13 Days Safari in Zambia’s Animal Kingdom – Luxury

This itinerary is best for clients who are interested in the abundance of wildlife as it features Zambia’s top prime wildlife area the Kafue National Park which is one of the oldest parks in Africa with a visit to the vast Busanga Plains. It’s also Features the first wildlife area the famous South Luangwa National Park nicknamed the valley of the leopard as it’s the best place in Africa to spot the Leopard. You also have a chance to experience the walking safari that South Luangwa is also known for as the Home of the walking safari.

Highlights

  • Kafue National Park: Busanga Plains, Game Drives and Walking Safaris
  • South Luangwa National Park: Walking Safari , Night and Day Game Drive Safaris

Inclusions

Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel – Lusaka

  • 1 Night Heritage Room Accommodation
  • 1 x Breakfast & 1 x Dinner

At Mukambi Safari Lodge – Kafue National Park

  • 2 Night Ensuite Chalet/Tented Accommodation
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) & Drinks
  • Two activities per full day & transfers between the camps
  • Complimentary Laundry Services
  • National Park fees and all levies

At Busanga Plains Camp – Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains

  • 3 Night Ensuite Tented Accommodation
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) & Drinks
  • Two activities per full day & transfers between the camps
  • Complimentary Laundry Services
  • National Park fees and all levies

At Zikomo Safari Camp – South Luangwa NP, Nsefu Sector

  • 3 Nights Ensuite... View All Inclusions

    Inclusions

    Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel – Lusaka

    • 1 Night Heritage Room Accommodation
    • 1 x Breakfast & 1 x Dinner

    At Mukambi Safari Lodge – Kafue National Park

    • 2 Night Ensuite Chalet/Tented Accommodation
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) & Drinks
    • Two activities per full day & transfers between the camps
    • Complimentary Laundry Services
    • National Park fees and all levies

    At Busanga Plains Camp – Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains

    • 3 Night Ensuite Tented Accommodation
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner) & Drinks
    • Two activities per full day & transfers between the camps
    • Complimentary Laundry Services
    • National Park fees and all levies

    At Zikomo Safari Camp – South Luangwa NP, Nsefu Sector

    • 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Three-course Dinner) & Afternoon Tea/Coffee with snacks
    • Two Game drives Per Day (Walking Safari, Morning Game Drive / Night Game Drive)
    • Park Entry Fees & Conservation Levies & All Taxes
    • Laundry Service & Wi-Fi Services

    At Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park

    • 3 Nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
    • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Three-course Dinner) & Afternoon Tea/Coffee with snacks
    • Two Game drives Per Day (Walking Safari, Morning Game Drive / Night Game Drive)
    • Park Entry Fees, Conservation Levies & All Taxes
    • Laundry Service & Wi-Fi Services

    Transfers and Flights Included Are:

    • All Road & Airport Transfers (From Start to Finish of your safari)
    • Return Domestic Flight (Lusaka – Mfuwe in South Luangwa – Lusaka)
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The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival/Meet & Greet at Lusaka Intl Airport

Upon arrival off your international flight meet and greet by a representative from Absolute Zambia Safaris, he will assist you with luggage and immigration and transfer you to Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel where you will spend 1 Night on dinner, bed and breakfast.

Day 2

Transfer from Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel - Lusaka to to Kafue National Park

Today you will have breakfast at Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel, then you will check and your transfer Guide from Mukambi Safari Lodge will be ready to take you on about 4 hours of amazing road transfer to Kafue National Park.

You will arrive at the lodge, check-in and lunch will be served for you then free time to relax followed by a tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.

Day 3

Trip to Busanga Plains – Kafue NP

Today you will have breakfast and check out at Mukambi Lodge and then depart with a game drive en-route to the Busanga Plains stopping on the way for a packed breakfast. Lunch followed by tea and cakes before the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp.

Days 4 & 5

Busanga Plains Camp – Kafue NP

Day 4 & 5 will start with breakfast followed by the morning activities include a game drive or guided bush walk on the Busanga Plains. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or reading a book on our viewing platform overlooking the Plains. Afternoon tea break followed by the afternoon game drive then dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp.

Days 6

Transfer to Mukambi Safari Lodge, Kafue NP

Breakfast and depart with a game drive from Busanga Plains Camp to Mukambi Safari Lodge. Brunch followed by a tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.

Day 7

Road Transfer to Lusaka Intl Airport

Today you will have breakfast at the lodge and depending on your domestic flight time from Lusaka you may have a morning activity either a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively, visit our community school. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage followed by departure for Lusaka by private transfer.

