Welcome to Zambia! You will be met by your guide and assisted with baggage before your domestic flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa. The flight to Mfuwe will take a little over one hour. Upon arrival, you will drive one hour and take a boat to your camp. Enjoy the rest of the evening by relaxing or planning your activities for the next few days!

South Luangwa National Park

Considered as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, South Luangwa is the best park in Zambia and one of the most majestic in Africa. The 9,050-sq km park is centered around the Luangwa River and is home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of wildlife from herds of buffaloes, pride of lions and the highest density of leopards in the world. The animals may be less used to vehicles and slightly harder to find, but there are fewer visitors in these areas and watching the wildlife is immensely rewarding.

Chinzombo Camp Activities

Venture into one of the most game-rich areas of the national park with our award-winning guiding team. The South Luangwa is renowned for its world-class predator action, with especially especially strong sightings of the elusive leopard. In the South Luangwa, expect large herds of elephants and rivers packed with hippos and crocs. Diverse habitat supports a wide variety of plains game and birdlife alongside the predators attracted to the abundant. After a day exploring the beautiful bush, unwind with an in-villa spa treatment. Take advantage of everything Chinzombo Camp has to offer such as, day & night game drives, walking safaris, sleepout under the stars, boating safaris (seasonal), and many spa treatments to keep you feeling relaxed!

After a wonderful time in South Luangwa, you will be picked up at your camp and transferred to the airport. You will fly directly to Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi. Upon arrival, you will transfer to Chongwe River camp using a mixture of driving and sailing on a boat! The journey will take approximately 45 minutes, sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Lower Zambezi National Park

Lower Zambezi National Park is nestled between an impressive mountain escarpment to the north and the mighty Zambezi River to the south. The escarpment acts as a natural barrier for the wildlife, keeping it on the plains and in the rich woodland on the bank of the river. The park is over 4,000 square km in size and occupies 120 km of river frontage.

The Lower Zambezi is a haven for wildlife and bird lovers with 60 mammal species and 378 bird species. Elephant, hippo and diversity of plains game are abundant throughout the park. It also boasts a healthy lion and leopard population with sightings of hyena and wild dog common. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of game viewing in the Lower Zambezi is the sheer variety of activities on offer. In addition to the traditional game drives and walking safaris, the Zambezi River allows for a variety of additional river-based activities and experiences that few, if any, other destinations can offer.

There are relatively few camps in and around the park. With the absence of mass tourism, the region remains a pristine wilderness, free from overcrowding. Come face to face with giants in a land of colossal elephants and ancient baobabs while you glide quietly in a canoe along the reeds.

Chongwe Camp Activities

Chongwe’s impressive variety of safari activities provides the ultimate exploration of this magnificent African paradise. By land, enjoy game drives and walking safaris, or take to the rivers and explore with boat cruises canoeing safaris and fishing. Back in camp, the new wildlife hide is great for photography, especially rare nocturnal creatures. This is one of the most beautiful regions in Africa, with rivers winding through the forested valley, creating a haven for wildlife and birdlife. Lions, wild dog, elephants, and hippos abound - to name just a few!

After a morning drive, you will be picked up at your hotel in Lusaka and transferred to the Jeki Airstrip. You will then take a domestic flight to Livingstone and transferred to one of Zambia's most romantic camps, Tongabezi. Tongabezi lies on a large bend in the Zambezi River and 20 KMs upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls! This evening, relax and watch as the river flows slowly.

Livingstone

Livingstone is a historic colonial town, most famous for its proximity to Victoria Falls. The town has experienced a revival in the last decade, to feature a more modern charm. The old colonial style buildings that once decorated the main avenue, have been renovated into housing shops, cafes and a variety of local businesses. Livingstone offers a wide range of activities, from the thrill of white water rafting and bungee jumping, to the awe-inspiring elephant back safaris and sunset cruises. Livingstone has something for everyone.

Tongabezi Lodge Activities

The days at Tongabezi have no set pattern and can be spent exactly as you wish. Choose simply to relax at the lodge or make the most of the wealth of activities on offer in and around the Victoria Falls area. Options include riverboat trips, picnic lunches on islands, visits to Livingstone and both sides of the Falls, birding, white water rafting, bungee jumping, horse riding, elephant riding, or, my favorite, a visit to the stunning Livingstone Island which hangs seemingly suspended in midstream halfway across the falls themselves. At the end of the day, enjoy sundowners at the beach!

After a fun time in Livingstone, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport. You will take a short flight to Kalabo Airstrip where your guide will be waiting for you. Liuwa Plains is waiting for you with its unspoiled, exclusive, and rare game plus rich heritage. This evening, sit back and enjoy yourself by the fire pit as the locals share fascinating stories of the magical Liuwa Plain.

Liuwa Plains

Liuwa Plain National Park in Zambia has one of the oldest conservation histories in Africa, dating back to the 19th century where the King of Barotseland, Lubosi Lewanika, appointed his people to be the custodians of the park and its wildlife. They maintain that sentiment today. With over 12,500 people legally living within the park, Liuwa is a prime example of how people and wildlife can co-exist and benefit in a shared landscape. Each year, Liuwa hosts the second largest wildebeest migration on the continent – without fanfare, this is one of the most glorious spectacles on the planet.

Liuwa now employs 123 full-time employees and 104 seasonal workers, making it the largest employer in the region with over 90% of its workforce being local residents. Liuwa supports 28 schools that provide education to more than 11,000 students and covers 89 scholarships a year. Liuwa’s carnivore population is on the rise; the cheetah population is recovering with the addition of 16 cubs in 2018, and the spotted hyaena population is thriving with an estimated population of over 500.

Together with your local award-winning guides, step into a world full of intimate safari excursions! King Lweanika, brings unrivaled access and absolute exclusivity to the region. Experience the magic of the Liuwa Plain, home to Africa's second-biggest wildebeest migration, magnificent birdlife, a growing cheetah population, and the famed Lady Liuwa lion pride. The region offers spectacular photographic opportunities. The broad grass canvas has annual floodwaters, sprawling wild wildflower blooms, and dramatic thunderstorms - the perfect backdropfor capturing the beautiful wildlife. Every day you can enjoy day & night game drives, walking safaris, sleeping under the stars, and canoeing & fishing (seasonal). While you are living life in the plains, make sure to stop and touch the earth, breath the wild air unlike any other you will ever experience.

Although your adventure must come to an end today, you will be leaving with new friends, amazing experiences and memories to cherish for the rest of your life. Once you have checked out of your hotel in Liuwa Plains, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the Kalabo Airstrip to catch your domestic flight to Livingstone Airport. Upon arrival, you will be in good time to board your international departure flight.

We wish you safe and happy travels home!