Jewels of Zambia

A 9 – day safari that combines romance and luxury. Your trip starts 12km upstream of Victoria Falls. Continue to Kafue National Park, one of the really untouched wilderness areas in Africa. With its quietness, this wetland ecosystem bristles with diverse life that gives a special safari experience.

Day by day program

Day 1: Arrive Livingstone

On arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be met and assisted to your road transfer to Tongabezi Lodge. Tongabezi is ideally located on a sweeping bend, upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia.

Day 2 - 3: Livingstone

Following days you will enjoy the activities provided by the lodge. You also have the option of booking the optional activities. Victoria Falls is a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River. Dubbed ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ by locals, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular destination for those visiting Zambia. It is world-renowned for its sheer beauty and offers the opportunity to immerse in spectacular landscapes inhabited by abundant wildlife. You can look forward to a wide range of adventure sports such as kayaking, white water rafting, ziplining, bungee jumping and bridge swinging; and if you are looking for more relaxation can enjoy a sunset boat cruise, game viewing, or browsing through the vibrant local Livingstone Market.

Day 4: Livingstone - Kafue National Park

After breakfast this morning, say goodbye to Thongabezi lodge and board your transfer to Livingstone Airport.
 Here you will check in for your flight to Lusaka Airport, where you will be met an assisted to your flight to Kafue National Park. The team from Ila Safari Lodge will welcome you at the airstrip. You will be transferred to the Lodge. After a delicious meal and a cup of coffee, settle into your room before departing on your afternoon game drive. Set in the heart of western Zambia, Kafue National Park is the country's biggest and oldest National Park. Enjoy the beautiful nature in search of wildlife. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Day 5: Kafue National Park

Today you will explore the wilderness in Kafue National Park. Enjoy the activities as set out by the lodge’s daily programme – Wake-up call >> Morning Safari >> Return for breakfast and time at leisure or opt for Bush walk. At midday enjoy a scrumptious lunch followed by a late Afternoon Safari returning in time for Dinner.

Day 6: Central Kafue - Busanga Plains

After breakfast you will enjoy a morning game drive through Kafue National Park. Stop at leisure for a picnic lunch on in the bush. During after noon you will arrive to your camp. Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds’ nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Enjoy a leisure drive in the wild in search of wildlife, return to your camp for dinner.

Day 7-8: Busanga Plains

During these days you will explore the wilderness in Busanga Plains. Enjoy the activities as set out by the lodge’s daily programme – Wake-up call >> Morning Safari >> Return for breakfast and time at leisure or opt for Bush walk or canoeing. At midday enjoy a scrumptious lunch followed by a late Afternoon Safari returning in time for Dinner.

Day 9: Departure

After the morning activity and breakfast, you will be flown back to Lusaka Airport. In Lusaka you will board your flight home. 

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    What is included in the trip?

    The price includes
    • Private Airport road transfers
    • 03 nights at Tongabezi Lodge is on a All-inclusive basis
    • 02 nights at Ila Safari Lodge is on a All-inclusive basis
    • 03 nights at Chisa Busanga Camp is on a All-inclusive basis
    • Shared daytime game drives in 4x4 game drive vehicles
    • Bush breakfast & Sundowners
    • Walking Safaris & Canoeing
    • Boating & Fishing
    • Cultural Visits
    • All guest conservation contributions and park fees
    • Domestic Flights and road transfers
    • Entrance and park fees
    • Taxes and tourism levies & VAT
    • Medical Emergency Evacuation Insurance
    The price does not include
    • Visa
    • Travel insurance
    • Cancellation of trip
    • Any items of personal nature
    • Spa treatments and purchases
    • International flights
    • Gratuities