cookson’s wildebeest.
Your accommodation here is in fairly simple, meru-style tents, but is comfortable enough and the emphasis here is on the safari experience rather than the frills of camp. Your game-viewing will be a mixture of walking and driving safaris. The walking safaris often begin and end at camp, while the game drives can head north, south, east or west into untouched wildlife habitats. These are areas of totally unspoiled wilderness that few people ever reach, where you have only Zambia’s incredible animal and bird life for company.
Day 6 - 7: Livingstone
After breakfast you will be transferred back to Mfuwe airport. Your flight from Mfuwe through Lusaka to Livingstone will bring you to your final destination on this safari.
On arrival in Livingstone you will be driven 45 minutes to Waterberry Lodge set on a bank overlooking the Zambezi River some 25 kilometres up-stream from the Falls themselves. The camp has a very homely feel and in-house activities are offered ranging from a trip to visit the Falls to birding walks, river trips, fishing, island picnics and the like. There are numerous additional activities to enjoy in the area around the falls but spending some time just lounging around the camp is always a good option.
Day 8: Depart
After breakfast a 45 minute road transfer will return you to Livingstone International Airport where you will connect to your onward flight.
Suggested Accommodation
| City | Accommodation |
|---|---|
| South Luangwa National Park | Flatdogs Camp or similar |
| South Luangwa National Park | Nkonzi Camp or similar |
| Livingstone | Waterberry Zambezi Lodge or similar |
Whats included?
- Internal flights Lusaka - Mfuwe - Lusaka - Livingstone
- All road transfers
- Accommodation with private facilities
- All meals
- Local drinks and house wines at Waterberry
- Activities as specified
- National Park fees and conservation levies in Luangwa
- One Victoria Falls Entry fee
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Visa fees for entry to Zambia
- Drinks whilst at Flatdogs and Nkonzi Camp
- Gratuities and items of personal nature
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Our team negotiates the best rates for you and ensures you receive unbiased advice, with no preference for any particular supplier. In fact, where we secure higher commissions, we often pass the savings on to you, giving us a competitive price edge.
Additionally, we lock in exchange rates at the time of your deposit, ensuring no surprise costs when it’s time for final payment. You can rest easy knowing we’ll handle the details with our suppliers. The only exceptions are national park fee increases or fuel surcharges imposed after your booking, though these are rare.
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