Our mobile walking safaris take place within the Chiawa Game Management Area and Zambezia Wildlife Sanctuary, protected wildlife areas adjacent to the Lower Zambezi National Park. We walk from the Zambezi river itself into the uncharted wilds of the Zambezi escarpment hills to the north. Without roads and accessible only by foot, the area is outstandingly beautiful and each party on safari will have endless miles of pristine, remote bush theirs to explore Each safari takes place entirely at the pace required of each group.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Vintage Safari
Arrive in Lusaka, Zambia and connect with a private flight organized by us to Kayila bush airstrip – a 25 minute flight. Here we are met by the Vintage Safaris team and walked from the aircraft some 10 – 15 minutes to camp, an echo of the 1920’s, set on the banks of the Zambezi. Walking within the African bush is an extraordinary privilege and the day is spent undertaking introductory walks and learning more about the character of the surrounding area. Accommodation: 1920’s style classic tents. Contractor: Vintage Safaris
Day 2: Lower Zambezi: A full day to explore the area. We might decide to walk into the hills for a picnic lunch by a spring and enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Zambezi valley. Walks are led by your guide and host and we return to camp on the river.
Day 3: Lower Zambezi – into the foothills: We break camp early to travel into the foothills of the escarpment. As we walk into undeveloped wilderness, the complete portable camp is transported and set nearby a river as it runs from the hills. Our walk brings us through a game rich area and we take time to learn more about the areas’ wildlife, recognizing tracks and signs, birding, vegetation study and bushlore. If fresh tracks are found we can follow them to experience the thrill of walking up to animals, all the while safely guided with both armed guide and game scout’s expertise. We arrive at the new site for tea.
Day 4: Lower Zambezi - hills: A day spent exploring the hills or walking the flatlands below camp. The area offers remoteness accessible only on foot as we find deep pools of fresh water in hillside streams to stop and swim. Old elephant trails, used for generations, can be found traversing the hills. Days 5-7: Kasaka River Lodge. Transfer to Kasaka River Lodge – a 30 minute drive. Here we are accommodated in luxury tents, tastefully decorated with an authentic African flavour. Each has an elegantly furnished en-suite bathroom. The Bar and Dining Area both nestle amongst huge tamarind trees and are the perfect location for relaxing whilst watching the world go by on the river below. Relax in the newly constructed thatched library by the river. A log fire burns on cooler evenings. Dining provided on a full board basis with a 3-course meal in the evenings. House wine, beer and soft drinks are included. Loungers are available poolside to help you relax during the quieter part of the day – the pool also overlooks the river. Spa: a small health spa is scheduled for completion during the course of this season. Accommodation: Large East Africa Style tents.
Contractor: Kasaka River Lodge.
Day 8: Pickup from base camp and road transfer through to the famous Kariba Dam (3.5 hours). We cross the border into Zimbabwe and tour the dam wall and town. You will need, depending on Citizenship, US$ cash for the visa – not included. We will get these at the border as a group. Overnight at Warthogs Bushcamp on the lakeshore. Lunch and dinner provided (the camp has a cash bar). Accommodation: Warthogs ‘A’ frame ‘bashas’. Contractor: Warthogs bushcamps.
Day 9: Transfer to a houseboat on Lake Kariba. Houseboats are an ideal and relaxing way to experience the lakeshore wildlife, to fish and birdwatch. We head towards the Nyaodza area and overnight moored to the lakeshore. Meals are provided - cash bar. Accommodation: House Boat. Contractor: Warthogs bushcamps.
Day 10: We sail west to the wildlife rich shoreline of Matusadona National Park. Here we can go for guided walks to look for lion and rhino with a Professional Guide. Accommodation: Houseboat. Contractor: Warthogs bushcamps.
Day 11: Transfer to a Unimog vehicle and drive through to Binga via Siakobvu, on the southern shore of Lake Kariba - A journey using a seldom used road through a remote and picturesque piece of country. Overnight at the rest camp. Here we use Chalets and have meals in the restaurant. Guests can sit in the hot spring and watch the sun go down. Accommodation: Binga Rest Camp. Contractor: Warthogs bushcamps.
Days 12-14: Drive to Victoria Falls Town Lokuthula Lodges.
Time to organize your activities. From here you can take a short ride or even walk to view one of the seven wonders of the world: Victoria Falls. NB. It is common for visitors to cross back and forth between Zimbabwe and Zambia for different activities and to view the Falls from both sides of the Zambezi. Accommodation: Lokuthula Lodges. Contractor: Vintage Safaris
Day 15: Cross over to Zambia and fly to Lusaka from Livingstone. On arrival transfer to Chaminuka private game farm. Chaminuka private game farm is 25 mins drive away from Lusaka Airport. It offers a delightful end to the safari with perhaps time for an evening game drive before drinks and dinner and final night good byes to your group. Accommodation: Chaminuka. Contractor: Chaminuka.
Day 16: Chaminuka will provide transfers to Lusaka Airport if required. Depart for home or continue on onward journey
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All activities and instruction.
- Full board accommodation.
- All internal transfers as per itinerary
Price does not include:
- Airfare to Zambia and Zambian entry visas.
- Comprehensive health and personal effects insurance.
- Cost of entry Visa for Zimbabwe in US$.
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Africa
Zambia
Ecotourism
Wildlife Viewing
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