Running ALL YEAR ROUND

Stunning Safari visiting the best of Zambia’s National Parks for an unforgettable adventure: South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi.
Includes game-viewing by Car, Boat and Canoe. Accommodation can be camping in the parks and lodging in the main cities.
You will be followed by a professional guide and a local chef to maximize your experience.

Day 1: Lusaka

Upon arrival at Lusaka international airport, you will be assisted in final preparations (local SIM card, forex, etc.) before your Safari starts. Transfer to a good level lodge and check-in at Sandy’s Creations. Dinner in Lusaka not included.

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Day 2: Lower Zambezi National Park

Breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to the Lower Zambezi Valley (140km of tarmac road followed by 15km of gravel, approx. 2,5 hours) and check-in at Kiambi Safari Lodge; accommodation in Camping in a fully equipped camping area with toilets, hot showers, camping bar and swimming pooling overlooking the river. All meals are prepared by our accompanying chef at the campsite area.

The Lower Zambezi Valley is renowned for its breath-taking views and for the abundance of wildlife that lives along the shores of the Zambezi river. This valley hosts both the Lower Zambezi National Park (on the Zambian shores) and Mana Pools National Park (on the Zimbabwean shores) creating a vast protected area where animals are free to roam without boundaries. This area deserves to be visited both by river and by land in order to fully understand the wild beauty of this place. Lower Zambezi National Park is the most recent park in Zambia and one of the wildest and most picturesque in the whole Africa.

Lunch and afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi river. Dinner by the campfire and night camping.

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Day 3: Lower Zambezi Valley

Breakfast, followed by a 3,5 hours canoe safari on the river to let you experience the sensation of the first explorers visiting this part of the world. (NOTE: the canoe safari requires confidence with water and an average physical condition. A guide will be on the first canoe, all other canoes are paddled directly by the participants. Minimum age: 15 years. No previous canoeing experience required). Return to the lodge, lunch and afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi river. Dinner at the lodge and night camping.

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Day 4: Lower Zambezi Valley

Free day for optional activities that can be booked in advance or directly at the lodge.

Available activities:

• Full day Game Drive in the Lower Zambezi National Park (seasonal – must be booked in advanced)
• Half / Full day canoe safari
• Half / Full day rover boat safari
• Half / Full day Fishing (seasonal)
• Local village tour

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Day 5: Petauke

Petauke is a small town located approximately 350 km north of Lusaka without any particular attraction, but located half-way on the route to  South Luangwa National Park. To reach it, we must exit the Lower Zambezi Valley and drive to Lusaka (140km, approx. 2,5 hours, all tarmac road), where we will stop for supplies. From there, we will travel north-east for approximately 350km on a scenic road crossing the mountains (approx. 5 hours) to reach Petauke, where we will lodge at Chimwemwe Executive Lodge. Dinner is at the restaurant of the Lodge.

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Day 6: Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park

Mfuwe is the closest village from where to access South Luangwa National Park. Even though it is very close to such an internationally acclaimed attraction, it still maintains the spirit and looks of a traditional Zambian village.

To reach Mfuwe we will proceed for approximately 350km of tarmac road (approx. 5 hours), passing the capitol of the north-eastern province: Chipata, where we will stop for lunch. Once arrived in Mfuwe, we will check in at Marula Lodge, where we will spend the night Camping in a fully equipped camping area with toilets and hot showers, and if the time allows we will visit the Tribal Textile laboratory. Full board, cooked by the accompanying cook.

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Days 7-8-9: South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is the most famous of National Parks is Zambia due to the abundance of wildlife and the great opportunities to spot large predators. In addition to a large population of felines (mostly leopards and lions), it is home of a large number of elephants, hippos, buffaloes and numerous endemic species such as Thorncrofft giraffe, Cookson’s wildebeests, Crashway’s zebras. The Luangwa river has the highest concentration of hippos per km2 in the whole Africa and offers great reproduction and hunting ground for many animals, such as fish eagles, jackals hyenas, crocodiles and countless birds. Sunsets on the Luangwa river are unforgettable experiences and the visit to this National Park is consider one of the highlights for any true Africa lover.

During your stay, you will have 2 game drives per day and all meals at the camp. Nights will be camping at Marula Lodge with a full-board arrangement, cooked by the accompanying cook.

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Day 10: Mfuwe – Lusaka

Early wake and breakfast and at 06.00 a.m. we will start a very long return transfer on tarmac road to Lusaka (700km, approx. 10 hours), where we will spend the night in a good level hotel. We will stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy the traditional Zambian meal: Nshima. Dinner (not included) will be at the lodge or in one of the many restaurant of Lusaka for a farewell to Zambia.

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Day 11: End of Tour

Breakfast at the lodge. Based on return flight, you will be taken to the airport. End of arrangements.

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o the airport. End of arrangements.