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Luxurious Luangwa & Lower Zambezi
11 days from £10,475pp
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Customised itinerary | Every trip is unique | Flexible accommodation options | Designed to your budget
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Itinerary 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
- Lusaka Airport
- South Luangwa National Park
- Mfuwe
- Lusaka Airport
- The Lower Zambezi National Park
Itinerary idea in detail
Close allIncludes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Day 1 International outbound flight
International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka Airport.
Day 2 South Luangwa National Park
Lusaka Airport , South Luangwa National Park
Arrive in Lusaka and connect onto a light aircraft flight to Mfuwe. On arrival in Mfuwe transfer through the South Luangwa Park to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.
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Day 3 South Luangwa National Park
A day of safari activities from Chinzombo. You will be able to 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.
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Day 4 South Luangwa National Park
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.
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Day 5 South Luangwa National Park
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.
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Day 6 The Lower Zambezi National Park
South Luangwa National Park , Mfuwe , Lusaka Airport , The Lower Zambezi National Park
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 will be able to 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 these.
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Day 7 The Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park
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 take a drive in the beautiful woodland areas of the Lower Zambezi. This is home to elephant, leopard, giraffe and more.
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Day 8 The Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park
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 to be done on boat safaris. The bird-life is prolific at this time of year and you will also see herds of elephant and pods of hippo that live in Zambezi. Each day you are also likely to go on an evening game drive.
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Day 9 The Lower Zambezi National Park
The Lower Zambezi National Park
Final day on safari, enjoying activities from Sausage Tree Camp.
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Day 10 International return flight
The Lower Zambezi National Park , International return flight
You will leave camp today and fly back to Lusaka.
Day 11 International return flight
International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
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The specialist who designs your trip to Zambia will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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