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Vic Falls, Luangwa & Zambezi
USD 10300
MAY-OCT
10 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 20250 per person
This trip includes only the very best lodges in each location, suitable if you are looking for the ultimate polished and elegant experience.
Trip Summary
Start location : Livingstone Airport
Livingstone
South Luangwa Central
03 : Puku Ridge
04 : Puku Ridge
South Luangwa North
05 : Lion Camp
06 : Lion Camp
07 : Lion Camp
Lower Zambezi
08 : Lolebezi
09 : Lolebezi
10 : Lolebezi
End location : Lusaka International
Livingstone
Set in the south of Zambia and home to the Victoria Falls, Livingstone is one of the most alluring locations in Africa, surprisingly pleasant and undeveloped. Guest accommodation is in around 20 diverse hotels and lodges, offering a very wide range of safari, active and cultural activities.
Day 1 , 2
Arrival : Livingstone
lodge
Thorntree River Lodge
Thorntree River Lodge is located in the Livingstone area.
The lodge is centred on a funky main building, leading out to a large swimming pool and jetty.
Guest accommodation is in twelve rather glamorous tented Suites. Two pairs can be combined to make Family Suites.
Activities include visits to the Victoria Falls, vehicle safari, motorboat safari, canoe safari and white-water rafting.
A visit to the falls themselves is surprisingly interesting and impressive.
Scenic flights over the falls can be done by helicopter, light aircraft or micro-light.
The are various high adrenaline options for bungee jumping, gorge swinging and zip-lining.
The gorge below the falls is one of the best locations in the world for white-water rafting.
Motorboat safari on the languid river above the falls can be surprisingly good for wildlife.
This is also a great location for canoeing, with the "Smoke that Thunders" beyond.
Some modest vehicle safari is available in various reserves in the area.
Walking safari is also possible in some locations.
South Luangwa Central
The central sector of South Luangwa is the most accessible and has the most accessible wildlife, especially during the Nov-May green season, but is also the most busy, with larger lodges and higher vehicle densities.
Day 3 , 4
Fly : Livingstone to Lusaka
Fly : Lusaka to Mfuwe
lodge
Puku Ridge
Puku Ridge is located in the South Luangwa Central area.
The lodge is centred on a main building with a wooden deck viewing platform.
Guest accommodation is in eight Rooms with indoor bathrooms, plunge pools & starbeds.
Activities are centred on vehicle safari and night vehicle safari, with lesser options for walking safari.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the national park.
Night vehicle is also permitted for a couple of hours after sundown.
Walking safari tends to focus more on the details of flora and lesser fauna.
South Luangwa North
The northern sector of South Luangwa is relatively remote and very strong for wildlife, with guest accommodation in a fine selection of intimate camps and offering a range of very strong dry safari activities.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
Lion Camp
Lion Camp is located in the South Luangwa North area.
The camp is centred on a large open-sided 'chitenge', including a swimming pool.
... and two larger Deluxe Suites with outside bathtubs.
Activities include vehicle safari, night vehicle safari and walking safari.
Walking safari is also high on the agenda and may include deliberate approaches onto elephants and lions.
Lower Zambezi
Set 120 km southeast of Lusaka in Zambia, Lower Zambezi is a superb reserve, with very rich wildlife. Guest accommodation is in a handful of very high quality camps and lodges which notably also offer excellent canoe safari and motorboat safari out on the river.
Day 8 , 9 , 10
Fly : Mfuwe to Lower Zambezi Jeki
lodge
Lolebezi
Lolebezi is located in the Lower Zambezi area.
The camp is centred on a thatched modern lounge with a bar, leading out to a pool with a campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in six glass-fronted rooms facing the river.
Activities include vehicle safari, night vehicle safari, walking safari, motorboat safari and canoe safari.
Day 11
Departure : Lusaka International
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