Zambia's Classic Safari

Arrive in Lusaka and connect with an onward flight to Mfuwe, gateway to the South Luangwa. Transfer to Nkwali Camp for a 2-night stay. Enjoy morning and afternoon/evening safari activities. Nkwali is located on the banks of the Luangwa on a magnificent meander in the river where leopards often roam. The camp has a private wildlife viewing area as well as exclusive access into the park either by boat or across the pontoon. Activities include walking safaris, wildlife drives (day and night), cultural village tours and visits to the local market. (B, L, D)

Transfer by 4x4 vehicle further into the South Luangwa National Park to Norman Carr’s Luwi, Nsolo or Kakuli Bush Camp for a 3-night stay. All three bush camps are extremely remote and close to the river, waterhole or lagoon, which attract wildlife from far and wide. Morning and afternoon wildlife activities including walks, wildlife drives and explorations up river to find the elusive Roan antelope or reedbuck, eland and hartebeest. (B, L, D)

Transfer back to Mfuwe and fly to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Stay 3 nights at Chongwe River Camp. Located at the confluence of the Zambezi River and the Chongwe River, in an area where elephants are more numerous than people, the Chongwe channel is perfect for canoe trips as it is relatively free of hippos. (B, L, D)

Fly to Livingstone and transfer to Waterberry Lodge for a 2-night stay. Waterberry is in a lovely secluded position on the banks of the spectacular Zambezi river with views across to the Zambezi National Park on the opposite bank. This is a small, friendly, informal lodge within easy reach of Victoria Falls. Activities (one per day included) include a visit to the falls (excluding entrance fee), a sunset cruise, a village walk, Livingstone town tour, guided birding in Mosi oa Tunya Park and fishing. (B, L, D)

Transfer to Livingstone airport and fly home via Johannesburg, arriving the next day. (B) (N)