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 Larger than France, Austria, Switzerland and Hungary combined Zambia sprawls over 750 000km in Central Africa. Completely landlocked by Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, The Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola, the country consists mainly of a kidney shaped plateau about 1300m above sea level that descends gently in the south towards the Zambezi River.
Dotted with vast open grassy plains, Zambia is also an extremely well watered country. The Zambezi and Kafue rivers and tributaries, Lake Kariba and Lake Tanganyika and the hundreds of other smaller rivers comprise about 45% of all the water in Southern Africa.
This safari will take you through the Lower Zambezi National Park and the heart of the Luangwa Valley. The Luangwa Valley is the drainage system between the Muchinga Escarpment and the hills of Malawi and Mozambique. The primary reason for visitors to go there is to see the magnificent Luangwa Valley and the game reserves that have made the valley such a famous wildlife sanctuary and tourist destination. We will also visit Lake Malawi and the coral reefs of Mozambique.
The Luangwa Valley (Zambia), Malawi & Mozambique. Safari Circuit includes the following venues:
 Chobe Safari Lodge - Livingstone
- Lusaka
- Lower Zambesi National Park
- Lilongwe
- Lake Malawi
- Mulanje Mountains
- Praia de Zalala
- Caia
- Manica
- 21 April 2007 to 6 May 2007 (Fully Booked)
- 29 September 2007 to 14 October 2007
| Day 1 |
André Van Vuuren, Managing Director of Explore Africa and fully qualified safari guide, will meet you at the Groblersbrug border post with Botswana. We suggest that you spend the previous night at Kwanokeng (just inside the Botswana border). We will leave for Kasane (800 km) and stay over at the Chobe Safari Lodge. (Beautiful campsite and ablutions, hot water showers, swimming pool and a character thatched pub. Chalet and tented accommodation will also be available for your own account. Contact 09267 6250 336). |
Day 2 |
Today will be spent in the Chobe National Park. The Chobe National Park is proudly famous for it's abundance of elephants, the highest concentration to be found anywhere in Africa.
The Chobe National Park is also famous for it's huge herds of buffalo, rich bird life and exquisite sunset boat cruises, this is definitely a wildlife experience not to be missed, once again the night will be spent in our camp at the Chobe Safari Lodge. |
Day 3 |
Leave early morning via ferry across the Zambezi River at Kazungula for Livingstone where we will camp at the Zambezi Waterfront. We will visit the world-renowned Victoria Falls (on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe) from the Zambian side. The Victoria Falls is approximately 1690m wide and varies in height from 62m (Devil's Cataract) to 109m (Eastern Cataract). In comparison the Niagra falls are 968m wide and on average 54m high. |
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Day 5 |
A hard drive from Livingstone to Lusaka where we will camp at Eureka Farm for the night.
From Lusaka we drive on the Great East Road to Chipata where we will spend the night with Wynand and Andréa Breytenbach at Mama Rula. |
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Day 8 |
We leave early morning on a long day’s drive to South Luangwa National Park for the next three nights. We will pitch camp at Wildlife Camp on the banks of the Luangwa River and spend our days game viewing in the park. |
Day 9 |
A long hard drive through Cipata to reach Lilongwe where we will camp the night at the Golf Course. |
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Day 11 |
We will stock up at Shoprite Checkers before driving through to Monkey Bay/Cape McClear/Mangoche on the southern tip of Lake Malawi where we will spend the next two days at leisure. Lake Malawi is 365km long and 52km wide and the south is probably the most popular tourist destination. |
Day 12 |
Travel via Blantyre to Mulanje where we will stay over at a mountain resort in the world-renowned Mulanje Mountains. |
Day 13 |
We cross the border with Mozambique and follow a nightmare dirt road to Quelimane. To the north of Quelimane is Praia de Zalala, a beautiful African coastal resort where we will camp under the trees on the beach. |
Day 14 |
Today we will cross the Zambezi again and visit the longest train bridge (Donna Anna) in the world. We will camp at Caia. |
Day 15 |
Travel via Parque Nacional de Gorongosa to Manica where we will stay over in chalets at Casa Msika. |
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Day 16 |
We enter Zimbabwe at Mutare and travel via Bircinough Bridge and Masvingo to Mussina where we will enter South Africa. |
The costs listed below are based on a minimum of 7 vehicles/14 adults.
| Adults |
R5,000 p.p |
Children 8-17 yrs |
R 2,500 p.p |
Children < 8 yrs |
R 500 p.p |
- FGASA & DEAT registered guide
- Level 2 First Aid Personnel
- Fully equipped recovery vehicle
- All park entry fees
- All camping fees
- All vehicle entries
- 3rd Party insurance
- Road tax
- Ferry fees
- Personal purchases
- All Activities
- Camping Equipment
- Fuel, Food and Beverages
A non-refundable deposit of R 2,500 per person is required in order to confirm a booking. The balance is due a minimum of 14 days prior to departure.
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