Walking Safari, Cultural Experience & Canoe Safari
This itinerary combines the South Luangwa National Park and Lower Zambezi, You explore the wildlife safari , engage in a rich cultural experience at Kawaza Village and experiences the world-class water-based activities on the Zambezi Valley.
Highlights
- South Luangwa National Park Walking Safari
- Night Game Drive Safari and Kawaza Cultural Village
- Lower Zambezi Canoe Safari
- Breath-taking Sunset Boat Cruise
Inclusions
- Zikomo Safari Camp Includes; 3 nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All Meals (breakfast, lunch, high teas/snacks and dinner daily),Two Game viewing activities per full day (Day & Night game drives and walking safaris),National Park Entry Fees and Conservation fees, Laundry and Wi-Fi services, Filtered water and juice
- Kawaza Cultural Village – Nsefu Community Includes; 1-night Accommodation (Traditional Room made of Made and Grass roof), 3 Traditional meals (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast),Activities – A walk in the bush to hear about the different trees and plants and their traditional uses, Visit to the palace of the Senior Kunda Chief, Visiting local institutions (the local church, the clinic),Spending time with the traditional healer, Interacting with the school children at Kawaza School and...
Inclusions
- Zikomo Safari Camp Includes; 3 nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation, All Meals (breakfast, lunch, high teas/snacks and dinner daily),Two Game viewing activities per full day (Day & Night game drives and walking safaris),National Park Entry Fees and Conservation fees, Laundry and Wi-Fi services, Filtered water and juice
- Kawaza Cultural Village – Nsefu Community Includes; 1-night Accommodation (Traditional Room made of Made and Grass roof), 3 Traditional meals (Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast),Activities – A walk in the bush to hear about the different trees and plants and their traditional uses, Visit to the palace of the Senior Kunda Chief, Visiting local institutions (the local church, the clinic),Spending time with the traditional healer, Interacting with the school children at Kawaza School and Traditional dances and story telling.
- Kiambi Safari Lodge – Lower Zambezi Valley includes; 2 nights Luxury Ensuite Tented Chalet Accommodation (First & Last night),1 x Overnight Canoe Safari (Wild Camping), All Meals (breakfast, lunch and three course dinner) and 2 x Sunset Boat Cruise
- Travels includes; Return Lusaka to Mfuwe Local flights and All Airport /Road Transfers
The Itinerary
Day 1
Flight from Lusaka Airport to Mfuwe Airport
When you arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia, you will be met by our representative who will assist you in checking in for the local connection flight to Mfuwe Airport in South Luangwa National Park.
A guide from Zikomo Safari Camp will meet you at Mfuwe Airport and transport you to the Camp for the first two nights of your amazing Zambian safari. Check in and unwind; dinner will be served later, and bedtime will be at your leisure.
Day 2
Explore South Luangwa NP, Nsefu Sector
You’ll begin your day with a morning breakfast at 6:00 a.m. in front of a campfire at the Boma area, then depart for your morning game viewing activity this could be a game drive safari or walking safari with a stop for coffee/tea and a snack break, following which you will continue with game viewing of the Luangwa Valley’s amazing wildlife.
Then you will return to the camp in time for lunch and free time to unwind, which you can spend napping, walking around the camp, swimming in the pool, or playing backgammon in the lounge. Later in the afternoon, you will be served African tea/coffee and cakes before heading out on an afternoon/evening drive where you will stop for a sunset to relax and enjoy some sundowner drinks and snacks before continuing your drive into the night, allowing you to focus on nocturnal animals such as the elusive leopard, a pride of lions, or a pack of wild dogs. You’ll be back to camp in time for dinner and bed time.
Day 3
Game Viewing /Kawaza Cultural Village
Breakfast is served, and then you will depart for a morning game drive safari in South Luangwa National Park. You will stop for tea at some point during your safari, and after about 4 hours, you will return to the camp, check out, and be transferred to Kawaza Village for a cultural and tradition experience.
This will provide you with an authentic peek of Kunda life. This is a thrilling adventure; it’s a true taste of African village life!
