Best of Zambia Wildlife Safari - 10 Days

You’ll arrive into Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city, where you’ll take a domestic flight to Mfuwe before a private transfer to your first safari destination, South Luangwa National Park. You’ll be staying at Flatdogs Camp. Located closest to the Mfuwe main gate the Flatdogs Camp provides access to South National Park, one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world. Join the highly experienced Safari Guides as they show you the incredible diversity of the Zambian mammals while enjoying comfortable accommodation. Enjoy the Chalet Rooms, unique Jackalberry Tree House, and en suite Safari Tents with stunning views. Prepare your taste buds for the delightful bistro-style menu that the professionally trained chefs will prepare for you to enjoy in the restaurant either under the thatch, in the courtyard or in the gardens overlooking the river. Relax by the pool, have a cocktail at the bar, purchase your souvenirs from the gift shop, talk to your loved ones back home at the internet café, or visit the Mfuwe Village as Flatdogs is heavily involved with the local village, the options are endless. All meals and overnights at Flatdogs Camp (BD).

2 Days exploring South Luangwa National Park accompanied by an experienced guide. South Luangwa is Zambia's premier park and it truly lives up to its reputation as one of the best safari destinations in Southern Africa. This vast and remote valley is home to both hospitable people and an awe-inspiring number of animals. With the network of meandering rivers and lagoons that serve as the lifeline of the local ecosystem, the game viewing opportunities are superb. Big game favourites to look out for include giraffe, wildebeest, elephant, leopard, zebra, buffalo, lion and hyena. Don’t miss out on Zambia’s speciality walking safaris. Head out into the open bush with a local guide and park ranger, who can show you a higher level of detail about the environment, tiny critters you may otherwise miss, and how they track animals. Look out for some of Zambia’s endemic sub-species, such as Thornicroft’s giraffe, Crawshay’s zebra and Cookson’s wildebeest. All meals and overnights at Flatdogs Camp (BLD).

Leaving South Luangwa behind, you’ll take a domestic flight to Lusaka and transfer to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s oldest and largest national park. You’ll stay at the luxurious Ila Lodge, a property comprised of 10 safari tents (including two large family suites), perched above the river. This award-winning lodge was named one of the Top 101 Hotels for Families in the world by Tatler, so you can be reassured that you or your family will be well looked after here. Meals and overnight at Ila Safari Lodge (LD).

2 Days Exploring Kafue National Park. Covering an expanse of 22,400 square kilometres and with a plethora of wildlife, Kafue still manages to be much more under the radar than its neighbours South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. Therefore, a visit to this national park is a real treat, as you’ll feel like you have this piece of paradise all to yourself. Big game sightings include hippo, zebra, buffalo, elephant, leopard and lion, as well as the rare sprinting cheetah, whilst other species to keep your eyes peeled for include African wild dogs, bushpig, bushbaby, porcupine, serval, civet and honey badger. Kafue is also a noted birdwatching destination, home to 478 of Zambia’s incredible 733 bird species, due to diverse habitats including savannah, riverbanks, wetlands and woodlands. Ask your safari guide and the camp’s staff about birding activities and keep your eyes peeled for a sighting of a ground hornbill, fish eagle, African finfoot, Goliath heron, Pel’s fishing owl, woolly-necked stork or purple-crested lourie. Meals and overnight at Ila Safari Lodge (BLD)

Next, you’ll exchange Kafue for Lower Zambezi National Park, taking a domestic flight to Jeki and a transfer to the park. You’ll be staying at the five-star Potato Bush Camp comprised of three canvas and rosewood safari tents, as well as a two-bedroom family house. Enjoy the luxurious facilities, including a private balcony area and a large plunge pool. Overnight at Potato Bush Camp (BLD)

2 Days exploring Lower Zambezi National Park. Located at the southern limit of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Lower Zambezi National Park covers over 4,000 square kilometres and is bordered by the might Zambezi River. Here, you’ll be able to see elephant, impala, lion, hyena, hippo, bushbuck, kudu, leopard, buffalo and zebra, as well as lesser-known and rarer species such as the African wild cat, mongoose, serval, porcupine, African wild dog, side-striped jackal, genet, civet, honey badger and aardvark. Continue your Zambia family safari adventure with game drives and walking safaris, but there are also options for canoeing, birdwatching, river cruises and fishing trips. Try your hand at tackle or fly fishing, to try and hook a toothy tigerfish. Potato Bush Camp also runs activities for children in two age groups, including bush walks, children’s game drives, marshmallow roasting, sandbank soccer, first aid and survival skills, as well as stargazing. All meals and overnights at Potato Bush Camp (BLD))

Your Zambia holiday comes to a close, with a domestic flight to Lusaka’s international airport before your onward journey home. From wildlife-watching in some of Africa’s best national parks to witnessing the natural wonders, Zambia is afeast for the senses for all the family and will leave you with endless photos and fond memories to look back on for years to come.

These items form the basic components of your tour / safari cost and MAY NOT be excluded / removed from the tour pacakge all-together. However, if you still like the tour without some of of the basic components, kindly request for customization of the tour. The tour cost includes;

· Airport Meet and Greet Services with assistance

· Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person

· Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with window seat guarantee

· Express check-in with assistance in your city hotels and safari lodges

· 1 Meal a day / Bed and breakfast accommodation while in your City Hotels

· 3 meals a day / Full-Board accommodation whilst on Safari Hotels, lodges or Camps

· All parks and game reserve entry gate fees including vehicle & driver fees

· Services of an English - speaking and professional safari driver/guide

· WIFI Internet Access (Where Available in Hotels, Camps & Lodges) - Non-Guaranteed*

· Unlimited Supply of Complimentary Bottled Drinking Water on safari

· Charging ports in the car for your phone, camera battery, or laptop

· At least a pair of standard Binoculars in every safari vehicle

· Access to AfriChoice 'manned' Call-Centre 24hrs a day, 7 days a week

· Guaranteed Departures with a minimum of just 2 travellers!

· ALL Government taxes and levies

These items are excluded from your tour cost / package. You are therefore expected to make own arrangement for some such as your International Flight Tickets, Travel Insurance and so on. Others are available as 'add-ons' to your tour and we shall be glad to include any extras you like at a reasonable cost. The tour cost excludes;

· International Air Fares to and from Africa

· Travel Insurance Cover, Personal or Baggage (Highly Recommended)

· Cost of Tourist or Business Visa to the country you are visiting

· International airport(s) departures taxes (if not included in your ticket)

· Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or quoted separately

· Expenses of personal nature such as phone calls, internet, laundry etc

· All soft and hard drinks (alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits)

· Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff

· Cultural Village Visits, Bush Lunches, Bush Dinners or Bush Breakfasts

· All other extras not mentioned in the 'included'

When you book a tour with us, we want always want you to fee special. That is why we go the extra mile not only to make you smile but to ensure that your are taking home only the fondest of memories from our trips. Below are some of the special treatments you are unlikely to find with other tour operators;

· Special 'Welcome Package' for you from our senior tours director upon arrival

· Free upgrade to a 4x4 Safari Vehicle with UNLIMITED game drives on safari

· Free supply of UNLIMITED bottled mineral water whilst on safari

· Complimentary 'AfriChoice!® Authentic African Safari Sun Hat

· Signed & Sealed 'Participation Certificate' (special adventure quests only*)