Day 1: Arrive Lusaka; Fly to South Luangwa
Arrive Lusaka Airport and connect with the domestic flight to Mfuwe. On arrival in Mfuwe, you will be met and transferred to Luangwa River Camp, where you stay four nights (full-board).
Luangwa River Camp
Managed by Robin Pope Safaris, one of Zambia’s oldest safari operators, Luangwa River Camp is a wonderfully romantic safari lodge with a fabulous setting in the Luangwa Valley. It offers just five luxury bush suites – permanent structures with thatched roofs and brick walls – set beneath a grove of ebony trees on the banks of the Luangwa River. Each features an en-suite bathroom with sunken bathtub and separate shower, lounge area, bedroom with large queen size bed, and a private patio overlooking the river.With a plunge pool, spacious bar and lounge area, Luangwa River Camp combines the facilities one would expect from a comfortable safari lodge with the intimacy of a bush camp.
Day 2-4: Game viewing in the South Luangwa
The next two days will be spent exploring the South Luangwa National Park in the company of Robin Pope’s highly experienced wildlife guides.
Breakfast is served daily around the campfire at dawn, the porridge heated on the fire and toast cooked on the coals. The morning walk or drive will leave soon after, entering the park by boat from the camp or by the nearby pontoon. The game in the area is rich and diverse, and includes many family herds of elephant and Thornicroft Giraffe, which is endemic to the region.
A mid-morning tea and coffee break with cake will be taken at a scenic point on a lagoon or the Luangwa River. You will typically return to camp for lunch around midday – lunch is followed by free time to relax around the pool or enjoy an afternoon siesta! Tea will be served in the afternoon before a late afternoon game drive that continues into the early night, giving you a chance to see nocturnal species. Usually you will return to camp about 8pm for supper and campfire drinks.
Day 5: Lower Zambezi
After an early breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport where you board the flight to the Lower Zambezi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Potato Bush Camp for three nights (full-board).
Potato Bush Camp
Potato Bush Camp sits nestled under a copse of mahogany, winter thorn and acacia trees, overlooking the Zambezi River and escarpment. It’s a tiny bush camp, comprised of just three well-appointed canvas & rosewood safari tents, in addition to a two-bedroom family unit.At the heart of Potato Bush is an open-plan bar, lounge and dining area, which is connected to all four tents by way of raised timber boardwalks.
Potato Bush Camp offers a mix of game-viewing activities, including walking safaris, 4x4 game drives (day and night), canoeing on the Zambezi river. Fishing is also possible.
Day 6-7: Lower Zambezi National Park
The next two days are free for you to explore the Lower Zambezi National Park in the company of Potato Bush Camp’s experienced guides and trackers.
There are various activities to choose from, including day and night game drives, walking safaris, river boat safaris and a selection of canoeing trips.
River safaris are conducted on safe and stable boats. Guests can go angling (catch and release) for the infamous tiger fish.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to the airstrip, where you board the late morning flight to Lusaka.
In Lusaka, connect with your international flight home/onward travel arrangements.
Two Rivers Zambia Safari
Focusing on the Luangwa and Zambezi Rivers, this classic safari route offers a fantastic overview of Zambia and a mix of game activities.
Two Rivers Zambia Safari
An 8-day Zambia safari taking place on and around two of Zambia’s primary rivers, the Luangwa and the Zambezi, both of which offer excellent game-viewing activities - by foot, by vehicle and by boat. The Luangwa Valley is one of the great unspoilt wilderness areas of Zambia, and, indeed, one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa.
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Price guide
Price based on two travellers in shared twin/double accommodation and travel in shoulder season. Please contact us for high season rates.
Pricing
8 days from £6500pp
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