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Classic Zambia

A superb safari combining time in South Luangwa National Park (at Robin Pope Safaris camps) and the Lower Zambezi National Park. Luxury accommodation and first-class guiding is given throughout the trip.

Robin Pope Safaris' Nkwali Camp is open year round and their seasonal camps are open end of May to end of October (Tena Tena and Nsefu).  Chongwe in Lower Zambezi is open from April to mid November, depending on the rains, Tongabezi is open all year, the falls are at peak flood early in the year, Jan - March.

This combination of the two main national parks of Zambia and the world famous Victoria Falls is a classic favourite.  South Luangwa offers some of the best game vieiwng in Africa in a unique habitat with it's winding river supporting a network of ox bow lagoons and side streams, surrounded by sausage trees, winterthorns and beautiful ebony groves, it is quite unique in it's vegetation.  Luangwa supports a strong population of leopard which are often seen on the night drives and has more hippos per km of river than anywhere else in Africa!  Lower Zambezi is a beautiful setting and Chongwe in particular has an amazing view across to the hills as it sits on the confluence of the mighty Zambezi and the quieter Chongwe tributary.  Canoeing and motor boat safaris are a highlight here.  Tongabezi is a luxury lodge with individually styled rooms in a bush setting near to the falls and they include many local activities in their rates.

Trip highlights

  • Fantastic guiding
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Stunning scenery
  • Remote wildlife locations
  • Great food

 

Itinerary

11 day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Fly Lusaka to Mfuwe, South Luangwa. Robin Pope Safaris Camps
  2. Day 2: Robin Pope Safaris Camps
  3. Day 3: Robin Pope Safaris Camps
  4. Day 4: Robin Pope Safaris Camps
  5. Day 5: Robin Pope Safaris Camps
  6. Day 6: Fly Mfuwe - Lusaka –Jeki, Lower Zambezi. Chongwe River Camp
  7. Day 7: Chongwe River Camp 
  8. Day 8: Chongwe River Camp
  9. Day 9: Fly Lwr Zambezi to Livingstone. Tongabezi
  10. Day 10:Tongabezi
  11. Day 11: Road transfer to airport 

15 day Itinerary
As above but with 2 extra nights at Robin Pope camps, 1 extra night at Chongwe and 1 extra night at Tongabezi.

Price

Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used, the number of people in the party and time of year. As a guide price for two people travelling together and sharing one room this itinerary would cost from £3650 per person plus international flights (low season).

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Duration and details

11 or 15 days

Best times to go

The dry season from May to November is when wildlife begins to congregate at the dwindling water sources, offering good viewing opportunities. October is the hottest month, with temperatures sometimes reaching 40°C or more.

View Zambia climate chart

Included

Accommodation, meals, local drinks, park fees, game viewing, airport transfers, internal flights between camps; laundry.

Not included

International flights, visas, taxes, premium drinks.

Getting there

There are several direct flights each week from Europe to Lusaka. It is about a 10 hr flight. There are also daily flights to Johannesburg (South Africa) which links to Zambia.

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