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9-Day Rural Experience And Safari In Livingstone & Mfuwe

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    9 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Set off on a complete Zambian experience by visiting South Luangwa National Park, famous for walking safaris and visit Kawaza cultural village to learn activities like brewing local beer and grinding maize. Next, check out the iconic Victoria Falls and board a sunset cruise. Also, see the endangered white rhino in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park and lastly, explore Chief Mukuni's Village, a royal 13-century village.  

Highlights
  • Go for walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park
  • Visit a local school and clinic in Kawaza cultural village 
  • Admire Zambia’s and Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls 
  • Enjoy a wildlife safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya Park 
  • Know about the culture and lives of people in Chief Mukuni's Village 
  • Day 1: Meet & Greet/Transfer to Protea Lusaka Tower Hotel – Lusaka expand_more
    • You will be picked up from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by the representative with the name board. You will be assisted with the luggage and transferred to Protea Hotel by Marriott in Lusaka overnight based on Bed & Breakfast.
  • Day 2: Local Flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe – South Luangwa National Park expand_more

    • After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in time for your flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park. You will get to the airport an hour before your flight time and you will fly for 1 hour 10 minutes to Mfuwe.

    • Arrive at Mfuwe airport, where the guide from Thornicroft Lodge will be waiting for you who will then transfer you to the lodge. Depending on your arrival time, you will check-in and have lunch then relax. Later around 03:30 pm, savour an afternoon tea/coffee then you will go out for the afternoon/night game drive and return to the lodge in time for dinner and bedtime at your convenience.
  • Day 3: Game Viewing Safaris in South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Explore South Luangwa National Park. At around 6:30 am, enjoy a game drive, or go for a walking safari. 
    • After about three to four hours, return to the lodge in time for lunch and relaxation time. Later in the afternoon, tea/coffee will be served followed by the afternoon/night game drive safari. This is a must-do activity as you start with the afternoon and then take a sundowner drink break and then continue with the night game drive searching for nocturnal animals using the spotlight. Return to the lodge almost in time for dinner and later bedtime.
  • Day 4: Walking Safari & Night Safari in South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Explore South Luangwa National Park. At around 6:30 am, enjoy a game drive, or go for a walking safari. 
    • After about three to four hours, return to the lodge in time for lunch and relaxation time. Later in the afternoon, tea/coffee will be served followed by the afternoon/night game drive safari. This is a must-do activity as you start with the afternoon and then take a sundowner drink break and then continue with the night game drive searching for nocturnal animals using the spotlight. Return to the lodge almost in time for dinner and later bedtime.
  • Day 5: Kawaza Cultural Village & Night Game Drive – South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Have breakfast in the morning at Thornicroft Lodge. Then, you will be taken to the Kawaza Cultural Village in Nsefu village in Mfuwe within the South Luangwa area for your village tour experience.
    • Meet the village guide and the manager of the tourism project. He will then introduce you to some of the villagers and ask if there are any activities you are interested in or any particular aspects of village life you would like to explore. Activities during your excursion will include a visit to the local school, and if you are visiting during term time, you will be welcomed to join an assembly or one of the day's classes. The school visit is normally followed by a visit to the local clinic, a short tour around the village, and a local healer who can explain some of the various medicinal uses of herbs and traditional healing methods.
    • Take part in everyday village activities such as brewing local beer, grinding maize, drawing water at the well and picking maize in the fields. Throughout the tour, you will have a chance to talk to the villagers, and be among a crowd of friendly children trailing after you. 
    • Have lunch prepared locally and witness some local dances. Then, say goodbye to the villagers and return to the lodge in time for the afternoon /night game drive. You will have afternoon tea/coffee then depart for your night game drive, or you can choose to relax then, have dinner.
  • Day 6: Transfer to Mfuwe Airport/Flight to Livingstone via Lusaka expand_more
    • Accompany your guide to the airport in time for your flight to Livingstone via Lusaka. When you arrive at Livingstone International Airport you will be welcomed by the representative and transferred to Protea Hotel Livingstone where you will stay for 3 nights. Check-in and relax.
  • Day 7: Guided Victoria Falls Tour & Sunset Boat Cruise – Livingstone expand_more

    • You will be picked up at your hotel for a guided tour of Zambia’s Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls.

