Zambia wildlife Tour Package (7 Nights/ 8 Days)

Journey from Lusaka

You will travel by road from Lusaka to Chirundu, a distance of about 90 km. This route is an important commercial artery route that crosses the Zambian border and goes to Harare, Zimbabwe. So at most this road is always kept in good repair condition.

About 50 kms on Kafue T-2 road from Lusaka, you will reach a small road-side town of Kafue (its name is derived from the Kafue River, one of Zambia’s major rivers). This town has no major tourism things of interest worth a stop-over. Between Kafue and Chirundu, there are occasional craft stalls set up on the side of the road selling carved wooden animals, drums and other mementos. Just in case you wish to buy any of t these items, you may do so on the return trip to Lusaka.

Mineral water will be served during the tours. Lunch and refreshments are provided on board en-route to Lower Zambezi.

Turn Off

About 200–300m from the Chirundu border,the unsignposted road to the Lower Zambezi branches east from the main road. We will head to Mvuu camp site in the game management area covering a distance of 50 km for an exciting camping excursion.

Arrival

Upon arriving, you will check-in at Mvuu Lodge and camp site. At Mvuu you will live close to nature. The Lodge is situated in a secluded location deep within the game rich Chiawa area, next to the Zambezi National Park, opposite the world heritage site of Mana Pools. Indigenous bush surrounds the lodge, wildlife roam freely through the camp, the un-spoilt and abundant river offers phenomenal game fishing.

You will stretch your legs after this trip from Lusaka by going for a short walk. You will experience the thrill of a walking closer to nature than ever before. If time will be short to go for a walk, you will be at liberty to explore the nearby surrounding green environment of Mvuu Lodge and camp site.

18:00 pm - Evening relaxation

19:30 pm – Dinner.

21:30 pm – Early sleep

Notes: Kindly be advised that you may be accommodated at different lodge other than Mvuu lodge and campsite when visiting the Lower Zambezi National Park. Your comfort will always be given high consideration whenever choosing an alternative accommodation for you.

Program of the day

05:10 am: Wakeup; thereafter take bath.

05:20 am – 05: 45 am - Morning breakfast.

05:45 am – 05:55 am - Receive short briefing by the Tour Director on some pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices and some important country information and social etiquette.

06:00 am: We shall leave for the full day game cruise on the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Enjoy the morning and afternoon scheduled game activities that will be explored by both canoe/boat and game drive vehicle.

Temperatures can reach up to 38°C (100°F) or higher are quite common in the lower Zambezi valley. It’s prominent feature are aisles of massive albida or winter-thorn trees (Faidherbia albida) which are foraged mostly by elephants. . The apple ring acacia keeps the elephant herds alive during the fierce October-November dry season. These handsome trees paint a unique picturesque landscape which this park is famous for.

The Zambezi river basins provides the much needed relief from the scotching valley heat for a variety of wild animals for a frequent drink of water to cool off. Therefore, the game cruise will give you an exciting opportunity to view a variety of wild animals notably Hippos, Buffaloes and Elephants among other many animals. We will make many stops on the river whilst you continue enjoying viewing animals both on land and on the river. Lunch and refreshments will be provided whilst on this exciting tour.

Mana Pools park in Zimbabwe is locally famous as a place where crowds are unknown, where walking safaris are preferred and where elephants rule the wilderness as well as in camp sites. The park also provides excellent sightings of large herds of Buffalos, Elands, Zebras, Baboons and Waterbuck are also regularly seen in the area. The game is very relaxed about people on foot, making Manapools one of Africa’s best national parks for walking safaris.

05:10 am: Wakeup; thereafter take bath.

05:20 am – 05: 45 am – Last sumptuous morning breakfast .

06:00 am: Check-out from Mvuu and commence on the second phase of this exciting tour to Mana Pools park the Jewel of Zimbabwe. From Lower Zambezi National Park, we will drive to Chirundu.

Main Destination: From Chirundu, you will be transferred to Nyamepi campsite in ManaPools National Park by boat.

Activities: Upon arrival, you will some local game viewing excursions.

Main Destination: Mana Pools National Park (Zimbabwe)

On these two days, you will spend it sparcely viewing Wildlife in Mana Pools National Park. Some of the animals you will see are:

o Elephant

o Buffalo

o Zebra

o Hippo

o Hyena

o Lion

Meals & Drinks: All meals included (alcoholic drinks are excluded)

Naration

You will experience a pure African wilderness in solitary in Manapools National Park which is rated the 5th best park in Africa.

Armchair safari, where you can have great wildlife viewing opportunities from camp.

Enjoy morning and afternoon activities, including game drives, walking safaris, armchair safaris, canoeing, fishing activities interspersed in two days. The camp’s close proximity to water means plenty wildlife at close range to view. It is here that you can experience an ‘armchair safari’ where often the best wildlife viewing is experienced while you are relaxing in camp.

Highlights of Activities

The following are some of the main activities that you will undertake in Mana Pools National Park, should conditions and weather patterns permit.

Walking Safaris

Mana Pools national park offers a unique unguided walk in the wilderness, it allows experiencing nature at its best. A walking safari will provide an incredible experience for you to be able to walk through the African bush on foot with a guide and view animals only a few metres away.

Canoe Safaris

Due to the abundance of water in the area, a canoe safari is used as one of the best ways in which to view wildlife.

Fishing

Opportunity and time available, you will fish in the Zambezi River and experience the excitement of hooking large fish for the pot. Half of the joy is experiencing the quiet, solitude and beauty of the unspoiled bush around you.

Curios Shopping

There are quality souvenirs that you may buy at the Nyakasikana entrance gate and most of them are Manapools branded.

Wilderness trails

These walking safaris are offered only at full moon. This is a rare and exclusive activity in a park with dangerous animals like this in Africa.

IBA – Important Bird Area

Manapools National Park is also an important Bird Area (IBA) with more than 350 bird species. Its banks flutter with Goliath herons, Egyptian and Spurwing geese, cormorants, storks, brilliantly coloured bee-eaters, and kingfishers. You will experience the highlights of the best world bird watching safari concentrated along the same Zambezi riverine frontage without fighting the peak season crowd common in other national parks!

18:00 pm - Evening relaxation around a borne fire.

19:30 pm – Dinner.

21:30 pm – Good night sleep

05:30 am: Morning rise up, and breakfast.

06:30am – 12:30pm: Travel to and arrive in Lusaka, capital city of Zambia.

12:40 pm – 13:30 pm: Check-in at any good level hotel/lodge in Lusaka and take lunch.

13:30pm – 15:00 pm: Take rest.

15:00 pm - 17:00 pm: Undertaken any activities in Lusaka of your own choice at you own cost.

18:00 pm - Evening relaxation

19:30 pm – Dinner.

21:30 pm – Early sleep

0530 am -0610 am: wakeup, thereafter take breakfast.

05:30 am: Morning rise up, and breakfast.

06:00 am: Transferred to Lusaka International Airport (Kenneth Kaunda) to board your return flight back home with sweet memories of Zambia and Zimbabwe's wonderful wildlife and landscapes.