Itinerary
- Day 1
Lusaka to Busanga Plains
Your pickup happens at 5:30 AM from StayEasy Lusaka hotel, then you'll board a vehicle for roughly 7 to 8 hours heading west on the Lusaka-Mongu road. During the drive, you'll have morning breakfast in transit with breaks along the way to stretch. You'll arrive at Busanga Plains in the afternoon, check into your accommodation, and have the evening free to either rest or walk around the area and get your bearings.
- Start point
- Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia (Official starting point of this safari tour on day 1 is at StayEasy Hotel in Lusaka, 05:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Morning breakfast in-transit)
Included Activities
- Road transfer from Lusaka to Busanga Plains
- Scenic drive through Zambia's countryside with guide commentary
Optional Activities
- Short walk or introductory activity at Busanga Plains (time permitting)
Landmarks Busanga Plains Kafue National Park - Day 2
Busanga Plains
Wake early and head out for a sunrise game drive to catch wildlife when they're most active, including predators and prey as the plains wake up. Back at camp by mid-morning, you'll have a substantial bush breakfast. Midday you can relax at your accommodation, then in the afternoon you're out again for another game drive exploring different sections. You'll look for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and various antelope. End the day with a sundowner experience in the bush before returning to camp for dinner under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Bush breakfast at camp), Dinner (Dinner at camp under the stars)
Included Activities
- Sunrise game drive in Busanga Plains
- Bush breakfast at camp
- Afternoon game drive in Busanga Plains
- Sundowner experience in the bush
- Dinner at camp under the stars
Optional Activities
- Guided nature walk
- Bird-watching activity
Landmarks Busanga Plains - Day 3
Busanga Plains to Itezhi Tezhi
After breakfast at 6:00 to 6:30 AM at Bongololo Campsite, you'll head south through the Chunga Area Management on the Spinal Road, traveling with the Kafue River and Lake Itezhi Tezhi alongside you. This roughly 172 km drive gives you chances to spot elephant herds and antelope at the riverbanks. You'll exit Kafue National Park through Musa Gate and reach Itezhi Tezhi town, checking into a lodge in the Uphill area. Dinner at the lodge and an evening at the bar let you settle in before sleep.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at Bongololo Campsite), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at the lodge featuring local and international cuisine)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Bongololo Campsite
- Game drive along Spinal Road through Kafue National Park
- Wildlife viewing at Kafue River and Lake Itezhi Tezhi
- Dinner at lodge
- Bar relaxation
Landmarks Spinal Road Kafue River Lake Itezhi Tezhi Musa Gate - Day 4
Itezhi Tezhi
You're up at 7:30 AM for breakfast at your lodge in Itezhi Tezhi. By 8:30 AM you're heading into the Ngoma Game Management Area for a driving adventure with wildlife spotting and frequent stops at good viewing spots. There's an optional visit to the Elephant Orphanage Center to see the David Sheppard Foundation's conservation work, or if it's closed you can continue with more game viewing instead. Lunch happens at the orphanage or on the road. Later, explore the Nkala and Ngoma areas along the Kafue River. You'll return to the lodge to rest, then drive to Iyanda Village to visit the Longola Hot Springs before heading back for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast at lodge in Itezhi Tezhi), Dinner (Hearty dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge in Itezhi Tezhi
- Game drive in Ngoma Game Management Area
- Afternoon wildlife safari in Nkala and Ngoma areas
- Visit to Longola Hot Springs at Iyanda Village
- Dinner at lodge
- Evening bar relaxation
Optional Activities
- Visit to Elephant Orphanage Center (if open) with donations of medicines, food supplements, or PPE for caregivers welcome but not required
- Lunch at Elephant Orphanage (if orphanage is open)
Landmarks Ngoma Game Management Area Elephant Orphanage Center Kafue River Nkala and Ngoma Areas Longola Hot Springs Iyanda Village - Day 5
Itezhi Tezhi to Livingstone
Start with breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM at your lodge in Itezhi Tezhi, then check out and begin heading toward Livingstone. Travel on the Spinal Gravel Road alongside Lake Itezhi Tezhi, watching for wildlife near the Kafue River. You'll make loops for wildlife viewing and photography, then join the Dudumwezi Road heading toward Kalomo. After exiting through Dundumwezi Gate, you'll reach Kalomo around 2:50 PM for a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant. Continuing on the Livingstone T-1 Road, you should arrive in Livingstone by 4:30 PM and check into your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Fulfilling breakfast at lodge in Itezhi Tezhi), Lunch (Relaxing lunch at local restaurant in Kalomo)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge in Itezhi Tezhi
- Game drive along Spinal Gravel Road
- Inner loop wildlife viewing in Kafue National Park
- Drive via Dudumwezi Road
- Lunch in Kalomo
Landmarks Lake Itezhi Tezhi Kafue River Dundumwezi Gate Kalomo 
- Day 6
Livingstone to Chobe National Park, Botswana
You'll be picked up at 6:55 AM for the 88 km drive to Kazungula border post, arriving by 7:45 AM for border formalities into Botswana. After immigration, your Botswana guide will transfer you 22 km to Chobe National Park entrance. Game drive starts at 10:00 AM in an open safari vehicle where you'll see large elephant populations, lions, leopards, wild dogs, buffalo, antelope, and birds. Buffet lunch happens at 12:30 PM in Kasane. At 2:30 PM you'll board a speedboat on the Chobe River to see elephants swimming, crocodiles, hippos, water buffalo, and bird life with refreshments included. The boat returns at 4:00 PM, then you'll cross back into Zambia at 4:40 PM and reach Livingstone by 6:00 PM for dinner at your lodge and optional evening activities.
