DAY 2

Day 2: Kafue National Park
In the morning we will depart for Kafue National Park. The journey is via Mumbwa and we enter the park through the Nalusanga gate. We arrive mid afternoon in order to put up our tents. The camp is situated on the banks of the Kafue River and you will enjoy the beauty of the rich and varied birdlife and the sounds of hippo wallowing in the river. We camp here for 4 nights.

Accommodation: private camp site

Location: Kafue National Park

DAY 3

Day 3, 4 & 5:
We will undertake game drives in the local area or on the Busanga Plain. The spectacular Busanga Plain is a vast expanse of flood plain extending to the horizon in all directions. It is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources and the wealth of game on the plains, such as lechwe, puku and buffalo provide a big attraction for lion, cheetah and leopard. One night drive in the park is included, providing an opportunity for frequent sightings such as genet, civet, white tailed mongoose and leopard.

Location: Busanga Plain

DAY 4

Day 3, 4 & 5:
We will undertake game drives in the local area or on the Busanga Plain. The spectacular Busanga Plain is a vast expanse of flood plain extending to the horizon in all directions. It is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources and the wealth of game on the plains, such as lechwe, puku and buffalo provide a big attraction for lion, cheetah and leopard. One night drive in the park is included, providing an opportunity for frequent sightings such as genet, civet, white tailed mongoose and leopard.

Location: Busanga Plain

DAY 1

Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka
Arrive in Lusaka, where you will be met by your guide at the airport. We will stay the first night in comfortable chalet accommodation just outside Lusaka.

Accommodation: Chalet accommodation

Location: Lusaka

 

DAY 5

Day 3, 4 & 5:
We will undertake game drives in the local area or on the Busanga Plain. The spectacular Busanga Plain is a vast expanse of flood plain extending to the horizon in all directions. It is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources and the wealth of game on the plains, such as lechwe, puku and buffalo provide a big attraction for lion, cheetah and leopard. One night drive in the park is included, providing an opportunity for frequent sightings such as genet, civet, white tailed mongoose and leopard.

Location: Busanga Plain

DAY 6

Day 6: Lusaka
In the morning we return by road to Lusaka and stay for one night in chalet accommodation.

Accommodation: Chalet accommodation
Location: Lusaka

DAY 7

Day 7, 8 & 9:
In the morning we fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe, just outside South Luangwa National Park. The first 3 nights we spend in en-suite chalet accommodation. Later in the day we drive into the park for an evening / night game drive. The game is plentiful in South Luangwa are we are likely to see Thornicrofts giraffe (endemic to the area), huge numbers of hippo and the distinctive herds of puku. The predators are well represented with good chances of seeing lion and even leopard during the day light hours.
For the next two days we will either undertake game drives or game walks in the morning and combined afternoon / night drives. On the last day a game walk takes us to a secluded bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, where we stay for one night. The middle of the day can be spent relaxing in the shade of the Natal Mahogany trees, watching the hippo wallowing in the river, before a further afternoon game walk.

Accommodation: Chalet

Location: South Luangwa

DAY 8

Day 7, 8 & 9:
In the morning we fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe, just outside South Luangwa National Park. The first 3 nights we spend in en-suite chalet accommodation. Later in the day we drive into the park for an evening / night game drive. The game is plentiful in South Luangwa are we are likely to see Thornicrofts giraffe (endemic to the area), huge numbers of hippo and the distinctive herds of puku. The predators are well represented with good chances of seeing lion and even leopard during the day light hours.
For the next two days we will either undertake game drives or game walks in the morning and combined afternoon / night drives. On the last day a game walk takes us to a secluded bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, where we stay for one night. The middle of the day can be spent relaxing in the shade of the Natal Mahogany trees, watching the hippo wallowing in the river, before a further afternoon game walk.

Accommodation: Chalet

Location: South Luangwa

DAY 9

Day 7, 8 & 9:
In the morning we fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe, just outside South Luangwa National Park. The first 3 nights we spend in en-suite chalet accommodation. Later in the day we drive into the park for an evening / night game drive. The game is plentiful in South Luangwa are we are likely to see Thornicrofts giraffe (endemic to the area), huge numbers of hippo and the distinctive herds of puku. The predators are well represented with good chances of seeing lion and even leopard during the day light hours.
For the next two days we will either undertake game drives or game walks in the morning and combined afternoon / night drives. On the last day a game walk takes us to a secluded bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, where we stay for one night. The middle of the day can be spent relaxing in the shade of the Natal Mahogany trees, watching the hippo wallowing in the river, before a further afternoon game walk.

Accommodation: Chalet

Location: South Luangwa

DAY 10

Day 10
Today we camp in a secluded bush camp on the banks of the Luangwa River, where we stay for one night. The middle of the day can be spent relaxing in the shade of the Natal Mahogany trees, watching the hippo wallowing in the river, before a further afternoon game walk.

Accommodation: Bush Camp

Location: South Luangwa

 

DAY 11

Day 11
In the morning we walk back to our base camp for a full breakfast before flying back to Lusaka where we will stay in chalets for one night.

 

Accommodation: Chalet

Location: Lusaka

DAY 12

Day 12, 13 & 14
In the morning we drive south-eastwards to the Lower Zambezi National Park. On reaching the game management area we will undertake a two day canoeing trip along the Zambezi River. The first night will be spent camping on the banks of the river. The seclusion and the breathtaking scenery of this area provide an unforgettable adventure. The following day we paddle downstream where we meet our safari vehicle. We continue on into the National Park for an afternoon game drive. On the third day we undertake a full days game drive into the park. The animals likely to be seen include elephant, hippo, waterbuck, impala, lion, leopard and the occasional sightings of hunting dogs (wild dog).

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Location: Lower Zambezi National Park

DAY 13

Day 12, 13 & 14
In the morning we drive south-eastwards to the Lower Zambezi National Park. On reaching the game management area we will undertake a two day canoeing trip along the Zambezi River. The first night will be spent camping on the banks of the river. The seclusion and the breathtaking scenery of this area provide an unforgettable adventure. The following day we paddle downstream where we meet our safari vehicle. We continue on into the National Park for an afternoon game drive. On the third day we undertake a full days game drive into the park. The animals likely to be seen include elephant, hippo, waterbuck, impala, lion, leopard and the occasional sightings of hunting dogs (wild dog).

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Location: Lower Zambezi National Park

DAY 14

Day 12, 13 & 14
In the morning we drive south-eastwards to the Lower Zambezi National Park. On reaching the game management area we will undertake a two day canoeing trip along the Zambezi River. The first night will be spent camping on the banks of the river. The seclusion and the breathtaking scenery of this area provide an unforgettable adventure. The following day we paddle downstream where we meet our safari vehicle. We continue on into the National Park for an afternoon game drive. On the third day we undertake a full days game drive into the park. The animals likely to be seen include elephant, hippo, waterbuck, impala, lion, leopard and the occasional sightings of hunting dogs (wild dog).

Accommodation: Tented Camp

Location: Lower Zambezi National Park

DAY 15

Day15, 16 & 17:
We travel by road to Livingstone and camp for 3 nights *. You can view the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side and undertake a vast range of activities associated with the river and the Falls. These could include white water rafting, microlight flights, helicopter flights, boat cruises or a game drive into the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park – the home to the only 5 white rhino in Zambia. The cost of extra activities is not included in the tour price.
* Comfortable rooms available as an optional extra.

Accommodation: Camping
Location: Livingstone

DAY 18

Day 18 Departure
After your last morning in Livingstone we will transport you to Livingstone airport for you to catch your flight home or to your next destination.