Tailor Made Zambian Safari

9 days—An incredible adventure in 2 wildlife rich safari areas.

$7779-14496 USD

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Safari summary

Zambia is a less obvious safari destination than the likes of Kenya, Tanzania or South Africa – and it means you can experience Africa in its purest form. Away from the crowds, and with an exceptional range and volume of wildlife, you can immerse yourself in a unique and exciting environment. From walking safaris in the South Luangwa Valley – which allow a far closer encounter with nature – to viewing wildlife from the water or as part of a game drive, there’s a vast array of activities available.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	May, June, July, August, September, October, November
	Countries	Zambia
	Parks	Lower Zambezi South Luangwa

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Walking safari—with armed guard

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Private vehicle and driver
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Arrival

South Luangwa

This morning you arrive in Lusaka and connect to your flight to Mfuwe. When you get to Mfuwe, you will be met by your camp / lodge and transferred to your accommodation. You stay here for 4 nights.

South Luangwa

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. Experts have dubbed South Luangwa to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and not without reason. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River, and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa. The Luangwa River is the most intact major river system in Africa and is the life-blood of this 9 050km2 / 5 623mi² park. It protects a wide variety of wildlife, birds and vegetation.

South Luangwa

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. The now famous ‘walking safari’ originated in South Luangwa and is still one of the finest ways to experience Africa’s pristine wilderness first-hand. There are 60 different animal species and over 400 different bird species in South Luangwa National Park. The only notable exception is the rhino, sadly poached to extinction.

South Luangwa

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. With about 400 of Zambia’s 732 species of birds appearing in the park, including 39 birds of prey and 47 migrant species over summer, there is plenty for the birdwatcher to spot, whatever the season.

Luagwa - Lower Zambezi

Lower Zambezi | South Luangwa

After your morning activity, you transfer to Mfuwe and head to Jeki in the Lower Zambezi, via Lusaka. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your lodge / camp, where you spend 4 nights

Lower Zambezi

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. Stretching from the life-affirming waters and riverine foliage, the Lower Zambezi National Park extends through mopane forests, floodplains and the game-rich valley floor, and onwards to the natural barrier of the northern escarpment. Well known for a high concentration of leopard and other species drawn to the mighty Zambezi.

Lower Zambezi

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. A relatively undeveloped national park and the youngest in the country, the Lower Zambezi lies across the river from Zimbabwe's Mana Pools, and together they form a massive wildlife sanctuary. Bigger mammals, predators, elephant herds and plains game are attracted to the valley and game viewing is particularly good during the winter months (June's September).

Lower Zambezi

Morning and afternoon activities. including game drives and walks. Crocodiles and hippo dominate the waters, and along the Zambezi banks, the canopy of ebony and fig trees are alive with the constant movement and calls of numerous avian species. Summer offers avid birders sightings of the Narina Trogon and an array of brightly coloured birds and the area is known for its superb birding.