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Highlights Of Zambia


A vintage safari showcasing some of the most amazing wildlife sanctuaries in Africa




Zambia is the hidden gem of southern Africa. It is home to many species of animals with several that are rarely seen elsewhere, including the beautiful roan antelope and the majestic sable antelope. Both Kafue National Park and South Luangwa National Park offer wildlife experiences with a difference; their remote locations coupled with our use of intimate safari lodging will ensure surprising and rewarding encounters. The large concentration of crocodiles and hippos wallowing in the South Luangwa River has to be seen to be believed. Combined with a visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya ('The Smoke That Thunders' – the greatest waterfall in the world), this short journey is full of highlights.



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Tour Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage-listed Mosi-oa-Tunya - Victoria Falls
  • South Luangwa National Park - the birthplace of walking safaris

Inclusions

  • Experienced English-speaking local lodge-based guides, arrival transfer, transport, accommodation, meals, game activities, entrance fees and domestic flights.

  • Custom-built safari vehicle
  • On foot
  • Open 4WD vehicles
  • Private vehicle

  • This trip includes 3 days in both South Luangwa National Park and Kafue National Park and a visit to Victoria Falls.

  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

Highlights Of Zambia

Day 1
Livingstone - Victoria Falls
Meals Privided:
On arrival at Livingstone you are met and transferred to your lodge. There is a pre-departure meeting today at 2.30pm. At 3.15 pm we depart on our tour to visit the magnificent Victoria Falls, named by Dr David Livingstone in honour of his English queen. You need to pay US$20 entry fee to the falls at the national park gate and this must be paid for in US dollars cash. (These are Zambian Government Regulations. Please try to ensure you have the correct money and that the notes are not issued prior to the year 2000.) In Zambia these falls are more commonly referred to by their Kololo name, Mosi-oa-Tunya or 'the Smoke That Thunders'. These magnificent falls are considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world and, when in full flow, form the largest sheet of falling water in the world. Our lodge is beautifully situated on the banks of the Upper Zambezi River and is a great place to relax at the end of the day.
Day 2-4
Kafue National Park
Meals Privided:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Flight time: approx 1 hour 10 min; driving time: approx 4 hours) We depart Livingstone and fly to Lusaka before driving up to Kafue National Park, where we stay in chalets at Kafue Mukambi Safari Lodge for the next three nights. Kafue is the third largest national park in Africa, covering an area equivalent to that of Wales in the United Kingdom! The park was established in 1924 to protect a huge area of wetland and miombo woodland, thereby providing an excellent wilderness sanctuary for a wide range of predators, herds of elephants and over 400 species of birds. Kafue is also one of the best places in Africa to see a large range of antelopes, particularly the elusive and impressive roan and sable antelopes. The more common antelopes can also be seen, especially lechwe, which sometimes number in the thousands. Predators that make their home in Kafue include cheetah, leopard, wild dog, hyena and lion. The lions here have been known to chase lechwes right into the water! The Kafue River is the sustaining force of Kafue National Park. It forms part of the eastern boundary of the reserve and is home to large numbers of hippo and crocodile. Whilst the Kafue National Park is difficult to reach and as such seldom-visited, it does offers untamed stretches of wilderness reminiscent of a primeval Africa. At nights, listen out for the lion's roar!
Day 5
Lusaka - South Luangwa National Park
Meals Privided:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Driving time: approx 4 hours; flight time: approx 1 hour 10 min) This morning we drive back to Lusaka, where a short flight takes us to Mfuwe - the gateway to the renowned South Luangwa National Park. We spend our time in the national park enjoying a variety of wildlife safaris including day drives, night drives and walks. Indeed walking safaris were pioneered in this park in 1954 by a gentleman named Norman Carr. Covering an area of 9050 square kilometres this is one of the most impressive wildlife reserves in Africa and certainly the most famous in Zambia. A place for the real adventurer, it is one of the continent's unspoiled places – wild and remote, yet with diverse habitats, an abundance of space and a phenomenal range of common and rare animals including over 400 species of birds. It lies in a valley floor between the twisting Luangwa River and the steep Muchinga Escarpment. We enter the park via the Mfuwe Bridge and immediately we may see a multitude of hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun, either in the river or on the sandy banks. The Luangwa River flows right through the year, but gets very shallow in the dry season (May to October). Our nights are spent in chalets at the Kafunta River Lodge - a great way to stay close to nature.
Day 6-7
South Luangwa National Park
Meals Privided:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Game drives in South Luangwa: approx 4-4½ hours each) We spend two full days discovering the delights of South Luangwa National Park. The park is famous for its large herds of African or Cape buffalo. Amongst the many other species we may see are lion, wild dog, elephant, kudu, bushbuck, waterbuck, impala and puku. There are also a few endemic sub-species including Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest, which is a very rare light-coloured variation of the blue wildebeest. On night drives we may be fortunate enough to see various nocturnal animals, such as bushbaby and leopard. South Luangwa National Park works very closely with the Wildlife & Environmental Conservation Society of Zambia, which helps to prevent poaching and promote healthy wildlife populations. With 60% of the park's revenue going towards the prevention of poaching the sheer abundance of animals in the park is testament to the general lack of human interference.
Day 8
Lusaka - Livingstone
Meals Privided:
Breakfast, Lunch
(Flight time: approx 2 hours) This morning we depart stunning South Luangwa National Park and fly back to Livingstone. On arrival we enjoy a sunset cruise on the Upper Zambezi River, just up from Victoria Falls. You need to pay US$20 entry onto the river and this must be paid for in US dollars cash. (These are Zambian Government Regulations. Please try to ensure you have the correct money and that the notes are not issued prior to the year 2000.) Against the background sounds of the tumbling waterfall, we look out for hippos and crocodiles, enjoy a few drinks and are hopefully treated to another wonderful African sunset - a memorable way to our Zambian odyssey.
Day 9
Livingstone
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
Our journey comes to an end after breakfast. If you wish to partake in some of the many exciting optional activities on offer, it is recommended that you book some post-tour additional nights of accommodation.

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9 days
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Start End Price
06/11/201114/11/2011 $5,520
23/09/201201/10/2012 $5,470
07/10/201215/10/2012 $5,470
21/10/201229/10/2012 $5,470
18/11/201226/11/2012 $5,470
16/12/201224/12/2012 $5,470
13/01/201321/01/2013 $5,470
10/02/201318/02/2013 $5,470
10/03/201318/03/2013 $5,470
14/04/201322/04/2013 $5,470
12/05/201320/05/2013 $5,470
16/09/201224/09/2012 $5,470
26/08/201203/09/2012 $5,470
08/01/201216/01/2012 $5,470
05/02/201213/02/2012 $5,470
11/03/201219/03/2012 $5,470
01/04/201209/04/2012 $5,470
06/05/201214/05/2012 $5,470
10/06/201218/06/2012 $5,470
01/07/201209/07/2012 $5,470
15/07/201223/07/2012 $5,470
29/07/201206/08/2012 $5,470
12/08/201220/08/2012 $5,470
09/06/201317/06/2013 $5,470
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