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13-Day Zambia's “Big 5” Wildlife Excursion Tour

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Safari, Culture, Wildlife

  • Duration

    13 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Visit Zambia on a 13-day tour. Explore Zambia, one of the best places in Africa to see wild animals and birds. Head to Lower Zambezi National Park, one of Zambia's premier wildlife destinations. Visit the Lower Zambezi National Park, Kafue National Park (including the world-famous Busanga Plains) and South Luangwa National Park (a world-renowned wildlife haven). Enjoy the beautiful African wilderness in Zambia’s best parks and see the famous “Big 5” wild animals. 

Highlights

Private or Solo Tour

A specially designed tour can also be offered to individuals wanting either a private or solo travelling arrangement.  For a private tour, this means that you have only people already well known to you such family members, close friends or members of a special interest group in your company travelling together from Lusaka to Livingstone. 

For a solo tour arrangement, you will be all by yourself as a single traveler accompanied by our tour guide and medic. However, some wildlife viewing activities in the Parks are run by the lodges/camps themselves.  In addition, all water sport activities in the Victoria Falls in Livingstone are shared with many other people.  At such times, kindly expect to share safari vehicles or water sport activities/facilities in the Victoria Falls with other people though you travelled as a private traveler with us.

Important Travel Notice: Our COVID-19 health and safety preventive measures

As a part of the global travel community, we’ve been following updated news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) incredibly closely. Most importantly, our thoughts are with all those affected, be it directly or indirectly.

Safety, flexibility and transparency

We are committed to ensuring that your tour and activities with us is robust, safe, flexible and transparent. 

Booking with flexibility with us means you can...

 If your plans change, choose a new date with easy and hassle-free - You’re not locked in.

  • Day 1 : Arrive in Lusaka expand_more
    • Arrive in Lusaka, the capital city and business centre of Zambia. Lusaka is one of Africa’s most delightful cities. It is a metropolitan city that offers a traditional and hearty Zambian welcome to all visitors.
    • Meet at the Lusaka (Kenneth Kaunda) International Airport with our greeters and company driver.
    • Transfer to Chamba Valley Exotic Hotel, on the outskirts of Lusaka, for overnight sleep.
    • Visit Lusaka city shopping malls to buy personal items for use whilst in Lower Zambezi National Park. 
    • Enjoy fresh, mouthwatering Zambian and multi-cuisines in the restaurant before retiring to bed.
  • Day 2 : Travel to Lower Zambezi expand_more
    • Rise early in the morning for breakfast. 
    • Drive through Lusaka city and down to the escarpment to the Zambezi Valley.
    • Travel by road from Lusaka to Chirundu (D152/RD491 about 115 km). D152/RD491 road is an important commercial artery route that crosses the Zambian border and goes to Harare, Zimbabwe. So at most, this road is always kept in good repair condition.
    • Mineral water will be served during the tours. Lunch and refreshments are provided on board en-route to Lower Zambezi.
    • About 200–300m from the Chirundu border, the road to the Lower Zambezi branches east from the main road.
    • Head to Mvuu campsite in the game management area, covering a distance of 50 km for an exciting lodging excursion in the Chiawa Game Management Area.
    • Arrive at the Lower Zambezi Game Management Area (GMA).

    Check-in at Mvuu Lodge and campsite or similar accommodation facility. At Mvuu, you will live close to nature. The Lodge is 

    6:00 pm - Evening relaxation

    7:30 pm – Dinner.

    9:30 pm – Early sleep


  • Day 3 : Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi National Park expand_more
    • 05:10 am: Wakeup and thereafter take a bath.
    • 05:20 am to 05: 45 am: Have a morning breakfast.
    • 05:45 am to 05:55 am - Receive a short briefing by the Tour Director on pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices, and some important country information and social etiquette.
    • 06:00 am: Leave for the full-day game cruise on the Lower Zambezi area.
    • See the Zambezi River on one side and the escarpment on the other, which forms a wonderful backdrop for the game viewing.
    • Enjoy the morning and afternoon scheduled game activities explored by both canoe/boat and game drive vehicle.
  • Day 4 : Explore Zambezi National Park expand_more
    • Enjoy more game drives and other activities in the Game Management Area and Game Park.

    Propose some alternative activities to pursue on this particular day. Such activities must be aligned or be in conformity with what is contained and outlined in this Nyati safari tour program.

