A004 – Zambia Mobile Safari Emotions from the Bush – Lower Zambezi – South Luangwa

Emotions from the Bush (Lower Zambezi N.P. – South Luangwa N.P.)	Lodging Mobile Safari
	Camping Mobile Safari

 

 

                                

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Days: 11

Type of vehicle: 4×4 Safari Vehicle (max. 9 passengers + 2 staff), removable canvas sides for excellent
visibility during game-drives

No. of Participants: 2-9

Staff: English-speaking professional guide –
Chef

Meals: Specified in the itinerary as:
B(reakfast) / L(unch) / D(inner)

Start: Lusaka

End: Lusaka

Accommodation: Lodging

Possible additions: Domestic flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka on
the last day (+ US$ 300,00 per person)

 

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Lusaka

Upon arrival at Lusaka
international airport, you will be assisted in final preparations (local SIM
card, forex, etc.) before your Safari starts. Transfer to a good level lodge
and check-in at Sandy’s Creations. Dinner in Lusaka not included.

-/-/-

 

Day 2: Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi Valley is
renowned for its breath-taking views and for the abundance of wildlife that
lives along the shores of the Zambezi river. This valley hosts both the Lower
Zambezi National Park (on the Zambian shores) and
Mana Pools National Park (on the Zimbabwean shores) creating a vast protected
area where animals are free to roam without boundaries. This area deserves to
be visited both by river and by land in order to fully understand the wild
beauty of this place. Lower Zambezi National Park is
the most recent park in Zambia and one of the wildest and most picturesque in
the whole Africa.

Early morning wake and
departure for Chirundu (approximately 140km of tarmac road – 2 hours). Continue
into the Lower Zambezi Valley on a difficult village
trail for 80km (approx. 3,5 hours) and reach Lower Zambezi Lodge at lunchtime.
Check-in in en-suit stone chalet overlooking the Zambezi river. Lunch prepared
by our accompanying chef and afternoon Game cruise on the river. Dinner and night in chalet.

B/-/D

 

Days 3-4: Lower Zambezi
National Park

Wake up and sunrise
breakfast. Departure for a full-day game drive in the Lower Zambezi National
Park with pic-nic lunch inside the park. Return to the lodge by sunset and
dinner prepared by our accompanying chef. Night
lodging.

B/L/D

 

Day 5: Lower Zambezi
National Park – Lusaka

sunrise breakfast and return
transfer to Lusaka (approx. 5,5 hours of mixed road: trails + tarmac). Lunch
break along the way (Tiffany’s Canyon) or upon reaching
Lusaka, depending on the time. On arrival, check-in in a good level hotel and
rest of the day available for relax. Dinner (not included) at the lodge or in
one of the men restaurants of Lusaka).

B/-/-

 

Day 6: Lusaka – Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park

Mfuwe is the closest village
from where to access South Luangwa National Park. Even though it is very close
to such an internationally acclaimed attraction, it still maintains the spirit
and looks of a traditional Zambian village.

To reach Mfuwe we will have
a very long (full day – approx. 10+ hours / 700km) transfer on tarmac road with
a lunch break along the way. Once arrived in Mfuwe, we will check in at Marula
Lodge, where we will spend the night lodging in en-suite chalet. Full board, cooked by the accompanying cook.

B/-/D

 

Days 7-8-9: South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park
is the most famous of National Parks is Zambia due to the abundance of wildlife
and the great opportunities to spot large predators. In
addition to a large population of felines (mostly leopards and lions), it is
home of a large number of elephants, hippos, buffaloes and numerous endemic
species such as Thorncrofft giraffe, Cookson’s wildebeests, Crashway’s zebras.
The Luangwa river has the highest concentration of
hippos per km2 in the whole Africa and offers great reproduction and hunting
ground for many animals, such as fish eagles, jackals hyenas, crocodiles and
countless birds. Sunsets on the Luangwa river are unforgettable experiences and the visit to this National Park is consider one of
the highlights for any true Africa lover. 

