9-Day Best of Zambia Big Cats Safari

>> driven the short distance to Chundukwa River Lodge, set on the mighty Zambezi River, just a short distance from the famous Victoria Falls.

Chundukwa is an owner-operated lodge offering river-front chalets and a 3-bedroomed cottage, all with spectacular views over the Zambezi River in Zambia. Our lodge is located opposite the Zambezi National Park and one can hear lions, hyenas, hippos, zebras, and jackals calling regularly. Of course, the hippos will be serenading before bedtime and in the early mornings!

Chundukwa River Lodge is Zambian-inspired, steeped in history, soul, and authenticity, and provides a real Zambezi experience.

Activities include visits to Victoria Falls's UNESCO World Heritage Site, rhino trekking on foot and game drives in the nearby Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, horse trails for all levels, local village cultural visits, sunrise or sunset river cruises, and family fun!

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

•  Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge > Luxury lodge located at Zambezi River

>> After breakfast, you will be taken to Livingstone Airport for your charter flight to Royal Airstrip. From here, you will be picked up by a lodge representative and taken to Baines River Camp.

This safari lodge offers a wide variety of land and water-based safari activities in and around the Lower Zambezi National Park. In addition, Baines River Camp offers specialized photographic workshops, fly fishing clinics, and elephant studies.
Here your activities are game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises and canoe safaris. They can also arrange for cultural activities for a visit to local farming communities.

Lower Zambezi National Park, located along the mighty Zambezi River in Zambia, is a breathtaking safari destination known for its unspoiled wilderness and intimate wildlife encounters. The park’s lush riverbanks, woodlands, and floodplains attract elephants, hippos, buffalo, and predators like lions and leopards.

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• Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

•  Accommodation: Baines' River Camp > Luxury lodge located just outside Lower Zambezi NP

>> After breakfast, you will be taken to Royal Airstrip for your onward flight to Mfuwe Airport. From here, you will be collected by a lodge representative and taken to Nkonzi Bush camp.

This is a fantastic intimate camp within the park known for excellent guiding, game drives and walking safaris.

South Luangwa National Park, in Zambia’s eastern region, is a premier safari destination renowned for its high concentration of wildlife and pioneering walking safaris. The park’s varied landscapes, from lush riverine forests to open plains along the Luangwa River, create ideal habitats for elephants, leopards, hippos, and large prides of lions. South Luangwa is especially known for sightings of rare species like Thornicroft’s giraffe and Crawshay’s zebra, found only in this region. With abundant wildlife, thrilling night drives, and expert-led walking safaris, South Luangwa offers an immersive, unforgettable African wilderness experience.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

•  Accommodation: Nkonzi Bush Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside South Luangwa NP

>> After breakfast, you will be taken to Mfuwe Airport for your onward flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. This completes your exciting Best of Zambia big cat safari.

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

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)