  • Day 5 : Return to Lusaka expand_more
    • Drive through the Zambezi escarpment and back to Lusaka. 
    • Do some shopping for the next days in the Kafue wilderness. 
    • Drive on the M9 Lusaka – Mumbwa highway road to Kafue National Park.
    • Stay in safari tents at Roy’s camp, off the hook bridge.
  • Day 6 : Travel to Kafue National Park (KNP) expand_more
    • Spend the day doing game drives in the central part of the Kafue National Park, around Chunga Game Management Area (GMA). 
    • Kafue National Park is well known for its variety of different species of antelopes. Leopards and pride of lions are also regularly seen in this area. 
    • After touring around Chunga Gama Management Area, return to Roy’s park and spend another night there.
  • Day 7 : Visit the Busanga Plains (KNP) expand_more
    • Spend the day at Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park.
    • Enjoy activities during the day.
  • Day 8 : Explore Busanga Plains expand_more
    • Spend the day at Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park.
    • Enjoy activities during the day.
  • Day 9 : Return to Lusaka expand_more
    • Leave the Busanga plains.
    • Cross through Kafue National Park on our last game drive.
    • Head back to Hookbride before joining the M9 highway road travelling back to Lusaka on the same day.
    • Arrive in Lusaka.

    Check-in and stay at StayEasy hotel (sharing) or a similar accommodation facility, located in the central place of Lusaka, a 4 minutes walk to Levy Mwanawasa shopping mall.

  • Day 10 : Reach South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Transfer to Lusaka International Airport. 
    • Catch a domestic flight to Mfuwe international airport (not included in this package rate, but you must settle). 
    • Arrive at Mfuwe airport, meet the representative from Flat Dogs Camp or Croc Valley Campsite.

    Both Flatdogs Camp and Croc Valley Lodge are situated just outside of the South Luangwa National Park in the Game Management Area (GMA) in a riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the park.

  • Day 11 : Explore South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Visit the South Luangwa National Park, a world-renowned wildlife haven that will highlight the safari trip to Zambia.

    Activities: Game drives or game walks in the park.

  • Day 12 : Explore South Luangwa National Park expand_more
    • Enjoy game drives in the park or nature walks.
  • Day 13 : Return to Mfuwe International Airport expand_more
    • After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport for the departure flight to Lusaka international airport to connect your international flight back home.

    No accommodation (End of tour)

    Meals & Drinks:

    • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

    • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

What's Included
  • Variety of hygienically clean and comfortable lodges, apartments, and camping excursions. 
  • High-quality guides will share their knowledge with you on game drives, night drives, walking, and canoe safaris. A canoe safari on the Zambezi is not to be missed by the more adventurous.  Walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia, and you will enjoy a well-deserved walking safari in the Lower Zambezi National Park. 
  • Fully Inclusive all meals and soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks are excluded and not catered for except on some occasions. 
  • All overland transfer transportation from Lusaka international airport, Lower Zambezi National Park, Kafue, and South Luangwa National Park.  Safari vehicles inside the national parks for game viewing.
  • Park entry fees into the Lower Zambezi, Kafue, and South Luangwa National Park are included in this package.
  • This tour can be customised.
  • You can request changes to this tour.
  • Private tour.
  • If you wish to pursue a private tour with us exclusively arranged for your family, friends, and other interest groups, kindly indicate so on the first expression of interest stage. This will be arranged for you with relative ease. However, wildlife viewing activities in the Parks are run by the lodges/camps and are often shared with others.
  • Suitable for solo travellers.
  • Solo travellers can book this private tour.


