14-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys

Livingstone

Day 1Livingstone Livingstone On arrival in Livingstone, your driver will meet you at the airport and you'll be transferred to Zambezi River Cottages, beautifully set on the bank of the Zambezi River. Your overnight stay will be in a spacious en-suite chalets. Dinner is served underneath the starlit African sky. (-/-/D). Main Destination: Livingstone Airport (Livingstone) Accommodation: Zambezi River Cottages Mid-range lodge located near Livingstone (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Upper Zambezi River

Day 2Upper Zambezi River Upper Zambezi River This day is at your own leisure. There are plenty of activities to choose from: White water rafting, rhino trekking, sunset cruise, helicopter flight, and a visit to the Falls — the choice is yours (activities not included). You stay at Zambezi River Cottage for the night. Dinner is prepared by our chef. (B/-/D). Main Destination: Livingstone (City) Accommodation: Zambezi River Cottages Mid-range lodge located near Livingstone (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mazabuka

Day 3Mazabuka 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 Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Kariba

Day 4Lake Kariba Lake Kariba We carry on to Lake Kariba, where we board our home for the next day: the comfortable House Boat ‘Galloping Waters’. Time to relax and enjoy the scenery and serenity of the lake. We can do a short hike on one of the peninsulas or try to catch some fish. (FB). Main Destination: Lake Kariba (Zambia) Accommodation: Galloping Waters Houseboat Mid-range safari houseboat located at Lake Kariba (Zambia) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 5-7Lower Zambezi National Park Lower Zambezi National Park A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights in Zambia. The Zambezi River on the one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of our wildlife viewing. You will do game drives in the national park and along the river to watch the animals come to drink. You'll stay overnight in chalets at Kasaka Lodge. (3x FB). 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 N

Lusaka

Day 8Lusaka Lusaka After packing up, you will drive up the escarpment to Lusaka, where you can do some shopping for the next days in the bush. Your overnight stay will be 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 9Chipata 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 will stay overnight in modern rooms in 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 10-13South 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, unequalled 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 eagles, jackals, and hyenas, to mention but a few. The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests on the riverbanks. Your overnight stay will be at Wildlife Camp or Marula Lodge (4x FB). 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)

Departure

Day 14Departure Departure You will transfer to the airport in Mfuwe and depart to Lusaka (B/-/-). 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. $5,173 pp (USD) This tour is offered in EUR. Show rate in EUR Get a Free Quote Select scheduled start date 2 travelers Request a