The Big Cat Safari of Zambia

The Big Cats of Zambia - From £4,200 per person excluding international flights

Day 1

Arrive into Lusaka where you where you will be met by our local representative and shown to the check in for your onward internal flight. Upon arrival at Mfuwe you will be met by your vehicle and guide and have a short transfer to the comfort of your lodge; the drive to the lodge takes you through villages, agriculture as well as wild bush until you reach the Luangwa River. Depending on your time of arrival you will have lunch overlooking the Luangwa River on the edge of the South Luangwa National Park before going on an afternoon and night drive.

Overnight: Nkwali Lodge - a beautiful lodge set on the banks of the Luangwa River with wildlife right on your doorstep! (B/L/D)

Day 2

After an early breakfast cooked on the open fire you will have a choice of activities for your morning. South Luangwa is famous for its walking safaris making this an ideal time to start! Alternatively you can also explore South Luangwa by 4x4 maximising your wildlife viewing opportunities...especially on your night game drive!

Overnight: Nkwali Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 3

An early breakfast prior to setting off on your game drive through Luangwa National Park adn to the crossing point from where you cross into the Nsefu Sector famous for its high density of wildlife. Met on the opposite bank by your lodge staff you continue on your game drive to the secluded camp of Tena Tena. After a relaxing lunch you have a chance for more game drives and night drives based from Tena Tena.

Overnight: Tena Tena Camp – the camp has fantastic views over the Luangwa River and is within the Nsefu area of the South Luangwa National Park offering great wildlife safaris. Tena Tena consists of 5 custom built luxury safari tents with open ensuite bathrooms, all with views over the river! (B/L/D)

Days 4, 5

Enjoy a variety of activities based from Tena Tena including some fantastic walking safaris...Walks with our highly experienced guides are renowned; you will see the animals from a different perspective as you become one with them. Nothing gets the heart racing more than seeing fresh lion spoor in the sand in front of you. Other activities include game drives by 4x4 and the renowned night drives which maximise your chances of seeing leopard in the wild!

Overnight: Tena Tena Camp (B/L/D)

Day 6

Today you make your way back to Mfuwe where you will fly south to the stunning Kafue National Park. As you land you are escorted to the waiting helicopter that will transfer you the rest of the way across the savannah plains to your lodge. This is a fantastic way to see the Busanga Plains as you skim over them; if you are lucky you may see some game on the way into camp!

Overnight: Busanga Plains Bushcamp – this is a rustic (but very comfortable!) camp set on an “island” in the middle of the Busanga Plains. The 4 tents are located on the outside of the island offering great views across the plains. All are ensuite with bathrooms that are enclosed but roofless allowing you to see the stars whilst showering (B/L/D)

Days 7, 8

Go on safari drives and nights drives all accompanied by a qualified and knowledgeable guide. The plains attract a vast array of herbivores and this in turn attracts the larger predators! From July onwards this is the best park in Zambia where you can see cheetah! The Busanga pride of lions is also a highlight as they wander the plains accompanied by two magnificent maned males...

Overnight: Busanga Plains Bushcamp (B/L/D)

Day 9

An early morning start flying furtehr south to Livingstone on the Zambian side of the mighty Victoria Falls. On arrival at the airport you will be met and transferred to your lodge. In the afternoon you can go and see the Victoria Falls or alternatively relax in the pool that overlooks the bush below with the spray off in the distance. A highlight at Victoria Falls is to take a helicopter flight over the falls commanding great views of the upper Zambezi River as well as the falls and the gorge below.

Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge – is set up on a ridge with views across the Zambezi River and Zimbabwe. From the infinity pool you can see the spray from the Victoria Falls. This is a perfect place to end your Zambian Safari. The 10 private cottages are all ensuite and all have views of the spray from the falls (B/L/D)

Day 10

If you didn’t visit the Victoria Falls yesterday you have the chance to see them today! Alternatively choose from the many activities on offer in this dramatic corner of Africa.

Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge (B/L/D)

Day 11

Today you transfer to the airport to get your flight back to Lusaka in time for your return flight home.

Notes:

• Why not combine this safari with the wildlife of Botswana in the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park or beach relaxation off the coast of Mozambique...