Highlights of Zambia

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 (-/-/-).

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)

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)

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).

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).

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/-).

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). 

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). 

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

15.07. – 29.07.2023
12.08 – 26.08.2023 FULLY BOOKED
02.09 – 16.09.2023
23.09 – 07.10.2023

Included in the price:

·        Accommodation as indicated in the program

·        All meals as indicated in the program

·        Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks on days 7, 8 and 9.

·        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

·        All park entry fees

·        All activities as indicated in the program

Excluded from price:

·        International flights

·        Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (we supply juice and drinking water).

·        Visa fees to Zambia (single entry: US$ 25-00 pp).

·        Personal insurance, personal expenditure (i.e. curios)

·        Tips