Zambia's Classic Safari Trail

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Zambia's Classic Safari Trail
Itinerary
Fly to Lusaka via Johannesburg
Fly overnight to Lusaka, via Johannesburg. (N)
Meal basis:
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly to Mfuwe • South Luangwa National Park
Arrive in Lusaka and connect with an onward flight to Mfuwe. Transfer to Mchenja Camp for a 2-night stay. Mchenja is flanked on one side by a grove of ebony trees and on the other by the banks of the Luangwa river, where elephants often cross and leopards are known to roam. Activities include walking safaris and wildlife drives (day and night). (D)
South Luangwa National Park
Morning and afternoon safari activities (B, L, D)
South Luangwa National Park
Join a shared overland transfer further into the South Luangwa National Park, ending up at Nsolo Camp for a 3-night stay. Being another riverside property, Nsolo guests are often treated to incredible lion and wild dog encounters as the animals drink and stalk their prey on the banks of the seasonal Luwi and its permanent lagoon. Bush walks and day/night game drives are again included throughout your stay. (B, L, D)
South Luangwa National Park
Safari activities (B, L, D)
South Luangwa National Park
Safari activities (B, L, D)
Fly to the Lower Zambezi National Park
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 and Chongwe rivers, in an area where elephants are often more numerous than people, the camp offers superb wildlife viewing from both land and water, with day and night game drives, bushwalks, boat trips, canoe excursions and tiger fishing all among the included activities. A wildlife ‘hide’ looking out on to a nearby waterhole also offers excellent photographic opportunities within the camp’s grounds. (B, L, D)
Lower Zambezi National Park
Safari activities (B, L, D)
Lower Zambezi National Park
Safari activities (B, L, D)
Fly to Livingstone
Fly to Livingstone and transfer to Waterberry Zambezi 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) consist of: a visit to the falls (excluding entrance fee); a boat cruise; a village walk; a tour of Livingstone; guided birding in Mosi oa Tunya Park; and fishing. Additional activities and other optional excursions can be booked and paid for locally. (B, L, D)
Livingstone
At leisure (B, L, D)
Fly home via Johannesburg
Transfer to Livingstone Airport and fly home via Johannesburg, arriving the next day. (B)
Fly home via Johannesburg
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- First rate night drives in the South Luangwa Valley, where nocturnal wildlife abounds
- Bushwalks in the home of the walking safari concept
- Boat safari allowing animal sightings from a different perspective
- Guided visit to the majestic Victoria Falls
- Stay in 4-star accommodation
What's included
- Scenic flights & shared transfers between locations
- 4-star accommodation in riverside locations
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners
- Guided safari activities in three different wildlife areas
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