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Wild Zambia Safari

			DAYS: 10 GRADE: II define PRICE: From $5995 per person (Includes Local Air) HIGHLIGHTS: Victoria Falls Kafue National Park South Luangwa National Park ACCOMMODATIONS: Wilderness Camp Deluxe Camp MEALS: As noted  [B-Breakfast, L-Lunch,   D-Dinner] Prices, Departure Dates and Included Services Send to a Friend Print this Itinerary

On this active Zambia safari we explore the stunning African wilderness on foot and by canoe with expert guides in areas teeming with wildlife. Our Wildland adventure begins with two nights near the spectacular Victoria Falls. Fly by light aircraft to the remote waterways of Lower Zambezi National Park for three nights at the intimate Old Mondoro Camp. Based from our secluded African safari camp in South Luangwa National Park we set out on foot with expert naturalist guides in the valley where walking safaris originated

Stand in the mist created by the majestic Victoria Falls.

DAYS 1-2 :  VICTORIA FALLS
Arrive into Livingstone Airport where you will be met after passing through customs. Your afternoon is free to watch the Zambezi River flow by from Toka Leya Camp and recover from the long journey to Africa. On Day 2 you have a choice of activities including a visit to the Victoria Falls on the Zambia side, a Zambezi River cruise, tour of Livingstone town, or a game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

For the more adventurous consider rafting on the Class V Zambezi River, jet boating, bungee jumping, an elephant-back safari, or one of the many other adrenaline-inducing activities available in the area (these activities at your own risk and not included). Two nights at Toka Leya. [D on day 1, BLD on Day 2]

	Wild dogs cover so much ground in one day that sighting a pack is a rare and exciting event.

DAYS 3-5 :  LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
Fly from Livingstone through Zambias capital, Lusaka, on your way to the Lower Zambezi National Park.  Declared a National Park in 1983, Lower Zambezi lies across the river from Zimbabwes Mana Pools National Park and was a private game reserve of Zambias president. Because of its history the park has never had many visitors and wildlife viewing is excellent. With nearly 1500 sq miles of habitat not counting the much larger game management areas that surround the park, there is plenty of room for wildlife to roam and very few people with whom to share your game viewing.

Our base is Old Mondoro Camp. The Zambezi National Park in this area is characterized by vast flood plains and open woodland, making for ideal walking and game viewing opportunities. There are some excellent walking areas right out of Camp, and more just a short drive away. It is unquestionably the best walking area in the Lower Zambezi. Old Mondoros area seems to deliver more frequent leopard and serval sightings, and more plains game such as Zebra and Kudu. Additional wildlife includes lion, buffalo, many antelope species, hippos, crocodiles, and quite a few elephant families. Old Mondoro is also noted for its wild dog sightings as the dogs often den in the vicinity, and was the base for the African Wild Dog Conservation researcher for two years.

Guests have the opportunity and freedom of choice to decide exactly how to fill their days with 3 brilliant pro guides  led by one of Zambias finest,  Levy Farao, who has a knack for finding excellent sightings including an amazing scene of four lions chasing three leopards (yes, 3 allegedly elusive spotted cats) up a tree one morning.  Choose from day and night game drives, canoeing, game viewing by motor boat, or try your hand at catch and release tiger fishing (tackle available).  Overnight for three nights at Old Mondoro Camp. [BLD]

Elephants use mud baths to cool off and protect their skin from parasites. photo:Dana Allen

DAYS 6-8 :  SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
Depart Lower Zambezi this morning for your flight to Lusaka connecting to a second flight to the South Luangwa National Park. Located in Eastern Zambia, the South Luangwa covers an incredible 3500 sq miles, making it larger than the USs Yellowstone National Park. It was founded as a game reserve in 1938 and was designated as a National Park in 1972.

The highest concentration of wildlife is the Luangwa River and its rich vegetation. There are herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as dominant antelope species such as impala and puku. Other antelope include common waterbuck, bushbuck, eland, kudu, grysbok, oribi, reedbuck, Lichtenstein's hartebeest, sable and roan. Species such as Thornicroft's giraffe and Cookson's wildebeest occur nowhere else in the world and the area's leopard viewing is legendary. The main predators are lion, leopard, spotted hyaena and wild dogs. The dry season along the Luangwa River - when all game is forced to congregate along its banks as water resources dwindle elsewhere - is an experience every Africa fan should indulge in. High-density hippo populations dot the riverbanks while yellow baboon provide a contrast to their southern cousins.

Stay at Kalamu Lagoon Camp, located in the Luamfwa Concession in the wild and uncrowded (with people that is!) southern sector of the Park. Whereas for the most part the Luangwa River forms the eastern boundary of the National Park, separating the protected area from communal land and game management areas, in the remote southern sector it meanders westward and both banks are protected. It is here that our camp can be found, on sites that are situated on the banks of the Luangwa River in a unique section of this exceptional Park, imparting a feeling of remoteness and exclusivity.

South Luangwa is renowned as the best walking destination in Africa and guests have the choice to explore the Luangwa riverine vegetation and adjacent dambos on guided walks. Other activities include day-and-night wildlife-viewing drives. Overnight for three nights at Kalamu Lagoon Camp. [BLD]

DAY 9 :  DEPARTURE
Transfer by safari vehicle back to the airstrip where you board your light aircraft flight to Lusaka International Airport.  Connect with your onward international flights or begin one of our extensions to South Africa or Malawi. [B]

Questions? Ask Our Program Directors.

. C o n t a c t Julia Nesbitt 1(800)345-4453