Duration: | 10 Day(s) - 9 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
This 9 night’s package combines wonderful views of the Victoria Falls with seeing the magnificent top-class wildlife safaris sanctuaries found in Kafue and the South Luangwa National Park of Zambia.
The package is more focused on the great Wildlife Sanctuaries andthe water based activities in Zambia
In this package, we combine the following tourist destination areas of Zambia;
3 nights – Livingstone – the home of the Victoria Falls
3 nights – Kafue National Park in Zambia
3 nights - South Luangwa National Park in Zambia
Safari highlights;
You will get the best safari experience in the areas that are known to have some of highest concentrations of wildlife in Zambia.
You will be guided by a top local safari guides, who has guided in all the areas listed in the itinerary above for many years, knows the different habitats and the wildlife found in Zambia. Your safari guides has the passion to share his vast knowledge about the wildlife and culture of Zambia with all their guests.
There is an opportunity for you to visit one of the local villages and learn about the local culture and traditions – do let us know if you have interest in the local culture and traditions, and we will include a village visit in your itinerary.
Day 1 – Transfer from Livingstone airport to AVANI Victoria Falls Resort
Upon arrival the clients will find their English speaking safari guide who will help them with their immigration formalities, luggage and then transfer them from Livingstone Airport to AVANI Victoria Falls Resort which will be their home for their first three nights stay in Livingstone – Zambia.
Day 1 to Day 4 – AVANI Victoria Falls Resort
AVANI Victoria Falls Resort
A 5-minute walk from “Mosi-oa-Tunya” (the Smoke that Thunders – Victoria Falls), the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort provides guests with affordable luxury, family-oriented accommodation. This 3-star hotel is vibrant and colorful, which is reflective of the Zambian people themselves.
Whether you are looking for a family holiday destination or world-class conference facilities, the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort will accommodate your needs. It is positioned close to the action, with a number of adrenalin-pumping activities right on our doorstep!
While staying at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort, you enjoy the privilege of complimentary access to Victoria Falls via our private entrance. There is WIFI access in all of the rooms. Traditional Marimba Band perform during lunch at the poolside and a Resident Band perform at the poolside every evening. Stunning wildlife around the resort; zebra, Giraffe, Impalas and Monkeys.
AVANI Hotels & Resorts is the vibrant upscale brand which MHG launched in 2011. Offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style in city and resort destinations to guests who value the details that matter, AVANI was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate good design and excellent service, but also demand great value.
AVANI Victoria Falls Resort offers guests everything that you have come to expect from this successful leisure brand.
With a choice of 212 en-suite rooms, ranging from twin to family, the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort will provide you with the perfect place to relax and unwind while enjoying everything that the Victoria Falls has to offer including complimentary 250MB WIFI daily.
Amenities and Facilities:
Room service, Laundry, Conference Premises, Swimming pool, Restaurants & Bars, Kid’s Club, Zuba’s Adventure Camp, Internet, Satellite TV, Unlimited Access to the Victoria Falls.
Included at AVANI Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone are;
3 nights’ accommodation in a double room
Full English Breakfast everyday
Unlimited visit to Victoria Falls
Guided tour of the Victoria Falls
Livingstone City Tour
Boat cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
Chobe Day trip in Botswana
Sundowner boat cruise
When you arrive at the hotel from Livingstone airport, you will have some few hours to relax at the hotel, take a shower and then later you have your meals.
Later in the afternoon you will go out on sundowner boat cruise on the Zambezi River which will take approx. 2 to 3 hours packed with soft drinks, snacks beers and other meals while watching wildlife, birds along the mighty Zambezi River.This activity will leave memories in your lifetime.
Chobe Day trip in Botswana
On your third day in Livingstone, your safari guide will pick you from the hotel in the morning and go for a full day tour in Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will have a lifetime experience in Chobe National Park. The trip includes all meals, snacks, soft drinks and all day activities. You will be heading back in Livingstone later in the Evening.
Day 4 – Flight from Livingstone to Lusaka for your road transfer to Kafue NP
Depending on your flight from Livingstone to the South Luangwa, at some stage on this day your safari guide will pick and transfer you from AVANI Victoria Falls Resort to Livingstone airport for your local flight from Livingstone to Lusaka.
Upon arrival at Lusaka International airport off your local flight, you will find your driver waiting for you at the airport who will help you with your luggage and later transfer you from Lusaka airport to Ila Safari lodge which will be your home for your 3 nights stay in Kafue National Park.
