| Duration: | 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Honeymoon Tours |
What a better way to begin married life than with a real adventure? A honeymoon is often the most memorable and carefully-chosen holiday that a couple will ever take, and a honeymoon safari organized by us will not disappoint. It is absolutely the best way to start the lifetime journey of marriage.
Imagine the excitement of setting out at dawn on your first game drive, full of anticipation and in awe of your surroundings, and the thrill of first setting eyes on a magnificent African wildlife!
On safari, you will get one of the best romance moments of your life. Luxury accommodation, thrilling game drives and walking safaris followed by romantic special sundowners, private moonlit or candlelit dinners and wild nights in the bush are just a few of the highlights that make a Zambian safari honeymoon so memorable.
Itinerary summary
3 Nights – Sindabezi Island in Livingstone
1 Night – The Royal Livingstone Hotel
3 Nights – Chinzombo Camp in South Luangwa
Day 1 – Transfer from Livingstone airport to Sindabezi Island
Upon arrival at Livingstone airport, you will find our safari guide waiting for you who will help you with your luggage and later transfer you from the airport
to Sindabezi Island via Tongabezi Lodge. This transfer will take about 35 minutes’ drive from Livingstone Airport to Tongabezi Lodge then you connect from Tongabezi Lodge to Sindabezi Island by cruise boat.
Day 1 to Day 4 - Sindabezi Island Lodge in Livingstone
Victoria Falls is one of the world's most spectacular locations. Imagine celebrating your wedding, renewing your vows or commemorating an anniversary on the very edge of the Falls. The Tongabezi team is ready to lavish attention on every tailor made detail. Your wedding day will begin with a registry ceremony at Livingstone City offices, followed by a unique blessing from a local pastor.
We cater for small or large groups and can arrange suitable accommodation for all of your guests in the local area. Expert staff at Tongabezi will take care of all the arrangements including the legalities required by the registry office (yes a Zambian marriage is legal and accepted throughout the world). We arrange a priest for the blessing, the order of service (if required), plus flowers, menus, cakes, guest gifts, the choir, professional photography and other local entertainment such as a DJ or local dancers.
Sindabezi Island is unique - the discerning traveller's best kept secret. An idyllic, exclusive camp on our very own private isle on the Zambezi River, it is the only luxury bush camp from where Victoria Falls can comfortably be explored. Experience the large number of activities in the area during the day and return to a tranquil haven, a thousand light years away from the bustle at night. Fodor’s consider Sindabezi one of the top 10 eco lodges in Africa.
There are only five open-sided thatched Chalets on the entire island, allowing guests to soak up the sights and sounds of a pristine African bush setting. Views across the flood plains of the Zambezi and into the nearby National Park complete the experience.
An idyllic, exclusive camp on our very own private isle on the Zambezi River, it is the only luxury bush camp from where Victoria Falls can comfortably be explored.
Sindabezi Island is currently one of the top 10 eco lodges in Africa according to Fodor's.
To ensure you have the most peaceful experience with us we have kept Sindabezi island WIFI free. The only WIFI connection available is at the main lodge at Tongabezi in the Hangout.
Sindabezi offers guests a wide range of activities during their stay. Drift down the Zambezi River on a Sunset Cruise or have a romantic river dinner out on a floating Sampan. Visit our exclusive Sand Bar in the evening. There are also some great activities for adrenaline junkies - white water rafting, elephant back safaris, microlight and helicopter flights, or the famous Victoria Falls bungee jump.
Day 4 – Transfer from Sindabezi Island to the Royal Livingstone Hotel
After you 3 nights stay at Sindabezi, on the day 4 after breakfast you will be picked and transferred from Sindabezi Island to Tongabezi Lodge by boat then you connect from Tongabezi Lodge to the Royal Livingstone Hotel for your last night in Livingstone.
Day 4 to Day 5 - The Royal Livingstone Hotel
Bask in graceful safari style only steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Sweeping Zambezi River and savannah views stretch from every veranda as you relax in elegance.
Wake up to the sight of Zebras wandering the Hotel grounds. Raise a grass at sunset to the marvelous waterfall thundering to its depths as you recline in style. Surrender to relaxation with spa therapies under the shade of trees on the banks of the river.
The Royal Livingstone is located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, overlooking the Zambezi River and with direct access to the Victoria Falls.
Day 5 – Flight from Livingstone airport to Mfuwe
This day being your last day in Livingstone, depending on your local flight from Livingstone – your driver will pick and transfer you from the Royal Livingstone Hotel to Livingstone airport for your local flight from Livingstone to Mfuwe via Lusaka.
Day 5 – Transfer from Mfuwe airport to Chinzombo Camp
On day 5, upon arrival at Mfuwe airport you will find a safari guide from Chinzombo Camp who will help you with luggage and later transfer you from the airport to Chinzombo Camp which will be your home for your next 3 nights stay in the South Luangwa National park. This transfer will take you approx. 1hrs as you will be passing through some interesting human settlements which are colorful. Feel free to stop your safari guide if you want to get some pictures after requesting for permission.
Day 5 to Day 8 - Chinzombo Camp in South Luangwa
Chinzombo Camp is set in a private concession on the border of the famed South Luangwa National Park; and enjoys a shaded spot beneath the canopy of a grove of mature trees. Guests here enjoy private access to the Park. The site is peaceful and secluded and as it on a ‘peninsula’ formed by the meandering Luangwa, is practically an island.
So named after the Chinzombo fruit, the Camp is one of the most luxurious camps in the area, and has only six villas, each with en-suite facilities. One villa is designed for use by a family, and has two bedrooms and bathrooms. Each villa is designed to merge into its pristine surrounds whilst ensuring that you enjoy every comfort, including a private plunge pool, deck, cooled bedroom and wonderful views across the Luangwa River.
Chinzombo Camp’s main area is home to an open-plan bar, library, dining room, and a swimming pool. In your leisure time in Camp can make use of Wi-Fi access, the exercise and yoga area, Spa facilities and refreshing plunge pools. You might prefer to make use of one of the shady decks overlooking the Luangwa, for some relaxation.
During your stay at Chinzombo Camp, you get to explore the area on day and night game drives or bushwalks through South Luangwa National Park. Game is abundant in this region, giving you great opportunities to spot elephant, hippo, giraffe, lion and leopard, and numbers of plains game.
Day 8 – Transfer from Chinzombo Camp to Mfuwe airport
This being your last day of your honeymoon safari, depending on your flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka – your safari guide will transfer you from Chinzombo Camp to Mfuwe airport for your local flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka for your onwards connection on your International flight from Zambia and this marks the end of your safari in Zambia!!
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