Cape Town, Livingstone, Mfuwe & Lower Zambezi

On arrival in Cape Town, you will be transferred to Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Hotel, a 35 minute transfer from the airport.

The afternoon and evening are at leisure to settle in and explore your surroundings or just relax by the pool.

The intense vibrancy and local colour of the Waterfront may entice you to leave your luxurious surrounds to mingle with the buskers and dancers who bring indigenous music to life – on the other hand, each room and loft is such a haven of pure comfort and indulgence, we’d be surprised if you’d want to leave at all!

This landmark hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers spectacular views of the working harbour and Table Mountain. Walk in the utmost safety to some of the finest retail outlets from designer stores to restaurants, craft markets, cinemas, boat cruises to Robben Island and entertainment

Accommodation will be in a superior luxury double room. These boast separate bath, shower and toilet, king-sized beds and are creatively styled and well-appointed. All have coffee and tea making facilities, with private bar, electronic safe, wireless internet and trouser press… every room has either a view over the ever-awake Alfred Basin or Piazza. Truly unbeatable!

Overnight at Victoria & Alfred Hotel.

Breakfast is served between 07 00hrs and 09 30hrs.

08 00hrs City & Table Mountain Tour:

A Cable Car has been conveying people safely since 1926 and was updated in co-operation with a Swiss company in 1999. With stunning views over the whole peninsula it offers a wonderful orientation for first time travellers to this part of the world. Closer to sea-level, walk through the historic Companies Gardens, the original gardens established to grow herbs, vegetables, fruit and grapes (for wine) to replenish supplies on the ships passing through Cape Town.

The gardens are surrounded by many historical buildings which you might choose to visit, such as: the Houses of Parliament, the South African Library, St Georges Cathedral, the Planetarium, the first University, our afro-centric National Gallery or the Old Slave Lodge. Then there is the Bo-Kaap, famous as the old Cape Malay quarter, inhabited in the main today by the slave descendants.

Moving a little higher once more, experience the noon day gun on Signal Hill as it reverberates over the City, while you take in the vista of the Atlantic Ocean, stretching out below you. For those wishing for an experience of modern ‘township’ living, take a tour into one of the surrounding formal and informal settlements of Guguletu, Khayalisha or Langa. This is a day in Cape Town that will fill you with the sounds and sights of the old, integrated with the modern, in this astonishingly beautiful city.

Lunch and dinner are at Leisure.

Overnight at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Breakfast is served between 07 00hrs and 09 30hrs.

08 30hrs meet the guide in the reception area for your Cape Peninsular and Cape Point Tour.

Cape Point lies at the most south westerly point of Africa and is at the tip of a magnificent nature reserve comprising indigenous plants, spectacular coastal views and Cape Wildlife including our seafood eating Chacma Baboons. There are several antelope species, ostriches and Cape Zebras to be found.

Travel along the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines popping into some of our quaint fishing villages like Kalk Bay and Simonstown. Boulders Beach in Simonstown is home to the African Penguin’s most unusual mainland colony. This beautiful beach, discovered by (what started off home to) a pair of ‘lost’ penguins, now boasts hundreds of these incredible birds who normally reside on neighbouring islands.

Historically a Naval Base leased to Britain until 1957, Simonstown made history of a feathered nature when one of its female penguins was rescued after exposure to an oil slick. During her absence her life-long male partner sat on her eggs until she returned. Beside his behaviour being a point of fascination, his steadfast devotion was rewarded when she returned to her family on her release from the nearby rehabilitation centre further up the coast.

Dinner is at Leisure.

Overnight at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Breakfast is served at 07 00hrs.

Check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for flight to Livingstone. South African Airways fly via Johannesburg and Kenya Airways have a direct flight 3 days a week to Livingstone.

The Bushtracks Africa Guide will meet you and transfer you to Tongabezi Lodge.

Six private Houses and five River Cottages nestle on the banks of the Zambezi River, accommodating two to five guests each. Enjoy luxury, romance and many activities whilst being spoiled by a private valet.

After lunch and check in, you are invited to join us on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River at 15 00hrs.

Dinner Book a meal (or two) in The Lookout. Fabulous design, gorgeous views, shore bound exclusivity and absolute comfort.

Our friendly team welcomes guests to a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully styled with furniture and embellishments from all over Africa.

Guests can dine beside the river or on their private terrace. Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambience with the legendary warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia.

Since our inception we have understood that a journey can act like truth serum. For a finite space in time the traveller is buffered against what is taken for granted and is able to experience enlightenment, beauty and Technicolor dreams.

Go ahead and expect the delightfully unexpected from the moment you open your eyes in the morning. A stunning sunrise, a playful baby rhino, a bubble bath awaiting your return courtesy of your valet...

