B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip, international, economy airfare from Washington, DC or New York, to Livingstone via Johannesburg
- Regional flights to Livingstone and from Lusaka
- Air charter flights as indicated in itinerary
- All services as specified
- 7 Breakfasts
- 5 Lunches
- 5 Dinners
- Accommodation in standard rooms
- Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
- Lion World Tours representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
EXCLUDES:
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- All other services not mentioned above
- Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
- Applicable taxes
- Trip cancellation insurance
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Day 1
Depart from New York or Washington, DC for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways.
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Day 2
Upon arrival at OR Tambo International Airport you will go through customs, collect your luggage and take the courtesy shuttle to your hotel.
The Peermont Metcourt Suites is luxurious hotel always giving their guests more than expected. The hotel offers its visitors a unique experience, luxurious accommodation and relaxation facilities, the finest in dining and entertainment, a unique retail concourse, multi-faceted conference facilities including executive boardrooms and video conferencing.
Accommodation: The Peermont Metcourt Suites
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Day 3
After breakfast this morning you will take the courtesy shuttle back to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Livingstone, Zambia on South African Airways.
On arrival at Livingstone Airport you will be met and transferred by road to the The River Club. Accommodation will be reserved for you for one night in a standard room inclusive of breakfast.
The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 11 miles upstream from Victoria Falls. The Camp has a distinct Edwardian flavor and guests here have the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds.
Ten luxurious, thatched chalets overlook the Zambezi River, and have en-suite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All of the rooms have fans. The rooms are all completely open in the front giving guests the best possible views of the Zambezi. The main dining room and lounge also has an interesting library. The Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is possibly the greatest waterfall in the world. Daily trips to the Falls are a highlight. Boating to the Zambezi River's islands provides relaxed afternoon activities, and fishing and sundowner trips are also offered. The Zambezi National Park is located just across the River, and elephants can be seen on the riverbank. Rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the River's edge.
Accommodation: The River Club (B)
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Day 4
After your morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred by light aircraft to Busanga Airstrip. From here you will have a helicopter transfer to Busanga Bush Camp. Accommodation will be reserved for you for three nights in a room inclusive of all meals, scheduled daily activities, laundry and drinks (excluding premium imported brands).
Busanga Bush Camp in the north-western section of the Busanga is about as'wild' as you can get in today's world: an unfenced mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains and "dambos" (open grassy areas that sometimes will fill up with rainwater). This camp is perfectly situated for some of the best lion viewing in Africa.
Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the Busanga Plains, a vast mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains that extends to the horizon. The camp, hidden in a well vegetated tree-island of sycomore fig trees, can accommodate eight guests in four well-appointed tents. The lounge and bar area is under canvas with an uninterrupted view out over the plains; breakfast is often served here to take in the view of herds of lechwe and puku feeding. A little further back is the dining area, shaded by the canopy of a majestic tree from which an unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner; most meals are served in the open air.
Thanks to the rising mist off the floodplains as they dry up in winter, guests can experience incredible sunrises and sunsets, with the sun a spectacular pink colour, while the floodplains and dambos teem with wildlife and birds; the Plains provide some of the best lion viewing in Africa.
Accommodation: Busanga Bush Camp (B, L, D)
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Day 5
Today you will be at leisure and participate in game viewing activities offered by the Camp.
Activities include game drives, walking safaris and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. As the plains dry out, this camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game such as puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest, followed by their predators, most notably lion. Cheetah and wild dog are also to be seen, while a special treat is the resident herd of roan antelope. For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet.
Accommodation: Busanga Bush Camp (B, L, D)
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Day 6
After your morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred by helicopter to Busanga Airstrip. From here you will be transferred by road to Shumba Camp. Accommodation will be reserved for you for three nights in a room inclusive of all meals, scheduled daily activities, laundry and drinks (excluding premium imported brands).
Shumba Camp is comprised of six spacious luxury safari tents on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding plains. A maximum of 12 guests can be accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the "guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife. Guests have the option of game drives and walking safaris in and around the Plains, and night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area.
Accommodation: Shumba Camp (B, L, D)
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Day 7/8
For the next two days you will be at leisure and participate in game viewing activities offered by the Camp.
At 8,700 sq mi, Kafue National Park is one of the largest National Parks in Africa. In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains - one of Zambia 's most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.
Accommodation: Shumba Camp (B, L, D)
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Day 9
This morning, after your activity and brunch, you will be transferred by road to Busanga Airstrip. On arrival at the Airstrip, you will be met by a Sefofane representative and transferred by scheduled light aircraft to Lusaka Airport for your departing flight.
At Livingstone Airport you will depart on your South African Airways flight back to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will connect for your ongoing flight back to the USA on South African Airways.
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Day 10
Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!
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