TOUR DESCRIPTION
Length : 6 Nights/7 Days
Start : Livingstone Zambia - End : Lusaka Zambia
Minimum Pax : 2 Adults
Child Policy : Suitable for children 6 years and above
Transport : Minibus/Game Viewing Vehicle/Light Aircraft
Accommodation: Livingstone - 3 Nights : Resort Hotel (Bed & Breakfast)
Excluded :
Premium Brand Drinks & National Park Fees
Accommodation: Lower Zambezi Valley - 3 Nights : Luxury Tented Camp (Fully Inclusive)
YOUR ITINERARY
Day 1
Livingstone
- This tour begins with pick up from the international airport in Livingstone. You will be transferred to your resort hotel, The Avani Victoria Falls Hotel where you will spend the next 3 nights. After checking in at your hotel, you may spend the afternoon relaxing on the lush hotel grounds where the resort keeps a few zebra, impala and giraffes which you will definitely spot as you move around the resort. Located inside the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, this gorgeous resort is closest to the majestic Victoria Falls, a mere 500m walk to the falls themselves. With unlimited access to the Zambian side of The Victoria Falls throughout your stay, you will have the opportunity to discover the sheer size and wonder of this incredible natural phenomenon. You may also use the afternoon to take part in the wide range of activities on offer in The Adventure Capital of Africa such as the famous Victoria Falls Bungee Jump or the 'Flight of Angels, a breathtaking helicopter flight over the iconic Falls.
Day 2
Victoria Falls, Livingstone
- Day 2 starts off soon after breakfast with a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, led by an experienced and knowledgeable local guide. During the walking tour, you will view the falls from different viewing points and even feel the spray from this epic waterfall. The Victoria Falls is the largest curtain of falling water in the world and one of the 7 wonders of the natural world. 550 million litres of water plummet 110 meters into the Batoka Gorge and the falls themselves span across a whopping 1,5 kilometres. This breathtaking experience will definitely be one to remember. After the walking tour, you will return to the hotel for optional lunch and a relaxed afternoon while you wait for your sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River in the afternoon. The scenic sundowner cruise will be the perfect way to end the day. You will be picked up from the hotel at approx. 15:30 for your sundowner cruise, which lasts for approx. 2 hours. After the sun has set beautifully on the Zambezi, you will return to your hotel for a mouth-watering dinner at the hotel's stylish Mediterranean-style restaurant.
Day 3
Canoeing - Upper Zambezi
- On the third day you will experience the tranquillity of the upper Zambezi River above The Victoria Falls on a full-day canoe trip. You will be picked up at your hotel at approx 7 am and enjoy breakfast on the banks of the Zambezi River, followed by a safety briefing by professional river guides. This trip also includes a buffet lunch served on the banks of the river. The pace is gentle and allows time to take in the magical surroundings. The upper Zambezi above the Falls has a beauty of its own. It does not have the panoramas of the lower Zambezi but it boasts a more varied flora and fauna with picturesque islands, narrow channels and a few white water rapids. The highlight of the day will be passing through Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where you will have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the White Rhino. The trip ends with sundowners and snacks before returning to your hotel to freshen up and enjoy dinner before moving on to the Lower Zambezi the next morning.
Day 4
Lower Zambezi National Park
- Day 4 starts off soon after breakfast with collection at the hotel and a transfer to the airport in Livingstone where you will catch a short Charter flight to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be met and transferred to your lodge, The Royal Zambezi Lodge. This lodge offers the perfect combination of contemporary style and comfort while providing a pure wilderness experience. Situated directly across the river from the UNESCO Heritage Site of Mana Pools in Zimbabwe, the Royal Zambezi Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore this wild and beautiful area. After a delicious gourmet lunch, you may settle down and relax before your start exploring the Lower Zambezi National Park with a late afternoon game drive or river cruise.
4,5,6
Lower Zambezi National Park
- For the next 2 days, early starts after breakfast at sunrise will give you the opportunity to head out early on your selected morning activities. Early morning is usually the best time to spot wildlife. The Zambezi River allows for a huge variety of activities in the park, like cruises, canoeing, fishing and walking safaris. After a delicious bush lunch, you may take off to view the pristine bush and grassy flood plains on a canoeing experience. Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi offers a blend of serenity and action as lions can be seen on a hunt and elephants cross the water to and from the island where the vegetation provides plentiful browsing. Hippos are always in full sight, zebra, puku, impala, buffalos and kudu can also be seen browsing on the river banks. Night game drives in the park also offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as vehicles are equipped with powerful spotlights. The night is the best time to spot the leopard and other nocturnal wildlife. Dinners under the starry night sky and Africa's signature Boma fires will be the perfect endings to your nights, leaving you will unforgettable memories of Africa.
Day 7
- Your magical experience of the Mysteries of The Zambezi comes to a close on day 7. You will be transferred to Lusaka International Airport by light aircraft for your onward journey.
N.B : Accommodation is subject to availability. Should the preferred facility be fully booked, a similar establishment within the same price range, with same amenities and adequate facilities will be booked for your convenience.
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