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Summary
Lower Zambezi National Park is in southern Zambia, on the Zimbabwean border. In the south, the Zambezi River valley is known for abundant wildlife, including buffalo, fish eagles and herds of elephants. Canoes ply the river, which is home to hippos and crocodiles. In the east, the river passes the striking red cliffs of Mupata Gorge, with its fish-filled waters. North is the steep and rugged Zambezi Escarpment. Mana Pools National Park is in the far north of Zimbabwe. It includes the south bank and islands of the Zambezi River, which forms the border with Zambia. The park is known for wildlife visibility beside the river and in the flood plains. Large populations of elephants, hippos and Nile crocodiles gather at sunrise in the Long Pool. In the park’s south, lions wait for prey around the waterhole at Chitake Spring.
Package Includes
Meet & transfer from Lusaka Airport to Zebra Guest House 2 nights’ accommodation at Zebra Guest House – one night before the tour, one night after the tour Vehicle use for the duration of the expedition Mana Pools National Park entrance fees’ Private Chef preparing all meals (Our chef has 25 years’ experience & will provide delicious meals with silver service dinner table dining) Accommodation (roof top tent) Bedding & linen Safe, clean drinking water for the duration of the tour All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while on tour) Breakfast: Bacon & Eggs with toast & cereals Lunch: Sandwiches with fruit Dinner: Salad, Main course & Desert All camping site costs in Zambia and Zimbabwe All guiding by professional guides & 4X4 experts Camp set-up & dismantling of equipment each morning & evening Satellite phone – medical emergencies only. Charging facility for camera batteries Mosquito repellant A head torch – to be returned at the end of the tour Should you wish to do personal laundry whilst in the bush we will provide water & detergents as well as a washing line. Biodegradable soap & shampoo
Package Excludes
Personal travel insurance Local and international flights Any additional or optional activities not listed above Any items of a personal nature Gratuities of any kind Malaria medication – please consult your Doctor. Visa Fees’ for Zambia & Zimbabwe
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Boat Cruise
- Camping
- Game Walk
- Landscape photography
- Morning Drives
- Night drive
- Wildlife Photography
- Game drive
- Bird Watching
- Culture
- Photo-safari
Places
- Victoria Falls
- Zambesi River
- Livingstone, Zambia
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Vic Falls)
Physical Condition
- Suitable For Seniors
Connectivity
- No WiFi but some phone coverage
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrive Lusaka
Activities Included
Landscape photography CultureOn arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport you will be met and driven to your guest house for the evening. Dinner is included. Pierre will meet you at the airport and ensure you are comfortable for the evening. (Dinner)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 2Mvuu Lodge
Activities Included
Bird Photography Boat Cruise Camping Landscape photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingThe team will collect you from Zebra Guest House, we will have packed the vehicles with food and fuel. A half days drive from Lusaka lies our campsite for the night. Nestled in the trees on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. We will spend the afternoon relaxing on the water’s edge game viewing from the comfort of a deck chair. A sunset cruise & a night drive this evening are included in your tour cost. (BLD)
Day 3 to Day 4Mvuu Lodge
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Boat Cruise Camping Game Walk Night drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingFor the next 3 days we will spend time discovering the magic of this game rich safari destination. We will be doing game drives into Lower Zambezi National Park (no camping is allowed in the park itself), birding tours by some of the experienced guides, canoeing, fishing and of course the obligatory African sunset cruise. Three game drives, 2 sunset cruises & a birding tour are inclusive of your tour cost. Relax and unwind, watch the elephants drift by, listen to the hyena whoop at night and soak up the serenity! A game walk, boat cruise and night drive are included activities for the day. (BLD)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 5Zambia to Zimbabwe
Activities Included
Bird Photography Camping Landscape photography Scenic Drive Wildlife PhotographyWith an early start we will depart Mvuu Lodge and drive for 3 hours to the small town of Chirundu where we will fuel up & purchase groceries. Crossing the Zambezi River into Zimbabwe there is a half days drive to our next campsite set on the banks of the river where we will be camping in the heart of this RAMSAR site. It’s an IBA (Important Birding Area), a World Heritage Site and is listed as one of the top 3 safari destinations in Africa. We will visit the park offices to get our entry permits and then drive to Mana Pools gate. We will have exclusive use of the campsites we have booked ensuring you get an unsurpassed experience. (BLD)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Chirundu, Zambia
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 6 to Day 7Mucheni Campsite - Mana Pools
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Bird Photography Camping General Photography Landscape photography Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingMana Pools is WILD!!! There are no fences whatsoever at any of the camp sites, so, no matter the time of day we will have to be vigilant of animals passing through the campsites. We have booked exclusive use of the campsites giving you a fantastically unique experience to this incredible wildlife paradise. At night it is inadvisable to leave your tent or wander about. A strong LED torch is very necessary. Don’t forget your binoculars. You must have, or purchase, a good set as besides the wildlife there is fantastic bird watching and the view over the river is vast making binoculars a very important piece of equipment for this tour. During the drier seasons there is very little water around, so all the wildlife must come down to the river for sustenance. This is precisely why we only run these tours during the best game viewing season of October and November. It may be hot, but this makes for a real bucket list experience! (BLD)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 8 to Day 10Ndundu Campsite - Mana Pools
Activities Included
Bird Photography Camping Evening Drives Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingToday we will move to a new campsite and a new perspective. Situated a fair distance to the West this is the furthest campsite in Mana Pools and once again we will have exclusive use of the area for the 3 days that we will camp here. Our days will be filled with early morning game drives, lunch back at camp and an afternoon drive or simply relaxing my the river banks watching as the game walks past us. (BLD)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
Day 11Mana Pools to Lusaka
Activities Included
Bird Photography Scenic Drive Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird WatchingAfter a leisurely start to the day we will break camp and exit the park. We will cross the border back into Zambia at the same point & continue on to Lusaka city. We will arrive in Lusaka midafternoon and check into the same guest house as on your first night in Lusaka. (BLD)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Travel Time: 5 hrs
Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.comVisas can be purchased on arrival in Zambia, a Multiple Entry visa is required for this tour. Please consult your doctor for further health issues.
