Private Tour Highlights
- See how humanity can be traced back to the Great Rift Valley
- Enjoy the lovely scenery of the area with a picnic while on safari
- Have an experience that is insulated from industrialized tourism
- See the endemic Thornicroft Giraffe
- Canoe down the tranquil Zambezi River
- Go on an all-day picnic safari in South Luangwa
- Observe wild elephants and hippos while floating down the Zambezi
- Get immersed in a local community away from the bustling tourist traps
Tour Overview
Visit the diversity of Africa in only one week. This tour begins at the Lower Zambezi, a private reserve of Zambia’s president up until the early 1980s when it was declared a national park; today the park is considered an unspoiled wilderness. This tour also includes Victoria Falls, a highlight of Zambia. Also known as “Mosi oa-Tunya” (the smoke that thunders) Victoria Falls is the biggest curtain of falling water in the world and also one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Inclusions
One way domestic flight from Lusaka to Royal Airstrip.
One way domestic flight from Royal Zambezi Airstrip to Livingstone Airport.
One way domestic flight from Livingstone Airport to Lusaka. Hotel accommodation including continental or buffet breakfast. All transfers between airports and hotels with assistance and baggage handling, Guided tours in English including all entrance fees, Meals where specified, Local airport taxes that are payable in the country of destination are not included. Taxes and security fees that can be paid at time of ticketing are already included in the quote (if airfare has been included in the quote).
Notes:
* Please note that this tour does not operate from November 15th to April 1st due to heavy rains and flooding in Lower Zambezi National Park.
Package Price: From £$ 4109
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International flight to Lusaka
Overnight international flight to Lusaka.
Overnight international flight to Lusaka.
Lusaka – Lower Zambezi
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Arrive at Lusaka International Airport and transfer to the flight from Lusaka to Royal. Upon arrival at the airport reception and transfer to a hotel in Lower Zambezi. Flying into the area, the wide Zambezi River, flecked with islands will be in view. Buffalo and elephant are always seen feeding along with the pods of hippos that rest on the edge of the sandbanks. Activities are extremely flexible and with individuals choosing from drives, walks, boat cruises, canoeing and fishing. Game viewing in the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park is superb and big game, such as elephant, hippo, buffalo and the big cats are even seen regularly in and around the camp! Take the afternoon at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. Depending on arrival after a late lunch there will be a chance for an afternoon activity – be it on the river or by vehicle. ...read less
Game viewing in the Lower Zambezi
Today choose an activity to engage in for the day. There are various activities to choose from. Exciting day and night drives and bush walks are offered, but guests can choose their own itinerary for the day as well; from a selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch & release angling for the infamous tiger fish.
Today choose an activity to engage in for the day. There are various activities to choose from. Exciting day and night drives and bush walks are offered, but guests can choose their own itinerary for the day as well; from a selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch & release angling for the infamous tiger fish.
Day of activities in the Lower Zambezi
Enjoy another full day of activities, or spend the day at leisure.
Enjoy another full day of activities, or spend the day at leisure.
Lower Zambezi – Victoria Falls
Breakfast early. Transfer from a lodge to Royal Zambezi Airstrip for a flight to Livingstone. Upon arrival at the airport reception and transfer to a hotel in Livingstone. Take the rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Breakfast early. Transfer from a lodge to Royal Zambezi Airstrip for a flight to Livingstone. Upon arrival at the airport reception and transfer to a hotel in Livingstone. Take the rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings.
Tour of Victoria Falls
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After breakfast, set off on a tour of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is over 150 million years old. Reaching its zenith in May of each year, it is a truly awe-inspiring experience; it inspires a humbling feeling that the falls are indeed a natural wonder of the world. This tour is conducted in the morning and afternoon. En route, pass the ‘Big Tree’ to stop and take photos. A qualified guide will give a brief history of the falls as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist clients with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided if necessary. ...read less
Victoria Falls – Lusaka – International flight home
Early breakfast and then transfer to Livingstone Airport for a flight back to Lusaka; then, transfer to an international flight home, or overlap with add-on of your choice.
Early breakfast and then transfer to Livingstone Airport for a flight back to Lusaka; then, transfer to an international flight home, or overlap with add-on of your choice.
Lower Zambezi National Park, Chongwe, Lusaka, Zambia
Livingstone, Southern, Zambia
Places You'll See
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Lower Zambezi
A private reserve of Zambia’s president up until the early 1980s when it was declared a national park is Zambezi. As such, the park has been protected from the effects of mass tourism, and it remains an area of untouched wilderness in Africa. This national park is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River providing the perfect setting for a traditional safari.
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Victoria Falls (Zambia/Livingstone)
Twice the height of the Niagara Falls and the world’s largest curtain of falling water, Victoria Falls will not disappoint. The falls offer many experiences that are once in a lifetime. From bungee jumping to looking over the falls from the water just inches away from the official drop, Victoria Falls is a must!
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Joel M.
Traveled August, 2014
Everything was perfect! Guides were wonderful!
Everything was perfect! Guides were wonderful! I especially loved the Chitwa Chitwa. The experiences here were fabulous, including eating dinner with a family of elephants, including a baby. From our room and the lodge we saw a herd of Hippos, crocodiles in the morning and two lions. On the drive we saw an Impala in a tree which had been killed by a lion. Then shortly thereafter we saw a leopard leap up into the tree to eat the impala. We also went to an art opening, and liked a painting so much that we decided to buy it and take it home. It was her first painting to sell and she was so happy she gave it to me. I hope in some way my trip to South Africa, may have changed this student’s life, who will now have more confidence as an artist.
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Bill
Traveled May, 2012
We had an amazing time
We had an amazing time. Africa exceeded every expectation that we had. The weather was outstanding, the food was good. The guides (with the exception of Johannesburg) were great. I only wound up taking 687 pictures. I’m now trying to get these into my computer and into a file that I can send to my friends. They all want to see what we experienced. I have mentioned Yampu several times to friends, telling them how pleased we were with your services. We won’t hesitate to recommend you and Yampu in the future. Thanks for playing such a great role in making this a most unforgettable vacation.
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