14-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys Latest itinerary

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Zambezi River Cottages > Mid-range lodge located near Livingstone (City)

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Zambezi River Cottages > Mid-range lodge located near Livingstone (City)

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Makuku Farm Tented Camp > Budget located less than 1hr drive from Mazabuka (Town)

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Galloping Waters Houseboat > Mid-range safari houseboat located at Lake Kariba (Zambia)

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Kasaka River Lodge > Mid-range self catering accommodation bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences

>> 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/-).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Pioneer Lodge > Mid-range lodge located near Lusaka (City)

>> 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/-).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Protea Hotel Chipata > Mid-range hotel located in Chipata (City)

>> 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).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Wildlife Camp Zambia > Mid-range lodge located inside South Luangwa NP

>> You will transfer to the airport in Mfuwe and depart to Lusaka (B/-/-).

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)