“Visit the Pearls of Zambia from West to East”
15 Days Safari from Liuwa Plains to South Luangwa National Parks
Maramba River Lodge, Zambia
Amazing Zambia Safari
Experience an unforgettable safari in Zambia with Bundu Adventures! You will have 16 satisfying days to explore and discover the beauty of the country and everything it has to offer. Your safari starts in Livingstone and ends in South Luangwa National Park. Your accommodation will be in spacious tents, stretchers and mattresses are provided. Your meals will be well prepared in our bush kitchen. One of the things you will bring home is a wish that you will come back to Zambia again as soon as possible!
Key information
- Starting point: Livingstone
- Ending point: Mfuwe
- Park fees are included except Victoria Falls
Highlights
- Game drives
- Hike around the Zambezi area
- Chance to see zebra, tsessebe, and buffalo
- Competent English-speaking guide and driver / cook
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- 15 nights' accommodation
- Safari transportation
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
14 activity days
Group size: 4-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
Accommodation
Your accommodation will be in safari tents at Maramba River Lodge, camping in comfortable and spacious bow tents with stretcher and mattresses inside Liuwa National Park and next to the river in Kafue National Park, and beautiful chalets in a lodge in the vicinity of Lusaka. In South Luangwa, you will stay at the campsite of Croc Valley Camp / Marula Game Lodge or similar for five nights.
Program
Day 1: Livingstone
Pick-up from the airport in Livingstone and transfer to our lodge in the outskirts of town. In the late afternoon a visit to the Victoria Falls (optional, 20 USD per person entrance fee). Overnight in Safari Tents at Maramba River Lodge or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense).
Day 2: Ngonye waterfalls:
Pick-up from your lodge and drive along the course of the Zambezi river up to the beautiful Ngonye Falls; not as mighty as the “big brother” further south, but equally impressive. The Zambezi splits into several channels and the masses of water find their way through the sandstone formations. We'll do a short walk to visit the Falls. Camping near the river.
(Full Board).
Days 3, 4 and 5: Liuwa Plains National Park:
We drive further north to Mongu and cross the Barotse flood plains to the Liuwa Plains National Park. There are few roads; however this is part of the park’s attraction: around 3660km² of untouched Africa. Most of this is a vast honey-coloured plain of grass, with just the occasional water pan, island of raffia palms or a small tree-belt interrupting the scenery.
End of October tens of thousands of Gnu (about 60,000) as well as zebra and buffalo will join the more resident red lechwe and reedbuck.
The open plains are particularly good for oribi. Hyena are the main predators here, while wild dog, cheetah and lion are dispersed on the plains. Camping in the bush (running water, showers and flush toilets are present). (Full Board on all 3 days)
Day 6: Mongu
Drive to Mongu, our stop-over at the edge of the Barotse floodplains. Here we have the possibility to stock up for the next few days in Kafue National Park. Camping on the edge of the flood plains. (Full Board).
Days 7 and 8: Chunga (central Kafue National Park)
We drive through Miombo forest to Chunga. Several small rivers cross this area. These leave a number of waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetah and lion are among the inhabitants here. The birdlife is prolific. Camping on the banks of the Kafue River at Mayukuyuku Camp. (Full Board on both days)
Day 9: Lusaka
We leave the wilderness and drive on a tar-road to Zambia’s capital Lusaka. Overnight in chalets at Pioneer camp or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense) (Breakfast and Lunch included).
Day 10: Chipata
En route to Chipata we drive through beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand carved items are offered. Overnight in modern rooms in Protea Hotel (B/L/-)
Days 11, 12, 13 and 14: South Luangwa National Park
In the morning we start our travel to Mfuwe and to our campsite outside the park's border.
South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.
During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the river banks.
Camping in Croc Valley Camp, Marula Game Lodge or similar (Full Board on all 4 days).
Day 15: Departure
Transfer to the airport at Mfuwe and flight back to Europe. (Breakfast included)
Included excursions
Game drives in Liuwa, Kafue, and South Luangwa National Park. You will also visit a textile factory, which is well-known for its beautiful articles with traditional patterns as well as modern design.
Location
This trip will take place in Zambia, consisting visits to Luangwa River (South Luangwa National Park), Lusaka, central Kafue National Park, Mongu, Liuwa Plains National Park, Ngonye Waterfalls and Livingstone.
Food
You will get breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Please note that alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not included and Bundu Adventures supplies juice and drinking water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- Accommodation as indicated in the program
- All meals (except dinner in Livingstone and Lusaka)
- All transport (including transfers to/from the airport on date of arrival and departure)
- Competent English speaking guide and driver/cook.
- All Camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pillow) with big tents (1.80 m height), high density mattress, stretcher and linen.
- All entry fees (except Victoria Falls)
- All activities as indicated in the program
What's not included
- International flights
- Domestic flight on day 15
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (we supply juice and drinking water)
- Entrance fee to the Victoria Falls (20 USD per person)
- All optional activities not offered by Adventure Purists Ltd / Bundu Safaris Ltd
- All activities in Livingstone
- Personal insurance, personal expenditure
- Visa fees might apply for certain nationalities (25USD per person)
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LVI
Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
8 km
Transfer included
Starts in Livingstone, ends in Mfuwe.
Airport: Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
Airport transfer included: Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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