Spaces

The Lookout and Hangout were conceived as the ultimate chill out zones perched overlooking the Zambezi River. You can book your lunch or dinner at either venue, or on our Dining Deck complete with fire pits and exotic lanterns. There is also The Pool set against a rocky outcrop and a lounger bed set amongst the treetops overlooking the Zambezi River drifting slowly by.

Houses & Cottages

Our five houses and four river cottages are each individually styled, with their own character, and catering for two to five guests. Experience private romance at the Honeymoon House, wake up amongst the trees in the Tree House, or enjoy a romantic dinner from your own private deck overlooking the Zambezi River from one of our River Cottages.

Experiences

Tongabezi offers our guests a wide range of activities during your stay. Visit the majestic Victoria Falls, enjoy an early morning Game Drive, drift down the Zambezi River on a Sunset Cruise, or have a romantic dinner out on the river on our floating Sampan. There are also some great activities for adrenaline junkies - white water rafting, elephant back safaris, microlighting, helicopter rides, or the famous Victoria Falls bungee jump. There’s also a visit to our local school, run by Tongabezi, Tujatane.

Overnight at Tongabezi Lodge.

Day free to choose from one of the included in-house activities.

There is no set itinerary, so you are free to book times with our guides that are convenient with you.

Breakfast and Lunch are at leisure and planned around your activities.

Dinner - Venture a little further afield to experience a Sampan anchored offshore in the Zambezi River and attended by waiters (and the occasional singing choir!) who deliver each course by canoe!

Overnight at Tongabezi.

Breakfast is served from 07 00hrs.

Check out and transfer to Livingstone Airport for connecting flight to Mfuwe. Proflight usually have a flight departing Livingstone at 12 35hrs going via Lusaka. It lands in Mfuwe at 17 10hrs.

On arrival in Mfuwe, you will be collected by the Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp Guide for the 1 hr transfer to camp.

The panoramic views of Sanctuary Puku Ridge Camp are astounding. Built on a hillside, it provides stunning vistas of the floodplain. Lying nestled in a remote game-rich area of the park, lion, leopard, elephant and zebra can frequently be seen. The camp has been constructed to blend into the local surroundings and designed to leave the lowest possible carbon footprint.

After checking in and freshening up, meet at the bar for a relaxing drink before dinner at 20 00hrs.

Overnight at Sanctuary Puku Ridge.

Meals are planned around activities at the camp which will be discussed with you the night before.

Depending on the time of year, choose from Game drives or Walking Safaris.

Overnight at Sanctuary Puku Ridge.

Meals and activities as per the lodge.

Overnight at Sanctuary Puku Ridge.

Take part either in an early morning activity or simply enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out.

11 05hrs flight from Mfuwe to Lower Zambezi. You will land at the Royal Airstrip at 13 05 hrs for the boat transfer to the lodge.

Royal Zambezi Lodge, a spacious but intimate privately owned lodge, situated in Zambia on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River just minutes from the Lower Zambezi National Park and directly opposite Zimbabwe’s famous Mana Pools World Heritage Site. Royal offers the ultimate in luxury and cuisine while enjoying and participating closely in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Tea is served from 15 30 hrs to 16 00 hrs. Tea will be served in the afternoon before you head out for an afternoon activity, and you will be able to relax on the comfy sofas in the lounge with a cup of tea and freshly baked cake or cookies.

Dinner is served from 19 30 hrs at private tables under the stars, or by a roaring fire on a cooler night. Alternatively guests may relax in their rooms and have dinner brought to them on their private deck. To celebrate special occasions, guests may enjoy drinks by a camp fire and a candlelit dinner on a deserted island on the Zambezi or in the bush.

Overnight at Royal Zambezi Lodge.

Meals are planned around your activities.

Accompanied by our qualified and enthusiastic guides with over 50 years of experience guiding in the Lower Zambezi National Park our guests can explore a range of activities from game viewing and fishing, to sunset river safaris, guided canoeing trips, and cultural village tours.

Overnight at Royal Zambezi Lodge.

Meals are planned around your activities.

Accompanied by our qualified and enthusiastic guides with over 50 years of experience guiding in the Lower Zambezi National Park our guests can explore a range of activities from game viewing and fishing, to sunset river safaris, guided canoeing trips, and cultural village tours.

Overnight at Royal Zambezi Lodge.

Either take part in an early morning activity, or have a leisurely breakfast before checking out.

Proflight usuallly have three flights a day in high season to Lusaka. One at 09 25hrs, one at 13 20hrs and one at 17 10hrs. Each is just over an hour long.