7 Day Vic Falls & Lower Zambezi Safari

Visit two separate spheres of the mighty Zambezi River - each captivatingly unique and undeniably unforgettable.

Overview

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Safari Ref. Code
S37
Starting Date
Any Date
Starting Point
Johannesburg
Ending Point
Johannesburg
Customizable
Yes
Type
Fly-In Safari Package
Accommodation Level
Luxury
Countries Visited
Destinations Visited
  • Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
  • Lower Zambezi National Park

Detailed Zambian Safari Itinerary: 7 Day Vic Falls & Lower Zambezi Safari

Day 1

Arrival / Livingstone

Overnight: Royal Livingstone
Meals: None

Arrival / Livingstone

Guests are met upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg and assisted with checking in to their flight to Livingstone. Guests will be met on arrival at Livingstone Airport and visit the Livingstone Museum en route to the hotel. The museum still houses the largest collection of Sir David Livingstone’s letters, and journals, and bears testament to the legacy of this legendary man, who spent more than half his life in Africa. He was devoted to the exploration of the continent and the plight of its people who were, at the time, still brutally exploited by the slave traders. A glimpse of the thundering Victoria Falls is followed by check-in at the hotel, where the late afternoon is spent at leisure.

Day 2

Livingstone

Overnight: Royal Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast

Livingstone

The morning is devoted to visiting the falls section of the ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park’. The local name translates to ‘the smoke that thunders’ and has been commonly used in the area for many hundreds of years. The sanctuary affords incredible views in all directions. A walk across the knife-edge bridge with the falls thundering into the chasm below is sure to be an exciting prospect. During peak flow, the mist rising above the falls can be seen from as far as sixty kilometers away. There is also an extensive African curio market at the falls’ entrance and guests may take some time to view the various arts and crafts on display before returning to the hotel around midday. In the late afternoon, a sunset cruise is enjoyed on the mighty Zambezi River . Traditional cocktails and snacks are served aboard the riverboat, with the sight of the sun setting over one of Africa's most impressive areas sure to be remembered for a lifetime.

Day 3

Livingstone

Overnight: Royal Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast

Livingstone

The morning is devoted to an elephant-back safari in a wilderness area not far from Livingstone. On arrival at the venue, guests will enjoy a short presentation about the project, as well as be given a short lesson on how to interact with the elephants, after which the safari begins. An experienced elephant minder accompanies each elephant and client. The route follows a trail through the surrounding woodland and might include a stop along the banks of the Zambezi River. Riding silently atop a gigantic pachyderm is certainly an unforgettable experience. Your safari ends with a short training session and interaction with the elephants, which is followed by a late breakfast or early lunch. Guests then return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is spent at leisure.

Day 4

Lower Zambezi National Park

Overnight: Royal Zambezi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Lower Zambezi National Park

After breakfast, guests are returned to Livingstone Airport for a flight of just over an hour to Lusaka. From Lusaka Airport, guests are chartered to the Chiawa Game Management Area, from where guests will be transferred to the Royal Zambezi Lodge on the banks of the northern Zambezi River. The Royal Zambezi Lodge is wedged between Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park and Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park - separated only by the prolific waters of the river. The late afternoon is devoted to your first safari in this far-flung African wilderness.

Day 5

Lower Zambezi National Park

Overnight: Royal Zambezi Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Lower Zambezi National Park

The day begins with an early morning river cruise on the Zambezi. Cruise along these wild waters in the lodge’s outboard power boat, encountering hippos, crocodiles and even elephant. Antelope typically approach the water with healthy caution to avoid the crocs. Choruses of water birds flutter and stalk among the reed beds, enhancing a truly magical morning. Guests spend the rest of the day at leisure before once again heading out for an afternoon safari. Guests also have the option of staying up for an after-dinner safari - the ideal time to encounter big cats out on the prowl.

Day 6

Lower Zambezi National Park

Overnight: Royal Zambezi Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Lower Zambezi National Park

Along with your twice-daily game drives, the Royal Zambezi Lodge offers a wealth of additional activities. Substitute a game drive with a river cruise or bush walk, take on the Zambezi’s famous tiger fish or glide serenely along on a guided canoe safari. Venture even further afield and opt for a cultural village tour of the nearby Goba community. Each experience in this wonderfully wild, remote corner of the world will prove unforgettable.

Day 7

Departure

Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast

Departure

After breakfast, a charter flight returns guests to Lusaka where they will board a flight back to Johannesburg, concluding a spectacular safari in Zambia.

Included

Accommodation:
  • 3 Nights Royal Livingstone
  • 3 Nights Royal Zambezi
Guide:
  • Private Activities: From Day 1-3
  • Resident Rangers: From Day 4-7
Vehicles:
  • Open 4X4 Vehicle: From Day 4-7
Meals:
  • All meals Specified in the Itinerary
Flights:
  • Johannesburg to Livingstone
  • Livingstone to Lusaka
  • Lusaka to Lower Zambezi Park
  • Lower Zambezi Park to Lusaka
  • Lusaka to Johannesburg
Transfers:
  • Livingstone Airport to Royal Livingstone round trip
Activities:
  • Livingstone Museum
  • Victoria Falls Tour
  • Zambezi Sunset Cruise
  • Elephant-back Safari
  • Open 4x4 Game Drives
  • Bush Walks
  • Safari Cruises
Additional:
  • Services of a registered guide or local ranger
  • Meals as specified in the Itinerary
  • Tourism levy
  • All applicable taxes
  • All land transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
  • All activities and entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
  • All park fees where applicable
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Excluded

Excluded:
  • International airfare (to South Africa and home)
  • Personal and medical insurance
  • Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary

7 Day Vic Falls & Lower Zambezi Safari

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