Safari Odyssey - Zambia and Victoria Falls

On arrival into Lusaka's International Airport, Zambia and after clearing customs and immigration you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for 1 night.

This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to Lusaka International Airport for your scheduled charter flight to  Mfuwe Airport in the South Luangwa. On arrival you will be met and game driven to Chindeni Bushcamp where you will stay for 2 nights. Arrive in time for an afternoon game viewing activity, followed by dinner and overnight. 

Each of Chindeni's four spacious tented chalets overlooks the lagoon and the Chindeni Hills in the distance. Relax in your hammock on your private deck, or in one of the comfy beanbags on the main deck, and watch the birds and wildlife flocking to the lagoon - huge "fishing parties" of migratory birds, elephants, zebra, and many more!

Enjoy twice daily game viewing activities. 

Whether you are in the mood for intrepid exploration or perhaps some more sedentary wildlife viewing, Chindeni will deliver. Avid game viewers and birdwatchers can set out on superb walking safaris in the surrounding area.

Walking Safari

Whether you are in the mood for intrepid exploration or perhaps some more sedentary wildlife viewing, Chindeni will deliver. Avid game viewers and birdwatchers can set out on superb walking safaris in the surrounding area.

After a morning game drive and breakfast you will game drive to your next camp, Zungulila Bush Camp where you will stay for 2 nights. Enjoy an afternoon game viewing activity. 

Zungulila’s classic Meru tents are stylish and spacious and the ensuite bathrooms have outdoor showers and enormous bathtubs, allowing you to enjoy your creatures and your creature comfort! Across the camp, the immense views look over an impressive variety of wildlife, from thirsty elephant at the springs and flocks of birds on the river, to prowling lion and large herds of buffalo on the plains. You may just be tempted to stay forever…

Enjoy twice daily game viewing activity. 

Game Drives

Get out into the bush and explore the rich diversity of the surrounding area by jumping into a Land Rover for a driving safari (day or night). On special occasions we can also arrange an afternoon wading through the cool waters of the Kapamba where a scenic sundowner or special meal will be waiting for you.

Walking Safari 

Get out into the bush and explore the rich diversity of the surrounding area on guided morning and afternoon walks. On special occasions we can also arrange an afternoon wading through the cool waters of the Kapamba where a scenic sundowner or special meal will be waiting for you.

If you long to explore Africa as it used to be, then come to Zungulila. Expert guides will lead you on foot through some of the park's most untouched wilderness, where large herds of buffalo roam and elephants drink along the river. Activities are focused around walking, but there are a number of driving loops in the area to travel further afield on game drives, day and night. In the evening, join your hosts for sundowners around the campfire before recounting the day's adventures over a starlit supper.

This morning you will be game driven/transferred back through the national park to Mfuwe Airport for your scheduled charter flight to Jeki Airstrip (via Lusaka). On arrival you will be met and transferred to Potato Bush Camp where you will stay for 4 nights. Arrive in time for an afternoon game viewing activity. 

Potato Bush Camp lies adjacent to it's sister camp, the world-renowned Sausage Tree Camp and hugely benefits from the nearby strong foundations, infrastructure and service levels that have been built up since 1996 by Sausage Tree Camp.

With a stunning panoramic view overlooking the Zambezi River and escarpment, this site is nestled under Mahogany, Sausage, Winter Thorn and Acacia Tortillas Trees, which provide excellent shade. Potato Bush Camp offers professionally guided game drives, scenic canoeing and boat trips, educational walking safaris, exciting night drives and, of course, we love to fish. We look forward with continued pride and enthusiasm to welcoming you, as our guest, to Potato Bush Camp this coming season.

Enjoy three full days of game viewing activities.

Game Drives - Game drives are the most succesful way to see a good variety of wildlife, both large and small. Visiting more areas, and witnessing the diversity of the Lower Zambezi National Park you can appreciate the unspoiled wilderness of Zambia. A larger area can be covered in a shorter time frame, increasing the chance to find good game. The vehicles also allow those ‘up close and personal’ experiences - our team of professional guides will ensure that it is not too close!

Night Game Drives - Night drives are the perfect way to experience the nocturnal animals, including the elusive Leopard, Genet, Civet, Porcupine and Giant Eagle Owl. The big cats tend to be more active at night and you may find yourself following lions on the hunt. Other common sightings include Honey Badger, African Wild Cat and even the occasional sighting of the very rare Pangolin. Your guide will also point out the constellations of the Southern night sky.

