Zambia with Luxury & Style (12 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline


ID #: DT-Z-12-2-19-10-BESI

 

Zambia with Luxury & Style (12 Days)Days 1 - 2: Depart for Lusaka, ZAMBIA
Board your flight to Lusaka, Zambia.

Day 3: Lusaka / South Luangwa National Park, ZAMBIA
Fly by light aircraft to Mfuwe and Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp, nestled on a hillside in a remote, game-rich area of South Luangwa National Park. The property is named after the puku antelope that commonly grazes the floodplain in front of the camp. The primeval forests and lush savannah of the landscape spans hundreds of miles, encompassing the Luangwa River basin and its adjacent highlands; a mosaic of different habitats extends outward from the river. Spend your day — and night — viewing game in open safari vehicles with trained guides.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp

Days 4 - 5: South Luangwa National Park, ZAMBIA
Spend the next two days spotting elephant, lion, leopard, wild dog and buffalo that thrive in the area. Glimpse a variety of antelope and endemic species, such as Thornicroft ’s giraff e or Cookson’s wildebeest, on guided walking safaris. In the evening, spotlights allow guests to view nocturnal animals, such as leopard, bush babies and spotted hyena.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp

Day 6: South Luangwa / Lower Zambezi National Park, ZAMBIA
Begin the day browsing at a local community craft workshop before flying to the Lower Zambezi National Park and tented Zambezi Kulefu Camp, an intimate, eco-friendly property overlooking a permanent channel of the legendary Zambezi River and shaded by tall, riverine trees. Watch for large herds of elephant — perhaps 100 at once — as well as buffalo and waterbuck from the acacia tree-shaded, Bedouin-style central tent or your private, elevated viewing deck. Canoe rides and fishing excursions may also be arranged.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Zambezi Kulefu Camp

Days 7-8: Lower Zambezi National Park, ZAMBIA
Lower Zambezi National Park is home to numerous species, including elephant, lion, leopard, hyena, zebra and more than 350 bird species. The park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, making both sides of the river a vast sanctuary for wildlife. Take game drives in open safari vehicles, or discover Kulefu’s abundant, diverse wildlife by motorized boat, canoe or from the comfort of your own viewing deck. Meanwhile, a walking safari offers an unforgettable way to experience wildlife up close.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Zambezi Kulefu Camp

Day 9: Lower Zambezi / Livingstone, ZAMBIA
Wing your way to Livingstone. Situated at a bend in the Zambezi, Sussi & Chuma — your next stop — consists of intimate, interconnected tree houses with private decks perched in ebony trees. The park is home to numerous antelope species, zebra, giraffe, warthog and a variety of birds. Elephant cross the Zambezi and freely walk through the park and the surrounding area. Take time to relax on the elevated lounge in the main lodge, open-air dining area and swimming pool. Cruise the Zambezi at sunset during a sundowner with light hors d’oeuvres.
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

Day 10: Livingstone, ZAMBIA
Awake for a guided walking tour of commanding, crashing Victoria Falls, where rainbows regularly crisscross the gorge on sunny days. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps exploring game-populated Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in an open four-by-four vehicle. You may also choose to visit a local village and provide support for its school and clinic. 
►Suggested property:
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

Day 11: Livingstone, ZAMBIA / Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
After breakfast, board a flight to Johannesburg and continue on your journey.

Day 12: Arrive Home