Best Time To Go: May to October
Time Difference: GMT +2 hours
Flight Duration: 14 hours approx
Airports: Lusaka (LUN)
About this itinerary
Our comprehensive grand tour explores the very best of Zambia's national parks with some of the finest safari experiences in the world.
Visit the thundering Victoria Falls and head out in search of Rhino from your riverside retreat near Livingstone, enjoy peaceful river and road safari's in electric land cruisers and boats in Kafue, try your hand at game fishing in Lower Zambezi National Park and get your boots dusty in South Luangwa National Park, the home of the walking safari.
Accommodation is made up of intimate hand-picked luxury lodges and camps, each with just a handful of rooms and their own unique character. Bush dining experiences, unforgettable sunsets, and the quality of the guides will elevate this already fantastic destination to create a unforgettable holiday experience.
day 1-3 Livingstone
Spend your first three nights at a peaceful riverside retreat a short distance from the thundering Victoria Falls.
From here you can write your own itinerary, with a huge array of included activities, such as boat cruises, fishing, canoeing, visit to the Falls, game-drive, village visit, and guided gorge walks.
Enjoy these included activities or simply relax on your deck, enjoying the serene waters of the Zambezi as they flow past towards the thundering falls.
Accommodation: Tongabezi Lodge
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day 4-7 Kafue National Park
A thrilling light aircraft flight transfer, flying low over stunning landscapes for amazing views brings you to Kafue National Park.
With open plains, pristine bush and dramatic riverfront, the highly diverse ecosystems are a draw for many sought after species and the park especially good for Cheetahs and wild dogs.
Your stay at Ila Lodge includes 'silent safari' game drives (electric vehicle), walking safari's, river safari's, sunset cruises, fishing and bush dining!
With so much on offer it may be hard to find time to relax in the epic infinity pool overlooking the Kafue River.
Accommodation: Ila Safari Lodge
day 8-10 Lower Zambezi National Park
Fly on to Lower Zambezi National Park (via Lusaka).
For your stay at the beautiful Baines River Camp, set right on the banks of the mighty Zambezi. A mix of floodplains, winterthorn glades and narrow channels branching out from the mighty Zambezi make Lower Zambezi National Park undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Africa.
Your stay at Baines River Camp includes game drives, walking safari's, river safari's and excellent game fishing.
When water levels allow, the sandy shore of the river offers a great spot for beach games and for watching the sunset with a tipple in hand.
Accommodation: Baines' River Camp
day 11-15 South Luangwa National Park
At Shawa both the bar/viewing deck and the pool are optimally placed for magnificent views, as are the simple but luxurious tents which have to be seen to be believed. With three sides completely retractable, you'll have panoramic vistas from your bed of the beautiful Luangwa River as well as the many animals that cross in front of the lodge on their way down for a drink.
Your stay at Shawa Camp includes game drives and walking safari's.In your downtime you can relax on the viewing deck or take a dip in the pool.
At the end of your holiday you’ll take a final light aircraft to Lusaka for your homeward flight. Not ready to leave? Consider adding on a few nights to relax and reminisce on the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi.
Accommodation: Shawa Luangwa Camp
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