Canoeing on the Zambezi - The Lower Zambezi is renowned for its spectacular canoeing. As one of the few privileged operators based inside the National Park, we are able to canoe guests down the most stunning section of the Zambezi River, the 14km long "Chifungulu Channel" starts just 100m downstream of the camp. Led by one of our highly qualified canoe guides, explore the banks of the river, where game can be seen from a totally different perspective - looking UP rather than down! Canoe trips vary in length (from one to seven hours) however a one-hour canoe trip is a great prelude to an evening game drive. No experience or particular strength is required - it is an effortless drift, as the flow of the Zambezi pushes the canoes downstream. Rather than a work out, this is a time to relax, listen to the sounds of the huge variety of bird-life and admire their sheer beauty.

Boat Cruises - Potato Bush Camp operates scenic boat trips using 6 meter aluminum river cruisers. Designed for river systems, they are the perfect boat for the Zambezi River as sandbanks make navigation on the water very difficult. Scenic boat cruises are a very relaxing way to view the game that comes down to the river to drink and bathe, whilst also taking in the unique water wildlife. Until the Zambezi River is explored by boat, it is impossible to truly appreciate the huge hippopotami pods and crocodile populations. Lucky guests have experienced the truly memorable sight of elephant crossing the Zambezi, from Mana Pools National Park to the Lower Zambezi National Park. To view the most amazing sunsets in Africa, floating sundowners (Gin and Tonic are de rigueur!) in the middle of the Zambezi is a must! This can also provide a photographic opportunity for that perfect African sunset.

Walking - Walking is the perfect way to search for the smaller creatures, learn about the trees, the plants and examine the different tracks and signs. Walking safaris were pioneered in Zambia and remains one of the few areas where this can be truly appreciated and enjoyed.  Led by our professional walking guide and a National Parks Wildlife Officer, walking is carried out in small groups. Taking advantage of the cooler morning temperatures, you will take a game drive from camp to an open area where the walk begins. Beware - not only do you see the smaller things on foot, it is also not uncommon for us to see lion and even the big guys, the elephant!
Min. walking age is 15 years old.

This morning connect with your scheduled charter to Livingstone (via Lusaka.) On arrival later this afternoon you will be met and transferred to the Royal Livingstone Hotel where you will stay for 2 nights. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure near the edge of the Victoria Falls.

Bask in graceful safari style only steps from one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Sweeping Zambezi River and savannah views stretch from every veranda as you relax in elegance.

Wake up to the sight of zebras wandering the Livingstone hotel grounds. Raise a glass at sunset to the marvellous waterfall thundering to its depths as you recline in style. Surrender to relaxation with spa therapies under the shade of monkey trees on the banks of the river. 

The Royal Livingstone is located on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, with free unlimited access to Victoria Falls for all resort guests..

This morning after breakfast you will be collected from your lodge and you will then be transferred to Mosi AO Tunya Park for your Rhino Walking Safari Experience which will start with a full briefing on what you can expect to see, how to get the most from the Walk and most importantly the Do`s and Don’ts whilst walking.

The actual time spent on the Walking Safari is approximately three hours. However a lot of the time will be spent quietly observing the wildlife and in discussion with the Guide. You will be walking at a leisurely pace set by yourselves and you can stop as frequently as you wish, to ask questions and discuss any aspect that particularly interests you. The Guide will find the White Rhino and track as much of the large game as possible. Cold water is supplied on the Walk but half way through the Guide will stop at a suitable spot for refreshments, which consists of Homemade iced lemon juice with cake and cookies to recharge the energy levels. At the end of the Walk you will meet up with the transfer vehicle at a predetermined spot where an ice cold soft drink will be waiting. After Cold Drinks you are transferred back across the border to your lodge.

Note: The maximum group size allowed is EIGHT. Two groups are allowed to walk at the same time but separately. Each group is accompanied by an armed Escort Scout supplied by the Zambia Wildlife Authority. The group size and number of groups has been determined to create the minimum of impact on the animals and environment The Escort Scout is for the protection of the clients from potentially dangerous animals

After the walk you will then be transferred to Livingstone Island for lunch (if the level's permit you may be able to swim in the devils pool above the Victoria Falls.) This is the same island on which famous explorer David Livingstone camped to research the Victoria Falls. When Livingstone travelled downstream in November 1855 with the local Tonga tribesmen, he camped for several days on an island to explore his ‘discovery’, the Victoria Falls, and its surrounds. Now protected by National Parks, and aptly named Livingstone Island, it has become one of the world’s most unusual picnic sites. The Island is located in the middle of the Zambezi River and is perched on the very lip of the Falls on the Zambian side. Accessed by boat, your personal waiter will serve you a sumptuous three-course picnic meal, including champagne only a few metres from the spray of the Falls, widest curtain of water in the world.

Return mid afternoon to the hotel.

This morning you have an option private tour of the Victoria Falls scheduled. Later this morning you will be transferred to the Livingstone International Airport for your flight.