Zambia's Best Parks

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Zambia's Best Parks

9 Days Starting in Lusaka, Zambia and ending in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Visiting: Lusaka, Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe Gate (Lower Zambezi National Park), South Luangwa National Park

Tour operator:

Bundu Safaris Ltd

Tour code:

ZBP

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Family-Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

12-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Gluten free

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $4044 $3852 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$192

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

On this trip you will visit Zambia's most beautiful parks, Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa National Parks. The transfers are done partly by vehicle, partly by domestic flights. All nights are spent in middle class lodges with en suite bathrooms, all activities and meals are included.

Highlights

Lower Zambezi National Park
South Luangwa National Park

Places You'll See

Zambia's Best Parks

Waterbuck

Zambia's Best Parks

Lilac Breasted Roller

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Lusaka

Location: Lusaka

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Wilddog Lodge

After arrival in Lusaka transfer to a small lodge in the outskirts of town. Dinner in a restaurant.

Day 2 : Lower Zambezi National Park

Location: Lower Zambezi National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kasaka River Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we drive through Lusaka and down the escarpment to the Zambezi valley. A visit to the Lower Zambezi Park is one of the highlights in Zambia.

Day 3 : Lower Zambezi National Park

Location: Chongwe Gate (Lower Zambezi National Park)

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kasaka River Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Zambezi River on the one side and the Escarpment on the other form the backdrop of our game viewing. We do game drives in the park and boating along the river shore to watch the animals come to drink. On one of these days, we will do a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi.
We stay in chalets a Kasaka Lodge or Lower Zambezi Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Day 4 : Lower Zambezi National Park

Location: Chongwe Gate (Lower Zambezi National Park)

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kasaka River Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We have the whole day to explore the area on our game drives.

Day 5 : Flight To Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park

Location: Mfuwe International Airport, South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Msandile Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning transfer to Royal or Jeki Airstrip and flight to Mfuwe airport. Transfer to our lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River. No activities are included for this afternoon. Overnight in Safari Tents at Msandile Lodge or similar.

Day 6 - 7 : South Luangwa National Park

Location: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Msandile Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant.
Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.

Day 8 : South Luangwa National Park

Location: South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Msandile Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to Msandile Lodge on the eastern border of the national park. We will stay for 3 days here and explore the area on game drives (also night drives).
Overnight at Msandile Lodge

Day 9 : Departure

Location: Mfuwe International Airport, South Luangwa National Park

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport Mfuwe and flight back home.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation

as per itinerary
Airport Transfers at Destination
Fully Guided
Game Drives on Safari
Meals – Full Board
domestic flight on day 5

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas
Entrance Fees

US 25 pppd (on days 3,4 and 6-10)
Drinks with Meals
International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities

Check out our Q&As

Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes - on request
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low
What is the maximum group size?

12
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

Covid 19 vaccination is recommended

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

middle class lodges
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

No
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes - minimum age 12
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No
What currencies are required for this tour?

US $ and Zambian Kwacha
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Not everywhere
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

No (US 25 pppd on days 3,4 and 6-10 to be paid at the gate)
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

25 kg for domestic flight
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No, (domestic flight on day 5 around EUR 400 pp)
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes

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