Best of Photographic Safari in Zambia
Explore Zambia’s premier safari destinations through game drives, Canoeing, Boat Cruise, and walking safaris activities. This luxury itinerary combines three of the country’s premier safari destinations, Lower Zambezi , Kafue and South Luangwa National Park and to create the ultimate Zambia safari itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts looking to rove the parklands by road and river.
Highlights
- Unique Zambezi River Canoeing Experiences
- Get up close to wildlife & Nature on Legendary Walking Safari
- Superb Big Game Safari
Inclusions
- Royal Zambezi Lodge – Lower Zambezi ; 4 Nights Deluxe Room Accommodation, All meals, soft drinks, house wines, local beers, non-premium drinks, filtered water teas, Two activities per day (Age restrictions: No U12 yrs. old for Canoeing, Walking Safaris & Hiking), Private Guiding/Vehicle/Boat, National Park Entry Fees, Complimentary 15min foot/hand massage at the award-winning Royal Bush Spa, Laundry Service /Wifi Service / Green Levy/ VAT 16%,Two-way Royal airstrip Transfers, Passenger Safety Tax (Light Aircraft): $5 pp/per departure.
- Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, Busanga Plans – Kafue National Park; 4 Nights Ensuite Tented Chalets Accommodation, Park fees, all meals, all local drinks, safari activities, bed levies and laundry
- Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park; 2 Nights Luxury Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All meals,...
Inclusions
- Royal Zambezi Lodge – Lower Zambezi ; 4 Nights Deluxe Room Accommodation, All meals, soft drinks, house wines, local beers, non-premium drinks, filtered water teas, Two activities per day (Age restrictions: No U12 yrs. old for Canoeing, Walking Safaris & Hiking), Private Guiding/Vehicle/Boat, National Park Entry Fees, Complimentary 15min foot/hand massage at the award-winning Royal Bush Spa, Laundry Service /Wifi Service / Green Levy/ VAT 16%,Two-way Royal airstrip Transfers, Passenger Safety Tax (Light Aircraft): $5 pp/per departure.
- Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, Busanga Plans – Kafue National Park; 4 Nights Ensuite Tented Chalets Accommodation, Park fees, all meals, all local drinks, safari activities, bed levies and laundry
- Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park; 2 Nights Luxury Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All meals, tea/coffee, Two game activities per Full day, Private Guide and Vehicle, National Park Fees, Tourism Levy & Conservation Levy, Shared Road transfers (Mfuwe Airport), Laundry, 16% government VAT taxes and service charge
- Chamilandu Bushcamp – South Luangwa National Park; 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All meals, tea/coffee & Drinks from the Bar, Two game activities per full day, Private Guide and Vehicle, National Park Fees, Tourism Levy & Conservation Levy, Private Road transfers (Mfuwe Airport & Bushcamp inter-camp), Laundry, 16% government VAT taxes and service charge
- Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel, Lusaka: 1 night Ensuite Room , Dinner and Breakfast
- Local Flights & Road Transfers included are: Complimentary Return Local Flights (Lusaka – Lower Zambezi – Lusaka), Two-way Charter flights (Lusaka – Busanga Plains – Lusaka), Two-way Domestic Flights (Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka) & All Road /Airport Transfers.
The Itinerary
Day 1
Meet & Greet/Flight to Lower Zambezi
When you arrive at Lusaka Intl Airport you will be welcomed by our representative who will assist you with the luggage and check in onto your local flight to Royal airstrip in Lower Zambezi.
Upon arrival at Royal airstrip, you will be welcomed by the guide from Royal Zambezi Lodge, then transfer to the lodge and check in. Depending on your arrival time you will have lunch and free time to relax.
Later in the afternoon, your adventure Photographic Safari begins. You will go out for your afternoon Photographic Safari activity either a Game drive or by boat on the Zambezi River then back to the lodge, dinner, and bedtime.
Day 2, 3 & 4
Explore Lower Zambezi Safaris
You will have Three full days Safari in Lower Zambezi, during these days you will have two game viewing activities each day. However, the plan below is flexible as you will have private guiding you will agree with your guide on how you go about your day to perfectly suit your photography activities.
Early Morning: An early start means an equally early wake-up call. We serve a continental breakfast from about 6 am and at sunrise, you head off on your selected early morning activity. These early starts are generally the best times to spot the wildlife as the temperature is fresh and the animals are still very active, especially the big cats who will be returning from their night’s hunting.
