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14-DAY “WILDS OF ZAMBIA”

Flying Safari to South Luangwa/Lower Zambezi Valley/Kafue

Visit Livingstone

Program Highlights:-

This itinerary combines the South Luangwa floodplain ecosystem, the Lower Zambezi and

Kafue National Park, which is remote and rarely visited.

Experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in walking and

canoeing safaris.

Your accommodations are thatched chalets or rustic tented safari camps all with en suite

bathrooms.

The true thrill of any safari to Zambia is the adrenalin rush of a walking safari and canoeing

down the Zambezi!

End with a night in Livingstone and a tour of Victoria Falls and a sunset cruise.

Day Destination Accommodation

01 Fly USA – Dubai Travel

02 Fly Dubai – Lusaka – Mfuwe

South Luangwa

Afternoon game activity

Tafika Camp, Nsefu Camp or

Kaingo Camp

03-05 South Luangwa Tafika Camp, Nsefu Camp or

Kaingo Camp

06 Fly Mfuwe – Jeki

Lower Zambezi

Afternoon game activity

Old Mondoro or Chongwe River Camp or

Chiawa Camp

07 Lower Zambezi Old Mondoro or Chongwe River Camp or

Chiawa Camp

08 Lower Zambezi Old Mondoro or Chongwe River Camp or

Chiawa Camp

09 Fly Jeki – Lusaka – Kafue

Kafue National Park

Afternoon game activity

Busanga Bush Camp

10 Kafue National Park Busanga Bush Camp

11 Kafue National Park Busanga Bush Camp

12 Fly Kafue – Livingstone

Afternoon at leisure

Chundunkwa River Lodge

13 Fly Livingstone – Johannesburg – USA

14 USA

Destinations

Base Package Accommodations

Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade

South Luangwa Tafika Camp Nsefu Camp Kaingo Camp

Lower Zambezi Old Mondoro Chongwe River Camp Chiawa Camp

Kafue Busanga Bush Camp

Livingstone Chundunkwa River Lodge

ITINERARY

DAY 01 (WED) USA/DUBAI

Depart this morning on your international flight to Dubai (utilizing Emirates Airline departing JFK at

10:40am).

DAY 02 (THU) DUBAI/LUSAKA/MFUWE/SOUTH LUANGWA

Morning arrival in Dubai. Onward connecting flight to Lusaka, Zambia. On arrival you will be assisted

through immigration and escorted to your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival you will

be met by a representative who will take you to your first lodge. The drive to the camp will take you past

numerous villages until you reach the lodge.

Estimated time of arrival in camp is 7:00pm. Settle in before joining other guests at the lounge for pre-

dinner drinks and snacks.

*Please Note* there is a luggage limit of 44lbs (20kg) per person on the scheduled flight so please pre-

pack your luggage accordingly in a soft-sided bag. Scheduled flights times are estimates and may include

multiple stops.

The South Luangwa Valley has a high concentration of elephants in the woodland savannah areas, along

with the indigenous Thornicroft's giraffe. Lion, hyena, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, kudu, puku and zebra

are plentiful. Small herds of wildebeest can also be seen. Hippos and crocodiles abound in the muddy

Luangwa River and leopard are frequently seen on night game drives. Wild dog, civet and several species

of mongoose are also present in the park. A real advantage of this great park is that visitors can

experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in walking safaris.

Destination

Base Package Accommodations

Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade

South Luangwa Tafika Camp Nsefu Camp Kaingo Camp

Tafika Camp is an iconic safari camp located in the South Luangwa Valley. Six thatched chalets

(including a family room and a Honeymoon chalet) have been built under giant lead wood trees and each

offers en suite bathroom with an open-air shower. The central dining and lounge area overlooks the

Luangwa River. You can experience day and night game drives in open vehicles as well as participate in

walking safaris, mountain biking and visits to the Mkasanga Village.

Accommodation: Tafika Camp (Full Board)

OR

Nsefu Camp is located near the Luangwa River in the central part of the park. It has six brick and thatch

rondavels (12 beds) with en suite facilities. The main lounge and bar is tucked beside a huge extinct

termite mound and overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game, especially the illusive leopard

at night. Day and night game drives and morning walks are offered. In between game drives, there is a

photographic hide next to the camp.

Accommodation: Nsefu Camp (Full Board)

OR

Kaingo Camp is across the Luangwa River from Tafika and Nsefu Camps. It has five thatched chalets

with en suite facilities. A unique feature of Kaingo is the wooden deck that is built over the river which

provides a relaxing vantage point to witness game coming down for a drink. Walks, day and night game

drives and photography from a hide are offered.