    • Return to the hotel in time for lunch and free time to relax. Next, go out for a Sunset Boat Cruise, where you will be offered complimentary snacks, beer, soft drinks, wine and limited spirits. Return to the lodge, and later enjoy dinner.

  • Day 8: Walking Safari in Mosi oa Tunya NP / Chief Mukuni's Village expand_more
    • Enjoy a 3-hour leisurely walk in the Mosi-oa-Tunya Park led by a professional Zambian guide and park scout. Experience close encounters with the endangered white rhino and other wildlife, including buffalo, hippo, impala and warthog. The guide's extensive knowledge is not just about the many species of animals and birds but also about the wide variety of trees and plant life along with their local medicinal properties and uses. Then, you will be dropped at the hotel for a lunch break and relaxation time.
    • Later after lunch, get picked up to go to Chief Mukuni's Village, a Royal village founded around the 13th Century. It is home to about 7,000 Leya people. The chief has invited visitors into his village to get a glimpse of how his people have lived for generations and learn a little about their traditional customs and beliefs.
    • The Chief’s guides and the village people are more than happy to show visitors their huts and take you inside, explain how they are built and decorated, introduce you to various craftsmen and women at work and ask you to taste some traditional foods and beer. This is a working village, not a purpose-built tourist attraction, and it is a privilege to be welcomed into their lifestyle.
    • Make your way back. You will pass through Livingstone Town where the guide will take you for a city tour. You will visit the amazing craft shop to buy the souvenirs (Local Products) and visit the museum to learn about Zambia’s culture and natural heritage. Transfer to your hotel.
  • Day 9: Transfer to Livingstone International Airport expand_more

    • Have breakfast in the morning and then check out of Protea Hotel Livingstone. Depending on your flight time, your driver will transfer you to Livingstone International Airport (LVI) in time for your flight.

    • End of the Tour.

What's Included

Protea Tower Hotel – Lusaka

  • 1 Night Ensuite Luxury Room on Bed and Breakfast

  • Return Kenneth Kaunda Intl Airport

Thornicroft Lodge – South Luangwa National Park

  • 4 Nights Ensuite River View Chalet Accommodation

  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Three Course Dinner)

  • High Tea/Coffee with Snack

  • 2 x Game Viewing Activities per full day (Morning and Night Game Drive)

  • 1 x Walking Safari

  • 1 x Day visit to Kawaza Cultural Village

  • National park Fees and All Tourism Levies

  • Return Mfuwe Airport Transfers

Protea Hotel Livingstone by Mariotte – Livingstone

  • 3 Nights Ensuite Luxury Room on Bed and Breakfast

  • 1 x Guided Victoria Falls

  • 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise

  • 1 x Walking Safari in Mosi oa Tunya NP

  • 1 x Chief Mukuni's Cultural Village Tour

  • Return Livingstone International Airport Transfers

Transfers & Flights included are:

  • Transfer from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Protea Tower Hotel in Lusaka

  • Transfer from Protea Tower Hotel to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

  • Local Flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park

  • Transfer from Mfuwe Airport to Thornicroft Lodge in South Luangwa National Park

  • Transfer from Thornicroft Lodge to Mfuwe Airport

  • Local Flight from Mfuwe – South Luangwa NP to Livingstone via Lusaka

  • Transfer from Livingstone Intl Airport to Protea Hotel Livingstone

  • Transfer from Protea Hotel Livingstone to Livingstone Intl Airport

What's Excluded

  • Visa Fees & Personal Travel/Medical Insurance

  • Drink from the Bar & Laundry Service

  • Anything of personal nature

Know before you go
  • Prices for the tour:
    • 3390 USD Per Adult (* April - December 2021)
    • 3520 USD Per Adult (* July - October 2021)
Meeting Point

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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