Itinerary
Days 1 & 2 – Livingstone: On arrival in Livingstone, you will be transferred to Tongabezi Lodge, set on a bend in the Zambezi River some 20 km upstream from Victoria Falls. This will be your base to explore the famous falls and perhaps some of the adrenaline activities on offer such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, and micro lighting – available for an extra charge. On Day 2, enjoy activities offered by your lodge. Meals start with dinner on Day 1. Overnights at Tongabezi Lodge. (B, L, D, Dr)
Tongabezi is a luxury lodge near Victoria Falls on the banks of the Zambezi River. Privately owned and run, this lodge combines romance and exclusivity with warm and attentive service. Each house and cottage has its own valet who takes care of guests throughout their stay and acts as a private concierge.
Days 3, 4, & 5 – Lower Zambezi National Park: Today, fly to Lower Zambezi National Park. The game-viewing in the Lower Zambezi is surpassed only by the beauty of the views. With the steep escarpment behind you and the Zambezi in front, few fail to be moved by this park. Activities are varied and with three days here one should try to experience as much as possible. Morning and afternoon drives or walks are always offered but it is essential to spend at least some of your time on the water itself. Sunset drifts are an option, and for the more adventurous, a paddle in canoes along one of the many channels frequented by hippo, elephant, and buck. You can also try your hand at fishing for tiger fish and other species. Meals and overnights at Chongwe River Lodge or similar. (B, L, D, Dr)
Light, airy and spacious, with either a single kingsized or two single beds, each of Chongwe River Camp‘s nine standard tents are equipped with enough luxuries to ensure your stay in the bush is exceptional. All of the tents are under thatch, ensuring maximum coolness in the heat of the day. Each has a large outdoor bathroom with hot and cold running water, shower, toilet, vanity unit, and dressing area with a wardrobe and full-length mirror.
Days 6 & 7 – South Luangwa National Park: Today, fly to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park. This park is known for its elephants and is perhaps the best park in Africa to observe leopards in their natural environment. After brunch you will take an afternoon game drive, followed by another full day of game drives. Overnights Kapani Lodge. (B, L, D, Dr)
Kapani Lodge is a comfortable lodge situated on the banks of one of the Luangwa River’s many ox-bow lagoons. There are eight brick and thatch standard rooms which are designed for the warmer weather with high ceilings, overhead fans and large gauzed windows. Each standard suite has an en-suite bathroom with shower and a lounge area with bar fridge and individual room safes.
Days 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 – Walking Safari: Enjoy a five-day walking safari, walking from camp to camp. This is no nature trail; this is the real thing, you are tracking big game through the Africa bush, on foot! Your first camp is Luwi Camp, next to a permanent lagoon that is home to many hippos and crocs. Camp 2 is Nsolo Camp which is further down the Luwi River. Camp 3 is Kakuli Camp where the Luwi River meets the main Luangwa River. Most of the game viewing is still on foot, although there are more roads in this area so it is possible to use vehicles. With a dense population of leopards, night drive safaris can also be rewarding. (B, L, D, Dr)
Luwi Camp, nestled in the shade of huge mahogany trees, is close to a permanent hippo and croc-filled lagoon. It is situated deep in the heart of the National Park, on the dynamic seasonal Luwi River after which it is named. The area is extremely remote with no other camps or people for many miles around. The rooms, which are built each season using natural materials, blend into the bush and are simple yet extremely comfortable with en-suite bathrooms and “all day” hot showers.
Nsolo is one of the more historic camps in Zambia. Accommodation in this “bush luxury” safari camp consists of four spacious chalets each on raised wooden decks with grass-and-reed walls and large, open-air en-suite bathrooms. Each chalet runs on solar power and is set under the shade of evergreen trees with private verandas overlooking the surrounding bush and waterholes in the Luwi River.
Kakuli means old buffalo bull – it was the nickname affectionately given to Norman Carr by the local people of the Valley. This beautiful camp has four traditional walk-in safari tents each with en-suite bathrooms made with natural materials. The bar and dining chitenje (lounge) are constructed of reed and thatch forming the center point of camp. The entire camp is on an elevated stretch of riverbank overlooking a wide grazing lawn, which follows the Luangwa River until it meets the confluence of the Luwi River.
Day 13 – Depart: Today, fly to Lusaka for your onward flight.
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Photo Credit: Norman Carr
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