Day 4 to Day 7 - Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue National Park
Ila Safari Lodge is located on the very threshold of Kafue National Par. The lodge sits right on the banks of the Kafue River in an area of abundant wildlife and boasts 180 degree views out over the water.
Ila Safari Lodge is a new (2016) true eco-lodge providing facilities of the highest quality to a maximum of 24 guests. Soon after being welcomed by our team you will be basking in the tranquility and luxury of our lodge surrounded by the vast Kafue wilderness.
Activities include game drives, boat cruises, fishing trips and walking safaris. You are likely to spot elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, hippo, crocodile, all manner of antelopes, an incredible variety of birds and much more.
Ila Safari Lodge has 10 state of the art luxury safari tents perched each on their own deck reaching out over the banks of the Kafue River. Included in our 10 top-notch tenats are 2 larger family suites.
Each tent has been individually designed to mesh with the flora surrounding it providing shade, privacy and your very own piece of Kafue wilderness.
The interiors as well as the private decks are furnished in chic, modern African style and every comfort has been considered. All tents feature en suite bathrooms and either outside showers or baths. Beds are extra length for the most comfortable nights sleep. Mosquito nets are spacious and billowing and are turned down for you each evening. We want your stay in our tents to be a unique and pampered bush experience, something you will remember for a lifetime!
Why to stay at ila safari lodge in Zambia
The unspoiled wilderness of Kafue National Park
180 degree views out over the Kafue River
100% eco-friendly
Tranquility, privacy and luxury. A maximum of 24 guests
Cutting edge main boma area and infinity pool
Dine on mouth-watering cuisine
Authentic safaris with experienced guides
Easily accessible from Lusaka or Livingstone
Included at Illa Lodge in Kafue National Park
3 nights’ accommodation
All meals and snacks
Bar
Unlimited activities
Day and Night game drives
Walking safaris
Board cruise
Fishing
The farm
National entrée fess
Government taxes
Service charges
Emergency evacuation
Laundry service
Bed levies
Day 7 - Transfer from Ila Safari Lodge to Lusaka Airport
After breakfast on this day your driver will transfer you from Ila Safari Lodge to Lusaka Airport where you will connect from Lusaka To Mfuwe in the South Luangwa National Park. Uppon arrival at Mfuwe Airport, your safari guide from Nkwali Camp will welcome you, help you with your luggae and transfer you to Nkwali Camp – during your airport transfer will be interested as you will pass through some local villages.
Day 7 to Day 10, Nkwali Camp in South Luangwa
Many places claim to be "among the remaining wilderness areas" or "one of the last wildlife sanctuaries"; South Luangwa National Park lives up to both and more. The Luangwa Valley is vast, remote and home to both people and a truly impressive variety of game.
The South Luangwa Park is 9050 sq. kilometer; with the river, its tributaries and the riverine strips being the focus of the wildlife viewing. There are diverse habitats, from huge ox bow lagoons of varying stages of maturity, woodlands, ebony groves, grassland and thickets, that host a great variety of wildlife. The birdlife is also excellent with over 450 species to be seen.
Nkwali Camp is located on the banks of the Luangwa on a magnificent meander in the river overlooking the National Park where leopards roam along the bank and can often be spotted from camp. Situated on Robin Pope Safaris’ private land outside the park there is a private game viewing area behind camp as well as exclusive access into the park either by boat or across the pontoon.
The six chalets with bamboo woven walls and thatch roofs offer a rustic luxury opening up to magnificent views of the river as well as open air en-suite bathrooms.Nkwali Camp offers understated elegance, seclusion and superb service.
Included at Nkwali Camp are;
Accommodation in a chalet
Two game viewing activities per day
All meals and snacks
Local drinks (excluding Premium brands)
VAT
National Park entry fees
Bed levies
Luangwa Conservation and community levy
Laundry service
Return airport transfers
Excluded at Nkwali Camp are:
Items of personal nature
Insurance cover
Airport departure taxes
Premium imported wines
Visa fees for Zambia
Local flights/transfers included in this safari package are;
Road transfer from Livingstone airport to AVANI Victoria Falls Resort
Road transfer from AVANI Victoria Falls Resort to Livingstone airport
Flight from Livingstone to Lusaka
Road transfer from Lusaka airport to Ila Safari Lodge in Kafue National Park
Road transfer from Ila Safari Lodge to Lusaka airport
Flight from Lusaka airport to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa National Park
Road transfer from Mfuwe airport to Nkwali Camp in the South Luangwa
Road transfer from Nkwali Camp in the South Luangwa to Mfuwe airport
Flight from Mfuwe airport to Lusaka airport for your onwards Int flight out of Zambia