When you arrive at Kenneth Kaunda Intl Airport in Lusaka (LUN) you will be assisted by our representative to check-in onto the domestic flight to Mfuwe. One-hour flight to Mfuwe and on arrival at Mfuwe Intl Airport you will be welcomed by the guide from Zikomo Safari Lodge who will then transfer you for about 45 minutes to an hour through the beautiful villages and bushes.

Check-in and relax. Later you will have dinner and overnight at Zikomo Safari Camp

Day 8 & 9

Explore South Luangwa NP (Nsefu Sector)

On these days you will start with morning breakfast and then you will leave for a morning game drive or walking safari and return to the camp for a lunch break, relax and later it’s afternoon tea and afternoon/night game drive and return to the camp for dinner and time. During your free time, you have an option of taking an excursion that can be a village tour, local school or Visit to Fabric Shop.

Day 10

Transfer to Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa NP

Breakfast is followed by a morning game drive and then you will return to the camp for a lunch break, after lunch you will be transferred to Mfuwe Lodge on the different side of the South Luangwa National Park, central area.

Check-in and relax. Later you will be served with afternoon tea followed by the afternoon and night game drive returning to the lodge almost in time for dinner and overnight at Mfuwe Lodge.

Day 11 & 12

Game Viewing South Luangwa NP

On these days you will have morning breakfast and then you will leave for a morning game drive or walking safari and return to the camp for a lunch break, relax and later it’s afternoon tea and afternoon/night game drive and return to the camp for dinner and time. During your free time, you have an option of taking an excursion that can be a village tour, local school or Visit to Fabric Shop.

Day 13

Domestic Flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka

Morning Breakfast and depending on your flight time to Lusaka and you will check out of the lodge, and the guide will transfer you to Mfuwe Airport in time for your domestic flight to Lusaka.

On arrival at Lusaka International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you with check-in onto the international flight and this Marks the end of your unforgettable Zambian safari experience.

Where You'll Be Staying

Latitude 15 Degrees Hotel

Lusaka City
Latitude 15° is located in the well-to-do suburb of Kabulonga, with embassies for neighbours. Featuring 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools, Latitude 15 Degrees offers luxury accommodations in Lusaka. The individually decorated rooms with attached bathroom offer air conditioning, a sofa, telephone and a flat-screen TV. They also include a mini-bar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bathrooms have a shower and bath. Local cuisine with an international twist is served in the restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.…
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Mukambi Safari Lodge

Kafue National Park
Commonly known as “The Gateway to The Kafue National Park”, Mukambi Safari Lodge is centrally located in the park, right on the banks of the stunning Kafue River. The Kafue National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa (roughly the size of Wales at more than 22,000km²) therefore we recommend you book with us for at least a week so you have time to explore this vast park and combine time at Busanga, Fig Tree and Mukambi.…
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Busanga Plains Camp

Kafue National Park
Busanga Plains Camp is located in the remote part of Kafue National Park, an intimate and pleasant camp. This camp is a place where wildlife freely expresses itself, the best place to watch a lion and cheetah prey on the kinds of wildebeest, lechwe, puku and the many other preys. It has four luxury safari tents, fixed amid palm trees and all face out onto the floodplain where the Red Lechwe antelope is easily spotted. Each tent has an en…
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Zikomo Safari Camp

South Luangwa National Park
Zikomo Safari is in Zambia, across the river from South Luangwa National Park. It is set amidst an ancient valley filled with diverse African wildlife. This peaceful eco-lodge in the African bush offers spacious accommodations: comfortable handcrafted chalets, or if you are self-driving, an expansive campground on the riverbank. Our Main Block offers a fine restaurant, bar and gathering place overlooking the swimming pool and the sprawling flood plain of the tranquil hippo filled Luangwa River. True African Style, only…
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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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What's not included

International Flights & Visa fees - Comprehensive Travel & Medical Insurance - Lunch and Laundry at Pioneer Lodge and Camp in Lusaka - Drinks from the Bar at Pioneer Lodge, Zikomo Safari Camp & Mfuwe Lodge - Only drinks of Premium brand at Mukambi Safari Lodge and Busanga Plains Camp - Anything of personal Nature & Excursions

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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Dillon P
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Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.
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Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended
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Sorel
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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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Laurent - societyofexploration
18/09/2024
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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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marys
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE 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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Diamond1924
07/07/2024
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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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Anna L
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Perfect holiday in Zambia 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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Howard K K WONG
13/05/2024
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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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Gary V
19/12/2023
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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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Lisa A
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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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