Day 1, 2 & 3: Chobe National Park

Arrive in Livingstone Airport and pass through customs then meet your driver for the scenic drive into Botswana and onto Chobe Chilwero lodge (about1.5-2 hours). Covering an area of about 4,250 square miles, Chobe National Park is the third largest game park/reserve in the country. The Chobe River forms the northern border and in the southwest the park borders on the Moremi Reserve. The park consists of four main regions, each with its own types of vegetation and geological features. The area in the Chobe River flood plain is known as the Serondela region and is famous for its huge herds of elephant and buffalo. Hundreds of the huge animals can be seen coming down to drink at the river in the dry season. Enjoy thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles that bring you to the heart of Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or join one of the acclaimed guides on a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats. Because this is a national park, no walking or night drives are allowed. Overnights Chobe Chilwero. All meals & drinks.

Chobe Chilwero Lodge

Chobe Chilwero Lodge is one of the most enchanting places on earth. Enjoy thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles that bring you to the heart of Africa’s largest concentration of elephants, as well as hippos, buffalos, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River. Or join one of the acclaimed guides on a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats. Accommodation is in 15 cottages and each cottage measures 61 square meters and has its own ensuite bathroom with a modern bath, indoor and outdoor showers, private garden with hammock, “sala” or private balcony, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, air-conditioning, hairdryer, minibar as well as an in-room safe. The main public area includes a lounge, outside dining area, dining room and library which are linked to outdoor viewing patios. The wine cellar is temperature controlled and houses a large variety of the finest South African wines. The fully fledged Spa offers a range of spa and hydrotherapy treatments from both the Thalgo and Africology ranges. The lodge also boasts a split-level swimming pool, library, curio shop and a communications centre, which offers telephone, fax and internet access.

Day 4 & 5: Victoria Falls, Livingstone

After breakfast you return to Livingstone for two days to relax and explore this beautiful area. The range of activities in the Livingstone area (including the Victoria Falls) is enormous. All of these activities do involve, at least to a certain extent, the Victoria Falls or the Zambezi River. You can see the Falls from across the gorge or from Livingstone Island. Or you can opt for a helicopter flight or micro light to enjoy the Falls from above. Or you might want to go on the river for a sunset cruise, river safari, canoe trip or, for the more adventurous, go rafting on one of the best rafting trips in the world. If you didn’t have enough adventure you can go for a bungee jump, gorge swing or abseil. Alternatively you can enjoy an elephant back safari and take your time getting to know these remarkable animals. Overnight Sussi Lodge. All meals & drinks are included.

Sussi Lodge

The lodge is named after one of David Livingstone’s faithful friends who carried his body from the interior to the British Embassy at Dar-Es-Salaam. The stylish camp is on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 10 minutes upstream of the Victoria Falls. Guest accommodation consists of 10 luxury tree-houses built into the living canopy of giant ebony trees lining the riverbank. Each unit has a mini bar, en suite bathroom, mosquito nets, overhead fan and a private view of the Zambezi from its own deck among the branches. Activities include traditional game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles through the Zoological Park – the only park in Zambia where the endangered rhinoceros can be seen – guided bush walks, water activities including canoeing adventures and sunset cruises, and cultural visits to nearby villages.

Day 6, 7 & 8: South Luangwa National Park

This morning you are trasnferred to the Livingstone Airport for the light aircraft flights to Mfuwe and South Luangwa, via Lusaka Airport. Upon arrival you are met by your Puku Ridge guide and transferred through Mfuwe village and into the park (about 45 minutes to the park gate). South Luangwa’s history dates back some 30 years and is where the concept of walking safaris originated. This national park lies along the Luangwa River and is home to some of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife. The lifeblood of the park is the mighty Luangwa River which is one of the most pristine river ecosystems in Africa. The vegetation of the park is predominately dry woodland interspersed with floodplain grasslands, coupled with the dominating Luangwa River and its many languid oxbow lakes.

Unique and varied animal species are found here, from large herds of elephant and buffalo to impala and puku. Dominant predators include lion and leopard. The wide variety of antelope species seen include common waterbuck and reedbuck, bushbuck, kudu, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, sable and roan. Unique to the area are Thornicroft’s giraffe as well as the Cookson’s wildebeest, both sub-species found nowhere else in the world. A healthy hippo population dots the riverbanks and the lagoon in front of camp. The birding is equally diverse, with regular sightings of Saddle-billed Stork, Lilian’s Lovebird, African Skimmer and even Bat Hawk. Activities include day and night game drives in South Luangwa National Park in open four-wheel-drive vehicles driven by a knowledgeable guide, as well as Guided Walks by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout. Overnights Puku Ridge Tented Camp. All meals & drinks.

Puku Ridge Tented Camp

Named for the beautiful Puku antelope which never strays far from water, this beautiful camp among the trees overlooks a sweeping expanse of the fertile Kakumbi dambo (valley). Here, the living is easy for both visitors and wildlife. is small and intimate, built unobtrusively close to the wild. The camp is small and intimate, built unobtrusively close to the wild. Each of the six comfortably furnished safari tents has its own lavish bathroom which provides the option of taking a shower with the sun on your shoulders. The diverse wildlife along the dambo offers great opportunities for photography, whether you choose to explore on foot with a keen-eyed guide, or range further afield in a safari vehicle. And in the evenings, you dine with the night sounds of Africa for a soundtrack. Well-lit pathways cleared of undergrowth connect the tents to the main bar/lounge. The natural vegetation has been left as undisturbed as possible. Puku Ridge inhabits a remote world of its own, watching the ancient patterns of life and survival while treating its visitors to enjoyably civilized hospitality. Activities include day and night game drives in South Luangwa National Park in open four-wheel-drive vehicles driven by a knowledgeable guide, as well as Guided Walks by a professional guide and an armed national parks scout.

Day 9: Depart

Enjoy a morning game viewing activity followed by breakfast. Your guide in will transfer you to Kasane airport for your onward journey.

Land Cost - 2012
Dates Per Person Double Single Supplement
April-June 14, November-December $6522.00 $288.00
June 15-October $8772.00 $2478.00
Please note that light aircraft schedules are subject to confirmation; please call to check on specific dates.

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