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Hippos, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Canoeing in the Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Luxurious Luangwa & Lower Zambezi tour

11 days from £10,995pp

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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. On 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
    • South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

  • 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.

    • Puku at sunset, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      Puku at sunset, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
    • Hippos, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      Hippos, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
    • Game drive in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      Game drive in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

  • 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.

    • Pukus in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      Pukus in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
    • Lioness in the South Luangwa
      Lioness in the South Luangwa
    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, 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.

    • Elephant coming down to the Luangwa River
      Elephant coming down to the Luangwa River
    • Watching giraffe in the South Luangwa
      Watching giraffe in the South Luangwa
    • Lion hunting buffalo in the South Luangwa
      Lion hunting buffalo in the South Luangwa

  • 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.

    • Leopard, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Leopard, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Lower Zambezi, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi, Zambia
    • Lion on the riverbank, Lower Zambezi National Park,Zambia
      Lion on the riverbank, Lower Zambezi National Park,Zambia

  • 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.

    • Leopard,Lower Zambezi National Park,Zambia
      Leopard,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

  • 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 birdlife 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.

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

  • Final day on safari, enjoying 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.

    • Elephants drinking from the river, Lower Zambezi National Park
      Elephants drinking from the river, Lower Zambezi National Park
    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
    • Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
      Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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Lusaka
 
South Luangwa National Park
 
The Lower Zambezi National Park
 

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