Zambia
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Day One: Into the wilderness
Upon arrival in Lusaka, you’ll transfer onto another plane to Mfuwe, gateway to the untouched landscapes of South Luangwa National Park. You’ll spend three nights in this incredible wilderness, home to 40 mammal species and more than 400 types of bird. Expect to see lions, leopards and elephants, as well as encountering smaller but no less impressive residents, including bush babies and mongoose.
Your base is Mfuwe Lodge, an award-winning hotel which avoids any pre-game drive traffic jams with a setting just inside the gates of the National Park . Eighteen spacious, air-conditioned chalets are spread across the banks of two lagoons busy with the local wildlife (including giraffe, hippo, antelope and crocodile). Visit in November, and you’ll also see elephants wandering through reception on their way to snack at a nearby mango tree. Between safaris, take a dip in the pretty pool, burn off some of the excellent food in the outdoor gym, or indulge in some deep relaxation in the Bush Spa, set out onto the lagoon.
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Nights 1, 2 and 3 at your deluxe hotel - Mfuwe Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day Two : On safari
Slap bang in the middle of the park’s best game-viewing area, the camp specialises in morning and night drives to see giraffe, buffalo, impala, elephant and zebra, plus lion, leopard, hyena, mongoose and bush babies. Today, you’ll catch your first glimpse of the local wildlife, on private morning and evening games drives with your own guide and vehicle. Your morning trip will set out at first light, when Mfuwe’s experienced staff will help you pick out South Luangwa’s captivating residents. In the evening, you’ll enjoy sundowners during an incredible sunset, then seek out the local wildlife with the aid of spotlights, on an unforgettable night adventure.
Day Three: Feet first
As an unspoilt wilderness, South Luangwa is one of the world’s best places for a walking safari – they were pioneered here, the wildlife is calm and the guides are experienced and knowledgeable. This morning, it’s your chance to head out on foot, gaining a completely different viewpoint on the park’s wildlife. Then, in the afternoon, you’ll take a final game drive through South Luangwa’s stunning landscapes.
Day Four: Towards the Falls
Today, you’ll leave South Luangwa, on a flight to Livingstone via Lusaka: Just 25 minutes from Livingstone airport in a hideaway location in Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, you’ll find your home for the next three days – the magical Sussi and Chuma, run by renowned safari brand Sanctuary Retreats. Comprising of 12 treehouses set high in the ebony forest, connected by wooden walkways and perched on a breathtaking bend in the Zambezi river, the hotel is like no other accommodation we’ve come across. Check into your air-conditioned treehouse with its draped four-poster bed, dip in the hotel’s plunge pool overlooking the river and watch monkeys playing in the gardens, warthogs snuffling for food and the occasional visiting elephant. In addition to our planned activities, the hotel offers some tantalising optional extras. Book direct with the hotel to take a helicopter flight over the Falls, visit the World Heritage Site of Livingstone Island, tour the Zimbabwean side of the Falls, go White Water Rafting on the Zambezi rapids, or relax with spa treatments.
Nights 4, 5 and 6 at deluxe hotel - Sussi and Chuma
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day Five: Exploring the national park
After the first night in your treehouse, it’s time to explore the best of Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. You’ll set out by foot with a National Parks Ranger on your own private walking safari, beginning at 6.30am to catch the animals and birds at their busiest and stopping for tea, coffee and snacks along the way. Elephant, buffalo, impala, hippo, crocodile, zebra and rare birds such as Peters Finfoot populate the park: see those that you don’t spot on foot during a private afternoon game drive in one of the hotel’s custom-built 4X4s.
Day Six: On the water
This morning, you’ll join some other hotel guests for a canoe along the Zambezi River, led by an experienced guide. Paddling for two hours from the hotel, you’ll experience the sleepy side of the river and savour the peace, as well as spotting birds and animals on the banks. Return to the hotel for lunch and to relax. This evening, you’ll take a sundowner cruise on the hotel’s custom-designed boat – but this is no ordinary cruise: you’ll whisk through Grade Two River Rapids, before beaching on the banks for a break and a well-deserved sunset cocktail. Return to the hotel for a shower and dinner afterwards.
Day Seven: Water feature
This morning, you’ll tour the area’s most famous attraction: Victoria Falls. Situated in the same national park as Zambia’s famous ‘Smoke That Thunders’, the lodge is perfectly placed to offer walking tours to one of the world’s most spectacular sights. After a short road transfer, you’ll begin your explorations with a guide. Watching the mile-wide Upper Falls tumble more than 300 feet into the Lower Falls is a truly exhilarating experience.
After your final morning in Zambia, It’s time to leave this incredible country with some fantastic memories. Take a private transfer to Livingstone Airport, ready for your flight home.
Overall meals included: 6 Breakfasts; 6 Lunch; 6 Dinner
What's included:
- Private English-speaking guides unless stated otherwise
- Private transfers unless stated otherwise
- Meals as listed
- All game drives and park entry fees
- Mandatory taxes and service fees
What's not included:
- International flights to/from experience:
call 0208 251 0425 for AX specially negotiated flight rates - Tips for guides, drivers and other staff
- Any visa, customs, airport taxes or similar charges before or after the holiday and during border crossings during your experience
- Drinks during meals unless stated otherwise
- Personal expenses, such as laundry
SUITABILITY FOR FAMILIES : Suitable for families with kids over the age of 12 years.
SUITABILITY FOR FAMILIES : Suitable for families with adult kids.
If you intend to travel solo, contact us on 0208 251 0425
GETTING THERE
Typical return Economy flights from London to Livingstone cost around £800.
Experience start point: Livingstone (LVI)
End point: Livingstone (LVI)
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