7-Day South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi Epic Safari

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Highlights

South Luangwa is arguably one of the best wildlife and safari destinations in Africa. During the dry season, the river attracts hundreds of wildlife making it a safari hotspot. The Lower Zambezi is also arguably one of the most thrilling &and relaxing safari destinations in Africa with an array of activities on offer both on land and Zambezi River. A combination of these two safari destinations will leave you with the most thrilling, adventurous, wildlife packed and relaxing safari experience.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION This tour starts and ends in Lusaka
DEPARTURE TIME
INCLUDED
  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
NOT INCLUDED
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to Expect

During the dry season, the river attracts hundreds of wildlife making it a safari hotspot. The Lower Zambezi is also arguably one of the most thrilling &and relaxing safari destinations in Africa with an array of activities on offer both on land and Zambezi River

Itinerary


Day1

You will have a flight (morning or afternoon), depending on the flight schedule for that day. We will pick up at Mfuwe Airport and transfer to the lodge (Mopani Lodge or Wildlife Camp). You will have an evening/night drive and enjoy a delicious dinner.
Beers and wines are not included in the rate in South Luangwa.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Best Time To VisitJuly to October (Animals are easy to find)
High SeasonJuly to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)
Best WeatherApril to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)


Accommodation:
Mopani Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive Time :
Meal Plan :
Activities :

Day2-3

Light breakfast is served before a morning game drive to keep you comfortable but a more heavy meal (brunch) is served after the game drive. If you prefer a combination of a heavy breakfast before the drive and lunch at around midday, kindly communicate this to the lodge upon arrival.

The game drive here is beyond magical as you will be able to have spectacular sightings of the biggest game including lions and leopards. South Luangwa is one of the best safari destinations in Africa.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Mopani Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive Time :
Meal Plan :
Activities :

Day4

epending on the time of the flight to Lusaka, you will have a chance for a morning game drive. Then you will transfer to Mfuwe Airport for a flight to Lusaka. You will have a road transfer to Lower Zambezi upon arrival in Lusaka (flights to Lower Zambezi are available at an extra rate). Your lunch will be on the way. You will have a sunset cruise/sundowner cruise (this is dependent on the time of your arrival). Your dinner will be a 3-course meal.

Main Destination:
Lower Zambezi National Park
Best Time To VisitJuly to October (Animals are easy to find)
High SeasonJuly to September (Busy and high-season rates apply)
Best WeatherApril to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Accommodation:

Lower Zambezi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive Time :
Meal Plan :
Activities :

Day5-6

You will have an early breakfast and leave for a morning game drive or a full-day game drive (a full-day game drive is from morning to late afternoon). You will have lunch at the lodge or scenic location inside the park if you're having a full-day game drive. You will also have a sunset cruise in your free time if you had a full-day game drive. Afterwards, you will have dinner.

Main Destination:
Lower Zambezi National Park
Accommodation:
Lower Zambezi Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Drive Time :
Meal Plan :
Activities :

Day7

Departure

You will have an early wake-up call, have breakfast and transfer back to Lusaka.

End of the safari.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Meal Plan :
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