Visit the South Luangwa valley and Livingstone’s Victoria Falls at a relaxed pace while staying in some of Zambia’s most stylish accommodation. Begin in the South Luangwa valley, with its reputation as a first-class park for leopards, lions, spotted hyenas and wild dogs. Combine a stay in a Chinzombo villa with a night further upstream in a luxury tented bush camp. Finish at Tongabezi, on the edge of the Zambezi river, with a visit to the renowned Victoria Falls.
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Arrive and connect with an onward flight to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa valley. Transfer to Chinzombo for 2 nights. Afternoon wildlife viewing. Activities include safari drives (day and night), guided walks and boating (from January to April). (L, D)
Wildlife viewing. (B, L, D)
Transfer to Mchenja / Kakuli Bush Camp for a 3-night stay. Afternoon wildlife viewing. Activities include safari drives (day and night), guided walks and boating (from 20 January to 5 April). (B, L, D)
Wildlife viewing. Alternatively, spend a night under the stars in the remote Luwi dry river bed. With just a bed roll and a mosquito net, experience the thrill of the first safari pioneers (supplement £300 per person). (B, L, D)
Fly to Livingstone. Transfer to Tongabezi – House Room for 3 nights. One of the many benefits of staying here is the wide range of activities that are included in the nightly rate. Apart from visiting Victoria Falls themselves, high on the list for foodies is a private lunch on a nearby island or the Sanpan floating c andlelit dinner. Canoeing on the Zambezi, sunrise and sunset boating, fishing, guided bush walks and safari drives all bring you into closer contact with the African bush. For a more holistic experience of Livingstone, take a stroll around Maramba market or Simonga village and visit the Livingstone Museum. (B, L, D)
Optional excursions. (B, L, D)
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Featuring some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard room, unless otherwise stated.
Kakuli Bush Camp is the only bush camp open during the Emerald Season. Substitute Kakuli with Mchenja from 20 Jan to 4 Apr. There are no bush camps open from 5 Apr to 19 May and from 8 Nov to 19 Jan.
For a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call 020 3930 5008 or email Info@CoxandKings.co.uk
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