Accommodation: Kaingo Camp (Full Board)

DAY 03-05 (FRI-SUN) SOUTH LUANGWA

Three days of game viewing activities including morning walks and day and night game drives.

Each of the three camps have sister bush camps where you may want to book into for a night or two and

enjoy more of a walking safari experience (Tafika – Chikoko and Crocodile, Nsefu - Tena Tena, and

Kaingo - Mwamba).

Accommodation: Tafika, Nsefu or Kaingo Camp (Full Board)

DAY 06 (MON) SOUTH LUANGWA/MFUWE/JEKI - LOWER ZAMBEZI

Depart this morning from Mfuwe on your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Jeki and onward to your camp

located in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

The Lower Zambezi National Park sits along the lower Zambezi River, on the opposite side of Mana

Pools National Park (Zimbabwe). The Zambezi Escarpment along the northern boundary towers above

the Zambezi Valley also forms part of the Southern limit of the Great East African Rift Valley.

With a river frontage of about 120km, the valley floor and the Escarpment combined with the plateau,

gives Lower Zambezi National Park magnificent picturesque scenery, providing a memorable experience

for any visitor. The park is home to prides of lion, family herds of elephant, buffalo, hippo, leopard and a

variety of antelope. You can explore the park both from vehicles and boating activities on the river.

Destination

Base Package Accommodations

Optional Upgrade Optional Upgrade

Lower Zambezi Old Mondoro Chongwe River Camp Chiawa Camp

Old Mondoro is a tented bush camp, only eight beds, on the banks of the Zambezi deep inside the park

and 18 miles downstream from Chiawa Camp. Constructed of natural materials and canvas, the tents offer

an open-feeling, natural lighting, mosquito netting, Egyptian cotton linens, en suite flush toilets, in-door

and out-door showers and a large “splash tub” on the outdoor deck overlooking the Zambezi River. The

emphasis is on walking, canoeing, limited game drives and catch and release fishing.

Accommodation: Old Mondoro (Full Board)

OR

Chongwe River Camp is a comfortable “bush camp” located just outside the western border of the Park

consisting of 8 double classic chalets with one family suite and one honeymoon suite, each with open air

en suite bathrooms and private verandahs overlooking the river. Activities include game drives in open

vehicles, guided walks, canoeing, boating and fishing.

Accommodation: Chongwe River Camp (Full Board) – Cassia Suite

OR

Chiawa Camp is located within the National Park, on the river bank. The camp has been built under a

grove of mahogany and acacia trees and is constructed essentially of natural materials. All nine safari

tents are under shade, each on a raised timber deck with private veranda, have en suite facilities with flush

toilets, hot & cold running water, twin or double beds, insect screens and solar powered lighting. Access

paths to the tents run through a grove of mahogany trees, maximizing privacy.

The spacious lounge and bar area has an observation platform built into its roof, providing one of the best

views in the valley. The dining area also looks out onto the river and the animals which regularly come to

drink and feed at and near the lodge. There is a swimming pool for the hotter months. Activities include

day and night game drives (maximum of 4 people per vehicle), safaris by boat, canoeing down the Lower

Zambezi, catch and release fishing and bush walks.

Accommodation: Chiawa Camp (Full Board)

DAY 07+08 (TUE+WED) LOWER ZAMBEZI

Enjoy two full days of game viewing.

Accommodation Old Mondoro or Chongwe River Camp – Cassia Suite or Chiawa Camp (Full Board)

DAY 09 (THU) LOWER ZAMBEZI/JEKI/LUSAKA/KAFUE

Transfer to your camp's airstrip for your scheduled flight to Lusaka. Onward connecting scheduled

charter flight to Kafue National Park.

Kafue National Park, one of the largest in Africa, covers 8,687 square miles, making it two and one-half

times the size of South Luangwa National Park and half the size of Switzerland. Kafue has the largest

number of different antelope species of any park in Africa. Many of the species, such as greater kudu and

sable antelope, are said to be substantially larger than elsewhere in the country.

Drive further north through the park to the Busanga Plains and marshes that have a greater number and

variety of wildlife species. Animals are easier to spot here than in the dense woodland savannah in the

south. This region is predominantly miombo forest, which gives way to savannah grasslands, along with

rock hills, marshes and riverine forests.

The Kafue River runs through the northern part of the park and along its east central border. The rare red

lechwe may be seen in the area as well as the sitatunga. Other species found are buffalo, elephant, puku,

wildebeest, sable, roan and Lichtenstein's hartebeest. Good sightings of lion have been recorded, and

cheetah and leopard are also present.

