Full Itinerary
Day 1 - Livingstone
Arrive in Livingstone where you will be met by a Big Safari Company representative and transfer you to the lodge - a drive of approximately 30 minutes. Chundukwa River Lodge has breath-taking views over the Zambezi, plenty of places to relax, a plunge pool and beautiful indigenous gardens. The lodge also offers a huge variety of activities and excursions you can do in the local area.
Included meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge
Optional activities: River watching, boating, horse-riding.
Day 2 - Livingstone
Today you will visit the incredible Victoria Falls - one of the natural wonders of the world. You will have a bespoke tour with a personal guide who will tell you all about the fall’s history and geology and show you the best places to take photographs. You will also have a sunset cruise on the Zambezi with sundowner snacks and drinks.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge
Day 3 - Lower Zambezi
Transfer to Livingstone airport and fly to Lower Zambezi Park. Transfer by vehicle to Chongwe Camp which is set at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers against a beautiful mountainous backdrop. By land, you can enjoy game drives and walking safaris, or take to the rivers and explore with boat cruises, canoeing safaris and tiger-fishing. In camp, the brand new wildlife hide is great for photography, especially rare nocturnal creatures or you can simply watch out for the elephants who frequently enjoy wandering right through the camp!
Included meals: Breakfast,dinner
Accommodation: Chongwe River Camp
Optional activities: Night game drives, walking safaris, boat cruises, sleepout under the stars
Day 4 - Lower Zambezi
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Lower Zambezi wilderness. This region is especially wonderful for large elephant herds, diverse birdlife and wild dogs.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch dinner
Accommodation: Chongwe River Camp
Day 5 - Lower Zambezi
Today you will enjoy a canoeing safari which operates all year round. During the driest months of August to November wildlife congregates along the river making it a thrilling experience to see elephants and other big game up close.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Chongwe River Camp
Day 6 - Luangwa
Fly from Lower Zambezi to Luangwa Valley and transfer to the lodge. Chikunto Safari Lodge is located within the South Luangwa National Park and enjoys sweeping views of the Luangwa River. Its luxury tents are built on raised decking with a covered outdoor seating area. The main lodge area has a cosy thatched bar and a salt water swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, dinner
Accommodation: Chikunto Camp
Day 7 - Luangwa
South Luangwa National park is a beautiful wilderness area set in a wide rift valley. Despite offering spectacular wildlife viewing, it receives so few tourists so it is a great place to get off the beaten track. It is recognized as one of the best parks in Africa to encounter the elusive leopard. Elephants abound and expansive herds of buffalo are often seen. The Luangwa River is also home to crocodile and sizable pods of hippo.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a specialist wildlife guide.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch dinner
Accommodation: Chikunto Camp
Day 8 - Luangwa
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a specialist wildlife guide.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch dinner
Accommodation: Chikunto Camp
Day 9 - Lusaka and home
After breakfast transfer to the airport in Mfuwe and fly to Lusaka for your international connection home.
Included meals: Breakfast