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| DAY 1
- LIVINGSTONE / MOSE OA TUNYA – VICTORIA FALLS
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You will be met off your flight into Livingston and driven to the nearby Sussi Lodge, situated on the northern edge of the Mosi Oa Tunya National Park. This small parks name comes from the people who have lived here for eons and means “Smoke Which Thunders”, as it is situated next to the mighty Victoria Falls. This is one of the few places you can see the rare white Rhino. You may also see Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Sable, Eland, Wildebeest and migrating Elephants, often wallowing in shallow pools near the banks of the Zambezi River.
Sussi Lodge is a luxury lodge set on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River, just 20 minutes upstream from the falls themselves. Guest accommodations consist of 10 luxury tree-houses, built into the living canopy of giant ebony trees lining the bank. Each unit has a private view of the Zambezi from its deck. The main lodge building features a spectacular raised bar and lounge deck, open air dining area, swimming pool and lawns sweeping down to the water’s edge, where resident wildlife, such as hippopotamus and elephant often wander through on their way in and out of the park.
After lunch, you may depart on an afternoon game drive in the park, go for a swim, even try your hand at fishing, or relax on your deck watching the river with a cool drink. Dinner is served in the dining area or under the stars next to the bonfire.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Sussi Lodge (lunch & dinner, game drive)
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| DAY 2
- MOSE OA TUNYA – VICTORIA FALLS
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This morning after breakfast you will depart on an early morning game drive into the Park, returning for lunch. After lunch it’s time to go visit the falls with your guide accompanying you. After your visit to the falls you will be driven to the dock to board your boat for a sunset cruise up the Zambezi. After the cruise you will be met and returned back to the lodge for dinner under the stars.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Sussi Lodge (all meals & activities)
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| DAY 3
- LIVINGSTONE / SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
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After a leisurely morning you will be driven to the airport for the scheduled flight to the small town of Mfuwe (via Lusaka) – the entrance point to the South Luangwa wilderness. When you land you will be met by a staff member from Puku Ridge Camp and driven into the park, spotting wildlife en-route to the camp. Puku Ridge Camp is situated in a remote wildlife rich area in the South Luangwa National Park. It is named after the Puku antelope that inhabits the floodplains below the camp. camp overlooks. This small and intimate bush camp is built on a hillside, combining an authentic safari experience under canvas with 5-star facilities. The seven luxury tented guests rooms are sided with canvas flaps, which offer panoramic views of the floodplain. The tents are lavishly furnished and have indoor and outdoor showers, plus a large outside bathtub. There is also a water hole in front of the camp, attracting a variety of animals to your doorstep.
A full range of day and night game drives are offered, using open 4X4 vehicles. This area is also famous for its walking safaris (with an armed ranger). Walking safaris offer a different perspective on the bush and a chance to see details you miss while driving.
After a late lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive. South Luangwa is considered to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It attracts amazing concentrations of wildlife, which gather near the Luangwa River and its lagoons. The Park is also noted for its predators, especially Leopard, Lion and has a large elephant population. Return to camp under spot light and enjoy a wonderful dinner.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp (all meals & activities) |
| DAYS 4/5
- SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
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You have two more days for game drives, guided wildlife walks, night game drives or just relaxing.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp (all meals & activities) |
| DAY 6
- LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
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This morning you will have a chance to spot wildlife on your way to the Mfuwe airport, where you will board the scheduled charter flight to the magnificent Lower Zambezi National Park. The Lower Zambezi National Park is Zambia’s newest wildlife reserve. This remote park lies in the Lower Zambezi Valley between the rolling hills of the hazy escarpment and the Zambezi River. Part of the park is sprinkled with reed islands, which provide refuge and food for many of the animals here. These waters are a focal point for Elephant, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra, Lion, Leopard, various antelope species, plus Baboon, Vervet Monkeys and an amazing array of birds. Activities include day and night game drives, walking excursions, fishing, canoeing and boating safaris, which bring you very close to the elephants along the banks or the Zambezi and to the hippos and croc’s in the water.
When you arrive at the Kulefu airstrip you will be met and taken on a short boat ride up river to the isolated Kulefu Tented Camp - set on remote stretch of the Zambezi river. The camp has 8 spacious guess tents set on raised teak decking at the river’s edge. Each has full en-suite facilities, solar heated water and a private veranda. The camp is organized for boating, canoeing and land-based wildlife viewing, with all the civilized comforts.
Today after lunch you will set out on boating safari up the river, returning for sundowners around the fire and a gourmet meal under the stars.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Kulefu Tented Camp (all meals & activities)
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| DAYS 7/8
- LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
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You have two full days to explore the Zambezi, on foot, open 4x4, power boat and even canoeing. Your host will help arrange your activities based on your interests and best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Overnight
- Sanctuary Kulefu Tented Camp (all meals & activities)
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| DAY 9
- LOWER ZAMBEZI / LUSAKA - DEPART
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Enjoy a final early morning wildlife activity, followed by brunch. Afterwards you will be driven to the airstrip for the scheduled flight to Lusaka, where you will connect with your onward flight.
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