Day 1: Arrival in Livingstone; Airport Pick-up
Upon arrival at the Livingstone Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and then driven to the lodge located on the bank of the Zambezi River, which is close to the Victoria Falls. Refresh yourself during the remainder of the day. Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa or similar
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Day 2: Visit the Victoria Falls
In the morning, you will have a walking tour of the Victoria Falls accompanied by the knowledgeable guide. The Victoria Falls, considered one of the seven natural wonders in the world, is a fascinating spectacle. The huge flow of water pours down from the 100-metre-high (328-feet-high) waterfall with a thunderous roar, creating a spectacular mist that can be seen for miles. Hence it is called "the smoke that thunders" by the locals. In the afternoon, if you are still up for more entertainments, there are various activities to choose from, including canoeing, fishing, local village visits, etc., which can be booked through your guide directly but at your own expense. At nightfall, your perfect day will be ended by a relaxing sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa or similar
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Day 3: Fly to the Lower Zambezi National Park
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Livingstone Airport, and then take a 2-hour flight to the Lower Zambezi. On arrival, you will be collected by a lodge representative and driven to the lodge, which is just outside the Lower Zambezi National Park. The rest of the day is at leisure. This park is located in the Zambezi Valley with abundant wildlife and four of the Big Five are easy to spot (except rhinos). Due to its land and river-based location, a wide variety of safari activities are available in and around the park. Besides, there is no other place where you can see such diversity and a large number of animals from this exciting vantage point. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Baines' River Camp or similar
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Day 4: Safari Activities in the Lower Zambezi National Park
Today is a fulfilling day with game drives in open 4x4 jeeps, walking and boat safaris under the accompany of the lodge guide. You may come across lions, leopards, wild dogs and other big herds crossing the river. The most memorable moment is seeing thousands of hippo inhabiting the river channels and the enormous crocs lying on the banks during the paddling safari. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Baines' River Camp or similar
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Day 5: Safari Activities in the Lower Zambezi National Park
You will continue to enjoy some activities with your lodge guide in the park such as game drives, Zambezi River cruise, tiger fishing, canoe safaris and walking safaris. This wilderness atmosphere, an up-close contact with nature and comfortable accommodation, will make your safari tour more unforgettable and special. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Baines' River Camp or similar
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Day 6: Fly to the South Luangwa National Park
Today you will leave the Lower Zambezi, and take a flight to the Mfuwe Airport, where you will be greeted by a lodge representative and driven to your lodge bordering the South Luangwa National Park. The rest of the day is at your disposal. The South Luangwa National Park is Zambia's best known national park. The wildlife viewing here is unparalleled, and the sheer beauty of the bush makes it one of the top parks in southern Africa. No matter what season, South Luangwa is the jewel in Zambia's safari crown, being hailed as Africa's top spot for walking safaris. Pools and rivers are crowded with hippos, elephants and buffaloes. Among the many predators, leopards are unusually abundant and are often seen during night drives, along with civet cats, porcupines and other nocturnal species that are harder to be found elsewhere. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kafunta River Lodge or similar
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Day 7: Safari Activities in the South Luangwa National Park
Today, you can either take the open vehicle to explore the vast park or discover the bush on foot. The game driving in South Luangwa is fantastic, as you can fortunately come across these notoriously shy big cats and the herds of elephants crossing the Luangwa River. Walking safari is another special experience. It's a good opportunity to slow down and look at footprints, insects, and everything else that are easily overlooked from a vehicle. Tracking big animals like buffalo, lions and elephants, sneaking up on the Big Five, make the walking safari in the valley so exciting and memorable. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kafunta River Lodge or similar
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Day 8: Safari Activities in the South Luangwa National Park
Your safari never really ends. Today is another exploration day in the park. You can get up close with elephants, lions and leopards, enjoy flowers and butterflies in the bush, take a boat ride along the river bank for beautiful scenery and bird-watching, see countless hippos and crocodiles and listen to the chorus of frogs and insects at night. On top of that, the lush vegetation and vivid sky are ideal for photography. Everything is experienced like never before, as you are closer to the sights, sounds and smells. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kafunta River Lodge or similar
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Day 9: Fly to Lusaka for Departure
After breakfast, you will be taken to Mfuwe Airport for the flight to Lusaka International Airport, where you can connect flight back home. That’s the end of your 9-day best Zambia safari tour. Meals: Breakfast
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