Liuwa - Exploring Zambia's Wilderness
Liuwa - Exploring Zambia's Wilderness
Liuwa - Exploring Zambia's Wilderness
15 Days Starting in Livingstone, Zambia and ending in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Visiting: Livingstone, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Ngonye Falls National Park, Liuwa Plain National Park, Mongu, Kafue National Park, Lusaka, Chipata, South Luangwa National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
LI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Age range:
12-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Gluten Freee
Tour operated in:
English , GermanTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
This safari from ´West to East in Zambia' includes the Highlights of Zambia's pristine National Parks. We will spend four days in the remote Liuwa Plains National Park in the West - one of Africa's last wilderness areas, visit the huge Kafue National Park and carry on to the famous South Luangwa National Park in the East of Zambia. A visit to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park with their rare rhinos is also included.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Livingstone
Location: Livingstone
Accommodation: Lodge, Resort, LodgeResort
Accommodation Name: Maramba River Lodge
Pick-up from the airport in Livingstone and transfer to our lodge in the outskirts of town. In the late afternoon a visit to the Victoria Falls (optional, U$ 20 pp entrance fee). Overnight at Maramba River Lodge or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense). (-/-/-)
Day 2 : Ngonye Waterfalls
Location: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Ngonye Falls National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we drive along the course of the Zambezi River up to the beautiful Ngonye Falls; not as mighty as the “big brother” further south, but equally impressive. The Zambezi splits into several channels and the masses of water find their way through the sandstone formations. We will hike to a small island to get the best view of the Falls. Camping near the river. (FB).
Day 3 - 5 : Liuwa Plains National Park
Location: Liuwa Plain National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Packing up camp, the we we drive further north to Mongu and cross the Barotse flood plains to the Liuwa Plains National Park. Camping inside the National Park
Day 6 : Mongu
Location: Mongu
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Mongu, our stop-over at the edge of the Barotse floodplains. Here we have the possibility to stock up for the next few days in Kafue National Park. Camping on the shore of a beautiful lake.
Day 7 : Kafue National Park
Location: Kafue National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We drive through Miombo forest to Chunga. Several small rivers cross this area. These leave a few waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetah and lion are among the inhabitants here. The birdlife is prolific. Camping on the banks of the Kafue River at Mayukuyuku Camp or Kasabushi Camp.
Day 8 : Kafue National Park
Location: Kafue National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We have a full day to explore the area on our game drive.
Day 9 : Lusaka
Location: Lusaka
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge
Accommodation Name: Wilddog Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We leave the wilderness and drive on a tar-road to Zambia’s capital Lusaka. Overnight in chalets at Pioneer camp or Wilddog Lodge. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense).
Day 10 : Chipata
Location: Chipata
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Protea Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
En route to Chipata we drive through beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand carved items are offered. Overnight in modern rooms in Protea Hotel (B/L/-)
Day 11 : South Luangwa National Park
Location: South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation Name: Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
South Luangwa is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant.
Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.
Day 12 - 14 : South Luangwa National Park
Location: South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Camping
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few.
The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks.
Day 15 : Departure
Location: Mfuwe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport Mfuwe and fligt back home
What's Included
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Accommodation
as per itinerary
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
We supply drinking water
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Domestic flight not included
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Entrance Fees
Except Victoria Falls
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Drinks with Meals
Water and fruit juice
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Fully Guided
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Fully Guided
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
If available
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Game Drives on Safari
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Sleeping bag and pillow
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International Travel
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Alcoholic drinks
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Domestic flight on day 11 (around EUR 290 pp).
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes if clients are arriving / departing at the scheduled dates
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
We recommend a Covid-19 vaccination
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
low
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, except for Victoria Falls
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, Eur 200 pp
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What is the maximum group size?
12 pax, at the moment (Covid Pandemic) we have limited to 8 participants
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes, can be applied for and paid at arrival, US 25 pp
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Minimum of 4 participants is required We can run the trip for less than 4 participants for a surcharge
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
23 kg for domestic flight
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wifi only available at the lodges in Livingstone, Lusaka and South Luangwa
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Are flights included in this tour?
no
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What currencies are required for this tour?
US$ and Zambian Kwacha
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, minimum age is 12 years
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
mid range, camping
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Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Maximum number of participants limited to 8 to guarantee enough space for clients during the pandemic.