TASTES OF ZAMBIA

A collection of safaris in Zambia covering the major areas for superb safaris in Zambia; the Luangwa Valley, Zambezi Valley and Kafue National Park, which you can combine together or take as a taster combining with another destination like Botswana.

South Luangwa

Day 1 - 2

South Luangwa National Park. Met at Mfuwe airport and transferred to Kapani an extremely comfortable, small safari camp of eight standard suites and two Lagoon Houses, each with a private loo and shower. It is built on the edge of a lagoon with lovely views out over the surrounding bush. Though not in the National Park, wild animals often pass by, including elephant, hyena, honey badgers and others. Game viewing in the South Luangwa National Park in open vehicles or walk through the bush escorted by an armed ranger. Many of the Lodge’s game trackers are skilled in finding leopards on night drives, and often visitors are rewarded with a full view of a kill. Lions are as plentiful in the Luangwa very often they roam in prides of up to thirty. Overnight Kapani on full board and game activities

Day 3 -5

South Luangwa National Park. Transfer by road to Kakuli is a seasonal camp on the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa rivers. There are five spacious tents with en suite facilities under a shady thatch roof. All of the tents overlook the river and have modern en suite bathrooms in the shade of huge trees. There is a beautifully designed central area for eating, drinking or simply relaxing in the middle of the day. The camp has its own borehole which provides both hot and cold running water. Game drives and walks each day take you out into the South Luangwa National Park Overnight Kakuli on full board and game activities.

Day 6

Transfer back to Mfuwe airport your onward flight.

Price per person about US$2,426 / £1,672 excluding international flights including meals as stated, game viewing activities, national park fees, local flights and transfers.

Kafue National Park.

Day 1 - 3

Kafue National Park. Met at Lusaka airport and flown to Kafue. Met and transferred to Lunga River Lodge on the banks of the Lunga River. Time to acclimatize to being in the African bush while staying in a small exclusive very comfortable lodge. While staying at Lunga River Lodge you have the opportunity of day and night drives in open 4 wheel-drive vehicles, bush walks and canoe trips on the river. Overnight Lunga River Lodge on full board and game activities.

Day 4 - 5

Kafue National Park. Drive onto the Busanga Plains to Busanga Bush Camp where you will stay for two nights in a canvas roofed, thatched huts with open air en suite hot and cold shower, bush toilet, and basin. Game drives out onto the plains will show the huge herds of red lechwe as well as the ubiquitous puku, the stately sable and roan antelopes. The solid-rumped defassa waterbuck, herds of tsessebe, hartebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full menu of antelope. Large prides of lion, solitary leopards and cheetahs are the prime predators. Overnight Busanga Bush Camp on full board and game activities.

Day 6

Victoria Falls. Fly to Livingstone by light aircraft where you will be met and transferred to the River Club situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. Time to visit the Victoria Falls and enjoy the spectacular of one of the Natural Wonders of the Word. Overnight the River Club on full board

Day 7

Transfer back to Livingstone airport your onward flight.

Price per person about US$4,260 / £2,938 excluding international flights including meals as stated, game viewing activities, national park fees, local flights and transfers.

Lower Zambezi

Day 1-3

Zambezi Valley. Depart Lusaka in the morning on the scheduled light aircraft flight to the Zambezi Valley. Met and transferred to Chiawa, An exquisite location under a shady grove of mahogany trees, in the heart of big game country with expansive views of the mighty Zambezi River. Chiawa Camp consists of 8 spacious, well-ventilated safari tents, each set on its own elevated wooden platform under shade with a panoramic view of the Zambezi. Activities include day and night game drives, river cruises on a motorised pontoon (sometimes breakfast is served on the cruise), canoeing on the Zambezi and bush walks an armed ranger will guide you through the wilderness on foot, interpreting spoor, identifying the various flora and fauna, and highlighting conservation issues. The pace is always leisurely. Overnight Chiawa on full board and game activities.

Day 4 - 5

Zambezi Valley. Transfer to Old Mondoro. The concept of Old Mondoro is simply to take a step back from the ultra-luxurious lodges that have sprung up in recent times. Rather to provide guests with an authentic remote safari that concentrates on the wildlife and bush experience Where the call of the hyena replaces the hum of a generator, where harsh electric light is replaced by the soft glow of a lantern, where some of the best guides in Africa will help guests experience a closer look at the natural world.

Old Mondoro, is set in a grove of Acacia trees on the banks of the Zambezi River in the Lower Zambezi National Park. It is a beautiful site overlooking a maze of hippo-inhabited islands and channels. The tents are left with open views during the day, and at night canvas drop-down blinds with windows are lowered to provide more privacy and security. Overnight Old Mondoro.

Day 6

Transfer back to Lusaka by light aircraft to connect with your onward flight.

Price per person about US$3,521 / £2,428 excluding international flights including meals as stated, game viewing activities, national park fees, local flights and transfers.

International flights flying from London return are about £430 per person plus taxes of £310 per person