14-Day Zambia's Big Migrations Latest itinerary

>> Our guide will pick you up from the airport in Lusaka and transfer you to Wilddog Lodge or Pioneer Camp. You can still do some shopping for drinks for the next few days in the bush.
Your overnight stay will be in en-suite Chalets. Dinner is served in the restaurant on your own account.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

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

>> After breakfast, you will do some shopping in Lusaka before you start the tour. On the 'Great North Road' you will travel to Mkushi, where you will spend the night at Loza Lodge or Fika Lodge. Dinner is prepared in the restaurant of the lodge and is not included in the rate. (B/L/-).

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

•  Accommodation: Loza Guesthouse > Budget guest house located in Mkushi (Town)

>> Early in the morning, you'll carry further on to the Kasanka National Park. En route, you will make a detour to Kundalila Falls to do a short hike to the falls, where you can also take a refreshing swim.
Towards the end of October and in November millions of straw-coloured fruit bats arrive from the Congo. This is known as the world's biggest migration of mammals - a sight not to be missed! With some luck, you will be able to observe the rare and shy Sitatunga antelope (among other animals). The birdlife is amazing as well at this time of the year. You will do a guided walk with a ranger and watch the bats from a hide.
Clients are asked to set up their own tents and help to load the vehicle.
Camping inside the national park. (2 x FB).

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

•  Accommodation: Budget camping > Inside Kasanka NP

>> You will leave the wilderness of Kasanka National Park and drive back to Chisamba, which is close to the capital. Your overnight stay will be at Protea Safari Lodge where you can still do a short game drive or walk in the garden.
Dinner is served in the restaurant of the hotel. (own expense) (B/L/-).

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

•  Accommodation: Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge > Mid-range hotel located near Lusaka (City)

>> You will carry on and drive via Lusaka to the central area of Kafue National Park. Several small rivers cross this area. These leave a few waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetahs, and lions are among the inhabitants here. The birdlife is prolific. You'll be camping on the banks of the Kafue River at Mayukuyuku Camp or Kasabushi Camp (2x FB).

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

•  Accommodation: Budget camping > Inside Kafue NP

>> On the way to the West, you will arrive in Mongu, where you'll stop over at the edge of the Barotse floodplains on a campsite. Here, you can stock up for the next few days in the remote Liuwa Plains. You'll be camping on the edge of the Barotse Plains. (FB).

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

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> There are few roads in Liuwa Plain National Park. That, however, is part of the park's attraction: around 3660km² of untouched Africa. Most of this is a vast honey-colored plain of grass, with just the occasional water pan, islands of raffia palms, or a small tree belt interrupting the scenery.
Thousands of wildebeest (estimated at close to 50,000), with zebras, tsessebes, and buffalos, group together, joining the more static resident roan antelopes, red lechwe, and reedbucks. The open plains are particularly good for Oribi antelopes. With all these come the predators: hyenas, wild dogs, and lions can be spotted. Beginning of November, thousands of wildebeest will gather in the plains.
You'll be camping in the bush (running water, showers, and flush toilets are present). (3x FB).

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

•  Accommodation: Budget camping > Inside Liuwa Plain NP

>> You'll follow the course of the Zambezi River up to the beautiful Ngonye Falls, not as mighty as the "big brother further south, but equally impressive. The Zambezi spreads into several channels and the masses of water find their way through the sandstone formations. You will hike around this area.
You'll be camping near the river. (FB).

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

•  Accommodation: Budget camping

>> You'll drive along the Zambezi River to Livingstone. Whether adventure or relaxation: there are a lot of activities on offer
in Livingstone (not included in the rate).
You will stay overnight at Maramba River Lodge in en-suite safari tents. Dinner is served in the restaurant and is not included in the rate. (B/L/-).

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

•  Accommodation: Maramba River Lodge > Mid-range lodge located inside Mosi-oa-Tunya NP

>> After breakfast, you will transfer to Livingstone Airport and depart. (B/-/-).

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

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)