Zambia Classic Safari

This safari covers two of the premier parks in Zambia - The South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi as well as Livingstone, home to the spectacular Victoria Falls

From  R94,665.00per person sharing

This safari covers two of the premier parks in Zambia – The South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi plus Livingstone, home to the spectacular Victoria Falls. The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoiled wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa.  The Luangwa River flows into the Zambezi River – just below the Lower Zambezi National Park.  This park, scenically bordered by an impressive escarpment, has excellent game, which can be viewed from either the river or by land.  Quietly drifting past a huge elephant feeding is a great experience.  Livingstone is home to one of 7 natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls, and offers many opportunities, both adrenaline filled and more sedate, to view this amazing site. There are game viewing opportunities too, with a chance to see the white rhino in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and river trips on the Zambezi River. Combining these three areas in Zambia gives you an exceptional safari.

Description

Package Inclusions

Includes all safari activities except in Livingstone (see cost sheet for included activities), meals, bar (premium drinks extra), laundry, airport transfers plus domestic flights.

Package Exclusions

Excludes international flights, visa fees, gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Additional information

Destinations

Southern Africa, Zambia

Nights

Price

Theme

Itineraries

Itineraries

Day 1 On arrival at Lusaka International Airport, you will be met by a Robin Pope Safaris’ representative who will have a name board with your names. He/She will assist you with immigration and customs clearing then check in for your flight to Mfuwe, South Luangwa. The flight is on average one hour.  At Mfuwe International Airport a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you.   The drive to Nkwali Camp is 1 hour through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush.

Nkwali Camp has a wide view of the Luangwa River.   On Robin’s private land, and overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Nkwali is ideally situated for the start of your safari.  The six rooms all look out over the river and have open air bathrooms. Depending on your arrival time in the day you will enjoy a lunch looking out over the lagoon to the back of Nkwali or if in the afternoon for tea and the afternoon and night game drive. NKWALI CAMP

Day 2 At dawn breakfast is served around the campfire. The porridge heated on the fire and toast cooked by the coals.  The morning walk or drive will leave soon after, entering the park by boat from the camp or by the nearby pontoon.  The game in the area is excellent – and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic species of giraffe, the Thornicroft Giraffe.   A mid morning break of tea, coffee and cake will be taken at a scenic point on a lagoon or the Luangwa River.  Return to camp for lunch around mid day.   After lunch you can cool off in the swimming pool or siesta.  Following tea you will go out on an afternoon game drive that continues into the early night giving the chance to see the nocturnal world, returning to camp about 20.00 hrs with dinner generally at 20.30.   NKWALI CAMP

Day 3 After an early breakfast, a transfer game drive through the park into the Nsefu Sector of the park and onto Nsefu Camp.  Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris owns the only two camps in this sector of the Park. There are six round rondavels with luxurious en suite facilities and each room has a clear view of the sweeping bend of the Luangwa River through large windows and from the wooden verandahs.  On arrival you will be shown to your rondavel and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.  (Note: option of booking Tena Tena for the 3 nights). NSEFU CAMP
Day 4   Today is a chance to drive or walk through the ebony groves.  Or you may decide this is an ideal day, depending on the heat and time of year, to explore the Nsefu Sector of the National Park possibly with an all day picnic drive to the salt pans that will cover different habitats and is an exceptional day’s safari. NSEFU CAMP

Day 5 After breakfast around the camp fire, your safari will continue with another relaxing day at Nsefu, with morning and evening game activities and the possibility of visiting Kawaza village. This community tourism initiative is a great opportunity to meet local people and experience life in a real non-tourist village.   If you wish to visit, then it is best to mention this when booking your holiday or with Robin Pope Safaris on arrival.  NSEFU CAMP
Day 6 After an early breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport (1.5 hours) for the flight to the Lower Zambezi.  As you fly into the area, you will see the wide Zambezi River, dotted with islands.  Buffalo and elephant are always seen feeding along with the pods of hippos that rest on the edge of the sandbanks.  The transfer to Chiawa Camp is through the park and there is the chance of game viewing along the way. Resting on the banks of the Zambezi under a lush grove of mahogany and acacia trees, eight spacious tents on elevated wooden platforms with en-suite facilities offer Chiawa’s guests ample comfort and stunning views. Game-viewing in the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park is superb and big game, such as elephant, hippo, buffalo and the big cats are even seen regularly in and around the camp!   After a late lunch there will be a chance for an afternoon activity – be it on the river or by vehicle. CHIAWA CAMP

 Day 7   At Chiawa there are various activities to choose from.  Not only on offer are exciting day and night drives and bush walks, but Chiawa’s guests can choose their own day’s itinerary from a selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch & release angling for the infamous tiger fish.  CHIAWA CAMP

Day 8 Enjoy another few days full of activities. CHIAWA CAMP

Day 9 Today (usually in the morning) you will take a flight transfer onto Livingstone via Lusaka (1.5 hours’ flight).  On arrival you will be met and transferred to Tongabezi Lodge where you will settle into your accommodation and be served a delicious lunch.  Accommodation at Tongabezi Lodge is set in a tranquil grove of ebony on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River, and consists of colonialstyle river cottages and spacious open-planned stone and thatch houses.  TONGABEZI LODGE

 Day 10 There is a wide range of activities on offer at Tongabezi including fishing, canoe trips on the river, game drives in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.  For the more adventurous, Livingstone boasts a whole host of adrenaline filled activities including whitewater rafting, bungee jumping and microlighting.  Or you may just wish to rest in camp and enjoy the spectacular scenery and
peaceful atmosphere.  The day will end with a relaxed dinner served either in the main dining area or as a private meal outside of your room. TONGABEZI LODGE

Day 11 After breakfast you may have a morning activity, time permitting or a transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward connection. END OF SAFARI

 

Bookings

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