What's Excluded
  • Gratuities.
  • Items or services of a personal nature.
  • Travel Insurance. 
  • Visa is excluded from this package.
  • The cost of state COVID-19 pandemic travel compliance requirements at the individual level is not included in this package.
  •  Domestic flight fare from Lusaka to Mfuwe is excluded.
What to bring
  • A few pairs of khaki shorts/light trousers, light and portable long sleeve shirts, swimming costumes, sandals, thick trousers, and a jacket for your cooler evenings.  Wide Brimmed Hat, Sunglasses, and lots of sunblocks are generally enough to protect you from the scorching African sun heat. 
  • Camera: Kindly bring a good SLR with different lenses, especially a super-telephoto zoom lens, e.g. 200-600mm Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR Super Telephoto Zoom. Extra memory cards are a must - one can never take enough photos. Other equipments to bring are the camera charger (240v), enough film, extenders as well as adequate batteries because you do not get a possibility to shop for a time within the wild bush.
  • Binoculars
Know before you go
  • This travel itinerary is executed in accordance with the set  World Health Organisation (WHO),  Safe Travels (WTTC - Global), Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC)  hygiene and sanitation protocols. 
  • Please also note the following travel information from Zambia Travel Agency (ZTA).
  • All tourists entering Zambia must have undergone a SARS CoV2 PCR test within 72 hours of arrival and have tested negative.
  • Evidence of a negative test result must be produced on arrival. Anyone without this evidence will not be allowed into the country.
  • All tourists will undergo health screening on arrival. Symptomatic travellers with temperatures 38 degrees (Celsius) and higher shall be tested for CoVID19 and shall be quarantined until the results are ready.
  • Travellers who test positive will be managed according to the National Case Management Guidelines.
  • .All tourists must adhere to the recommended CoVID19 prevention measures during their stay.
  • COVID-19 Testing centres in Lusaka and Livingstone:
  • Below is vital COVID-19 technical support information regarding you knowing in advance COVID-19 testing centres in Zambia’s two biggest cities of Lusaka and Livingstone.
  • There are three options to obtain a COVID-19 test in Lusaka: CIDRZ Central Laboratory, Medland Hospital and Victoria Hospital.
    • CIDRZ Central Laboratory – located off Alick Nkhata Road in Kalingalinga, Lusaka. Available for walk-in service.  The costs are USD100.00.  Results provided within 72 working hours.  Express service costs K2700.00 or USD150.00, and results are provided within 48 working hours.  The clinic is open from 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday and from 08:00 to 14:00 Friday.  Contact +260 975 138 102 for additional information.
    • Medland Hospital – located at Plot 9, Mukonteka Close, Rhodes Park, Lusaka | Telephone: 3111; +260 761 101600. Tests are available by appointment and cost K2100.00 or USD110.00.  Results are provided within three (3) business days.  You must call to set up an appointment.  Working hours: 09:00 to 11:00 Monday to Friday.
    • Victoria Hospital (5498 Lunsenfwa Rd, Lusaka, not far on the opposite side of the Great East Road from East Park Mall, tel +260 211 290 985, +260 95 5255798, open 24 hours, email reception@victoriahospital.org) contact is Shafiq Mohamed (he is on Facebook as well) - test result back in 24 hours.
    • Livingstone: Tourist Capital of Zambia.
    • Apart from the normal government hospital, one place that is known to provide a test and with a good reputation is Med-Prof, 432, Mushili Way Livingstone, Zambia, tel +260 976980177, medproflivingstone@yahoo.com. 
    • The number to use regarding tests at Med-Prof is +260 977772092.
  • From 20 October 2020, all travellers wishing to leave Zambia must have a medical certificate as per directive from the Zambia Ministry of Health (MOH). The medical certificate will state that they have tested negatively for COVID-19 in Zambia in the previous 14 days. To obtain such a certificate, travellers must take their negative test results to UTH Hospital for authentication. 
  • Directions: Go to the first floor, and an officer will sign on your negative test. Take it to Admin block (red building), pay Zambian Kwacha 200, go back to ADULT INFECTIOUS DISEASE CENTER(AIDC) at same UTH and see the same officer for the Travel Certificate."
  • Other approved centres are;
    • DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE (DHO)
    • PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE (PHO)
    • ZAMBIA NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE (ZNPHI)
  • Holders of tests taken outside Zambia are not exempt from this requirement, even if the test was taken within the previous 14 days.
  • ***This requirement is bound to change within the short foreseeable future.
  • Malaria Risk – How to Protect Yourself Against Malaria.
    • Zambia is a high malaria risk country throughout the whole nation, including urban areas. The highest risk of infection is in the rainy season, from November to May.  Persons visiting Victoria Falls must take malaria suppressive medication. In addition to the suggested antimalarial medication, use a mosquito bed net and effective repellents to avoid the bite of the nocturnal Anopheles mosquito whilst on tour in Zambia.
    • Before you travel to Zambia, kindly consult your local physician or travel health clinic for the prophylactic malaria regimen most appropriate to your need to protect you from getting Malaria whilst visiting Zambia.   
  • Delivering a Safe Experience for YOU
  • A Health and Safety Assistant, together with a Tour Guide and driver, will accompany you on this safari tour. This ensures that you receive a safe experience through enhanced cleanliness and hygiene best practices throughout the journey.
Meeting Point

Lusaka International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 8 USD 7440 Per Person
Child
1 To 1 USD 0 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 7440 / person