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Home4-Day Impact Safari Tour (Explore The Wildlife And Meet Local Kids Of Luangwa Valley)
Description
Embark on a trip to South Luangwa National Park with the prime motive to support local kids & their families. Enjoy watching sunsets, wildlife, and African traditions as you accompany the local kids of Zambia on this trip. Participate in game drives and visit the native villages of local kids to understand their culture and lifestyle. A portion of this tour's fee will go towards the education of these kids.
Highlights
- Explore the African wildlife in South Luangwa National Park
- Experience several beautiful sunsets and adventurous game drives
- Visit the local tribal village of Zambia to meet the families of kids
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Day 1- Reach South Luangwa National Park expand_more
- Arrive at Mfuwe Airport, where you will meet your English-Speaking Zambian guide personally, who will take you to your lodge or camp to relax and unpack. If you arrive in the morning, you will be going on an afternoon/night drive together, and the guide will be meeting you at tea time.
- Meet the children who will be accompanying you and learn more about them and their life stories, and tell them about yours.
- After a short briefing, you will be on your way. Stop at a scenic spot for "sundowners", where you can enjoy snacks and refreshments while watching the gorgeous African sunset before continuing your night drive.
- Return to your lodge/camp by 8:00 p.m., right in time for dinner.
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Day 2- Explore South Luangwa National Park expand_more
- Interact & know more about each other, and let the guide know what type of animals interest you and the children the most.
- Use checklists and go over the animals you want to see. The guide will be the interpreter between you and the children if they are not fluent in English and will share as many facts about the park and the wildlife as possible with all of you.
- Stop at around 09:30 am for a tea/coffee and cookies break by the river or in the bush.
- Head back to your lodge/camp by 11:00 am to enjoy lunch and relax.
- The afternoon/evening drive will start after tea time, around 3:00 p.m. The guide will meet you at your lodge/camp.
- Discover tons of animals, such as elephants, lions, leopards, antelopes, buffaloes and more on your afternoon/night drive. Retake a halt for refreshments at sundown.
- Drive back to the lodge/camp by 8:00 p.m. and have dinner.
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Day 3- Cultural Immersion expand_more
- Have your usual tea/coffee and cookies by 9:30 am and drive to Drophill, a lovely Zambian restaurant in the village, for lunch.
- Introduce yourself to the families of the children with the help of the guide. Then, visit the local market, craft shops and the kids' schools.
- Begin the afternoon/night drive at 3:00 p.m.
- Have another relaxing sundowner at a different location at 5:30 p.m.
- Return to your campsite by 8:00 p.m. for dinner.
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Day 4- Leisure Day expand_more
The last full day with the guide and the kids! By then, you will have shared plenty of stories, so you are encouraged to ask as many remaining questions as you may have! It will be a very emotional day, but know that you will have made a massive impact and tangible difference in the lives of those children.
- Have the usual tea/coffee and cookies by 9:30 am.
- Be back at your lodge/camp for lunch/siesta by 11:00 am.
- Enjoy the afternoon/night drive and relax sundowner at 5:30 p.m.
- Drive back to the campsite for dinner.
- Depending on what time of day you are leaving, you may enjoy one last game drive together in the morning. The guide will personally take you to the airport.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- English-Speaking Zambian Tour Guide
- Unlimited water on drives
- Meals (breakfast prepared by one of the local, certified restaurants in Mfuwe, coffee breaks, lunch at your lodge or Zambian “Luangwa lunch” in the bush, sundowners and dinner at your lodge/accommodation each day)
- Drinks during sundowners
- Park fees and all game drives
- One walking safari (when accompanied by children over 12 years old)
- Village excursion during which you will visit the children’s homes, as part of the Cultural Immersion option
What's Excluded
- Airfare
- Drinks at the lodge
- Travel/Health Insurance
Know before you go
- Are you thinking of enjoying an exclusive private safari experience all while making a significant impact on someone else's life? Then this IMPACT SAFARI is for you! This special package is unique and is the first of its type in Zambia! It has been tailored in a unique way to enable you to enjoy the full benefits of a private guide and safari in the gorgeous South Luangwa National Park, as well as to get to know local children and provide them with an experience of a lifetime in your company!
- During your stay, you will get the chance to discover the African wilderness of the Luangwa Valley, and you will also get to know local kids!
- One or two children will do game drives, enjoy exciting lunches and sundowners by the river in the bush with you, and you will also be able to visit their homes their families, and see their ways of life!
- Most of the children living in Mfuwe village have never been inside South Luangwa National Park even though they live right on its doorstep! What best way to inspire them to care about the animals that roam the African wilderness than to take them with you on this trip?
- In this Impact Safari, the guide targets children whose parents have passed away or who are unable to pay for their school fees so that 40% of this safari goes straight to help pay for the kids' school fees and school supplies! It is a one-of-a-kind safari that has already proved successful and famous and has helped several children go back to school!
- All safaris are limited to 6 people maximum to ensure an authentic, exclusive experience. That includes the 1 or 2 children who will join you on this trip. For example, you can choose one child, or a brother and a sister and take them out together! This is an incredibly enriching cultural exchange that you and your family will remember forever!
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Persons | |
| 1 To 6 | USD 3999 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
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USD 3999 / person