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Impalas, Kafue National Park

Ultimate Zambia safari

13 days from CAD20,995pp

Impalas, Kafue National Park
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Tour highlights

  • Enjoy some of the best walking safaris in Southern Africa as you explore in the South Luangwa.

  • Navigate the meandering waterways of the Lower Zambezi National Park in a canoe or onboard a river cruise.

  • Soak in the vast and remote Busanga Plains in Kafue National Park

  • Chose from a variety of activities at Victoria Falls so that you can take in the many vantage points of this natural wonder.

  • Charter flights take you from one camp to the next seamlessly.

Price includes:

  • Domestic flights in destination
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival in Lusaka, you will be met and assisted with your luggage and then escorted to the departure lounge, where you will check in for your flight to South Luangwa National Park. On arrival, you will be met by a guide who will drive you out of Mfuwe town and to your camp. You will have time to settle into camp before heading out on an afternoon safari.

    • Honeymoon Lions, South Luangwa National Park
      Honeymoon Lions, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Puku, Game Drive, South Luangwa National Park
      Puku, Game Drive, South Luangwa National Park

  • A day of game-viewing activities from the lodge. This often includes a morning walk and a late afternoon drive, where sundowners are followed by a night expedition searching for leopards and other nocturnal wildlife.

    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony
    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk

  • By now, you will hopefully have seen the Big Five, so on today's drives, see if you can check off some of the area's smaller predators, such as cheetah, hyena, and wild dog.

    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
    • Leopard
      Leopard
    • Young male lion
      Young male lion

  • Today you will be returned to the Mfuwe Airport for your flight back to Lower Zambezi National Park. Here, you will be met by your guide, who will drive you a short distance to the river, where a boat will take you the rest of the way. Spot wildlife along the way before enjoying some downtime at camp, before your afternoon wildlife drive.

    • Elephants in Lower Zambezi National Park
      Elephants in Lower Zambezi National Park
    • Male lion in the Lower Zambezi
      Male lion in the Lower Zambezi
    • Elephant in the Zambezi River
      Elephant in the Zambezi River

  • From your lodge, you can choose from guided game walks, game drives, night drives, boat cruises, and canoeing. Keep your eyes peeled, as this is a fantastic area for leopards.

    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • The Lower Zambezi National Park
      The Lower Zambezi National Park
    • Canoeing on the Zambezi River
      Canoeing on the Zambezi River

  • Today you will enjoy further activities from your lodge, all under the expert guidance of the safari guides. You could choose to take a canoe trip down the gentle side waters of the Zambezi River or track elephants near the lodge.

    • Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi
      Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi
    • Wild dog in the Lower Zambezi
      Wild dog in the Lower Zambezi
    • Boat trip on the Zambezi River
      Boat trip on the Zambezi River

  • After your morning drive, you will return to the Jeki airstrip for a flight directly to Kafue National Park. From here, it's an hour to camp, but you will be able to spot wildlife along the way.

    • Lechwe in Kafue National Park
      Lechwe in Kafue National Park
    • Wild dogs, Kafue National Park
      Wild dogs, Kafue National Park
    • Game viewing on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Game viewing on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park

  • From Chisa Busanga Camp, you can walk through the vast grasslands of Kafue National Park, learning about the myriad miniature species of plants, insects, and birds that can easily go overlooked.

    • Crowned crane, Kafue National Park
      Crowned crane, Kafue National Park
    • Hippos, Kafue National Park
      Hippos, Kafue National Park
    • Buffalo herd on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Buffalo herd on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park

  • Busanga Plains offers one of the best opportunities to spot cheetah in Zambia, and with nearly 500 bird species in the area, it's an ideal safari destination for birders.

    • Buffalo on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
      Buffalo on the Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
    • Impala in the mist, Kafue National Park
      Impala in the mist, Kafue National Park
    • Puku in the mist, Kafue National Park
      Puku in the mist, Kafue National Park

  • Today you'll fly from the Lower Zambezi to Livingstone. A driver will meet you and take you to your lodge, situated on the banks of the river with stunning views.

    • Victoria Falls at low water
      Victoria Falls at low water
    • Sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River, Livingstone
      Sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River, Livingstone
    • White rhino in Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Zambia
      White rhino in Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Zambia

  • A day dedicated to exploring Victoria Falls and the surrounding areas, or simply relaxing at your lodge.

    • Victoria Falls in mid-flow
      Victoria Falls in mid-flow
    • Aerial view of Victoria Falls
      Aerial view of Victoria Falls
    • Microlighting over the Zambezi River, Livingstone
      Microlighting over the Zambezi River, Livingstone

  • If you're looking for something a bit different, you could try your hand at white-water rafting today (water level dependent) or take to the skies on a helicopter flight over Victoria Falls. Enjoy dinner tonight at your lodge.

    • The Victoria Falls, Zambia
      The Victoria Falls, Zambia
    • Crocodile eye, Zambia
      Crocodile eye, Zambia
    • Hippo, Zambia
      Hippo, Zambia

  • You will be collected and driven to Livingstone Airport today.

    • Spray over Victoria Falls
      Spray over Victoria Falls
    • Elephant in the Zambezi River
      Elephant in the Zambezi River
    • Sunset on the Zambezi River
      Sunset on the Zambezi River

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Place Daily max temperature (°C) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Lusaka
 
South Luangwa National Park
 
The Lower Zambezi National Park
 
The Kafue National Park
 
Victoria Falls
 

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