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14 Day | Wilds of Zambia

Country Zambia
Theme Expedition Collection from Mark Nolting | Remote
Time of Year July - October; High Season: Jul-Sep
Budget From $12,475
Duration 14 Days

Itinerary Description

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 adrenaline 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. 

July - October: Departs Daily

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Day by Day Itinerary

Day 01

USA/Dubai

Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Dubai.

Day 02-05

Dubai/Lusaka/Mfuwe/South Luangwa

Onward connecting international flight to Lusaka, Zambia. On arrival board your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Mfuwe. Upon arrival you will be met by a representative who will take you to your first lodge. Enjoy three full days of game viewing activities including morning walks and day and night game drives. 4 nights Tafika Camp, Nsefu Camp, Kaingo Camp or Puku Ridge.

Day 06-08

South Luangwa/Mfuwe/Jeki - Lower Zambezi

Depart this morning from Mfuwe on your scheduled flight to Jeki and onward to your camp located in the Lower Zambezi National Park. Enjoy two full days of game viewing. 3 nights Old Mondoro, Chongwe River Camp, or Chiawa Camp.

Day 09-11

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. Enjoy two days of activities. 3 nights Mukambi Busanga Plains Camp, Busanga Bush Camp or Shumba Camp.

Day 12

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. Overnight Chundunkwa River Lodge or Mukwa River Lodge.

Day 13-14

Livingstone/Johannesburg/Dubai

Today you will be transferred to the airport. Board your scheduled inter-Africa flight to Johannesburg. Continue onward overnight to Dubai. Connect to your flight to USA. Welcome home!

Safari Pricing Details

2024 Land Arrangements: Based on Tafika, Old Mondoro or Chiawa Camp, Busanga Plains Camp and Chundukwa River Lodge

Surcharges apply for Nsefu, Kaingo, Puku Ridge, Chongwe River Lodge, Busanga Bush Camp, Shumba Camp and Mukwa River Lodge.

Jul

per person double

From $14,275

Aug - Oct 15

per person double

From $15,150

Oct 16-31

per person double

From $12,475

Parks

Accommodations

Tafika Camp

Vintage

Tafika is situated in the northern part of the Nsefu Sector of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. It is the base camp for Remote Africa Safaris, a family-run safari

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Nsefu Camp

Vintage

Nsefu Camp is located near the Luangwa River in the central part of South Luangwa National Park. It has six brick and thatch rondavels with en suite facilities. The main lounge and

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Kaingo Camp

Vintage

Kaingo Camp is across the Luangwa River from Tafika and Nsefu Camps. Located in South Luangwa, the camp has five thatched chalets with en suite facilities. A unique feature of

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Puku Ridge

Classic

Puku Ridge is small and intimate, built overlooking a floodplain in the South Luangwa National Park. Each of the eight luxury tented suites are beautifully designed and features

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Old Mondoro

Vintage

Old Mondoro is a tented bush camp, on the banks of the Zambezi, deep inside Lower Zambezi National Park and 18 miles downstream from Chiawa Camp. Constructed of natural materials

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Chiawa Camp

Classic

Built under a grove of mahogany and acacia trees on the banks of the Zambezi River, Chiawa Camp is one of Lower Zambezi National Park’s premier camps. The camp’s main

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Chongwe River Camp

Vintage

Chongwe River Camp is a comfortable “bush camp” located just outside the western border of Lower Zambezi National Park. It consists of 10 double chalets with one honeymoon

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Mukambi Busanga Plains Camp

Vintage

Busanga Plains Camp is located within the Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park. The camp features four tents each with en suite bathroom, bush shower and flush toilet and a

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Busanga Bush Camp

Vintage

Busanga Bush Camp is located deep inside the wildlife haven of Kafue National Park’s Busanga Plains. Under the large fig trees of a small tree island, the camp features

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Shumba Camp

Classic

Located in the Busanga Plains area of Kafue National Park, Shumba features six luxurious safari tents on raised platforms with views of the surrounding plains. The dining and bar

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Chundunkwa River Lodge

Vintage

Chundunkwa River Lodge is located about 18 miles upstream from Victoria Falls. The lodge consists of five unique tree houses, which blend naturally with the waterberry trees that

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Mukwa River Lodge

Welcome to Mukwa River Lodge, an exclusive boutique family owned retreat situated on the banks of the renowned Zambezi River. Just a short 20-minute journey from the magnificent

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