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Canoeing in the Lower Zambezi

Luxurious Luangwa & Lower Zambezi tour

11 days from £12,100pp
Canoeing in the Lower Zambezi
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Tour highlights

  • Stay in Chinzombo, the site of the first camp in the South Luangwa.

  • Walking safaris in the South Luangwa.

  • Boat and canoe safaris in the Lower Zambezi.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka.

  • Arrive in Lusaka and connect onto a light aircraft flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival in Mfuwe, transfer through the South Luangwa Park to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.

    • Lion, South Luangwa National Park
      Lion, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony

  • A day of safari activities from Chinzombo. You can go out on walking safaris or game drives with your guide, as well as a night drive to spot some of the nocturnal wildlife of the Luangwa.

    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk
    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River

  • Today, you will take a safari drive across to Mchenja Bushcamp. The camp overlooks the Luangwa River and is shaded by ebony trees. Relax at camp before going on an afternoon/evening safari activity.

    • Leopard
      Leopard
    • Young male lion
      Young male lion
    • Hippo in the Nile cabbage
      Hippo in the Nile cabbage

  • Today, you will participate in morning and afternoon game-viewing activities. The South Luangwa National Park is regarded as one of the finest safari destinations in Africa, and the game is phenomenally varied.

    • Young zebra with oxpeckers
      Young zebra with oxpeckers
    • Lion on a buffalo kill
      Lion on a buffalo kill
    • Leopard in a Sausage Tree
      Leopard in a Sausage Tree

  • You will leave the South Luangwa today and catch your onward flight to the Lower Zambezi. You will be met at the airstrip and driven to camp. Here, you can relax before heading out to explore on your evening game activity. The sunsets in the Lower Zambezi are fantastic, so make sure you make the most of them.

    • Leopard, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Leopard, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Male lion in the Lower Zambezi
      Male lion in the Lower Zambezi
    • Elephant in the Zambezi River
      Elephant in the Zambezi River

  • A full day of game-viewing activities around Sausage Tree. You will be taken out on the morning, afternoon and evening activities of your choice. Sausage Tree prides itself on tailoring activities to your needs. You may like to drive in the beautiful woodland areas of the Lower Zambezi. This is home to elephants, leopards, giraffes and more.

    • 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

  • A full day to enjoy the fabulous game viewing on offer at Sausage Tree Camp. The focus here is on water-based activities, and there is some great game viewing on boat safaris. The birdlife is prolific at this time of year, and you will also see herds of elephants and pods of hippos that live in Zambezi. You are also likely to go on an evening game drive each day.

    • 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

  • On the final day of safari, enjoy activities from Sausage Tree Camp.

    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Lower Zambezi National Park,Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park,Zambia

  • You will leave camp today and fly back to Lusaka.

    • Little bee-eater, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Little bee-eater, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • White headed lapwing, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      White headed lapwing, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, 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

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Lusaka
 
South Luangwa National Park
 
The Lower Zambezi National Park
 

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