South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi Safari

DAY 1 Arrive

On arrival into Johannesburg you will connect across to the onward flight to Lusaka, which takes two hours, with your bags checked through all the way to the Zambian capital. You land in Lusaka around lunchtime and connect onto one more short (just over an hour) domestic flight to Mfuwe in the South Luangwa. Finally emerging into Mfuwe arrivals area you'll find a driver waiting to grab your bags and whisk you into the 4x4. From the airport the drive to your lodge should be around 45 minutes and will take you into the heart of the national park, passing wildlife on the way.

When you make it to the lodge, settle in with a cold drink and get your first taste of a 'sofa safari' as you watch game drinking from the river from the comfort of the lounge tent

DAY 2 To the Lower Zambezi

Say goodbye to the South Luangwa this morning and head instead for the Lower Zambezi. To get there you'll be transferred back to Mfuwe and then catch a short domestic flight to Royal Airstrip, where a driver will be waiting for you. After making the transfer to your lodge the afternoon is yours to spend as you please. You might prefer to simply relax and get to know your surroundings, or want to go out on the evening game drive. Whichever you choose will, of course, be followed by a delicious dinner.

DAY 3 To Livingstone

Embark on the final leg of your Zambian adventure this morning as you fly from Royal Airstrip to Livingstone, via Lusaka. The total journey should take around three to four hours. When you land in Livingstone a driver will collect you and take you to your lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, around 30 minutes away. After you arrive, settle in to your surroundings, spotting game in the Zambezi National Park on the opposite side of the river as you unpack your things. Then, enjoy a sunset cruise along the river and watch the light fade as you sip on drinks and nibble some snacks. Dinner is served back at camp.

*Please note that if you are visiting the area during September or October we might suggest you stay on the Zimbabwean side of the falls to get a better chance of seeing the falls flowing with lots of water.