Embark on a 7-day overland safari from Livingstone to Lusaka, passing through the stunning Lower Zambezi National Park. Experience Zambia’s natural beauty and be treated like royalty throughout the trip!
Arrive in Livingstone, tourist capital of Zambia.
Livingstone - Upon arriving in Livingstone, the tourist capital of Zambia, you will be greeted at the Livingstone International Airport (Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport) by our hospitality team and company driver. You will be transferred to a quality tourism-style accommodation in Livingstone.
Afternoon Activity: If time allows, after checking in, you will be picked up from the lodge reception in the late afternoon. You will then be taken on an exciting, relaxing, and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the majestic Victoria Falls aboard a large water vessel.
Narrative: In the evening, we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you can meet your fellow travelers, unless you are traveling solo or privately. You will also receive a brief orientation from the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) on important topics such as personal safety and required eco-tour practices.
Later in the evening: Retire to bed.
Day 2: Livingstone - Tours and Activities
Livingstone - Wake up and take a morning bath.
- Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast.
- Travel to Victoria Falls for a wonderful waterfall viewing and tour experience.
- Begin touring Victoria Falls, followed by a visit to the local craft market.
- Return to Livingstone city and visit the Livingstone Museum.
- Take an afternoon rest in your room.
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Next activity: Mukuni Village. Experience the African cultural lifestyle in real-time at Mukuni Village in Livingstone, Zambia.
Additional activities: On your way to Mukuni Village, you will visit and tour the National Art Gallery for thirty (30) minutes.
Afterward, you will proceed to Mukuni Village on the outskirts of Livingstone. You will be treated to an exciting and enjoyable African experience where you will learn more about African culture and interact with the village residents.
At the end of the Mukuni Village tour, you will be transferred back to your lodge for dinner.
Game Drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and thereafter depart from Livingstone early in the morning for Kalomo
Victoria Falls - You will embark on an early morning game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone.
Overview of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to one half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke that Thunders”, known worldwide as Victoria Falls — on the Zambezi River. What makes this park unique in Zambia is that it’s the only wildlife area with white rhinos. These are closely protected from poachers by scouts from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW).
Depart from Livingstone for Chirundu en route to Lower Zambezi National Park.
Lower Zambezi National Park - 05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up, bathe, and then have breakfast.
06:20 am - 09:30 am: Depart for Kalomo, traveling north on T-1, the main tourist road of Zambia (Livingstone – Lusaka T-1 road).
About 200–300m from the Chirundu border, the unsignposted road to the Lower Zambezi branches east from the main road. We will head to Mvuu Lodge and campsite in the game management area, covering a distance of 50 km for an exciting camping excursion.
Arrival
Check-in at Mvuu Lodge and campsite. At Mvuu, you will live close to nature. The lodge is situated in a secluded location deep within the game-rich Chiawa area, next to the Zambezi National Park, opposite the world heritage site of Mana Pools. Indigenous bush surrounds the lodge, wildlife roams freely through the camp, and the unspoiled and abundant river offers phenomenal game fishing - Trophy, catch and release Tiger fish being our specialty.
18:00 pm - Evening relaxation
19:30 pm – Dinner.
21:30 pm – Early sleep
Lower Zambezi National Park - Activities
Victoria Falls - 05:10 am: Wake up and bathe.
05:20 am – 05:45 am: Morning breakfast.
05:45 am – 05:55 am: Receive a short briefing by the Tour Director.
06:00 am: Depart for a full-day game cruise in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Enjoy the morning and afternoon scheduled game activities, which will be explored by both canoe/boat and game drive vehicle.
Temperatures can reach up to 38°C (100°F) or higher in the Lower Zambezi Valley.
The Zambezi River basins provide much-needed relief from the scorching valley heat for a variety of wild animals to drink water and cool off. Therefore, the game cruise will give you an exciting opportunity to view a variety of wild animals, notably hippos, buffaloes, and elephants, among many others. We will make several stops on the river while you continue enjoying animal viewing both on land and on the river. Lunch and refreshments will be provided during this exciting tour.
Depart for Lusaka
Lusaka Province - 05:30 am: Morning rise and breakfast.
06:30 am – 12:30 pm: Travel to and arrive in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.
12:40 pm – 13:30 pm: Check-in at a quality tourism accommodation and have lunch.
13:30 pm – 15:00 pm: Rest.
15:00 pm - 17:00 pm: Visit one or two of the prominent shopping malls in Lusaka.
18:00 pm - Evening relaxation
19:30 pm – Dinner.
21:30 pm – Early sleep
You leave for home
Lusaka - Wake up and take a warm or cold bath.
- Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast.
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Receive a short briefing by the Tour Director on important topics such as personal safety.
Overview
Chronological order of activities - Visit Lusaka National Museum.
- Visit Kabwata Cultural Village to buy a souvenir to take back home.
- Enjoy lunch at any fast food outlet.
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After lunch, visit Lusaka National Park.
There are more than 1,000 species found inside the park, including white rhino, giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra, sable, kudu, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, black lechwe, impala, puku, bushbuck, reedbuck, warthog, pangolin, and axis deer. - Afternoon: Return to Lusaka city and visit any of the popular shopping malls.
- Enjoy drinks with friends while relaxing.
- Early sleep.
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- All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Train Tickets
- Comfortable board accommodation
- Convenient transfers
- Expert Guides
- Planned activities as per itinerary
- • International Airfares • Departure tax • Laundry • All alcoholic & Non-alcoholic drinks • Insura
YOUR HOST: What Sets Us Apart! - As locals, our in-depth knowledge of Zambian tourism spots and adventurous pursuits, particularly in Livingstone and the Lower Zambezi National Park, is unmatched.\n\nAn overland journey is the supreme way to soak in Zambia’s captivating landscapes!\n\nWith us, you’ll receive royal treatment reminiscent of African monarchs throughout your journey! We’re operational year-round to accommodate your schedule!\n\nZambia is heralded as one of the world’s most secure travel havens. Abundant in natural beauty and cultural wealth, Livingstone, your chosen destination, has now emerged as Zambia’s touristic nucleus. It’s the touristic pulse of southern Zambia, boasting the grand Victoria Falls, a World Heritage Site, and the moniker of Africa’s \
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