11-Day The Best of Zambia

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival to Livingstone

On arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be met by a representative. Depart for your onward transfer to The Royal Livingstone Hotel, situated in Livingstone. Upon arrival at the hotel, check in and spend the day at leisure.

In the afternoon, meet your driver for your transfer to the African Queen jetty for your sunset cruise.

The African Queen is a triple deck 70-ft catamaran furnished with Rhodesian teak, beech wood and brass finishes. Accommodating a total of 120 guests and offering luxurious cruises on the Zambezi River, you can experience all the wonders that nature and this mighty river have to offer.

On arrival at the Royal Landing, you are greeted with a cold cocktail and the sounds of the Marimba Band, a local instrument that laments the sounds of Africa. A full bar on both upper and lower deck serve a selection of cocktails, iced drinks and a variety of snacks.

Spend the balance of the evening at leisure.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City)

Accommodation:

The Royal Livingstone

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Spend the day in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Have breakfast at the hotel (served at Old Drift Restaurant). Then, you will be met by your driver and transferred to The Victoria Falls Hotel. Spend the day at leisure while enjoying the hotel and its amenities.

In the afternoon, enjoy high tea at the hotel (for your own account). Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Livingstone.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City)

Accommodation:

The Royal Livingstone

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Livingstone Island Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you at the hotel reception and transfer you to the jetty for your Livingstone Island Tour (lunch tour).

Your tour begins by departing by boat for Livingstone Island from the Livingstone Island Launch Site. Our guides will let you in on the incredible history of the island as you follow the footsteps of Dr David Livingstone all the way to the edge of the waterfall. Depending on the river's height, prepare to be drenched in the spray from the falls or watch a rainbow stretch across the open gorge. Those who wish can even take a dip in Devil’s Pool or Angel's Pool, and everybody completes the experience with a 5-star gourmet meal prepared for you on the island itself.

Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the evening at leisure.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City)

Accommodation:

The Royal Livingstone

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

White-water rafting tour

Have breakfast at the hotel (served at Old Drift Restaurant), then, meet your guide for a white-water rafting tour. Average fitness is required as the walk down and up the gorge, partly on wooden ladders, is physically demanding. Minimum age: 15 years.

The Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is widely considered to be the very best white-water rafting river in the world. With its deep channels and high-water volumes, the Zambezi has adrenaline-packed class 3 – 5 rapids interspersed with tranquil pools. Rafters have the chance to enjoy the magnificent beauty of the Batoka Gorge by rafting the most exciting and challenging rapids on the planet with White-Water Rafting Victoria Falls.

The rafting excursion rates include exciting video footage and photographs captured on each trip, which provide great memories of your rafting adventure.

Return to the hotel and spend the balance of the evening at leisure.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City)

Accommodation:

The Royal Livingstone

• Luxury hotel located at Victoria Falls

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Flight to Royal Zambezi Lodge via Lusaka

Breakfast at the hotel is followed by check out. You will be met by your driver and transferred to Livingstone Airport (LVI). Proceed with check-in formalities for your onward scheduled flight to Lusaka.

On arrival in Lusaka, you will be met by a representative and assisted with check-in for your onward scheduled charter flight to The Royal Airstrip. There, you will meet your Royal Zambezi representative for your onward transfer to the lodge. On arrival, you will be met by the wonderful staff.

Activities available at The Royal Zambezi include:
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Canoeing
- Angling
- Birding
- River cruises

Rates include a maximum of 2 safari activities per day per guest.

Your ranger will meet you for afternoon tea before setting off on a game drive to find some of Africa's wildlife. Sundowners and snacks will be scheduled at a place in the bush where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed.

Return to the lodge and freshen up before dinner.

Main Destination:

Livingstone (City)

Accommodation:

Royal Zambezi Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Full day at Royal Zambezi Lodge

Your ranger will wake you up very early for your morning safari. Of course, you can choose to stay and have a relaxing morning at the lodge. Before you head out, you will enjoy coffee and snacks.

During the morning drive, you will stop in a secluded spot in the bush to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee. Snacks will also be served while you chat about the morning’s sightings. On return to the lodge, a hearty breakfast of your choice will be served. Spend the balance of the day at leisure.

You will be met by your ranger for afternoon tea before setting off on a game drive to find some of Africa's wildlife. Sundowners and snacks will be scheduled in the bush where the magnificent African sunset can be enjoyed.

Proceed with a short drive with spotlights turned on in the search for some of Africa's nocturnal animals. Return to the lodge and freshen up before dinner.

Dinner is served at the lodge. Then, return to the room for a good night’s rest.

Main Destination:

Lower Zambezi National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)

High Season July to September (Busy and high-season rates apply)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP

ElephantAbundant

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraCommon

HippoAbundant

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HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Royal Zambezi Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located just outside Lower Zambezi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Flight to Lusaka

Enjoy your final safari (time permitting), followed by breakfast.

You will be transferred to The Royal Airstrip for your onward scheduled charter flight departing at 11h00 for Lusaka, arriving at 11h30. You will be met by a Radisson Blu Lusaka representative and transferred to the hotel.

Main Destination:

Lusaka (City)

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka

• Luxury hotel located in Lusaka (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Day at leisure

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Then, spend the day at leisure while enjoying all the amenities that the hotel has to offer. Unwind by the pool and enjoy a unique dining experience at the restaurant and bars, including African fusion dishes.

Lunch and dinner are for your own account.

Main Destination:

Lusaka (City)

Accommodation:

Radisson Blu Hotel, Lusaka

• Luxury hotel located in Lusaka (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Day of departure

After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed with check-out formalities and transfer to Lusaka Airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.