Best of Zambia & Botswana Safaris

8 Days
Botswana, Zambia
Classic, Walking

This itinerary allows clients to enjoy the finest of Southern African safaris, including a wildlife safari in the famous South Luangwa National Park, a high concentration of animals in Chobe National Park, and a visit to the great Victoria Falls in Livingstone. All of these locations are among the main tourist destinations in Zambia and Botswana, all of which have plentiful wildlife.

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Highlights

  • Walking safaris, night game drives, and a wildlife sanctuary are all available at South Luangwa National Park.
  • Victoria Falls is a waterfall in Victoria with a guided tour and a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River, you can experience one of the world's seven wonders, Victoria Falls.
  • Chobe National Park is located in Botswana. Elephant herds in large herds, Cape buffalo herds, the Chobe River, and a magnificent Boat Cruise and Game Drive Safari

Inclusions

Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park

  • 3 Nights Chalet Accommodation
  • Game Viewing Activities (Morning & Night Game Drive/Walking Safaris)
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner/ Tea/Coffee & Snacks)
  • Laundry & Wi-Fi Service
  • National Park Entry Fees & All Levies & Taxes
  • All Mfuwe Airport Transfers

David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa – Victoria Falls

  • 2 Nights’ Accommodation in a 5* Rooms
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • 1 x Guided Victoria Falls Tour
  • 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise

Chobe Safari Lodge – Chobe National Park, Botswana

  • 2 Nights Ensuite Accommodation
  • All Meals (2 x Breakfast, 2x Lunch & 2 x Dinner)
  • 3 Days Park Entry Fees
  • 2 x Boat Cruise
  • 2 x Game Drive... View All Inclusions

    Inclusions

    Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park

    • 3 Nights Chalet Accommodation
    • Game Viewing Activities (Morning & Night Game Drive/Walking Safaris)
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner/ Tea/Coffee & Snacks)
    • Laundry & Wi-Fi Service
    • National Park Entry Fees & All Levies & Taxes
    • All Mfuwe Airport Transfers

    David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa – Victoria Falls

    • 2 Nights’ Accommodation in a 5* Rooms
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
    • 1 x Guided Victoria Falls Tour
    • 1 x Sunset Boat Cruise

    Chobe Safari Lodge – Chobe National Park, Botswana

    • 2 Nights Ensuite Accommodation
    • All Meals (2 x Breakfast, 2x Lunch & 2 x Dinner)
    • 3 Days Park Entry Fees
    • 2 x Boat Cruise
    • 2 x Game Drive Safari

    Transportation:

    • Domestic Flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park
    • Domestic Flight from Mfuwe to Livingstone – Via Lusaka
    • All Road & Airport Transfers
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The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Meet & Greet/ Flight To Mfuwe

You will be met by our agent at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, who will assist you with luggage and check-in for your trip to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park.

When you arrive at Mfuwe Airport, the Mfuwe Lodge guide will greet you and transfer you to the lodge in around 45 minutes. Check-in and then, depending on your arrival, you will go out for a night game drive, which is a unique and amazing game viewing activity where you will be focusing primarily on nocturnal animals while it is dark, or you may choose to relax by the lodge if you choose to do the night activity. If you choose to do the night activity, you will return to the lodge almost in time for dinner/bedtime.

Day 2 & 3

Exploring South Luangwa National Park

Breakfast will be served before departing for your morning game viewing activity, which can be either a game drive safari or a walking safari, and then return to the lodge for lunch and resting before the afternoon/evening activity.

Later in the afternoon, tea/coffee is served, followed by a night game drive that begins in the afternoon with a stop for a sundowner drink before continuing with the night drive activity, which includes a spotter flashing a spotlight in search of nocturnal species. Dinner will be served before bedtime at your leisure.

Day 4

Flight from Mfuwe to Livingstone via Lusaka

After breakfast in the morning, and depending on your flight schedule to Livingstone, you may go on another morning game drive. A guide from Mfuwe Lodge will pick you up later to take you to Mfuwe Airport in time for your trip to Livingstone.

On arrival at Livingstone Airport, our driver will greet you and assist you with your luggage before transferring you to David Livingstone Lodge and Spa. Check in and then, depending on your arrival time, you will be served lunch .
You will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the amazing Zambezi river, or alternatively, you can try an optional activity from the range of options . Later in the evening, you will have dinner and then bed time.

Day 5

Guided Falls Tour & Sunset Boat Cruise

After breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up for the guided tour of the Victoria Falls before returning to the lodge almost in time for lunch and free time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, you will go out for the Sunset Boat Cruise on the Zambezi River, returning to the Lodge for dinner followed by bed time at leisure.

Day 6

Transfer to Chobe Safari Lodge in Botswana

You will have breakfast today and then check out of the lodge before being transferred to Chobe Safari Lodge in Chobe National Park, Botswana, where you will spend the final two nights of your journey.

You will arrive and check in, then lunch will be served, and then relax before an afternoon game viewing activity, either a 3-hour boat cruise or an afternoon game drive safari. You will be returning to the lodge at leisure before dinner is served, followed by bed time at your leisure.

Day 7

Exploring Chobe National Park, Botswana

Breakfast is served in the morning, followed by a morning activity boat cruise or game drive safari before returning to the lodge in time for lunch and free time to relax.

Later in the afternoon, you will be served with afternoon tea/coffee followed by the afternoon game viewing back to the lodge to relax and dinner is served before bed time.

Day 8

Transfer to Kasane Intl Airport

Breakfast will be served first, then you will later check out of the lodge and, depending on your flight time, the driver from Chobe Safari Lodge will transfer you to Kasane International Airport , Botswana (BBK).

Where You'll Be Staying

Mfuwe Lodge

 South Luangwa National Park
Award-winning safari lodge set in the most prolific game area of the South Luangwa. The perfect place to enjoy excellent game viewing, recharge your batteries, or start and finish your journey to our Bushcamps. Ease yourself in Luangwa life with a stay at the award-winning Mfuwe Lodge. Set inside the park, just five minutes’ drive from the main gate, the lodge’s allure is instantly obvious. Beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany, its eighteen air-conditioned chalets are arranged around the…
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David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa

 Livingstone / Victoria Falls
Blending perfectly within the lush surrounds of the Zambezi River bank, aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa offers 5-star Victoria Falls accommodation nearby this impressive natural wonder of the world. Guests of this hotel near Livingstone, are treated to the glorious nature’s cape, luxury bush accommodation in Zambia, and Zambezi River cruises. This luxurious Zambia hotel with river-facing rooms ensures each guest enjoys the same serene views that once captivated David Livingstone, the intrepid explorer and missionary who…
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Chobe Safari Lodge,

Chobe National Park
Chobe Safari Lodge, on the banks of the Chobe River in Botswana, is the best destination for serious game viewers. Situated in Kasane, Chobe Safari Lodge is close to where the borders of four African countries meet – Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zambia. If you are planning to visit the Chobe area, the majestic Victoria Falls or the Caprivi region, then Chobe Safari Lodge is the ideal choice of accommodation. Chobe Safari Lodge consists of 46 luxury safari rooms, 22…
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What's not included

Visa fees - International & Regional Flights - Drinks from the Bar - Extra Activities & Optional excursions - Laundry Services at David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Chobe Safari Lodge - Private Guiding - Tips - Anything of Personal Nature

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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Well organized, amazing safari
Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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100% recommendation for your Zambia travels
Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Absolutely Great Tour
AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa
We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Another perfect holiday
We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Amazing five-day trip
Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

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