Busanga Bush Camp is located deep inside the wildlife haven of the Busanga Plains. Placed under the

large fig trees of a small tree island, the camp features superb views of the game-rich plains that surround

it. Accommodation is in four reed and canvas rooms, with canopy beds and en suite hot and cold shower,

flush toilet, and basin. The bar and lounge provides a perfect ambience to make friends and share stories

around the campfire. Activities include night and day game drives.

Accommodation: Busanga Bush Camp (Full Board)

DAY 10+11 (FRI+SAT) KAFUE NATIOANL PARK

Enjoy two days of activities.

AUG-OCT –

An optional balloon safari is available to guests ($200.00 per person Conservation fee payable directly).

Depart camp before sunrise and transfer to the launch site where you will meet your balloon captain and

other guests (a maximum of eight people). As the balloon rises up over the vast Busanga Plains you will

see the beauty unfold through the mist. The ride last approximately one hour under favorable weather

conditions. Enjoy a champagne breakfast on a secluded island before returning to camp.

Accommodation: Busanga Bush Camp (Full Board)

DAY 12 (SUN) KAFUE/LIVINGSTONE

This morning board your scheduled charter flight to Livingstone. On arrival you will be met and

transferred to your lodge. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

The afternoon is usually an excellent time to view Victoria Falls (US20.00 park entry fee). Fortunately the

area immediately around the falls has not been commercialized, and there are unobstructed views

connected by paved paths. Visitors can follow a path that goes right up to the falling water. An alternative

view can be had from the Boiling Pot, right in the depths of the gorge at the bottom of the falls. The

Victoria Falls Bridge can be crossed for excellent views of the falls and the winding blue-green waters of

the Zambezi River. If you are at the falls during the dry season (September to December) it is definitely

worth taking a look from the Zimbabwean side, which will still be quite spectacular despite less water

flowing. During the rainy season from March to May, the falls are at their most impressive due to the

volume of water.

Chundukwa River Lodge is located about 18 miles (30 kms) upstream from Victoria Falls. The lodge

consists of five unique tree houses, which blend naturally with the waterberry trees that adorn the

riverbanks. Each Tree house is complete with en suite bathroom and views of the Zambezi River, Chundu

Island opposite and the Zambezi National park across the river. An open-air dining and lounge area

overlook the splash pool and river. Sightings of hippo, elephant and other game are a common

occurrence. Included is a tour of the falls and sunset cruise.

Accommodation: Chundukwa River Lodge (B.L.D)

DAY 13 (MON) LIVINGSTONE/JOHANNESBURG/DUBAI

Today you will be transferred to the airport. Board your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg.

Continue onward overnight to the Dubai.

DAY 14 (TUE) DUBAI/USA

Continue onward international flight to USA.

WELCOME HOME!

2018 LAND ARRANGEMENTS: Based on Tafika and Old Mondoro

Accommodations Jun Jul/Oct 1-15 Aug-Sep Oct 16-31 Base Program from $8,775.00 from $11,195.00 from $11,950.00 from $9,150.00

Camp Substitutions

Nsefu Camp + $225.00 + $500.00 - $350.00 + $500.00

Kaingo Camp + $325.00 + $300.00 - $250.00 + $300.00

Chongwe River Lodge + $500.00 - $850.00 - $850.00 + $1250.00

Chiawa Camp + $225.00 + $175.00 + $175.00 + $225.00

* All rates are per person sharing a room

AIR ARRANGEMENTS (subject to change until ticketed): Please note the following sample airfares. Lower promotional airfares are offered throughout the year so please take a

moment to contact our “in house” air department for even better pricing options!

INTERNATIONAL:

Economy Class: From $1,195.00 per person (low season)

New York/Dubai/Lusaka - Johannesburg/Dubai/New York -Please call for add-on fares from your departure city.

INTER-AFRICA: From $1,295.00 per person

Lusaka/Mfuwe/Jeki/Lusaka - Livingstone/Johannesburg

LAND COSTS INCLUDE: - Accommodations

- All meals and safari activities (Full Board)

- Airport, road and scheduled air charter transfers between camps (Lusaka/Kafue/Livingstone)

- Park and guiding fees

- Meals as stated: breakfast (B), lunch (L) and dinner (D)

- Local drinks and laundry in safari camps

- Complimentary tour of Victoria Falls and sunset cruise at Chundukwa River Lodge

NOT INCLUDED: - Tips to staff and guides

- Other drinks and laundry (not included above)

- Optional tours in Livingstone/Victoria Falls

- Airport departure taxes

- Other personal expenditure

- Scheduled air fares

- Travel insurance

- Zambia visa

- Optional balloon safari at Busanga Bush Camp (available Aug-Oct, $200.00 per person payable

directly)

NOTES:

1) Charter flights operate with a minimum of two travelers.

