Destination - Zambia
 
 

09 Nights/10 Days in Zambia

Days 1: Kalamu Lagoon Camp, South Luangwa National Park , Zambia
Upon arrival at Lusaka International Airport board the connecting flight to Kalamu Lagoon Camp. This remote and intimate camp is located in the exclusive Luamfwa Concession of South Luangwa National Park which covers about 9050kms of Luangwa Valley. The lifeblood of the park is the mighty Luangwa River which is one of the most pristine river ecosystems in Africa. South Luangwa’s history dates back some 30 years and is where the concept of walking safaris originated. This national park lies along the Luangwa River and is home to some of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife. Unique and varied game species occur, from large herds of elephant and buffalo to impala and puku. Dominant predators include lion and leopard. The wide variety of antelope species seen include common waterbuck and reedbuck, bushbuck, kudu, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, sable and roan. Unique to the area are Thornicroft’s giraffe as well as the Cookson’s wildebeest, both sub-species found nowhere else in the world. A healthy hippo population dots the riverbanks and the lagoon in front of camp. The birding is equally diverse, with regular sightings of Saddle-billed Stork, Lilian’s Lovebird, African Skimmer and even Bat Hawk. Overnight at Kalamu Lagoon Camp.

Day 2: In Kalamu Lagoon Camp
Breakfast at Camp. Proceed on Morning & afternoon-into-night game drives in 4X4 safari vehicles. This is coupled with the option of guided walking safaris – the most renowned in Africa. Overnight at Kalamu Lagoon Camp.

Day 3: In Kalamu Lagoon Camp
Breakfast at Camp Proceed on Morning and afternoon-into-night game drives in 4X4 safari vehicles. This is coupled with the option of guided walking safaris – the most renowned in Africa. Overnight at Kalamu Lagoon Camp. watering holes attract a high concentration of wildlife.

Days 4: Busanga Bush Camp, Kafue National Park , ZAMBIA
Today after breakfast, check out and board flight to flight to Lusaka Airport to connect with charter flight to the Busanga Plains, Northern Kafue National Park. At 22,500km2 (8 600 sq. miles), Kafue National Park is one of the largest protected expanses in all Africa. The Busanga Plains is one of Zambia’s most important wetland and grassland resources and is untouched by development and human activity – the wildlife and wilderness jewel in the Kafue crown. The amazing landscapes of the Busanga Plains comprise a web of estuaries, enormous grassy plains and island thickets. Comprising 750km2 (290 sq miles) of untouched Africa, our exclusive concession is centrally located on the Plains – ensuring optimal wildlife viewing in a truly remote and exciting wildlife setting. Owing to the diverse ecology of the area, this portion area of the Kafue offers fantastic opportunities to see plains game, predators and water-loving animals. This camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of puku and red lechwe as well as herds of buffalo and wildebeest. The most notable predators in the area are lions, with up to four prides moving around the Busanga area. Their tree-climbing antics are quite unique and allow for amazing photographic opportunities. Cheetah and side-striped jackal also roam the grassy areas as do the uncommon rare roan antelope which are locally common. For birders, Busanga boasts over 400 species, with notable species including Black-backed Barbet, Wattled Crane, Rosy-throated Longclaw and Red-throated Twinspot. Activities: Morning and afternoon-into-evening game drives as well as early season (June and July) boat trips. Magnificent hot air balloon rides (August through October at additional discounted cost) provide a very different perspective of the Plains. The giant 8-person balloon floats above this unique landscape with uninterrupted views of the floodplains and its game. Overnight at Busanga Bush Camp.

Day 5: Busanga Bush Camp
Breakfast at the Camp. Proceed on Morning and afternoon-into-evening game drives as well as early season (June and July) boat trips. Overnight at Busanga Bush Camp.

Day 6: Busanga Bush Camp
Breakfast at the Camp. Proceed on Morning and afternoon-into-evening game drives as well as early season (June and July) boat trips. Overnight at Busanga Bush Camp.

Day 7 : Toka Leya Camp, Mosi -Oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone, Zambia
After an early morning drive and breakfast, fly from Kafue National Park to Livingstone Airport, then transfer by road to Toka Leya Camp. Toka Leya is located on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River in the secluded Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, and on the outskirts of Livingstone. This historical town was founded by the first European explorers to ‘discover’ the impressive Victoria Falls, and is today the tourism capital of Zambia. Mosi-Oa-Tunya is directly translated as ‘the smoke that thunders’, the local name for the Victoria Falls which is found 12km (7.5 Miles) from camp and forms one of the main activities. This small but very important national park of the same name is 63km2 (24 sq. miles) and is host to a wonderful variety of habitat types from mopane woodland to a rich riverine fringe. The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park is home to a variety of herbivores such as impala, giraffe, white rhino and buffalo. In the drier season, herds of elephant come down through the camp to drink from the river and even swim across to the other side. The camp dawn chorus includes the comical ‘laughter’ of hippo which are often seen from the various camp vantages. The bird life along the Zambezi is just wonderful – African Finfoot, Half-collared Kingfisher and Schalow’s Turaco are some special finds. Activities: Guided tours of Victoria Falls, cultural, museum and market tours, morning or evening game drives in Mosi-Oa-Tunya Park and morning or evening boat cruises on the Zambezi River. Livingstone is rated as one of the world’s top destinations for adrenaline and river activities. The most popular of these include (at additional cost) seasonal white water rafting, bungee jumping, gorge swing, microlighting over the Falls, brunch and breakfast canoe trips on the Zambezi and Falls-edge dining. Overnight at Toka Leya Camp.

Day 9: In Toka Leya Camp Breakfast at the Camp
Day is free or chose to do the below optional activities Guided tours of Victoria Falls, cultural, museum and market tours, Morning or evening game drives in Mosi-Oa-Tunya Park and morning or evening boat cruises on the Zambezi River. Overnight at Toka Leya Camp.

Day 10: Departure