Victoria Falls and Zambia Walking Safari

Itinerary

• Zambia

  Zambia is has a relatively young tourist industry, growing with the volume of people visiting Victoria Falls on its southern border. With the troubles in Zimbabwe, Livinstone is the new gateway to the falls and its unexpectedly wide array of adrenaline activities, game parks, and scenic beauty. With the attention has come the discovery of pristine parks of Lower Zambezi. For the purists, this is one of the last untouched safari experiences on the continent.

• Livingstone

  Victoria Falls, the world's largest falls cascade across a sheer rock face over 1km wide, mere meters away from visitors. The falls form the border between Livingstone (Zambia) and Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). Livingstone features fine hotels and a broad array of adrenaline activities from ultra light and helicopter flights, white water rafting, river cruises, bungee, elephant-back safaris, and much more - it is a great spot to visit. Flight connections are limited to Lusaka.

• Lower Zambezi

  Lower Zambezi is Zambia’s newest National Park and is still relatively undeveloped, but it’s beauty lies in it’s absolute wilderness state. The diversity of animals is not as wide as the other big parks, but the opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular. The Park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe, so the whole area on both sides of the river is a massive wildlife sanctuary.

• Lusaka

  Lusaka is a city whose bustling chaos has a certain charm that is just Zambia. The markets are a hive of activity, the thousands of stalls are filled and cleared every day. A myriad of motor spares dealers, restaurants, hairdressers, fishmongers, fruitsellers and rows and rows of "salaula" - discarded clothing from the West sold to Africa by the bale. It is the international flight gateway to Livingstone and the Luangwa and Zambezi parks.

• South Luangwa National Park

  South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, the southernmost of three national parks in the valley of the Luangwa River, is a world-renowned wildlife haven. It supports large populations of Thorneycroft's Giraffe, and herds of elephant and buffalo often several hundred strong, while the Luangwa River supports abundant crocodiles and hippopotamuses. It is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris. Founded as a game reserve in 1938, it became a national park in 1972 and now covers 9,050 km².

• • Livingstone
  • Sussi & Chuma

  Day 1: Livingstone

  Transfer between Livingstone and Chobe lodges. 

  Upon arrival you will recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).

  Today you can enjoy two of the included activities offered by Sussi & Chuma (falls visit, game viewing, boat safari, village tour) or sign up for extra activities on location. You can sign up for spa treatments, tour the  Zimbabwean side of the falls, flights over the falls, white water rafting, elephant back safari or the Livingstone Island visit. These extras are not included in the hotel cost.

  Accommodation: Sussi & Chuma

  Sussi & Chuma is named after David Livingstone’s faithful companions and consist of an intimate lodge and two exclusive houses, both of which are situated to make the most of the amazing views that the sweeping Zambezi River provides.

• • Victoria Falls

  Day 2: Livingstone

  Today you can enjoy two of the included activities offered by Sussi & Chuma (falls visit, game viewing, boat safari, village tour) or sign up for extra activities on location. You can sign up for spa treatments, tour the  Zimbabwean side of the falls, flights over the falls, white water rafting, elephant back safari or the Livingstone Island visit. These extras are not included in the hotel cost.

  Accommodation: Sussi & Chuma
• • South Luangwa National Park
  • Puku Ridge

  Day 3: Livingstone - South Luangwa National Park

  Transfer between Livingstone and Chobe lodges. 

  Fly from Livingston to Mfuwe (South Luwange) via Lusaka. All baggage must be in soft sided bags and is restricted to 12kg per person.

  You will join others from the lodge and choose two activities per day. There is a full range of game drives and night drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4X4 vehicles accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. The emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities for Walking Safaris. On your walks you will be escorted by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.

  Accommodation: Puku Ridge Camp

  Puku Ridge Camp is situated in the remote, wildlife rich South Luangwa National Park. Named for the Puku antelope that inhabits the Kakumbi Dambo (floodplain), which the camp overlooks, Puku Ridge Camp is built on a hillside, providing stunning vistas of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequents it.

