Essence of Zambia
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Zambia has become a high demand destination among adventure seekers looking for Luxury African Safaris. This demand is only increased due to many park closures for half of the year as water levels decline. Naturally, scarcity impacts price and Zambia is not for the financial "faint of heart."
For those who look at value over cost however, this country is well worth it especially since a large investment in game protection has made the parks a major source for high quality sightings. The fact that you can see Victoria Falls and fish on the Zambezi as part of the trip is icing on the cake.
Zambia has become a high demand destination among adventure seekers looking for Luxury African Safaris. This demand is only increased due to many park closures for half of the year as water levels decline. Naturally, scarcity impacts price and Zambia is not for the financial "faint of heart."
For those who look at value over cost however, this country is well worth it especially since a large investment in game protection has made the parks a major source for high quality sightings. The fact that you can see Victoria Falls and fish on the Zambezi as part of the trip is icing on the cake.
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Explore: Zambia
Customizable Itinerary - 12 Days (from $8,733 / person)
Day 1: Depart USA
Board your aircraft for the flight to Johannesburg where you will connect with a short flight to Victoria Falls airport and the beginning of your game viewing in Zambia
Day 2: Welcome to Zambia
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. Upon arrival you are shown your elegant “tree house” and then you can join your limited number of fellow guests for cocktails as the sun sets on the Zambezi.
Dinner
Day 3: Activities on the Zambezi
After breakfast you have the opportunity to do some kayaking on the Zambezi River or try your hand at fishing on a catch and release basis. After lunch you can relax by the pool or take a guided tour of the local village to meet the people. In the evening take a sunset cocktail cruise on the Zambesi before returning to shore for another excellent meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Victoria Falls…Active or Passive
Today you can spend a good part of the day visiting Victoria Falls from the Zambia side. There are walking trails than allow special viewing of the falls from a variety of angles. If you are more daring you can swim in a natural pool right on the edge of the falls, a little more daring and you can participate in some of the best white water rafting anywhere. Ultra-daring offers the chance to bungee jump over the falls. Not for the faint of heart!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: South Luangwa National Park
In the morning you will be transferred to Livingstone airport for a flight to Mfuwe Airport where you will be met and transferred to your safari camp on an escarpment overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Settle in to your luxury tent and enjoy sundowners before dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Exploring South Luangwa
You will have two game drives, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. This mirrors the animals you have come to see since they generally find a shady spot to avoid the midday sun. You have a pool to help. The park is abundant with elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests and antelopes which you can see on your drives but some you can see from your balcony or while eating dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: A walk on the wild side
South Luangwa is well known for its walking safaris supervised by knowledgeable and professional armed guides. Either in the morning, afternoon or both, this gives you the opportunity to see some of the more elusive animals like leopards and honey badgers and see others like elephants, hippos and lions close up
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: A Visit to Southern Zambia
Today you will be transferred to Mfuwe airport where you board a flight to take you to Sausage Tree Camp located on the banks of the lower Zambesi. After lunch you can relax in your suite complete with private plunge pool as you wait for your evening game drive either in a vehicle or walking. Enjoy sundowners before dinner either in dining area or with other guests.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 9-10: exploring Lower Zambezi National Park
You have two days to explore this lesser known park which is located on the Zimbabwean border. It is known by enthusiasts for its exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas where abundant game such as hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, fish eagles and herds of elephants can be spotted. The landscape features rugged unspoilt wilderness made up of vast floodplains scattered with woodlands. You can choose to explore on game drives, walking safaris or canoe trips
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Return to USA
After breakfast and a final game drive you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Lusaka connecting back to the USA.
Breakfast
Board your aircraft for the flight to Johannesburg where you will connect with a short flight to Victoria Falls airport and the beginning of your game viewing in Zambia
Day 2: Welcome to Zambia
Upon arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. Upon arrival you are shown your elegant “tree house” and then you can join your limited number of fellow guests for cocktails as the sun sets on the Zambezi.
Dinner
Day 3: Activities on the Zambezi
After breakfast you have the opportunity to do some kayaking on the Zambezi River or try your hand at fishing on a catch and release basis. After lunch you can relax by the pool or take a guided tour of the local village to meet the people. In the evening take a sunset cocktail cruise on the Zambesi before returning to shore for another excellent meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Victoria Falls…Active or Passive
Today you can spend a good part of the day visiting Victoria Falls from the Zambia side. There are walking trails than allow special viewing of the falls from a variety of angles. If you are more daring you can swim in a natural pool right on the edge of the falls, a little more daring and you can participate in some of the best white water rafting anywhere. Ultra-daring offers the chance to bungee jump over the falls. Not for the faint of heart!
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: South Luangwa National Park
In the morning you will be transferred to Livingstone airport for a flight to Mfuwe Airport where you will be met and transferred to your safari camp on an escarpment overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Settle in to your luxury tent and enjoy sundowners before dinner
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Exploring South Luangwa
You will have two game drives, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. This mirrors the animals you have come to see since they generally find a shady spot to avoid the midday sun. You have a pool to help. The park is abundant with elephants, lions, wild dogs, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests and antelopes which you can see on your drives but some you can see from your balcony or while eating dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: A walk on the wild side
South Luangwa is well known for its walking safaris supervised by knowledgeable and professional armed guides. Either in the morning, afternoon or both, this gives you the opportunity to see some of the more elusive animals like leopards and honey badgers and see others like elephants, hippos and lions close up
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8: A Visit to Southern Zambia
Today you will be transferred to Mfuwe airport where you board a flight to take you to Sausage Tree Camp located on the banks of the lower Zambesi. After lunch you can relax in your suite complete with private plunge pool as you wait for your evening game drive either in a vehicle or walking. Enjoy sundowners before dinner either in dining area or with other guests.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 9-10: exploring Lower Zambezi National Park
You have two days to explore this lesser known park which is located on the Zimbabwean border. It is known by enthusiasts for its exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas where abundant game such as hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, fish eagles and herds of elephants can be spotted. The landscape features rugged unspoilt wilderness made up of vast floodplains scattered with woodlands. You can choose to explore on game drives, walking safaris or canoe trips
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Return to USA
After breakfast and a final game drive you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Lusaka connecting back to the USA.
Breakfast
