This fully guided semi-luxury safari has been prepared to cover a number of distinct eco-systems within the Zambian bush environment, including access to some of Zambia’s better known National Parks as well as some, not so well known. Including
-Kasanka National park
-South Luangwa National Park
-North Luangwa National Park
-Lake Bengweulu
-Luambe National Park
-Kapishya Hot Springs
An all lodge safari option exists for those who enjoy their creature comforts even while travelling. Please enquire about this option. Alternatively enquire about our Semi-Participation option.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Lusaka. Met by Tour operator. Overnight at a private camping lodge in en-suite chalets, just outside the city, or hit the road immediately, depending on arrival time, to overnight camp on the Great East Road near the Luangwa River Bridge.
Day 2: Further drive east on the Great East Road to Chipata, to overnight camp at a local festive and well run camp site.
Day 3+4: Camp for two nights at a tented camp site (with en-suite facilities), over looking the Luangwa River. A morning and evening game drive nto South Luangwa National Park, often referred to as the Jewel of Zambia, is included or optionally in game drives in open vehicles with local guides are available.
Day 5: Travelling north through remote African villages, to overnight camp at the remote and seldom visited Luambe National Park, with its endemic Cookesons wildebeest.
Days 6+7: Driving through (or by pontoon) cross over the Luangwa River, cross into North Luangwa National Park, to camp at a reeded game camp for two nights alongside the Mwaleshi River.
Day 8: Driving over the escarpment overnight in chalets at Kapishya hot springs, next to Shiwa Ngandu, Lake of the Royal Crocodile and family home of legendary Stewart Gore Browne.
Days 9+10: Early morning dept in special bush vehicles, for two nights at Kasanka National Park, home of the rare and shy sitatunga antelope.
Days 11+12: Spend two days exploring Bengwelu wetlands around Lake Bengwelu, in search of the Shoebill Stork.
Day 13: Returning towards the capital, spend a night at a wildlife area over looking the escarpment.
Day 14: Returning to Lusaka. Spend the last night at a private lodge in its own game grounds out side the cIty.
Day 15: Safari ends after breakfast. Transfer to airport.
Where as the Tour Operator has presented this itinerary in good faith, it is in the nature of a safari that for reasons beyond its control not all aspects of the itinerary may be available at the time the safari takes place. In this instance, the Tour Operator will at its discretion replace certain items, venues or routes with those of a similar or equal nature.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Ground transport as indicated above in off road bush vehicles;
- Shared accommodation;
- All camping equipment (duvets, linen and towels for semi-luxury clients);
- Meals and beverages including three meals per day;
- Entry and camping fees to both National Parks and private concession areas.
Price Excludes:
- Airfares and other costs to and from start and end points;
- Bar bills, laundry and extras charged in lodges;
- Visas and other governmental requirements;
- Medical, health and loss insurance;
- Any charges for extra activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary;
- Tips and gratuities.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Zambia
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
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