10 Days Zambia & Botswana Safari Holiday
10 Days Zambia & Botswana Safari Holiday
Though perhaps overshadowed by neighboring Botswana and South Africa, Zambia is undeniably one of the continent’s best safari destinations. Kafue National Park, South Luangwa, 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.
Botswana is one of the best wildlife viewing on the continent and well-established as one of the best safari destinations for first-time visitors to Africa. Botswana, on the other hand, is home to the magnificent elephant empire of Chobe and one of nature’s true masterpieces, the Okavango Delta.
Highlights
- Wildlife viewing in South Luangwa
- Victoria falls hiking
- Elephants in Chobe national park
- The Okavango delta
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka Zambia
Upon arrival in Lusaka, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the lodge for safari briefing, relaxation, and overnight.
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Day 2: South Luangwa National Park
Fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe. On arrival, transfer into the South Luangwa national park, famous for its walking safaris and up-close wildlife encounters. Overnight at Chinzombo camp, an architecturally splendid property with 6 sublime villas, bringing a level of luxury unseen previously in the region. Game drives and walking safaris uncover the abundant game this area is famous for, including large herds of elephant and buffalo as well as antelope, giraffe, lion, leopard, and wild dog.
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Day 3: Explore South Luangwa
After morning breakfast you will embark on a Morning walking safari on foot in search of wildlife with expert guides and later you will return to the lodge for relaxation and later take a boat safari.
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Day 4: Flight to Livingstone
Fly to Livingstone. On arrival, you are picked up and driven to Toka Leya, which has 12 air-conditioned guest tents facing the mighty Zambezi River. On day 5, take a guided tour of the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Also known by its official name, Mosi-oa-Tunya – “the smoke that thunders”, the falls create columns of spray that can be seen from miles away. Later, you have time to choose from a range of optional activities including helicopter flightseeing and sunset cruises.
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Day 5: Hike to Victoria falls
After morning breakfast you will transfer to Victoria Falls for hiking to the mighty falls to witness the thunder of smoke high up in the sky and later return to the lodge for relaxation and in the Afternoon optional activities can be done and arranged at the lodge otherwise it’s lazily Afternoon.
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Day 6: Flight to Chobe National Park
Transfer by road and boat to Ngoma safari lodge, set within the Chobe forest reserve, which offers accommodation in 8 river-facing rooms. go on game drives in Chobe national park, famous for its massive herds of elephant and rich concentrations of game. Other activities you may enjoy include a river cruise on the Chobe River and walks with an armed guide. On this day you will do an evening game drive.
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Day 7: Explore Chobe National park
After breakfast, you will embark on a Morning game drive in an open 4×4 safari jeep in search of wildlife and later you will return to the lodge for relaxation and later take a boat trip in the Afternoon.
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Day 8: Flight Okavango delta
Light aircraft transfer to tubu tree camp, featuring 8 traditional safari tents on raised wooden decks overlooking a seasonal floodplain. Its beautiful location and incredibly diverse vegetation make for amazing bird-watching and game viewing, with species observed including lechwe, leopard, and hyena you will take an evening game drive in search of wildlife and sundowner.
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Day 9: Explore Okavango Delta
After early morning breakfast, you embark on a walking safari in search of wildlife on foot and later return to the lodge for relaxation and later take a mokoro canoe ride on the channels of the Delta and later return to the lodge for a sundowner.
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Day 10: Departure to Maun
Light aircraft transfer back to Maun and connect your flight back home.
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Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
What’s included in the Safari
- Domestic Flights
- Accommodation
- Activities described on the itinerary
- transfers
- meals
- Entrance fees to the national parks
- other entrance fees
What’s excluded in the safari
- International flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenditures like shopping, donation, Alcoholic drinks
When to book the safari package?
9-12 months in advance.
Best Time to Travel
May to October