- Meals
- Lunch (Buffet lunch at restaurant or lodge in Kasane), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at lodge in Livingstone)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kazungula border post
- Border crossing into Botswana
- Game drive in Chobe National Park in open safari vehicle
- Buffet lunch in Kasane
- Chobe River boat cruise with refreshments
- Return border crossing to Zambia
- Transfer back to Livingstone lodge
- Dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Relaxation at local bar/restaurant in Livingstone (at own expense)
Landmarks Kazungula Border Post Chobe National Park Chobe River Kasane 
- Day 7
Livingstone
Breakfast runs from 7:00 to 7:10 AM at your lodge, with departure at 7:20 AM for the short drive to Victoria Falls. From 7:30 to 9:30 AM you'll have a guided tour of the massive waterfall known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), viewing from various points and experiencing the mist and rainbows. You'll be back in Livingstone by noon to visit the Livingstone Museum and learn about David Livingstone's travels and Zambia's cultural heritage. Lunch at 2:00 PM at a restaurant or your lodge comes before resting at your accommodation from 3:00 PM. At 4:00 PM you'll head to Mukuni Village for a cultural experience with the Leya people, interact with locals, and browse handcrafted goods. Back for dinner at 6:00 PM and sleep by 9:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast prepared with fresh local ingredients), Lunch (Relaxing lunch at local restaurant or lodge with Zambian flavors), Dinner (Hearty dinner at lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Transfer to Victoria Falls
- Victoria Falls guided tour
- Livingstone Museum visit
- Lunch at local restaurant or lodge
- Cultural tour of Mukuni Village with local guide
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks Victoria Falls Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Museum Mukuni Village - Day 8
Livingstone to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Breakfast at 7:30 AM at your lodge in Livingstone precedes a morning game drive and rhino walk safari from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park using an open 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide. You'll encounter three of the Big Five including endangered white rhinos, plus giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species. You'll visit the historic Old Drift Crossing Point and Cemetery before exiting at 11:00 AM. Lunch at your lodge runs from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. After lunch you'll start a scenic 200 km drive toward Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, passing through Victoria Falls town. You'll arrive at Forgee's Guest Lodge in Hwange by 4:00 PM, check in, relax, and explore. Dinner at 6:00 PM comes before sleep by 8:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at lodge prepared with local ingredients), Lunch (Lunch at lodge with variety of freshly prepared local dishes), Dinner (Dinner at lodge with fresh locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge in Livingstone
- Morning game drive in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
- Rhino Walk Safari with White Rhino encounter
- Visit to Old Drift Crossing Point
- Visit to Cemetery
- Lunch at lodge
- Transfer to Hwange National Park
- Check-in at Forgee's Guest Lodge
- Dinner at lodge
Landmarks Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Old Drift Crossing Point Victoria Falls town Hwange National Park - Day 9
Hwange National Park
At 6:30 AM you'll wake to nature sounds at Forgee's Guest Lodge and have hearty breakfast at 7:00 AM with fresh fruit, pastries, and local specialties. By 7:30 AM you're departing in an open safari vehicle with your English-speaking guide for a full day in Hwange National Park. The morning drive takes you deep into Zimbabwe's largest wildlife sanctuary for the Big Five, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and over 400 bird species. Bush lunch at 12:30 PM happens in a shaded picnic area surrounded by nature. The afternoon game drive explores different areas, visits waterholes where large elephant herds gather, and searches for lions and hyenas. You'll return to the lodge at 5:00 PM for a sumptuous dinner at 6:30 PM, then experience traditional dancing by a local troupe at 7:30 PM showcasing Zimbabwean culture, with guests welcome to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast with fresh fruit, pastries, and local specialties), Lunch (Bush lunch served in a shaded picnic area within Hwange National Park), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner with locally sourced ingredients and Zimbabwean cuisine)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Morning game drive in Hwange National Park
- Bush lunch inside the park
- Afternoon game drive in Hwange National Park
- Dinner at lodge
- Cultural entertainment with traditional dancing troupe
Landmarks Hwange National Park - Day 10
Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
You'll wake as the morning sun rises over Forgee's Guest House and prepare to leave Hwange National Park. Travel back toward Victoria Falls town on a scenic route through rural Zimbabwe with views of local life and landscapes. Before crossing into Zambia, explore the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls from a new perspective, feel the power and mist, enjoy rainbows, and take photos. An optional lunch at the Lookout Cafe at your own expense sits on the edge of the Batoka Gorge with views of the gorge and Zambezi River, featuring expertly prepared dishes and refreshing drinks. After lunch, cross the Victoria Falls Bridge into Zambia and head toward Livingstone for lodge check-in. At your own expense, optionally explore Livingstone's nightlife or rest and reflect on your safari.
Included Activities
- Transfer from Hwange to Victoria Falls
- Exploration of Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls
- Transfer back to Livingstone
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Lookout Café with views of Batoka Gorge and Zambezi River (at own expense)
- Nightlife exploration in Livingstone (at own expense)
Landmarks Victoria Falls Batoka Gorge Victoria Falls Bridge Zambezi River - Day 11
Livingstone to Home
Your final morning in Livingstone brings bittersweet feelings as you enjoy breakfast at your lodge and reflect on your 11-day safari. You'll transfer from your lodge to Livingstone International Airport and say goodbye to the African wilderness and fellow travelers. As you drive to the airport, passing scenery echoes with wildlife memories. You'll board your flight to your next destination or home.
- End point
- Livingstone, Southern, Zambia (We will drop you at the Livingstone's international airport or any hotel of your choice in Livingstone, 07:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at lodge)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at lodge
- Transfer to Livingstone International Airport
Landmarks Livingstone International Airport
