9 Days Zambia Wildlife Safari
9 Days Zambia wildlife safari
Though perhaps overshadowed by neighboring Botswana and South Africa, Zambia is undeniably one of the continent’s best safari destinations. South Luangwa National Park and the Lower Zambezi are of particular interest to wildlife enthusiasts, home as it is to an abundance of impressive creatures, from leopards and lions to elephants and pangolins.
Highlights
- Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi
- Walking safaris in South Luangwa
- Victoria falls hiking
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka
Arrive in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital where you will be received transferred to the stylish Latitude 15° boutique hotel for overnight, relaxation, and safari briefing.
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Day 2: Flight to Lower Zambezi
You are driven to Airport for a flight into the Lower Zambezi National Park, an extraordinary wilderness area bordering the mighty Zambezi River. Exclusive Sausage Tree Camp is set in an idyllic location right on the riverfront. This superb camp accommodates 16 guests in large Bedouin-style canvas tents containing four-poster beds and ensuite bathrooms. Activities include game drives in private 4WDs, walks, boat cruises, and canoeing. BLD
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Day 3: Explore Lower Zambezi
After morning breakfast you will take a game drive in the Lower Zambezi in search of wildlife and later return to the lodge for lunch and take a boat cruise on the Zambezi River to watch the wildlife-rich banks of the River with expert guides.
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Day 4: Flight from Lower Zambezi to South Luangwa
Fly from Lower Zambezi to Mfuwe. You are met and transferred to Mchenja Camp, in the game-rich South Luangwa National Park, famous for its walking safaris. Mchenja Camp comprises 5 octagonal guest tents, each fitted with ensuite open-air bathrooms and Victorian bathtubs boasting river views. Enjoy game drives and walking safaris to view the reserve’s diversity of species, including elephant, buffalo, antelope, giraffe, lion, leopard, and wild dog on this day you will take a sundowner game drive in the park.
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Day 5: Explore South Luangwa National Park
Embark on an early walking safari before transferring by road to Chinzombo Camp, which offers a level of luxury previously unseen in the Luangwa Valley. Set on 60 acres of private land with the Luangwa River at its doorstep, this award-winning property has 6 sublime villas including one family suite. Guests have their own personal swimming pools and access to some of the finest areas of the national park. BLD
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Day 6: Explore South Luangwa National Park
After early morning coffee and tea, you take a game drive in search of wildlife, birds, and smaller rodents and later return to the lodge for relaxation and later take a boat cruise.
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Day 7: Flight from South Luangwa to Livingstone
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Livingstone the town near Victoria Falls, upon arrival you will be received and transferred to the lodge for relaxation, and if time allows you can do optional activities.
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Day 8: Hiking to Victoria Falls
After morning breakfast you will hike to the mighty victoria falls and this is one of the top safari activities that make Africa look distinctive as you will be embraced by the spray of the falls as you will hear thunder out of the gorge and getting wet is just an avoidable and later you will transfer to the lodge for refreshment and later take a Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
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Day 9: Depart from Livingstone
Depending on your flight schedule you will transfer to Livingstone Airport for your own word flight.
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Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
What’s included in the Safari
- Domestic flight
- Park entrance
- Accommodation
- Park Entrance
- Transportation
What’s excluded in the safari
- International flight
- Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses like Shopping, Alcoholic drinks
When to book the safari package?
1 year in advance.
Best Time to Travel
May to October however due to Victoria Falls traveling early may be added advantage.
