Zambia Wildlife Safari

Day 1-3: Arrival to Livingstone
Day 3: Flight to Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 4-7: Lower Zambezi National Park 
Day 7: Fly to Mfuwe. Travel to South Luangwa
Day 8-12: South Luangwa National Park
Day 12: Departure

* This tour can be tailored to suit your requirements. Please let us know and we will send you a revised quote.

Day 1-3: Arrival to Livingstone
Welcome to Zambia! On your arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be welcomed by a representative and transferred to your lodge (15 minutes). The colonial town of Livingstone - so named after the Scottish missionary and adventurer Dr. David Livingstone - is a hub for outdoor pursuits and adventure. Over the next two days, you will have time to visit 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' or the 'Smoke that Thunders' - better known as Victoria Falls. You can view this majestic waterfall from the Zambian side from the many stops along the rainforest walk inside the National Park. You should allow a couple of hours to see and take pictures of the Falls. Other activities include helicopter flips and microlight flights above the Falls, white water rafting, bungee jumping, zip lining, and river cruises to mention just a few. It's advisable to plan what you would like to see and do before arriving, so you can make the most of your time here. 

Accommodation, meals, and activities:
Category A: Royal Chundu. All meals, tea, coffee, and soft and alcoholic house drinks (non-premium brands). VAT and 10% service charge. 
Included activities: One-way helicopter transfer (over the Falls) from Livingstone Airport to lodge. Return airport road transfer. Daily sunset experience. River cruises, birding safaris, canoeing, Victoria Falls walking tour with transfers (Zambian side), cultural tours.

Category B: Chundukwa. Breakfast. 
Included activities: Return Livingstone airport transfers.

Category C: Victoria Falls Waterfront. Breakfast.
Included activities: Return Livingstone airport transfers.
 

Day 3: Lower Zambezi National Park 
After breakfast, you will transfer back to Livingstone for your flight to Lower Zambezi National Park. It's about a 2-hour flight with a transfer to your lodge. The transfer will be conducted as a game drive and is approximately 1 hour (depending on which lodge you stay at and game you see). The Lower Zambezi National Park, which borders the remarkable Zambezi River, is a magnet for big game such as elephant, hippopotamus, and buffalo. It is an incredibly scenic park and your game drive will give you an introduction on what you can expect to see over the next few days. You will be in time to see your first sunset with a refreshing beverage in hand.

Accommodation, meals, and activities:
Category A: Anabezi. All meals and beverages (non-premium brands).
Included activities: Return transfers from/to Jeki/Kulefu airstrips. Laundry. Game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises, fishing (1 fishing permit incl.) canoeing, birding. 

Category B: Zambezi Grande. All meals. 
Included activities: Return airstrip transfers. Game drives, walking safaris, river cruises, fishing, and cultural village tours.

Category C: Kiambi Safari Lodge. All meals.
Included activities: Return airstrip transfers. Sunset cruise, half-day canoe safari. One can opt to do a 1/2/3-night canoe safari instead of staying at the lodge. The first night of the canoe safari will always be at the lodge. The other nights will be outdoors camping. All equipment will be provided (advance booking is required).
 

Day 4-7: Lower Zambezi National Park 
Over the next three days, you will have a chance to do morning and afternoon game drives, and any of the other included activities, in the reserve. Water-based activities like canoeing and cruises are a great way to see animals from the water and get a different perspective.

The Lower Zambezi National Park has a diverse range of habitats such as riverine forests, floodplains, Miombo Woodlands, and open grasslands. The Escarpment and Hills back the park and give an ethereal feel to this incredible area. Birdlife is spectacular, and each ecosystem boasts its own unique species. The park was officially established in 1983 to protect and conserve the unique ecosystems found in the park and most of the rangers and staff come from the surrounding communities. 

Accommodation + activities: As above 
 

Day 7: South Luangwa National Park 
You will leave Lower Zambzi National Park today and head to South Luangwa. You will take a charter flight to Mfuwe followed by a road transfer. This remote park, located in the eastern corner of Zambia, is the next stop on your safari adventure. Also known as the 'Valley of the Leopard' this park offers some of the best sightings of these elusive cats in Africa. Bordered by the Luangwa River, a drawcard and lifeline to many animals in the park, especially during the dry season, the park has high concentrations of the Big 5 together with over 400 recorded species of bird. Colorful kingfishers, lovebirds, storks and eagles all make the list. 

After arriving at your lodge, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink and time to unpack before your afternoon/evening game drive. The game drive usually departs around 16h00 pm, offering incredible sunsets and lighting opportunities for photography. The drive will move into early dusk and nightfall, where crepuscular animals start to emerge to feed, hunt, and become active. This offers an entirely new experience.

Accommodation, meals, and activities:
Category A: Lion Camp. All meals and beverages (non-premium brands) including service charge, tax, tourism levy. No credit card facilities at the lodge.
Included activities: Return transfers from/to Mfuwe airstrip. Limited laundry. Game drives and walking safaris. 

Category B: Chikunto. All meals. All soft drinks, water, wine, beer and spirits (excl. premium brands),
Included activities: Return airport transfers to/from Mfuwe Airport. Two game-viewing activities per day (game drives, walking safari, village tour, tribal textile/local market tour, boat cruise - water level dependent). Laundry. VAT.

Category C:
Msandile River Lodge  (2 nights). All meals.
Included activities: Return airport transfers to/from Mfuwe Airport. Morning/afternoon game drives.
Flatdogs Camp (3 nights). All meals.
Included Activities: Return airport transfers to/from Mfuwe Airport. LCCF fees. Laundry. Morning/afternoon game drives.
 

Day 8-12: South Luangwa National Park
You will have time South Luangwa National Park over the next few days on game drives and game walks (and selected lodges only). The park comprises a variety of different habitats that attract different wildlife. The riverine forests - with lush vegetation - attracts incredible bird species and smaller mammals, large herds of herbivores frequent the seasonal floodplains and the woodland savanna and grassy plains are a great chance to see lion, leopard, wild dog, elephant, giraffe, and a host of other predators and animals. 

There will be plenty of time to catch a siesta at your room, cool off in the pool, do some birdwatching from the lodge, and relax. Dinners are often served around the campfire, al fresco, where you can hear the calls of the wild as you enjoy a delicious meal.

Accommodation + activities: As above 
 

Day 12: Tour ends. Departure.
Today marks the end of your safari! You will take a road transfer back to Mfuwe Airport for your flight back to Lusaka and onward journey. 

There are three categories available on this tour: Standard, mid-range, and luxury

Category A: Luxury accommodations: High-end luxury camps and lodges of a 5-star quality
Category B: Mid-range accommodations: Lodges and camps of a 3 and 4-star quality
Category C: Standard accommodation: Comfortable tented camps and chalets of a 3-star quality

There is a range of lodges and camps in all locations. Should space be booked, we will recommend an alternative of a similar standard. If you would like to include two different lodges/camps in one location, then please let us know.

Please note that some lodges and camps close earlier or later than others, and may not be offered towards the beginning or end of a season.