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8-Day Zambia Untouched Wilderness Safari

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Overview

Treat yourself to a memorable Zambia safari package!

The South Luangwa National Park is home to rich and beautiful wildlife, making it the best place to experience the safari bush walk it boasts. The wildlife you will see there is rarer than other national parks, even better is the river that attracts so much wildlife to its waters - this is where most camps and lodges are found.

The Lower Zambezi National Park fetches its beauty, among other things from the mighty waters of the Zambezi River where animals find their fun and peace, while still offering you the chance to go fishing and canoeing in safety.

This is a chance unlike any other to live in luxury while dipping into the strength, power and rawness of wildlife.
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Lusaka and Fly to South Luangwa National Park

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Arrival in Lusaka and Fly to South Luangwa National Park

It’s an hour’s local flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa. On arrival at the airport, you will be met by the guide from Chikunto Safari Lodge who will take you there. The journey takes around an hour. Enjoy the riverview and some drinks at the bar, later dinner will be served. Please note that this is a game drive transfer; you will see wild animals on the way to the lodge inside the national park.

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    Accommodation

    Chikunto Safaris Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mfuwe International Airport to South Luangwa National Park

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Mambwe

Day 2

Game Viewing in South Luangwa National Park

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Game Viewing in South Luangwa National Park

Start your day with breakfast followed by either a walking safari or a game drive safari for about 4 hours. After some free time to enjoy the sounds of nature, you will be served with afternoon tea, coffee with snacks. Depart for an afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks. When it's dark, you will search for nocturnal animals such as leopards with the help of the spotter with a flashlight and return to the lodge almost in time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Chikunto Safaris Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Wildlife Camp Morning Safari in South Luangwa National Park

    Late-Afternoon Game Drive at South Luangwa National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mambwe

    Northern Province

Day 3

Game Viewing in South Luangwa National Park

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Game Viewing in South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast, choose a morning activity: walking safari or game drive safari for about 4 hours before returning for lunch and free time to relax. Have afternoon tea, coffee with snacks and then depart for a late-afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks. When it's dark, you will be searching for nocturnal animals such as leopards with the help of the spotter with a flashlight. Return to the lodge for dinner. You can enjoy some drinks at the bar or the fire pit.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Chikunto Safaris Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Walking Safari in South Luangwa National Park

    Late-Afternoon Game Drive at South Luangwa National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mambwe

    Northern Province

Day 4

Last Day in South Luangwa National Park

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Last Day in South Luangwa National Park

Start your day with breakfast followed by either a walking safari or a game drive safari for about 4 hours. After some free time to enjoy the sounds of nature, you will be served with afternoon tea, coffee with snacks. Depart for an afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks. When it's dark, you will search for nocturnal animals such as leopards with the help of the spotter with a flashlight and return to the lodge almost in time for dinner.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Chikunto Safaris Lodge

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
  • activities icon
    Activities

    Wildlife Camp Morning Safari in South Luangwa National Park

    Late-Afternoon Game Drive at South Luangwa National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mambwe

    Northern Province

Day 5

Travel to Lower Zambezi via Lusaka

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Travel to Lower Zambezi via Lusaka

Depending on your flight time, you will either depart after breakfast or after morning game drive.
Transfer to Mfuwe Airport to fly to Lower Zambezi National Park via Lusaka. In Lusaka, you will be assisted to check into the charter flight to Lower Zambezi National Park. When you arrive at Royal Airstrip you will be transferred to the lodge. Later in the afternoon, you will go on either a game drive or a boat cruise. Return to the lodge in time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Royal Zambezi Lodge5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sunset Cruise on Lower Zambezi River

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chikunto Safaris Lodge to Mfuwe International Airport

    Plane from Mfuwe to Lusaka

    Plane from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mambwe

    Luangwa

    Lusaka Province

Day 6

Game Safari Day in Lower Zambezi

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Game Safari Day in Lower Zambezi

Breakfast first, then choose your morning activity, a game drive, a walking safari, or boat cruise on the Zambezi. Return to the lodge in time for lunch and have time to relax. Later in the afternoon, you will be served with an afternoon tea, coffee with snacks, followed by an afternoon game drive or sunset boat cruise that goes into the evening. Return to the lodge to relax and have dinner as the sky lights up with stars.

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    Accommodation

    Royal Zambezi Lodge5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Bush Walk from Royal Zambezi Lodge

    Lower Zambezi National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Luangwa

    Lusaka Province

Day 7

Game Safari Day in Lower Zambezi National Park

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Game Safari Day in Lower Zambezi National Park

Breakfast first, followed by a morning activity that will be either a game drive, walking safari, boat cruise or canoe safari then return to the lodge in time for lunch and free time to relax. Later in the afternoon, you will be served with an afternoon tea, coffee with snacks, followed by a choice of a game drive in the park or sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River that borders Zimbabwe. Return to the lodge to relax before dinner.

  • accommodation icon
    Accommodation

    Royal Zambezi Lodge5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Guided Canoe Safari in the Lower Zambezi National Park

    Sunset Cruise on Lower Zambezi River

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Luangwa

    Lusaka Province

Day 8

Departure

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Departure

Today concludes your Zambia safari package. Have breakfast and relax, then you will be transferred by your guide to Royal Airstrip in time for your charter flight to Lusaka International airport for your onward connection flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Royal Zambezi Lodge to Royal Airstrip

    Plane from Royal Airstrip to Lusaka

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Luangwa

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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