TIER 3 - BEST OF ZAMBIA & VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI

LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK

Upon arrival at the Lusaka International Airport, a guest relations’ transfer officer will personally meet all arriving guests. They will be standing outside the arrival section holding a signboard with your name on it. Check in for your flight. Fly out to Lower Zambezi National Park, arriving at Royal Airstrip. You are met on arrival and transferred to Kasaka River Lodge. The lodge is situated in a natural bush environment with each chalet secluded among the native flora. Kasaka has a 'tame side' with beautiful manicured gardens and colorful indigenous plants and a 'wild side' for the more adventurous, which is connected to the main lodge by overhead walkways to allow for the passage of wildlife within the camp.

SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK

Check in for your flight. Fly via Lusaka Airport to South Luangwa National Park, arriving at the Mfuwe Airport, the main town at the footsteps of South Luangwa. You are met on arrival and transferred to Kafunta River Lodge for your 3 nights Luangwa safari experience. The lodge is set in the riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. From the comfort of the lodge, guests may view some of Africa's majestic wildlife as animals come down to drink. Elephant, hippopotamus, many antelope species and crocodiles are plentiful in this area. Depending on whether it is the emerald or dry season, the Luangwa river's water table level either saturates or seeps into the ground prodding the resident species near the accommodation to either have a 'field day' (no pun intended) with readily available food or work harder (work harder!!), as humorously announced by the calls of the turtle dove bird. Combine this with the startling 3 whistles of the Puku antelope, marking its territory, fending off the males and announcing his availability to interested females. Just then you resign to the calls for an afternoon tea where appetizing snacks, beverages are served before your departure for a mid-afternoon game drive with the opportunity to view superb concentrations of game whether its cats, antelopes, pachyderms. After your mid afternoon-night game drives, meals are served and later comforted by the camp fire. Spend the days and nights experiencing the ecology, wildlife as well as time at the lodge's lagoon & Luangwa River.

KAFUE NATIONAL PARK

After your morning activity and breakfast, fly to Lusaka and road transfer to Kafue National Park. Arrive at Mukambi Safari Lodge. The lodge has a wonderful setting with direct views of the Kafue River. It is this river that gives life to the land and its inhabitant. Check in to your lodge rooms with lunch arranged in the main dining mess. Spend the early part of the afternoon spotting wildlife around the lodge areas - either viewing the elephant crossing the river, photographing the hippo pods that bob and submerge in the water while waiting for that picture perfect yawn or the crocodiles with their wide opened mouths laying on the banks in the heat of the day. If the day gets too warm, clients will have the opportunity to cool off in the plunge pool. Around mid afternoon, client will meet for high tea followed by a guided river boating safari, exploring the various sections of the river. Birdlife, apart from the larger game viewing is spectacular on the river. You can spend time watching the fish eagle swoosh down and hook a fish or the opportunity to spot the Pel’s fishing owl among many other bird species culminating into a rewarding experience for both bird lovers and those who just love nature at work. Arrive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Alternative to the Sunset boat safari; head out late afternoon for sunset safari and a night game drive around the trails and loops with the opportunity to spot civets, bush babies, genets, and hippo. Return to the lodge for the overnight after an eventful day and drift away listing to the coo's, and grunts of the night.

Activities Included: Day game drives; Night game drives; Walking safaris; River boating safari.

Overnight Accommodation: Mukambi Safari Lodge

VICTORIA FALLS - LIVINGSTONE

An early breakfast is served. Fly to Livingstone. Upon arrival at the Livingstone International Airport by the Victoria Falls, a transfer officer will personally meet all arriving guests. He will be standing in the main arrival section holding a signboard with your name on it. Thereafter, you will be transferred to Avani Victoria Falls Resort for two nights. The hotel located at the Victoria Falls Livingstone in Zambia, features adobe-style architecture. Simple finishes highlight bright mosaics and fabrics and the intoxicating environment is characterized by ethnic wall stencils, timber and plaster ceilings, Zambian artworks and accessories. Avani Victoria Falls Resort is constructed in a series of eight buildings, consisting of the guest rooms, a central pavilion of restaurants and a fabulous convention center. The local tribes people call Victoria Falls in Livingstone “Mosi-Oa-Tunya”, Bantu for the “Smoke That Thunders”. The spray from the mighty Victoria Falls may be seen like a cloud across the bushveld throwing rainbows hundreds of feet in the air. At your own leisure time you can visit the falls, relax and enjoy the experience. During the warmer periods of the year, after being in the bush for several days, guests can retreat and relax by the pool, while viewing the spray from the falls in the short distance. Don't be caught surprised by the casual trot of the resident zebra population around the hotel grounds. There are several activities that may appeal to our clients, that include helicopter and microlight flights, all professionally piloted, with the opportunity to view the falls from above as well as other alternative activities to add on.

Activities Included: Guided Tour Of The Victoria Falls

Optional Victoria Falls Activities Available : Zambezi River Boat Cruise, Elephant or Horse Back Safaris, Seasonal Whitewater Rafting, Helicopter or Microlight Flight Over The Victoria Falls, Seasonal Livingstone Island Tour, Chief Mukuni Village Cultural Tour and many more.

Overnight Accommodation: Avani Victoria Falls Resort

DEPARTURE & TRIP EXTENSIONS

Day 12: Victoria Falls (Livingstone Town) Departure & Extensions

Breakfast. Transfer to Livingstone International Airport in time for your outbound departure flight or to continue with the below extension to Chobe

RECOMMENDED PRE AND POST SAFARI AND TOUR EXTENSION IN CHOBE

LOCATION OF YOUR DESTINATIONS IN ZAMBIA

With the various customization and personalization options available as an independent and/or combination safari with other countries in Southern and East Africa, the prices for this safari/tour are best available by having a discussion with our safari professionals to ensure a perfect match. Please contact us to customize your safari and request prices based on your travel preference.