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Zambian Walking Safari - Your Itinerary
11 days
From: £5095
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What's included:
- British Airways flights as shown in economy class
- Nationwide flight between Johannesburg/Livingstone
- Internal flights as shown
- First class lodge and tented accommodation throughout based on two people sharing a twin room/tent
- Meals as outlined below
- Full programme of game viewing throughout
- National Park fees
- Private transfers throughout
- UK Airport taxes
- Departures most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year
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Day 1
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 Day 1
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Evening departure on British Airways from London Heathrow to Johannesburg.
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Day 2
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 Day 2
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On arrival connect with your Nationwide Airlines flight to Livingstone. Arrive in Livingstone, home of the magnificent Victoria Falls and your first stop in Zambia. The drive from Livingstone Airport will take you upstream to a stunning bend in the river and to Tongabezi Camp, offering wonderful views from each of the rooms, you can chose between the standard chalets or the unique open fronted houses that this camp has become famous for.
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Day 3
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 Day 3
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Tongabezi is surely one of the most romantic destinations in Africa but do not be tempted to stay in camp all day because a host of activities await.
There is far more to do at Victoria Falls than to marvel at the Falls themselves; upstream where the Zambezi is calm and placid, sundowner cruises and gentle canoe trips along the game rich banks are the order of the day. But once the river has taken its plunge, there is quite a different experience to be had. For those with the courage, the rapids immediately downstream offer some of the most exciting white water rafting anywhere in the world.
There is also a spectacular excursion to be made on foot. The Rainforest on the lip of the chasm opposite the Falls is a unique swathe of dense tropical vegetation which thrives on the spray thrown up throughout the year.
But the ultimate view of this natural wonder can only be seen from the air. The 'Flight of Angels' provides a fabulous vista of the upstream river and its many islands, the spray from the Falls as it is kicked a thousand feet into the sky, and the tortuous zigzag of the gorge downstream.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 4
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 Day 4
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After a quiet breakfast in your room or on the deck stretching out into the river you will say farewell to the Zambezi River and depart to Livingstone Airport. The scheduled flight will take you via Lusaka to Mfuwe and the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia’s premier game viewing destination. Transfer to Kapani Safari Lodge where you will spend 2 nights. Activities include day and night game drives in an open topped 4x4 vehicle.
Kapani Lodge is situated just half an hours drive from Mfuwe airport and was the home of Norman Carr until his death in 1997. Norman not only established the company that will be hosting you in the Luangwa but was renowned as the founding father of walking safaris, he built the first safari camp in Zambia in 1950 and was influential in developing the conservation policies that are still practiced throughout Southern Africa today.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 5
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 Day 5
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Full day of game viewing activities at Kapani. Your guide will ensure you have every opportunity to see all that the wildlife, birds and varying vegetation and habitats have to offer. Meander through the park, past dambos bursting with hippos, crowned cranes, grazing antelope and scurrying baboons.
Further out on the plains you're bound to see the large elephant herds, reaching up to 70 in number. Buffalo are abundant and spread throughout the valley and predators follow close behind. During your spot lit evening game drive there is a very good chance that you will see leopard and the nocturnal species in the park.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 6
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 Day 6
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After an early morning game drive and brunch you will be free to relax in the tranquil gardens at Kapani or cool off in the secluded swimming pool before brunch. After brunch you will be transferred to Mchenja Camp, comprising 5 luxurious tents each with its own inside bath and outside shower and toilet commanding private views across the Luangwa River. This afternoon you can chose to drive or walk but we encourage you to venture out on foot for your first experience of a safari in the most traditional manner.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 7
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 Day 7
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This morning you will rise early to discuss with your guide some of the bush sounds that may have kept you awake through the night. If lions were heard calling on the early morning breeze this will influence your guide’s choice of route otherwise you will all set out in the hopes of picking up the fresh tracks of the pride or perhaps a leopard that that was patrolling his territory. If you chose to walk it is usually a slow and leisurely wander through the bush, tea and cool drinks are carried and enjoyed in the shade of a tree or next to the river. This evening will be your last in Zambia so we plan to make it memorable, hopefully one of the leopards that frequent the area around camp will perform in the spotlight during your night drive, dinner will be out under the stars and accompanied, as always, by the sounds of the African night that will fill your dreams for a long time to come.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 8
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 Day 8
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This morning transfer to Mfuwe airport to fly by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi National Park via Lusaka. On arrival transfer to Sausage Tree Camp for a 3 nights stay. The afternoon is free for you to go on a game drive, stretch your legs on a bush walk or perhaps take a canoe out onto the river and enjoy the prolific wildlife along the riverbank.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 9
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Day 9
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These days are free to relax and enjoy all of the activities available at Sausage Tree Camp. Amongst the activities you may wish to enjoy are boat trips, walking trails, fishing and game drives.
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 10
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Day 10
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As above
Meals: B, L, D
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Day 11
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 Day 11
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Following an early breakfast, fly from the Lower Zambezi to Lusaka where you will connect with your onward departure on British Airways to London Heathrow.
Meals: B
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