Highlights of Zambia

Visit three of Zambia´s best National Parks on this Lodge-Safari

Lower Zambezi, Kafue and South Luangwa National Parks 

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Itinerary

Day 1

Lusaka

After arrival in Lusaka transfer to a small lodge in the outskirts of town.

Overnight in chalets at Pioneer Camp or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (-/-/-).

Day 2, 3 and 4

Lower Zambezi National Park

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

 

Day 5

Kafue National Park

Today we drive up the escarpment and back to Lusaka, where we do some shopping for the next days in the bush. In the afternoon we carry on to Kafue National Park, where we stay in chalets at Mukambi Lodge on the bank of the Kafue River. (FB)

 

Days 6 and 7

Kafue National Park - Busanga Plains

Early start and transfer in north-western direction to Busanga Plains This area can only be visited in a very limited time of the year. You will spend 2 days in this remote wilderness to explore the area on game drives Overnight in Kasonso Camp (2x FB).

Days 8 and 9

Kafue National Park – north-eastern part:

After a last morning game drive we drive back to the Lufupa River, where a boat is waiting for us for a transfer upstream to Hippo Lodge. This part of the river impresses with its beautiful riverine scenery. We will do game drives in this area on day 9. Overnight in Chalets of Hippo Lodge. (2x FB).

Day 10

Lusaka

We leave the park and carry on to Lusaka, where we will spend the afternoon at the lodge of do some shopping in the capital. Overnight in chalets at Wilddog Lodge or similar. Dinner in the restaurant. (B/L/-).

Day 11

Mfuwe - South Luangwa National Park

Tansfer to the airport Lusaka and flight to the airport in Mfuwe. Transfer to our lodge next to the Luangwa River. On this afternoon there is no activity included. A night game drive can be booked with the lodge (optional). Overnight in chalets of Marula Lodge or safari tents at Wildlife Camp or similar (B/-/D). 

 

 

 

Day 12, 13 and 14

South Luangwa National Park

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. We have 3 full days to explore the area and will also have time to relax in between the game drives at our lodge.

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 hyena.

The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the river banks.

Overnight in chalets of Marula Lodge or safari tents at Wildlife Camp or similar (3x FB). 

Day 15

Departure

Transfer to the airport and flight back to Europe. (B/-/-)

Dates

Tour Dates 11 days:
20.07 – 30.07.2024
17.08 – 27.08.2024
14.09 – 24.09.2024
28.09 – 08.10.2024

Tour Dates 15 days:           
20.07. – 03.08.2024
17.08 – 31.08.2024
14.09 – 28.09.2024
28.09 – 12.10.2024

      

 

Included / Excluded

What's included in the price?

Included in the price:

Accommodation as indicated in the program
All meals as indicated in the program
All transport (including transfers to/from the airport on date of arrival and departure)
Competent English-speaking guide and driver/cook.
Domestic flight day 11 including 15 kg luggage and 5 kg hand luggage
Park entry fees days 2-9.
All activities as indicated in the program

 

Excluded from price:
International flight and domestic flight on day 15
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (we supply juice and drinking water).
Park entrance fees in South Luangwa NP days 11-15 (US 25 pp per day).
Personal insurance, personal expenditure (i.e. curios)
Tips

 

 

 

Rates

11 days Tour:
EUR 4.350-00 pp sharing for 11 days Tour (Lusaka-Lusaka)

15 days Tour:
EUR 5.450 pp sharing + domestic flight Lusaka – Mfuwe EUR 300 pp
SIngle supplement: EUR 750 pp
Guaranteed window seat!
Minimum: 4 participants, maximum: 8 participants

Tour Dates 11 days:
20.07 – 30.07.2024
17.08 – 27.08.2024
14.09 – 24.09.2024
28.09 – 08.10.2024

Tour Dates 15 days:           
20.07. – 03.08.2024
17.08 – 31.08.2024
14.09 – 28.09.2024
28.09 – 12.10.2024