13 day Zambia True Wilderness Safari. Livingstone, Lochinvar National Park, Southern and Northern Kafue, Lusaka

Day 1: Livingstone

Arrive Livingstone own arrangements. Airport transfer to the Zambezi Sun can be arranged. Day at leisure exploring the Victoria Falls and maybe enjoy a sunset cruise (additional cost for own account). Overnight Zambezi Sun Bed and Breakfast only.

Days 2 & 3: Lochnivar National Park

Meet at 08h00 at the hotel. You depart on the long road to the town of Monze (380km). Refuel and head North-West on a bad road to Lochnivar Game Reserve (70km). Picnic lunch en route. Lochnivar is a small reserve on the Kafue floodplains known for its herds of Kafue Lechwe.

Approximately 80 000 roam the plains. Big herds of Buffalo, Zebra and Wildebeest can also be seen. This is also a place where the shy Oribi is frequently spotted. An incredible amount and variety of birds live in this area along the plains and lagoon. You set up camp in the later afternoon and enjoy your first evening under the Zambian sky.

You spend the next day of your Zambia tour on game drives and a walk out on the plains – exploring the fascinating wildlife of this area. In the afternoon you drive to the Gwisho hot springs – well known for beautiful sunsets overlooking massive plains. Overnight Lochnivar National Park.

Days 4 & 5: Lochnivar National Park

After breakfast you break down camp, leave Lochinvar and drive to Mumbwa along river tributaries of the Kafue river. Once in Mumba you buy some supplies from the local market and enjoy a drink at a local bar – time permitting.

Traveling westwards towards Southern Kafue National Park we soon traverse beautiful forests with an abundance of unique bird life. In the afternoon you travel over massive flood planes with giant Borasses Palm islands. You set up camp overlooking the lake. Overnight Ithezi Thezi.

Days 6 & 7: Chunga Camp

Today you travel 120km up North to arrive at Chunga Camp in the afternoon. You set up camp on the banks of the impressive Kafue River. The next morning you do a game walk along the river. Time at leisure during the heat of the day. In the afternoon you go on a game drive to arrive back in camp just after sunset. Enjoy the last evening at Chunga Camp around the campfire.

Day 8: Lufupa Tented Camp

Today you travel north almost hugging the Kafue River until you reach your campsite on the confluence of the mighty Lufupa and the Kafue river. Overnight at Lufupa.

Days 9 - 11: Lufupa Tented Camp

You spend 3 days of your Zambia tour at Lufupa. During the day you do game drives. Large herds of Hippo are resident here. One day you do a full day trip to Busanga plains. The plains hold large concentrations of game and chances are good to encounter Lion. A night drive and motorboat cruise are activities that add a new dimension to game viewing.

Day 12: Lusaka

You break down camp and travel 410 km to arrive at your campsite on the outskirts of Lusaka in the afternoon. Overnight at Lusaka.

Day 13: Livingstone

Transfer arranged to the airport at Lusaka for your outbound flight (own arrangements) or drive back to Livingstone. Early afternoon arrival in Livingstone.