12-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys

Livingstone

Day 1Livingstone Livingstone You will arrive in Livingstone and transfer to Maramba River Lodge. After arrival, you might visit the mighty Victoria Falls. The day is at your leisure —there are plenty of activities to choose from: white water rafting, rhino trekking, sunset cruise, helicopter flight, and visit to the Falls — the choice is yours (activities not included). Your overnight stay will be at Maramba River Lodge in en-suite Safari Tents. Main Destination: Livingstone (City) Accommodation: Maramba River Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Mazabuka

Day 2Mazabuka Mazabuka Today we drive to Mazabuka, the ‘sweetest town’ in Zambia, where sugar cane is grown on big farms. We stay overnight on a game farm, where also the highly endangered White Rhinos roam freely. In the afternoon we can do a short drive and hopefully we will see one of those ancient looking creatures. Overnight at Makuku Game Farm in en-suite Safari Tents. (FB). Main Destination: Mazabuka (Town) Accommodation: Makuku Farm Tented Camp Budget located less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park

Day 3Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park This day will be a long day of driving. You will arrive at Kasaka River Lodge near the Lower Zambezi National Park in the late afternoon. The lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, you will hear the grunting of the hippos throughout the night. Your overnight stay will be in safari tents at Kasaka River Lodge. Main Destination: Lower Zambezi National Park Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find) High Season July to September (Busy and high-season rates apply) Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP ElephantAbundant LionCommon LeopardCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraCommon HippoAbundant Show more HyenaOccasional Wild DogOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Kasaka River Lodge Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 4-5Lower Zambezi National Park Lower Zambezi National Park A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights of Zambia. The Zambezi River on the one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of our game viewing. You will do game drives in the national park and along the river to watch the animals coming to drink. You will stay overnight in Chalets at Kasaka Lodge. Main Destination

Lusaka

Day 6Lusaka Lusaka After packing up, You'll drive up the escarpment to Lusaka where you can do some shopping for the next days in the bush. You'll stay overnight in chalets at a comfortable lodge close to Lusaka (Hanlo Estate, Pioneer Camp, or Wilddog Lodge). Dinner in a restaurant. (B/L/-). Main Destination: Lusaka (City) Accommodation: Pioneer Lodge Mid-range lodge located near Lusaka (City) +18 Photos +17 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chipata

Day 7Chipata Chipata En route to Chipata, you will drive through a beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand-carved items are offered. You'll stay overnight in modern rooms at Protea Hotel (B/L/-). Main Destination: Chipata (City) Accommodation: Protea Hotel Chipata Mid-range hotel located in Chipata (City) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 8-11South Luangwa National Park South Luangwa National Park South Luangwa National Park is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s zebra, leopards, lions, and big herds of buffalos and elephants. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequaled in Africa. During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colorful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks. Your overnight stay will be at Wildlife Camp or Marula Lodge. Main Destination: South Luangwa National Park Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find) High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply) Best Weathe

Departure

Day 12Departure Departure After breakfast, you will transfer to Mfuwe Airport and depart for your onward travels. Main Destination: Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Adventure Purists. $4,059 pp (USD) What is included in this tour Get a Free Quote Select start date 2 travelers Request a Quote Best