When you arrive at Kawaza village, you will be greeted by the village guide, who is also the tourism project manager. He will check you into the traditional rooms, which are made of mud and have a grass roof (Thatched). Following that, your lunch will be provided, and this is a great opportunity to check out some traditional dishes.
Following lunch, you will be introduced to some of the villagers and asked which activities you would like to participate in. A comprehensive tour of the school and its facilities will be given to you, followed by a visit to the local clinic. Then you’ll be taken on a tour of the village, where you’ll get the opportunity to converse and interact with the locals, and, depending on time, you’ll also have the opportunity to see a local healer, who will discuss the many therapeutic benefits of herbs as well as traditional healing procedures.
Guests are also encouraged to participate in daily village chores like as brewing local beer, grinding the corn, fetching water from the well, and picking maize in the fields to get a true African experience.
In the Evening Dinner will be provided in a traditional manner, and the villagers will entertain with dances, drumming, and theatre. And the best storytellers will tell everyone around the fire the old, dramatic Kunda stories. At your leisure, retire to your bed.
Day 4
Village Experience / Zikomo Safari Camp
Morning breakfast is given in a traditional manner in Kawaza Village; enjoy the taste. Following that, depending on what the people have planned for the day, you will participate in traditional experiential activities such as drawing water, grinding grain, or manufacturing local beverages.
Once you’ve completed the activities, our guide will pick you up and transfer you to Zikomo Safari Camp where you will have a last night in South Luangwa NP, arriving just in time for lunch. After checking in, there will be some free time to rest. Tea/coffee is given later in the afternoon, right before the afternoon/night game drive Safari, or you can stay at the lodge and enjoy the facilities, like as the swimming pool. Dinner will be served later in the evening, and you can go to bed whenever you choose
Day 5
South Luangwa/ Lower Zambezi Valley
On this day, you will be given a delicious breakfast and then have the option of participating in a morning game viewing activity or departing for the airport immediately after breakfast, depending on your departure time to Lusaka.
After arriving at Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to Kiambi Safari Lodge in the Lower Zambezi Valley on a trip of about 3 hours and depending on your arrival time you will check in and then Lunch will be served.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll go on a two-hour Sunset Boat Cruise and then return to the lodge before dark to relax a little before dinner. Enjoy the magnificent Zambezi River View and a few cocktails from the bar before retiring to your room at your leisure.
Day 6
Overnight Canoe Safari, Lower Zambezi
Breakfast is served at 07h30, followed by a briefing from your canoeing guide on the canoeing excursion, dangerous animals, safety precautions on the river and in the campsites, and canoeing methods.
The trip begins at the jetty and continues down the river. A tea stop is made, which is organized by the backup boat. Following that, you’ll pause for lunch, which will be provided by the backup boat. After lunch, you proceed downriver.
The backup boat goes ahead to the location to set up camp. We arrive at Buffalo Beans Campsite, which is located on an island, in the late afternoon. Tents, bedrolls, washrooms, a drop toilet, and a bucket shower facility will all be set up when you arrive. Dinner, as well as fresh drinking water and juice, is always provided.
Day 7
Back to Kiambi Safari Lodge
Today around 07:30 am you will have Breakfast cooked over the fire, a taste to enjoy and depart onto the river around 09:00 am with the backup motor boat and probably make a Stop to visit a local village on the banks of the Zambezi. Visit the school, the shops and view the local way of life. You will be arriving at Kiambi Safari Lodge in time for lunch and free time to relax, feel free to make use of the facilities.
Later in the afternoon you will have an option of either going on a sunset boat cruise or stay at the lodge and enjoy your free time. Dinner is served in the evening, and bedtime follows.
Day 8
Departure
Today you will have breakfast, check out at some point, and be transferred from the Lower Zambezi to Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to connect with your international aircraft back home.
Where You'll Be Staying
Zikomo Safari Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Kawaza Cultural Village
South Luangwa National Park
Kiambi Safari Lodge
Lower Zambezi National ParkWhat's not included
Visa Fees (US$ 50.00 Per person Single Entry) - Travel & Medical Insurance (Recommended is a Compressive insurance that covers the whole trip) - Laundry Services at Kawaza and Kiambi Safari Lodge - Drinks from the bar - Anything of personal nature
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