Safaris are planned very carefully to coincide with the times when you are most likely to see wildlife. This means early, late afternoon, or even night game drives are essential for better chances of seeing animals at their most active. Here’s how a typical day may unfold:
Late Morning: Around late morning, you will return to the lodge may be for brunch or relax before lunch. If you opt to stay out all day, we will furnish you with a bush lunch to make the most of your time outdoors
Lunch & Afternoon: Particularly in the hot season, it is usually much hotter in the middle of the day, and so most of our guests opt to have lunch in the lodge then either relax in their suites, have a dip in the pool or treatment in the bush spa. Tea and cake are available from 3.30 pm before you then head out for an afternoon activity.
Evening: As with early morning, the evening game drive is often the best time to see the wildlife. The predatory animals begin to stir from their heat-of-the-day slumber, and similarly, their prey becomes ever more active and alert as darkness falls. Vehicles and boats usually return just before dark giving time for a shower, pre-dinner drinks and then dinner. The evenings are often rounded off with a few drinks around the bar or campfire swapping safari stories.
Night: At times, you will have the opportunity of going on a night game drive. Vehicles are equipped with powerful spotlights, and our expert trackers will generally spot any wildlife well before you will. The night is often the best time to spot the elusive leopard, which often will be high up in a tree.
A game drive at night gives you a completely different perspective of the bush and is an unforgettable experience.
Day 5
Flight to Busanga Plains Via Lusaka
Breakfast in the morning and then depending on your flight to Lusaka, you will either do a morning Safari then check out and short flight from Royal airstrip to Lusaka. In lusaka our representative will assist you checking in onto the chart flight to Busanga Plain.
At Busanga airstrip the guided from Kasonso Busanga Camp will be waiting for you then transfer to the camp where you will check in and then have some lunch followed by free to relax. Later in the afternoon you will go out for the afternoon Safari activity back to the camp then dinner will be served later in the evening before bedtime.
Day 6, 7 & 8
Explore Safaris in Busanga Plains - KNP
During this day you will have two safari activities per day (Morning and afternoon) and all scheduled daily meals breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee and three course dinners.
When you visit Kasonso Camp, the sheer diversity and untouched beauty of the Busanga plains will be enough to draw you in and leave you breathless. Add to this the vast herds of antelope, elephant and the prolific bird life and you have enough to satisfy even the most enthusiastic of safari goers, without even mentioning the magnificent lions.
Our guides have been tracking the prides for years and can fill you in on new contenders to the alpha male and how old each cub is. As the season progresses and the water dries up the animals move closer together, making for spectacular viewing. With dinners on the deck and striking sunsets, Kasonso Busanga is the perfect combination of warm hospitality and great guiding
Day 9
Flight to South Luangwa Via Lusaka
Today you will have breakfast in the morning possibly a Morning Safari activity. Depending on your flight time to South Luangwa National Park, your guide will transfer you to Busanga Plains airstrip, then short flight to Lusaka.
At Lusaka airport our representative will assist you to check in onto your local flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa where you will be welcomed by the Mfuwe lodge then about 45 minutes transfer to the lodge located inside the National Park.
On your arrival at Mfuwe Airport you will be met by the guide from Mfuwe Lodge, he will assist you with luggage and transfer you for about 45 minutes to the Lodge, where you will then check in and relax. Later in the afternoon, you will have afternoon tea/coffee with some snacks followed by your afternoon/night game drive Safari activity, which starts in the afternoon then transition into a night safari after dark in search of nocturnal animals, you will then be back to the lodge almost in time for dinner and bedtime at your leisure.
Day 10
Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
Breakfast in the morning followed by the Morning Photographic Safari activity for about 4 hours then back to the lodge in time for brunch and free time to relax. In the afternoon around 3 pm afternoon tea/coffee followed by afternoon game viewing activity and back to the lodge almost in time for dinner and later bedtime.
Note: You will have private Guiding hence the program will be flexible to suit your photographic requirements or plan.
Day 11
Game Drive transfer to Chamilandu Bushcamp
Today you will have breakfast early in the morning and then you go out for your photographic Safari activity and return to the lodge in time for Brunch and check out. After Brunch you guide will take you on a Transfer of 2hrs -2hrs30min a beautiful game drive safari through the park to Chamilandu Bush Camp where you will spend another 3 night of unforgettable Photographic Safari experience in the Southern Part of the park, a more remote and private area perfect for Photo Safaris.