During your stay, you will
have 2 game drives per day and all meals at the camp. Nights will be lodging at
Marula Lodge with a full-board arrangement, cooked by
the accompanying cook.

B/L/D

               

Day 10: Mfuwe – Lusaka

Early wake and breakfast and
at 06.00 a.m. we will start a very long return transfer on tarmac road to
Lusaka (700km, approx. 10 hours), where we will spend the night in a good level
hotel. We will stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy the traditional Zambian meal: Nshima. Dinner (not
included) will be at the lodge or in one of the many restaurant of Lusaka for a
farewell to Zambia.

B/L/-

 

Day 11: End of Tour

Breakfast at the lodge.
Based on return flight, you will be taken to the
airport. End of arrangements.

-/-/-

 

Inclusions:

•   All accommodations indicated in the itinerary,
with the specified arrangements

•   All meals specified in the itinerary

•   Vehicle, fuel, certified professional local
guide (English speaking), chef

•   Al Park Entry fees

•   All game-viewing activities specified in the
itinerary

 

Exclusions:

•   International flights

•   Alcoholic beverages

•   Visas

•   Activities not offered by African View Tours and Safaris and not specified in
the itinerary / specified as “optional”

•   Personal comprehensive
insurance

•   Personal expenses

•   Tips (Tips are not compulsory, but always
welcomed. We suggest: 5 US$ per day per person /couple for the chef, 10 US$ per
day per person /couple for the local guide, on discretion for the international
guide, when present)

•   Anything not stated under “standard inclusions”

 

 

                                

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Days: 11

Type of vehicle: 4×4 Safari Vehicle (max. 9 passengers +
2 staff), removable canvas sides for excellent
visibility during game-drives OR minibus for transfers + game-viewer vehicle
for activities

No. of Participants: 2-9

Staff: English-speaking professional guide –
Chef

Meals: Specified in the itinerary as:
B(reakfast) / L(unch) / D(inner)

Start: Lusaka

End: Lusaka

Accommodation: Lodging in the main cities (Lusaka –
Petauke) – Camping in the National Parks

Possible additions: Domestic flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka on the last day (+ US$ 300,00 per person)

 

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Lusaka

Upon arrival at Lusaka
international airport, you will be assisted in final preparations (local SIM
card, forex, etc.) before your Safari starts. Transfer to a good level lodge and check-in at Sandy’s Creations. Dinner in
Lusaka not included.

-/-/-

 

Day 2: Lower Zambezi
National Park

Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to the Lower Zambezi Valley (140km of tarmac road followed by 15km of
gravel, approx. 2,5 hours) and check-in at Kiambi Safari Lodge; accommodation
in Camping in a fully equipped camping area with toilets, hot showers, camping bar and swimming pooling overlooking the river. All
meals are prepared by our accompanying chef at the campsite area.

The Lower Zambezi Valley is
renowned for its breath-taking views and for the abundance of wildlife that
lives along the shores of the Zambezi river. This
valley hosts both the Lower Zambezi National Park (on the Zambian shores) and
Mana Pools National Park (on the Zimbabwean shores) creating a vast protected
area where animals are free to roam without boundaries. This area deserves to be visited both by river and by land in order to fully
understand the wild beauty of this place. Lower Zambezi National Park is the
most recent park in Zambia and one of the wildest and most picturesque in the
whole Africa.

Lunch and afternoon sunset
cruise on the Zambezi river. Dinner by the campfire
and night camping.

B/L/D

 

Day 3: Lower Zambezi Valley

Breakfast, followed by a 3,5
hours canoe safari on the river to let you experience the sensation of the
first explorers visiting this part of the world. (NOTE:
the canoe safari requires confidence with water and an average physical
condition. A guide will be on the first canoe, all other canoes are paddled
directly by the participants. Minimum age: 15 years. No previous canoeing
experience required). Return to the lodge, lunch and
afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi river. Dinner at the lodge and night
camping.

