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SUMMARY OF INFORMATION IN THIS ONLINE DIGITAL ITINERARY
To make full use of this online digital itinerary, please refer to each of the “Tabs” at the top of the Overview page which provide all the information you need for your safari, as summarized below:
- Overview page: A Day-to-day summary of the itinerary.
- Destinations: Description of the various places you will visit during your safari
- Accommodation: Images and information of hotels/lodges/and camps where you will stay including room type
- Daily Information: Detailed day to day schedule with timings and activities, inclusions and exclusions
- Map: Virtual interactive map showing your route.
- Transport: Summary of your flights and road transfers in Africa
- Information: Summary of each country information
- Documents: Helpful information specific to your itinerary provided by Holden Safaris together with Holden Safaris Terms and Conditions. The Documents give general information for travel to the countries on your itinerary.
- Please note the regulations relevant to your specific itinerary.:
- No Visa is required for entry to Zambia
- No Covid entry requirements to Zambia
- No Yellow Fever vaccination required for Zambia (unless visiting high alert area pre arrival )
- Note: Please refer to the CDC website for advice on anti-malaria medication recommended for different countries as certain types of malaria may be resistant to medication prescribed. https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/travelers/country_table/a.html
- Contact Us: Holden Safaris contact details
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
- Jim Holden - President - Holden Safaris - Newport Beach CA USA: +1 949-500-0094
- Vivienne Holden - Holden Safaris Africa Office - Durban South Africa: +27-82-882-5056
- Nick Aslin - Zambian Ground Handlers - + 260 977 747048
- Evie - Zambian Ground Handlers - +260 965 989229
TRAVELKEY APP: Enjoy mobile access to your travel content on this on/offline itinerary
- Download the TravelKey App from Google Play Store & the App Store.
- There may be other apps called TravelKey. For the correct app please refer to the Pre-departure check list under the Documents page where you will find the correct TravelKey app logo with the tag line, “exclusive to WETU clients”.
- Enter your itinerary mobile code (password): B3B4Z2 to complete the itinerary download
WHATSAPP: Download the Whatsapp messenger app for smartphones
- Easy way to communicate with family back home besides email is to use WhatsApp. WhatsApp is free to download messenger app for smartphones. WhatsApp uses the internet to send messages, images, audio or video. All contact numbers above are WhatsApp enabled.
- WhatsApp Messenger, or simply WhatsApp, allows users to send text messages and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content when using Wi-Fi and the internet at no cost instead of using cellular data-networks where fees may apply. Most safari lodges and hotels now have Wi-Fi.
SUMMARY ITINERARY
Day 1: 11 November 2024
- Met and assisted on arrival at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Lusaka
- Transfer to the Latitude Hotel
- Welcome reception and dinner
- Overnight: Latitude Hotel (HB basis)
Day 2: 12 November 2024
- Breakfast at Latitude Hotel
- 09:00am: Road transfer to Lusaka Airport
- 10:30am: Depart charter flight to Royal Airstrip
- Met on arrival at the airstrip and transferred to Baines River Camp
- Lunch on arrival at the camp
- Afternoon safari activities and return to the camp for dinner (safari activities detailed in Daily Planner Day 2)
- Overnight: Baines River Camp - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 3: 13 November 2024
- Morning game viewing
- Game drives & safari walks
- On your early morning game drive, marvel at the diverse vegetation, from Albida forests and Palm groves to grass plains and miombo woodlands, offering the ideal habitats to a variety of game and bird species.
- Overnight: Baines River Camp - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 4: 14 November 2024
- Breakfast at the camp
- Depart with your experienced guide for another day's excitement in the Lower Zambezi,
- The Lower Zambezi boasts one of the most diverse animal and plant kingdoms. One of the main attractions of the Lower Zambezi is that it’s home to “Four” of Africa’s “Big Five.” You’ll be lucky enough to spot any of these creatures along one of your drives – namely the Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, and Leopard. These animals are some of the most magnificent creatures to still walk the Earth.
- Overnight: Baines River Camp - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 5: 15 November 2024
- Breakfast at the camp
- Transfer to Royal Airstrip for charter flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport - Lusaka
- Connecting scheduled flight to Mfuwe Lodge
- Arrive in time for lunch
- High tea is served before your afternoon game drive (safari activities detailed in the Daily Planner Day 7)
- 3:30/4:00pm: Set off on your game drive with your professional guide in search of the spectacular wildlife
- Return to the lodge for dinner
- Enjoy evening entertainment with a performance by the local Tseka Group
- Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 6: 16 November 2024
- Breakfast at the lodge before you set off to visit Tribal Textiles and batik demonstration - game viewing en-route
- After the visit to Tribal Textiles, you will be taken to the Local Community Village for a visit to the primary school - Chiwawatala. You can also see how the community has been engaged by way of the The Farm - where all the fresh vegetables / fruit is grown for the Mfuwe Lodge.
- Time permitting you can stop at the Conservation South Luanga for a short talk on their continued conservation efforts and the Project Luwanga craft store before returning to the lodge.
- 3:00pm: Enjoy High Tea before your afternoon game viewing and sundowners
- Return to the lodge for dinner.
- Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 7: 17 November 2024
- Morning and afternoon game viewing
- 3:00pm: High Tea before your afternoon game viewing with your professional guide
- All meals at the lodge
- Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge - FB, game-viewing activities, National Park fees and conservation levies, drinks (except premium brands)
Day 8: 18 November 2024
- Breakfast at the lodge
- At a time advised, you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport for your scheduled flight to Lusaka
- On arrival in Lusaka, you will be assisted with airport formalities and check-in for your international departure flight
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11 Nov 2024 |
day 0 |
Latitude 15° | Lusaka |
1 night |
HB |
11 Nov 2024 |
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12 Nov 2024 |
day 1 |
Baines' River Camp | Lower Zambezi |
3 nights |
D,B&B |
12 Nov 2024 |
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15 Nov 2024 |
day 4 |
Mfuwe Lodge | South Luangwa National Park |
3 nights |
D,B&B |
15 Nov 2024 |
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HB: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
8 Days / 7 Nights
Includes:
- Latitude 15 Hotel: bed and breakfast bsis
- Full board accommodation, game-viewing activities, National Park fees & conservation levies at Safari Camps
- Tseka group performance - Mfuwe Lodge
- Visit to school and tribal textile - Mfuwe Lodge
- Visit conservation South Luangwa - Mfuwe Lodge
- Drinks supplement - Mfuwe Lodge
- Drinks (except premium brands)
- Airport and inter-camp transfers
- Domestic flights and departure taxes
Excludes:
- Visa fees for entry to Zambia
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
- First day of fishing is included in the rates, theferafter clients have to pay an additional cost locally at the Lower Zambezi camp