You will be arriving almost in time for afternoon tea/coffee time. Check-in and you will relax then followed by afternoon tea/coffee and then you will go out for the afternoon/evening game drive Safari, or you have an option of staying in Camp and enjoy the wonderful view at leisure or you can spend some time at the fantastic Game viewing Hide by the lagoon.
Then in the evening dinner is served followed by bedtime at your convenient time.
Day 12 & 13
More Safaris in South Luangwa NP
On these days you will have all meals as scheduled and you will have two Game viewing activities for your photography Safari each day.
Daily Routine.
- Breakfast: Delicious breakfast around the Campfire before your morning Safari
- Morning activity: Game drive or walking safari with a stop for tea/coffee break
- Midday lunch: delicious buffet lunch freshly prepared by our chefs
- Early afternoon: Relax in camp, time to visit the Hide and enjoy the wildlife viewing at leisure. It’s perfect for photographers with different animal specious visiting the lagoon as well as amazing birds’ activities.
- Afternoon tea: Tea and coffee time and Snacks before your afternoon Safari
- Afternoon and evening activity: 4-hour afternoon and evening game drive with a stop for sundowner drinks and snacks. Continue with spotlight viewing after dark to see nocturnal animals in action.
- Sundowners: Enjoy sundowner drinks and delicious snacks during your evening activity out in the bush.
- Dinner: Enjoy the delicious Three-course meal
- Bedtime: Very comfortable Cotton sheets and expansive mosquito nets
Notes: If you are interested in Using Photography hide, the best time to visit the hide is between after lunch and before the afternoon game drives Safari or You can decide we are very flexible on this. Chamilandu is very well positioned and if the hide is quite your guide can take you to the River Elephant Crossing point where you can take photos of the Elephant Cruise the river between the National Park and the Game Management Area, this offers a very beautiful background of the Chindeni Hills.
Day 14
Transfer to Mfuwe Airport /Flight to Mfuwe
Depending on your flight time from Mfuwe to Lusaka, you have the option of doing the Morning game Drive Safari then transfer to Mfuwe lodge for about 2 hrs and then you will be put a closed Transfer vehicle to Mfuwe Airport and 1hr10min Domestic flight to Lusaka.
On your arrival in Lusaka, you will be met by our representative who then transfers you to Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel where you will stay for one a night to Unwind and possibly do some shopping in Lusaka with some of the amazing Craft Markets around.
Day 15
Transfer to Lusaka Intl Airport
Breakfast in the morning and later you will check out of the hotel, depending on your international flight our driver will transfer you to Lusaka International airport then our representative at the airport will assist you to check-in onto your flight back home.
Where You'll Be Staying
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Lower Zambezi National Park
Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains
Kafue National Park
Mfuwe Lodge
South Luangwa National Park
Chamilandu Bushcamp
South Luangwa National Park
Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel
Lusaka CityWhat's not included
Visa fees & Medica/Travel Insurance - International Flights - All bar at Mfuwe Lodge and Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel - Lunch, Dinner and Laundry at Protea Hotel Lusaka Tower - Champagne & premium wine & spirits, imported beers - Fly Fishing: FOC for up to 2 pax, thereafter $50 per person per day due to the use of an extra boat (Max 2 pax per boat for fly fishing) *Standard fishing included - Fishing Tackle Hire: $25 pp/per day (Can be prepaid) - Scout fee for Chilapila Hiking Challenge: $50 flat fee for one scout (Max 6 hikers) More than 6 pax, additional scout is required at extra $50. (NB: Challenge only available in winter months: June/July/August) (Please check the website under activities for more details) - Cultural Village Visit - $50 per person (Minimum 2 pax) (Can be prepaid) - Late check-out fee - $150 per person to cover lunch, extra activity. Use of room is not included. (Can be prepaid) - Departure Tax at Livingstone, Lusaka & Mfuwe Airports - $16 pp/per departure payable directly by guest/s at relevant airports. - Spa & Shop - Jeki Airstrip Transfer/Activity (Min 2 pax) - $70 per person one-way - includes transfer & National Park fees for half-day activity. Approx 1.5 hr transfer or 2-3 hr activity - Anything of personal Nature and Not included above
Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?
Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.
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