7 Nights:
Wild Zambia
Explore the magnificent Victoria Falls before flying to Kafue National Park, one of world's true wild places.
This itinerary spends three nights in Victoria Falls at the beautiful Waterberry Zambezi Lodge situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, the lodge grounds are a haven for peace and tranquility. Experience the best of Victoria Falls with Zambezi sunset cruises, tours of the falls and island picnics and more. Take a light aircraft flight to Kafue Natonal Park where you will spend four nights in this expansive wilderness. Search for wildlife with twice daily safari activities including game drives, boat cruises and walking safaris. Kafue is a haven for wildlife and is one of the most diverse parks in Africa, with 158 mammal species, over 500 bird species and 70 species of reptile Kafue offers spectacular game viewing away from the crowds.
HIGHLIGHTS
Witness the power of Victoria Falls
Try to find the 21 species of antelope in Kafue National Park, the most found in any park in Africa.
Explore the Kafue River with electric boat cruises
INCLUSIONS
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Seven nights accommodation
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Meals as indicated
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Selected beverages
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Twice Daily in Victoria Falls
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Twice Daily Safari Activities in Kafue
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Transfers and flights as specified
Price is AUD$8,445 per person. Twin Share
DAY 1
VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA
On arrival at Livingstone airport , you will be met and transferred to Waterberry Zambezi Lodge. Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is surrounded by green foliage, colourful flowers and rolling lawns with thatched cottages scattered around the manicured gardens. The main lodge and restaurant open to views of the Zambezi flowing past. The setting is so peaceful and relaxing that you will not want to leave. In the afternoon, head out on one of the many activities available at the lodge.
Accommodation: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Activities Victoria Falls Tour, Zambezi River cruises, Guided birding tours, Island picnic, Town & Market Tour
VICTORIA FALLS
Explore Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River with a number of activities included with your stay at Waterberry Zambezi Lodge. Take a guided tour of the falls and witness this natural wonder up close. A sunset cruise, drifting down the Zambezi into the setting sun, camera in hand, with sundowners and snacks, is a popular activity on most afternoons and is a great way to explore one of the world's great rivers.
Accommodation: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Activities Victoria Falls Tour, Zambezi River cruises, Guided birding tours, Island picnic, Town & Market Tour
DAY 2
DAY 3
VICTORIA FALLS
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading out to explore everything Victoria Falls has to offer. Expert guides will take you around the Waterberry riverbank and woodland areas to see our amazing collection of birds or book one of the many activities in Victoria Falls, from helicopter and microlight flights, Livingstone Island tours, canoeing, rhino tracking or full-day trips to Chobe National Park.
In the afternoon cruise to one of our local sandy islands for a champagne picnic, served by your personal butler, and an afternoon spent lazing, just watching the river go by and listening to the sounds of nature. When the river is high, and the islands are submerged, your picnic may be substituted for a lunchtime cruise.
Accommodation: Waterberry Zambezi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities Victoria Falls Tour, Zambezi River cruises, Guided birding tours, Island picnic, Town & Market Tour
KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to Livingstone Airport for your light aircraft flight to Kafue National Park.
At 22,500 square kilometres, Kafue National Park is Zambia's largest and oldest national park. Established in the 1950's by Norman Carr this vast wilderness is largely unexplored.
The park is home to the big five and is known for delivering fantastic leopard sightings. While wildlife density might be less than in other national parks, the species diversity is spectacular. Kafue offers the chance to view more than 22 antelope species, including large herds of red lechwe and puku and rare species such as blue and yellow-backed duiker, sitatunga and sable.
Head out on an afternoon game drive looking for the areas wildlife.
Accommodation: Ila Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris, sunset cruises
DAY 4
DAY 5
KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, looking for the wildlife that call Kafue National Park home.
Ila Safari Lodge has a strong focus on responsible tourism and utilises both an electric vehicle and boat that are solar powered . The solar boat allows you to cruise the waters of the Kafue River waiting birds dive for fish, crocodiles bask in the sun and elephants splash in the shallows.
Accommodation: Ila Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris, sunset cruises
KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy game drives and boat cruises. In between motorised safari activities, your guide will offer you the chance to go on a walking safari. A walking safari allows you to slow down to nature’s pace as your knowledgeable guide leads you through the bush on foot. Being on foot really immerses you in Kafue's beautiful and biodiverse landscapes and allows you to appreciate the small and intimate details of the bush.
Accommodation: Ila Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives, boat cruises, walking safaris, sunset cruises
DAY
6 & 7
KAFUE NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy your last morning game drive in Kafue National Park before heading back to the airstrip for your flight back to Livingstone or Lusaka for your onward arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
Activities: Morning game drive
