- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Lodging; Luxury Safari Lodges
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Day 1: Victoria Falls
- On arrival at Livingstone Airport, a Uyaphi representative will meet and transfer you to Sussi & Chuma Lodge.
- Sussi & Chuma is named after David Livingstone's faithful companions and consists of an intimate lodge and two exclusive houses, both of which are situated to make the most of the amazing views that the sweeping Zambezi River provides
- Activities offered at the lodge include game drives in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, where guests can see a variety of wildlife, including white rhino, elephant, buffalo and giraffe.
- A tour of the incredible Victoria Falls - a World Heritage Site - a local cultural village tour, sundowner cruises, walking safaris and canoeing.
- The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer.
- Overnight: Sussi & Chuma Lodge
Day 2: Victoria Falls
- The day is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer. Just a short drive away from the world-famous Victoria Falls, the lodge offers guests a walking tour of The Falls.
- You have a wide choice of activities and safari options available or just relax and enjoy stunning vistas of the Zambezi River.
- Overnight: Sussi & Chuma Lodge
Day 3: South Luangwa National Park
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport for your Proflight scheduled light aircraft charter flight to Mfuwe via Lusaka Airport.
- The flying time is approximately 1 hour to Lusaka, get off the plane and recheck in for onward flight to Mfuwe.
- Lusaka to Mfuwe is another 1-hour flight.
- On arrival at the airport, a Puku Ridge Camp representative will transfer you to the camp. The transfer time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, mostly through the National Park.
- Puku Ridge Camp is situated in a remote wildlife-rich area in the South Luangwa National Park and is named after the Puku antelope that inhabits the floodplain in front of the camp.
- The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activity on offer which includes morning and evening game drives and walking safaris
- Overnight: Puku Ridge Camp
Day 4: South Luangwa National Park
- The days are at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
- Walking is the best way to see the bush around Puku Ridge Camp.
- Experienced guides love showing guests the indicators of the wild, 'rewinding' the action of the last few hours from just a few small give-away signs.
- See where an elephant stopped to browse, where a leopard scratched a tree or a pangolin rolled into a ball.
- Accompanied by an armed game scout and taking careful note of the wind to mask any scent.
- There's nothing like seeing lion tracks or the giant footprint of an elephant to make guests relish the comforts of camp.
- The area is home to 60 mammals and over 400 bird species, making it one of the top birding destinations in the world.
- The afternoon might be spent on a game drive that lasts well into the night.
- Overnight: Puku Ridge Camp
Day 5: South Luangwa National Park
- The day is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer.
- Lions and leopards are often seen in the area around the camp, as are buffalo and elephants.
- For big game like this, guests really need a vehicle to get up close and here in the South Luangwa, travellers have the privilege of going on game drives at night.
- Guests are always amazed how much can be seen when they go down to the river for sundowner cocktails before leisurely driving back to camp.
- Guests often see hyenas and leopards in the early evenings and are able to get very close in specially designed 4 x 4 vehicles.
- Overnight: Puku Ridge Camp
Day 6: Lower Zambezi
- After breakfast, a camp representative will transfer you to the Mfuwe airport.
- Depart Mfuwe on Proflight shared light aircraft charter flight to the Lower Zambezi via Lusaka.
- The Lower Zambezi offers incredible game viewing and an array of activities including, morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, canoeing and Tiger fishing (on a catch and release basis).
- Overnight: Royal Zambezi River Lodge
Day 7: Safari ends
- Time permitting the morning is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on offer.
- Depart on a Proflight shared light aircraft charter flight to Lusaka Airport.
- Depart Lusaka on a scheduled flight for an onward journey.
From US$ 6630.00 pp sharing
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- Highlights of Zambia Safari Rates
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily (depending on arrival and departure times)
- Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
- Laundry
- Transfers to and from mentioned camps
- Park fees
- 2 daily scheduled shared safari activities with our highly qualified guides
- Shared scheduled flights in Zambia: Livingstone to Mfuwe via Lusaka, Mfuwe to Lusaka and Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi return
- Items of a personal nature i.e. Gratuities; premium brand beverages; curios; telephone accounts etc
- Visas and travel insurances Airport taxes
- International/regional flights
- All optional excursions or activities e.g. beauty therapy treatments at any of the camps or lodges
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- Avani Victoria Falls Resort
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