2) The departure day for this safari is based on the Kafue/Livingstone charter flight.

3) Busanga Bush Camp is opened June 1-Oct 31, 2018.

4) We are particularly excited about the Emirates Airline schedule which allows you to wake up on Day 3

and begin game viewing right away. If your airline routes through Johannesburg, an overnight at an airport

hotel can be substituted for one night at Tafika. Approximate reduction - Less $575.00 to less $850.00 per

person sharing (based on 1 night at Southern Sun ORTambo).

TOUR CODE: ZAM14WILDS of ZAMBIA

Trip Reports: This was our 5

th trip with The AAC and it was our best trip ever. It turned out to be an amazing

adventure. By the second or third day we felt the trip was totally worthwhile even if we saw or experienced nothing more. And then it continued to be amazing. There was no let up and no day ever came close to being uneventful. The selection of camps: Busanga Bush Camp, Tafika Camp, and Old Mondoro was ideal. The staff at each was totally helpful and bent over backwards to meet our every need. The food was excellent and as we have learned to expect on safari, too plentiful. At Busanga the two camp managers Leah and Raphael were particularly helpful and a lot of fun. Our local camp guide Newton was highly skilled and very personable. He spotted 2 cheetahs by noticing the tail of one of the cheetahs approximately 100 yards away. We spent the next several hours tracking and observing the cheetah brothers. They climbed trees, which Nic assured us they never do, and later in the day took down a Puku. The balloon flight at Busanga was a spectacular experience. Not only was the flight beautiful looking out over the plains but was made even more spectacular by changes in altitude which allowed us to closely hover over a variety of animals and points of interest. As the flight was ending we witnessed Newton rescue our breakfast chef from charging elephants. Quite a morning! Tafika Camp was a very pleasant open facility with everyone helpful and engaging. Food and particularly lunches were great. We had the experience of tracking a lion on foot and discovering him lazily laying in the shade watching us as we watched a giraffe. Morning tea in the bush with a fire started with a stick and a board was memorable. On a night drive we spotted a mother and baby leopard. Before we knew it another leopard entered the area and a brief territorial dispute took place. Pretty intense! We also saw a wild dog take down an impala and then leave the area for a few minutes. Sixteen dogs returned and in a few minutes the kill was entirely gone. An impromptu visit to a nearby village that is home to all support staff and local guides was a fun and unique experience. We talked to villagers, visited the school, children sang to us and we all danced! Local guide Lloyd was particularly charming as he entertained us with a bush quiz as we waited for the second flight to Old Mondoro. The location of Old Mondoro is spectacular and beautiful. Room views look out over the Zambezi or a lagoon with elephants eating and bathing. A wooded area is behind the camp. There are excellent opportunities for water activities here. We had 6 leopard sightings in the area. Four of them were in a one night drive within about an hour’s time. One very large male leopard briefly focused his attention on us and let us know in no uncertain terms we were annoying him. We moved on to more relaxed leopards! We were particularly impressed with local guide Sebastian who tracked and spotted an almost invisible leopard in a dense tree. In general he displayed a very relaxed easygoing confidence in everything he did. What a great trip, what a great adventure and experience! Thank you so much! Dave, Lugena and Michelle Wahlquist

Chiawa Camp was excellent. The staff was wonderful and made the time there all the more memorable with all their creative mealtime arrangements such as a private dinner on the river. We had one of the nicer tents with a view of the lagoon from our back deck. In the afternoons, we saw herds of elephant, impalas and a variety of birds go by. For our safari drives, they switched safari guides which we thought was a good idea so we got to go out with different guides. We particularly liked their docking station to get on and off the vehicle! and that they had a maximum of 4 in a vehicle. We had fantastic wildlife viewing with my favorite being the leopard mom and her two cubs. One was very curious and would come up to the vehicle till mom called him back and he bounded back to her. We also saw several lions, several other leopards, beautiful kingfishers and so many safari animals and birds. Tafika was very good. The staff and owners were also wonderful as well as the safari guides. Again, we like that there was a maximum of 4 in a vehicle. We were not interested in doing a walking safari or riding bicycles although others in the camp did and enjoyed it…We particularly enjoyed seeing the large numbers of cranes fly in. Patti Rhymer