B/L/D

 

Day 4: Lower Zambezi Valley

Free day for optional
activities that can be booked in advance or directly at the lodge.

Available activities:

•   
Full day Game Drive in the
Lower Zambezi National Park (must be booked in advanced)

•   
Half / Full day canoe safari

•   
Half / Full day rover boat safari

•   
Half / Full day Fishing
(seasonal)

•   
Local village tour

B/L/D

 

Day 5: Petauke

Petauke is a small town
located approximately 350 km north of Lusaka without any particular attraction,
but located half-way on the route to  South Luangwa National Park. To reach it, we must exit the Lower Zambezi Valley and drive
to Lusaka (140km, approx. 2,5 hours, all tarmac road), where we will stop for
supplies. From there, we will travel north-east for approximately 350km on a
scenic road crossing the mountains (approx. 5 hours)
to reach Petauke, where we will lodge at Chimwemwe Executive Lodge. Dinner is
at the restaurant of the Lodge.

B/-/-

 

Day 6: Mfuwe – South Luangwa
National Park

Mfuwe is the closest village from where to access South Luangwa National Park.
Even though it is very close to such an internationally acclaimed attraction,
it still maintains the spirit and looks of a traditional Zambian village.

To reach Mfuwe we will
proceed for approximately 350km of tarmac road
(approx. 5 hours), passing the capitol of the north-eastern province: Chipata,
where we will stop for lunch. Once arrived in Mfuwe, we will check in at Marula
Lodge, where we will spend the night Camping in a fully equipped camping area with toilets and hot showers, and if the time
allows we will visit the Tribal Textile laboratory. Full board, cooked by the
accompanying cook.

B/-/D

 

Days 7-8-9: South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park
is the most famous of National Parks is Zambia due to
the abundance of wildlife and the great opportunities to spot large predators.
In addition to a large population of felines (mostly leopards and lions), it is
home of a large number of elephants, hippos, buffaloes and numerous endemic species such as Thorncrofft giraffe,
Cookson’s wildebeests, Crashway’s zebras. The Luangwa river has the highest
concentration of hippos per km2 in the whole Africa and offers great
reproduction and hunting ground for many animals, such as fish eagles, jackals hyenas, crocodiles and countless
birds. Sunsets on the Luangwa river are unforgettable experiences and the visit
to this National Park is consider one of the highlights for any true Africa
lover. 

During your stay, you will
have 2 game drives per day and all meals at the camp.
Nights will be camping at Marula Lodge with a full-board arrangement, cooked by
the accompanying cook.

B/L/D

               

Day 10: Mfuwe – Lusaka

Early wake and breakfast and
at 06.00 a.m. we will start a very long return transfer on tarmac road to
Lusaka (700km, approx. 10 hours), where we will spend the night in a good level
hotel. We will stop for lunch in a traditional restaurant where you will enjoy the traditional Zambian meal: Nshima. Dinner (not
included) will be at the lodge or in one of the many restaurant of Lusaka for a
farewell to Zambia.

B/L/-

 

Day 11: End of Tour

Breakfast at the lodge.
Based on return flight, you will be taken to the
airport. End of arrangements.

-/-/-

 

Inclusions:

•   All accommodations indicated in the itinerary,
with the specified arrangements

•   All meals specified in the itinerary

•   Vehicle, fuel, certified professional local
guide (English speaking), chef

•   Al Park Entry fees

•   All game-viewing activities specified in the
itinerary

 

 

 

 

Exclusions:

•   International flights

•   Alcoholic beverages

•   Visas

•   Activities not offered by African View Tours and Safaris and not specified in
the itinerary / specified as “optional”

•   Personal
comprehensive insurance

•   Personal expenses

•   Tips (Tips are not compulsory, but always
welcomed. We suggest: 5 US$ per day per person /couple for the chef, 10 US$ per
day per person /couple for the local guide, on discretion for the international
guide, when present)

•   Anything not stated under “standard inclusions”