9-DAY Zambia - Zambezi River - Victoria Falls - Livingstone

Zambia, Beyond your Wildest Dreams

This enthralling adventure begins in the historic town of Livingstone before moving on to explore South Luangwa National Park ending off in the peaceful Lower Zambezi National Park.

Highlights

• The exhilarating Victoria Falls from Zambia’s best vantage points such as Knife Edge Bridge, the Falls Bridge and the Lookout Tree.

• World-renowned walking safaris, morning and sunset game drives that offer ample opportunities to see many of the 60 mammal and 400 bird species in South Luangwa National Park.

• Close encounters with the African wilderness in the riverine woodlands and floodplains of the Lower Zambezi National Park..

Day One

Meet at Livingstone Airport and transfer by road to your hotel set on the banks of the Zambezi. Your hotel is ideally located to enjoy the many activities on offer in the area. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day Two

After breakfast this morning, depart on a tour of the falls. You have the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel. [B]

Day Three

After a scrumptious breakfast, transfer to Livingstone Airport and connect with light aircraft transfer to Mfuwe, via Lusaka. Transfer by road and game drive to your lodge set in the South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive (time permitting). Overnight and dinner at lodge. [BD]

Day Four & Five

Spend your days at leisure. Guest activities include morning and late-afternoon game drives exploring the floodplains. Unique walking safaris are lead by knowledgeable guides. Overnight and dinner at lodge. [FB]

Day Six

Early morning tea & coffee followed by an open vehicle game drive (time permitting). Return to the lodge for breakfast. Transfer to Mfuwe for light aircraft flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park, via Lusaka. Arrive at airstrip and transfer by boat to the lodge. [FB]

Day Seven & Eight

Spend your days at leisure exploring this remote area of the Lower Zambezi National Park. Guest activities include morning and late-afternoon game drives and walking safaris through riverine woodlands. Subject to water levels early morning or sunset river cruises, canoeing and fishing excursions are also available. Overnight and dinner at lodge. [FB]

Day Nine

Start your day with an early morning game drive (time permitting). After breakfast transfer by boat to the airstrip and connect with light aircraft transfer to Lusaka. [B]

ACCOMMODATION:

Day One & Two

ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL

Enjoy a sophisticated stay at this luxury 5-star+ hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River, and right at the entrance to the Victoria Falls. The Royal Livingstone Hotel is set in the Falls Resort situated in Zambia’s 46 hectare Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and it enjoys spectacular views of the river and the billowing spray from the Falls. This gracious hotel features an African architectural style blended with the colonial elegance that is so reminiscent of a romantic, bye-gone era. The spacious and tasteful en-suite rooms offer every modern convenience and private verandas. You can relax at the swimming pool, enjoy lunch on the Veranda, high tea in the Lounge, sundowners on the Sun Deck, dinner in the Royal Livingstone Restaurant and a night cap in the Livingstone Bar.

Day Three, Four & Five

PUKU RIDGE TENTED CAMP

The South Luangwa National park is home to an incredible plethora of wildlife and is one of the most pristine natural paradises the world has left. Deep in this natural splendour the Puku Ridge Camp provides exclusive accommodation for an unsurpassed luxury safari experience. Spacious and sophisticated tents have en suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and a private veranda with panoramic views of the Kakumbi floodplain. Embark on unequalled wildlife adventures on guided game drives and bush walks. Relax at the end of the day in the elegant bar, sitting and dining areas.

Day Six, Seven & Eight

SAUSAGE TREE CAMP

On the verdant banks of the Zambezi River, this award winning camp overlooks narrow channels and reed islands that bustle with game. The exclusive Sausage Tree Camp is an oasis of exquisite luxury in a resplendent wilderness. Generously spaced Bedouin-style canvas tents are furnished with the highest quality fabrics and enjoy open air bathrooms and wide teak decks. A huge range of activities are available to guests with personally guided and tailored safaris a speciality. At the end of the day relax over a delicious meal with African fusion cuisine served in atmospheric and intimate setting.