• • Walking Safari

  Day 4: South Luangwa National Park

  You will join others from the lodge and choose two activities per day. There is a full range of game drives and night drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4X4 vehicles accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. The emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities for Walking Safaris. On your walks you will be escorted by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.

  Accommodation: Puku Ridge Camp

• Day 5: South Luangwa National Park

  You will join others from the lodge and choose two activities per day. There is a full range of game drives and night drives in the South Luangwa National Park using open 4X4 vehicles accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. The emphasis in this area is the wonderful opportunities for Walking Safaris. On your walks you will be escorted by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.

  Accommodation: Puku Ridge Camp
• • Lower Zambezi
  • Kulefu Camp

  Day 6: South Luangwa National Park - Lower Zambezi

  Luggage restricted to 12 kg per person in soft sided bags.

  Discover Kulefu’s magnificent wildlife by boat, canoe, safari vehicle or on foot and from the private deck of your own comfortable and very spacious chalet. You'll spend the next couple of days at the lodge where you'll choose two activities per day. One day you may want to go on a Game Drive in the morning and then choose a walking safari in the afternoon. You can also opt to spend your day canoeing down the river or even an outing on one of the motor boats. Any option you choose will be the experience of a lifetime.

  Accommodation: Kulefu Camp

  The Lower Zambezi was for many years a forgotten wilderness and because of its remote location, has become a haven for many of Africa’s ‘big game’ species. The park is situated in the Zambezi Valley, opposite Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site. It is bordered by the steep Mukamba Escarpment to the North and the Zambezi River to the South, which concentrates the animals in a fairly narrow riverine corridor, making for excellent game viewing

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  Day 7: Lower Zambezi

  Discover Kulefu’s magnificent wildlife by boat, canoe, safari vehicle or on foot and from the private deck of your own comfortable and very spacious chalet. You'll spend the next couple of days at the lodge where you'll choose two activities per day. One day you may want to go on a Game Drive in the morning and then choose a walking safari in the afternoon. You can also opt to spend your day canoeing down the river or even an outing on one of the motor boats. Any option you choose will be the experience of a lifetime.

  Accommodation: Kulefu Camp

• Day 8: Lower Zambezi

  Discover Kulefu’s magnificent wildlife by boat, canoe, safari vehicle or on foot and from the private deck of your own comfortable and very spacious chalet. You'll spend the next couple of days at the lodge where you'll choose two activities per day. One day you may want to go on a Game Drive in the morning and then choose a walking safari in the afternoon. You can also opt to spend your day canoeing down the river or even an outing on one of the motor boats. Any option you choose will be the experience of a lifetime.

  Accommodation: Kulefu Camp
• • Lusaka

  Day 9: Lower Zambezi - Lusaka

  Luggage restricted to 12 kg per person in soft sided bags.

  Accommodation: Depart

  Depart from Lusaka international airport - End of itinerary.

Accommodation

• • Sussi & Chuma

  Sussi & Chuma

  Sussi & Chuma is named after David Livingstone’s faithful companions and consist of an intimate lodge and two exclusive houses, both of which are situated to make the most of the amazing views that the sweeping Zambezi River provides.

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• • Puku Ridge

  Puku Ridge Camp

  Puku Ridge Camp is situated in the remote, wildlife rich South Luangwa National Park. Named for the Puku antelope that inhabits the Kakumbi Dambo (floodplain), which the camp overlooks, Puku Ridge Camp is built on a hillside, providing stunning vistas of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequents it.

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• • Kulefu Camp

  Kulefu Camp

  The Lower Zambezi was for many years a forgotten wilderness and because of its remote location, has become a haven for many of Africa’s ‘big game’ species. The park is situated in the Zambezi Valley, opposite Mana Pools National Park, a World Heritage Site. It is bordered by the steep Mukamba Escarpment to the North and the Zambezi River to the South, which concentrates the animals in a fairly narrow riverine corridor, making for excellent game viewing

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The Fine Print

• Trip Operator

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• What's Included:

  • Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services

• What's not Included:

  • Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance

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