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Lake Kariba |
Depart Livingstone and drive to Lake Kariba in time for sunset |
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Our adventure begins in Livingstone at 06:30 as we head into Zambia and make our way to the shores of the huge Lake Kariba which is 290km long and 32km at its widest. The lake’s fishing and wildlife attractions provide valuable sustenance for the communities living on the shores. Our serene camp overlooks the lake - the perfect place for a relaxed sunset on our first welcoming day in Africa.
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
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Lunch and dinner |
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| 2 |
Lower Zambezi |
Canoe Safari on the Lower Zambezi River |
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We drive down into the Lower Zambezi Valley and spend two nights at our lodge on the banks of the river. Enjoy a full day canoeing down the Zambezi River, home of the tribal mythical god – Nyami Nyami. The river attracts elephants and other wildlife from the surrounding wilderness. After a day highlighted by bird watching and game viewing, a relaxing evening is spent around a campfire recalling the days canoeing.
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Lodge - twin rooms with en-suite facilities |
| Included meals |
Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 3 |
Lower Zambezi |
As day 02 |
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As day 02
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As day 02 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 4 |
Lusaka |
Explore the markets of Lusaka |
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Leaving the Zambezi River behind we head towards the capital Lusaka. This bustling city is our overnight stop as we camp on the outskirts of the city and stock up with provisions for our time in Kafue National Park. We visit a local craft market in the afternoon.
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
| Included meals |
Breakfast and lunch |
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| 5 |
Kafue National Park |
Game drive in Kafue National Park |
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We head for the northern part of the Kafue National Park where we’ll camp for 3 nights. This reserve, established in 1924, covers a huge area of wetland and miombo woodland and is a wilderness sanctuary for lion, elephant, leopard, puku, lechwe and many other antelope as well as over 400 species of birds. The Kafue River forms part of the eastern boundary of the reserve and is home to hippo and great numbers of crocodiles. The Kafue is a seldom visited area; untamed stretches of wilderness reminiscent of ancient primal Africa. We spend out mornings and afternoons on game drives
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
| Included meals |
Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 6 |
Kafue National Park |
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As day 05
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As day 05 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 7 |
Kafue National Park |
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As day 05
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As day 05 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 8 |
Lochinvar National Park |
Drive to the Lochinvar National Park, home to abundant birdlife and game drives |
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This national park south of Lusaka is situated on the Chunga Lagoon with its abundant birdlife. The wetlands and surrounding floodplains support herds of buffalo, lechwe and zebra and we’ll take full a day to explore the area. Our visits bring much needed funds which help support the anti-poaching teams in this area. Seeing the communities making their living around the park is a valuable cultural experience.
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 9 |
Lochinvar National Park |
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As day 08 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 10 |
Chobe National Park |
Drive into Chobe National Park to witness the largest concentration of elephant in Africa |
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We enter Botswana by crossing the Zambezi River on the Kazungula ferry. The Chobe River flows lazily along the northern boundary of the Chobe National Park attracting some of the largest herds of elephant in Africa. We take a morning game drive in an open 4WD in search of the lions which patrol the river banks. In the afternoon we take a relaxing river cruise to watch the herds of elephant, lechwe, puku and other animals quench their thirst under the golden light of sunset. Our tranquil camp is on the banks of the river in Kasane and we fall asleep to the sound of hippos calling.
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
| Included meals |
Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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Chobe National Park |
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As day 10
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As day 10 |
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
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| 12 |
Livingstone |
Drive to Livingstone and visit Victoria Falls |
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The spectacular views over the Mosi oa Tunya or “the smoke that thunders” - Victoria Falls. These magnificent falls are one of the seven natural wonders of the world. We camp for 2 nights in Livingstone, Zambia, named after Dr David Livingstone, with ample time to enjoy the adventure capital of Southern Africa. There are opportunities to white water raft or canoe on the mighty Zambezi, bungi jump or take the “flight of Angels” or experience wildlife up close with a ride on the back of an elephant (all own expense).
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Camping - good ablution facilities |
| Included meals |
Breakfast |
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| 13 |
Livingstone |
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As day 12
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As day 12 |
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Breakfast |
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| 14 |
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Tour ends in Livingstone |
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Tour finishes after breakfast at 08:00. Transfers to airports and accommodation are available.
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Breakfast |
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