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Ultimate Zambia Safari 5-Day

6 days
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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
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Group Size 2 - 8
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg to Livingstone

    You'll fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone and get transferred to Royal Livingstone Hotel right on the Zambezi River. The hotel sits adjacent to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, just upstream from Victoria Falls, so you can settle in and watch for hippos and elephants from the grounds throughout the day.

    Start point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Airport or accommodation )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Livingstone Hotel or similar )
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    Zambezi River
  2. Day 2

    Livingstone

    After breakfast, you'll head out on a guided tour to see Victoria Falls up close. Later, there's time to walk through the local market for curios and souvenirs before returning for lunch. By evening, you'll take the African Queen sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks on board.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Victoria Falls
    • Sunset boat cruise on the African Queen with drinks and snacks

    Optional Activities

    • Local market visit for curios and souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Victoria Falls
    Zambezi River
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  3. Day 3

    Livingstone to Lower Zambezi Valley

    You'll have breakfast and then transfer to Livingstone Airport for a light aircraft flight through Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi Valley. Once you arrive, you'll check into Royal Zambezi Lodge, which sits on the river in the heart of the African wilderness.

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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Livingstone Hotel or similar )
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River
  4. Days 4 - 5

    Lower Zambezi Valley

    Over the next two days at Royal Zambezi Lodge, you can do game drives, canoe safaris, boating safaris, and fishing trips through rugged hills and flood plains. There's also the option to visit local villages or simply relax and take in the quiet of the African landscape if that appeals to you more.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Livingstone Hotel or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Game drives
    • Canoe safaris
    • Boating safaris
    • Fishing trips
    • Visits to local villages

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxation at the lodge
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River
  5. Day 6

    Lower Zambezi Valley to Johannesburg

    This morning you'll do one final game drive, then head to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight back to Lusaka. From there you'll catch a commercial flight to Johannesburg, wrapping up your 5-day Zambia Safari adventure.

    End point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Airport or accommodation )

    Included Activities

    • Final morning game drive
    Landmarks
    Zambezi River
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