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9-Day Malawi to Zambia Adventure: BIG-5 Classic ‘Best of Zambia’ Safari via Chipata Border”

9 days
From Lilongwe to Lusaka
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Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Lilongwe to South Luangwa National Park

    Start point
    Lilongwe, Malawi (We will pick you up from your hotel/lodge in Lilongwe Malawi - Please provide us in advance the name and address of the Lodge/hotel in Lilongwe )
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Royal Jacob South Luangwa Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in South Luangwa National Park
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
  2. Day 2

    South Luangwa National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast at the lodge), Breakfast (Mid-morning bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness), Lunch (Well-prepared lunch at the lodge), Dinner (Delicious dinner at the lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in South Luangwa National Park
    • Mid-morning bush breakfast in the park
    • Afternoon game drive in South Luangwa National Park
    Landmarks
    South Luangwa National Park
  3. Day 3

    South Luangwa National Park to Lusaka

    Meals
    Breakfast (Well-earned breakfast at the lodge after the walking safari)

    Included Activities

    • Walking safari in South Luangwa National Park
    • Visit to Lusaka National Museum
    • Visit to Kabwata Cultural Village
    • Meet-and-greet briefing session with Lochinvar Safaris Hospitality Team
    Landmarks
    Lusaka National Museum
    Kabwata Cultural Village
  4. Day 4

    Lusaka to Kafue National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast with warm beverages provided for the journey), Lunch (Delicious lunch at Moshi/Bongololo Camp), Dinner (Hearty dinner at the camp)
    Accommodation
    (Moshi/Bongololo Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Afternoon game drive in Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park
    Landmarks
    Hook Bridge
    Kafue National Park
    Busanga Plains
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  5. Day 5

    Busanga Plains, Kafue National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at your lodge/camp), Lunch (Delicious lunch at a scenic spot in the plains), Dinner (Dinner served at the lodge/camp)
    Accommodation
    (Moshi/Bongololo Camp)

    Included Activities

    • Morning game drive in Busanga Plains with wildlife spotting
    • Mid-morning refreshments in the plains
    • Afternoon game drive in Busanga Plains
    Landmarks
    Busanga Plains
  6. Day 6

    Busanga Plains to Lusaka

    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast at camp/lodge in Busanga Plains at 06:00 AM)
    Accommodation
    (StayEasy Hotel (sharing basis))

    Included Activities

    • Early morning game drive in Busanga Plains
    Landmarks
    Busanga Plains
    Kafue Hookbridge
  7. Day 7

    Lusaka to Lower Zambezi Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Delicious dinner at the camp)
    Accommodation
    (Masau River Camp (sharing basis))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Kafue Railway Bridge

    Optional Activities

    • Cultural tour to Chiawa Village
    Landmarks
    Kafue Railway Bridge
    Kafue River
    Chirundu
  8. Day 8

    Lower Zambezi National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast or tea/coffee at camp), Lunch (Hearty lunch at a main water pool inside the park), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at the camp)
    Accommodation
    (Masau River Camp (sharing basis))

    Included Activities

    • Morning game viewing in Lower Zambezi Game Management Area and National Park
    • Afternoon game viewing in Lower Zambezi National Park
    Landmarks
    Lower Zambezi National Park
  9. Day 9

    Lower Zambezi Valley to Lusaka

    End point
    Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia (We will drop you either at your hotel in Lusaka or directly to the Lusaka's international airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Masawu River Camp)
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