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Luxury for Less SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:» This safari covers two of the premier parks in Zambia - The South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi » The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoiled wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa » The Luangwa River flows into the Zambezi River - just below the Lower Zambezi National Park » This park, scenically bordered by an impressive escarpment, has excellent game that can be viewed from either the river or by land » Quietly drifting quietly past a huge elephant feeding is a great experience Departure: Daily Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Price: From US$3510.00 per person Currency Converter DAY 1: NKWALI CAMP » On arrival at Mfuwe International Airport a guide will meet you » The drive to Nkwali Camp is 1 hour through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush » Nkwali Camp has a wide view of the Luangwa River » On Robin's private land, and overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Nkwali is ideally situated for the start of your safari » The six rooms all look out over the river and have open air bathrooms » Depending on your arrival time, in the day you will enjoy a lunch looking out over the lagoon to the back of Nkwali or if in the afternoon for tea and the afternoon and night game drive » Overnight: Nkwali Camp DAY 2: NKWALI CAMP » At dawn breakfast is served around the campfire » The porridge heated on the fire and toast cooked by the coals » The morning walk or drive will leave soon after, entering the park by boat from the camp or by the nearby pontoon » The game in the area is excellent - and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic species of giraffe, the Thornicroft Giraffe » A mid morning break of tea, coffee and cake will be taken by a scenic point on a lagoon or the Luangwa River » Return to camp for lunch around mid day » After lunch you can cool off in the swimming pool or siesta » Tea will be served in the afternoon and then off on an afternoon game drive that continues into the early night giving the chance to see the nocturnal world » Usually one returns to camp about 20h00 with dinner generally at 20h30 » Overnight: Nkwali Camp DAY 3: NKWALI CAMP » Another day to enjoy the game viewing at Nkwali or you may wish to go on an all day picnic » Taking a scout with you, you will be able to enjoy a walk or explore further afield in the park » Lunch will be under a tree or next to a lagoon and you will then be able to take a siesta or simply spend a lazy couple of hours reading a book or watching the fascinating animals and landscape around you » Returning to camp when you are ready - you may decide to continue straight on your evening drive and return to come after sundowners - this is a very flexible day » Overnight: Nkwali Camp DAY 4: NKWALI CAMP » Your last day in the South Luangwa - walking or game driving as you wish as well as enjoying the food and good company before heading off to the delights of the Zambezi River » Overnight: Nkwali Camp DAY 5: CHONGWE RIVER CAMP » After breakfast you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Royal Airstrip where you will be met by a representative from Chongwe River Camp » The camp itself looks onto the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers and the mountains of the escarpment to the north » The chalets are large, well-appointed Mulati tents under thatch, with a luxury open-air bathroom on suite » Situated under a canopy of Albida thorns and surrounded by cool lawns, they command fabulous views over the Rivers » he bathrooms are an experience on their own, open air with fittings made from natural materials found near the lodge » You will arrive in time for a delicious buffet lunch » In the afternoon you will have the choice of game viewing by vehicle or you can jump in a boat and experience life on the Zambezi » Back in time for an alfresco dinner and chat around the campfire » Overnight: Chongwe River Camp DAY 6: CHONGWE RIVER CAMP » Today you can continue with the drives or walks or you may wish to take advantage of the fantastic fishing opportunities » The Zambezi is home to one of the world's premiere game fish, the tiger » The variety in the Zambezi, Hydrocynus vittatus, can grow up to 10-12 Kg and is a superb fighter » A strict catch and release policy is adhered to » Canoeing for a morning or even the whole day is another option which is well work the effort - although an experience guide will be with you and you can actually just float along if you wish » The Lower Zambezi is renowned for superb canoeing safaris - the most unobtrusive way to encounter big game » Overnight: Chongwe River Camp DAY 7: CHONGWE RIVER CAMP » An further day to take part in the various game viewing options or you may wish to relax in camp and enjoy the tranquil surrounding » A sun-downer boat trip would be the perfect end to the day »Overnight: Chongwe River Camp DAY 8 : SAFARI ENDS » After breakfast you will be transferred to Royal Airstrip for your flight to Lusaka and onwards connections The above Luxury for Less Safari rates are inclusive of: -» Accommodation as stated » All meals and activities as per itinerary » All game viewing » Laundry » Bar » National Park fees » Transfers and internal flights (not for North Luangwa) » Booking Conditions Excludes: » All meals and activities as not stated » Visas » Airport taxes » Premier wines and spirits in some camps » Some activities in Livingstone » Items of a personal nature |
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