9 Days Private Zambia Safari

About this tour

Days 1, 2 & 3: South Luangwa Flat dogs Camp, Zambia

Arrival Lusaka: 1430hrs

Depart Lusaka to Mfuwe

Airstrip Transfer Time: 35 minutes from Mfuwe Airport to Camp

On arrival at Lusaka Airport you will be met by our representative who will greet you and direct you for check in onto your onward flight to Mfuwe.

Includes:all meals, laundry, two activities per day and Mfuwe Airport road transfers

Excludes: all drinks, additional activities, park fees and levies

You meet before the morning safari at 0530hrs for some light breakfast of tea and coffee, toast and cereals, then head out on the morning drive at 0600hrs.Returning to camp usually just after 1000hrs. Then in the afternoons you meet for tea at 1530, then leave on the afternoon drive at around 1600hrs, returning to camp just after 2000hrs when the Park Gate closes.

The timings are pretty much the same every day even if you want to try a walking safari, you will do these in the mornings from 0600hrs-1000hrs but there is some driving involved too as you will need to drive into the Park from camp to find a good spot.

Flatdogs Camp is situated just outside of the South Luangwa National Park in a riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the park. The Luangwa national park is one of the most prolific and bountiful parks covering an area of 9000 kilometres² (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness in Zambia’s Eastern Province.

There are 6 standard rooms located in three chalets with a downstairs double room surrounded by a cool veranda and an upstairs twin room with a high thatched roof and views of the river. Both rooms have a couch which converts into an extra single bed when needed. In addition to the six chalet rooms there is also a Family Chalet with three bedrooms.  Two bedrooms are en-suite.

There are also 7 luxury en-suite tents situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, including a honeymoon tent and a family tent.

Also available are standard en-suite safari tents which are slightly smaller with bush views.

Days 4, 5 & 6: Lower Zambezi Chongwe River Camp, Zambia

Transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your onward flight to Lower Zambezi National Park. You have time for one last activity early morning before you transfer to Mfuwe Airport.

Mfuwe – Lusaka:

Lusaka – Royal Airstrip

Airstrip Transfer Time: 20 minutes from Royal Airstrip to Camp

Again you will meet around 530hrs/0600hrs for some light breakfast before going on game drives. For night drives you will meet for tea and light snacks before departing around 1600hrs and only returning back to camp around 2000hrs in time for dinner.

Depending on the number of nights you have you can also chose to do walking safaris, morning and sunset river cruises, and canoeing, fishing & Cultural Village trips.

Includes: activities as above, laundry, local drinks, all meals, local transfers, park fees and levies

Excludes: imported wines and premium brands/ spirits

Chongwe River Camp is situated on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers, directly opposite Mana.  The Chongwe River is the boundary of the Lower Zambezi National Park, a 4000 km² sanctuary, teeming with game and considered to be one of Africa’s most picturesque wilderness areas.

Chongwe is a luxury bush camp that offers a non-intrusive enjoyment of wildlife, in a relaxed, natural setting. The chalets are large, well-appointed Mulati tents under thatch, with a luxury open-air en- suite bathroom under a canopy of Albida thorn trees and surrounded by cool lawns. Each tent sleeps two people, in twin or double beds.

Enormous herds of elephant are often seen at the river’s edge. The park also hosts good populations of lion, leopard and wild dog.  The Chongwe River demarcates the western boundary of the park. Furthermore, one does not have to leave the camp to see and hear a wide variety of wildlife.

There is so much to do at Chongwe River Camp. The game viewing is exceptional, and few other places can give you the choice of game drives in open safari vehicles, guided walking, canoeing or motor boating. Fishing is also a popular option. Be sure to stay for a few days to take advantage of all these opportunities, and remember also to allow time just to relax and enjoy the views from the camp.

Days 7 & 8: Victoria Falls Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone, Zambia

Transfer to Royal Airstrip for your onward flight to Livingstone, Victoria Falls. Again you have time for one last activity early morning before you transfer to Mfuwe Airport.

Royal Airstrip – Lusaka:

Lusaka – Livingstone 

Airport transfer time: 20 minutes from Livingstone Airport to Hotel

Includes: bed & breakfast, 1 x Guided Tour of the Victoria Falls, 1 x Helicopter Flight over the Victoria Falls, 1 x Sunset Cruise

Excludes: lunch & dinner (can be booked direct at the hotel), drinks, any extra activities

The Zambezi Sun Hotel is located on the eastern side of the Victoria Falls (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) on the Zambian side. The resort complex is built along the edge of the Zambezi River and guests have direct access to the Victoria Falls on foot.

The hotel has the feel of a centuries-old walled city and comprises of open buildings in earthy colours with rambling clusters of rooms. The 212 en suite guest rooms are open and airy and are decorated in an African style. The rooms either spill outwards into the natural African bush, or face inwards into a vast, cool, landscaped pool with private, shaded balconies offering guests a place to unwind, relax and enjoy Africa’s greatest natural wonder.

The restaurant and bar area are situated in the centre of the hotel next to a curving swimming pool frequented by vervet monkeys.

A vast number of activities can be arranged at the activity centre at the hotel: guests can enjoy game drives in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park or picturesque early morning or sunset river cruises on a 12-seater boat. A cultural tour of Livingstone, including a visit to the museum and the Simonga Village, is a must for guests to this area as well as a guided tour of the Victoria Falls and rainforest on the Zambian Side. A shopping tour in Livingstone town also provides an opportunity to experience the local flavour of Livingstone while guests may also enjoy fishing on the Zambezi River. A variety of adrenaline activities are available which include white water rafting, canoeing, helicopter and microlight adventures, horseback safaris, elephant back safaris and lion walks, bungee jumping and a gorge swing.

Day 9: Fly Out From Livingstone Airport

The transfer to the airport

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