15 Days Best of Photographic Safari in Zambia

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Explore Zambia’s premier safari destinations through game drives, Canoeing, Boat Cruise, and walking safaris activities. This luxury itinerary combines three of the country’s premier safari destinations, Lower Zambezi , Kafue and South Luangwa National Park and to create the ultimate Zambia safari itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts looking to rove the parklan...
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Unique Zambezi River Canoeing Experiences
    • Get up close to wildlife & Nature on Legendary Walking Safari
    • Superb Big Game Safari
    • Places Covered: Lower Zambezi, Kafue & South Luangwa National Park

What's this trip about?

    Explore Zambia’s premier safari destinations through game drives, Canoeing, Boat Cruise, and walking safaris activities. This luxury itinerary combines three of the country’s premier safari destinations, Lower Zambezi , Kafue and South Luangwa National Park and to create the ultimate Zambia safari itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts looking to rove the parklands by road and river.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLusaka
End CityLusaka

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing
  • Game Drive
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Royal Zambezi Lodge – Lower Zambezi ; 4 Nights Deluxe Room Accommodation, All meals, soft drinks, house wines, local beers, non-premium drinks, filtered water teas, Two activities per day (Age restrictions: No U12 yrs. old for Canoeing, Walking Safaris & Hiking), Private Guiding/Vehicle/Boat, National Park Entry Fees, Complimentary 15min foot/hand massage at the award-winning Royal Bush Spa, Laundry Service /Wifi Service / Green Levy/ VAT 16%,Two-way Royal airstrip Transfers, Passenger Safety Tax (Light Aircraft): $5 pp/per departure.
    • Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, Busanga Plans – Kafue National Park; 4 Nights Ensuite Tented Chalets Accommodation, Park fees, all meals, all local drinks, safari activities, bed levies and laundry
    • Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park; 2 Nights Luxury Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All meals, tea/coffee, Two game activities per Full day, Private Guide and Vehicle, National Park Fees, Tourism Levy & Conservation Levy, Shared Road transfers (Mfuwe Airport), Laundry, 16% government VAT taxes and service charge
    • Chamilandu Bushcamp - South Luangwa National Park; 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All meals, tea/coffee & Drinks from the Bar, Two game activities per full day, Private Guide and Vehicle, National Park Fees, Tourism Levy & Conservation Levy, Private Road transfers (Mfuwe Airport & Bushcamp inter-camp), Laundry, 16% government VAT taxes and service charge
    • Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel, Lusaka: 1 night Ensuite Room , Dinner and Breakfast
    • Local Flights & Road Transfers included are: Complimentary Return Local Flights (Lusaka – Lower Zambezi – Lusaka), Two-way Charter flights (Lusaka – Busanga Plains – Lusaka), Two-way Domestic Flights (Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka) & All Road /Airport Transfers.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Meet & Greet/Flight to Lower Zambezi

When you arrive at Lusaka Intl Airport you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist you with the luggage and check in onto your local flight to Royal airstrip in Lower Zambezi.

Upon arrival at Royal airstrip, you will be welcomed by the guide from...

Day 2, 3 & 4: Explore Lower Zambezi Safaris

You will have Three full days Safari in Lower Zambezi, during these days you will have two game viewing activities each day. However, the plan below is flexible as you will have private guiding you will agree with your guide on how you go about your day to perfectly s...

Day 5: Flight to Busanga Plains Via Lusaka

Breakfast in the morning and then depending on your flight to Lusaka, you will either do a morning Safari then check out and short flight from Royal airstrip to Lusaka. In lusaka our representative will assist you checking in onto the chart flight to Busanga Plain.

Day 6,7&8: Explore Safaris in Busanga Plains - KNP

During this day you will have two safari activities per day (Morning and afternoon) and all scheduled daily meals breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee and three course dinners.

When you visit Kasonso Camp, the sheer diversity and untouched beauty of the Busan...

Day 9: Flight to South Luangwa Via Lusaka

Today you will have breakfast in the morning possibly a Morning Safari activity. Depending on your flight time to South Luangwa National Park, your guide will transfer you to Busanga Plains airstrip, then short flight to Lusaka.

At Lusaka airport our representa...

Day 10: Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park

Breakfast in the morning followed by the Morning Photographic Safari activity for about 4 hours then back to the lodge in time for brunch and free time to relax. In the afternoon around 3 pm afternoon tea/coffee followed by afternoon game viewing activity and back to ...

Day 11: Game Drive transfer to Chamilandu Bushcamp

Today you will have breakfast early in the morning and then you go out for your photographic Safari activity and return to the lodge in time for Brunch and check out. After Brunch you guide will take you on a Transfer of 2hrs -2hrs30min a beautiful game drive safari t...

Day 12 & 13: More Safaris in South Luangwa NP

On these days you will have all meals as scheduled and you will have two Game viewing activities for your photography Safari each day.

Daily Routine.

Breakfast: Delicious breakfast around the Campfire before your morning Safari

Morning activity: G...

Day 14: Transfer to Mfuwe Airport /Flight to Mfuwe

Depending on your flight time from Mfuwe to Lusaka, you have the option of doing the Morning game Drive Safari then transfer to Mfuwe lodge for about 2 hrs and then you will be put a closed Transfer vehicle to Mfuwe Airport and 1hr10min Domestic flight to Lusaka.

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Day 15: Transfer to Lusaka Intl Airport

Breakfast in the morning and later you will check out of the hotel, depending on your international flight our driver will transfer you to Lusaka International airport then our representative at the airport will assist you to check-in onto your flight back home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $13,881
Price per day$925
Last Updated: 12/8/2023

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jan 2020

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We had the most incredible holiday

We had the most incredible holiday thanks to these guys. They absolutely went above and beyond in every way to make our time in Zambia perfect. Incredibly friendly, ...

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Will

Nov 2019

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Very helpful staff

Very helpful staff, even for a last minute trip. I'd definitely work with them again.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Visa fees & Medica/Travel Insurance
    • International Flights
    • All bar at Mfuwe Lodge and Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel
    • Lunch, Dinner and Laundry at Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower
    • Champagne & premium wine & spirits, imported beers
    • Fly Fishing: FOC for up to 2 pax, thereafter $50 per person per day due to the use of an extra boat (Max 2 pax per boat for fly fishing) *Standard fishing included
    • Fishing Tackle Hire: $25 pp/per day (Can be prepaid)
    • Scout fee for Chilapila Hiking Challenge: $50 flat fee for one scout (Max 6 hikers) More than 6 pax, additional scout is required at extra $50. (NB: Challenge only available in winter months: June/July/August) (Please check the website under activities for more details)
    • Cultural Village Visit - $50 per person (Minimum 2 pax) (Can be prepaid)
    • Late check-out fee - $150 per person to cover lunch, extra activity. Use of room is not included. (Can be prepaid)
    • Departure Tax at Livingstone, Lusaka & Mfuwe Airports - $16 pp/per departure payable directly by guest/s at relevant airports.
    • Spa & Shop
    • Jeki Airstrip Transfer/Activity (Min 2 pax) - $70 per person one-way - includes transfer & National Park fees for half-day activity. Approx 1.5 hr transfer or 2-3 hr activity
    • Anything of personal Nature and Not included above

Accommodation

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Three Course Dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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