Two Rivers Zambian Adventure
Zambia is defined by its mighty rivers – the famous Zambezi and the wandering Luangwa. They nourish the land and sustain its incredible diversity and abundance of wildlife. This journey takes you to two camps in the South Luangwa National Park and one in the Lower Zambezi to experience three unique wilderness settings. Experience the rhythm of life along the river – watching as predators come to the river’s edge, drawn by the parade of thirsty grazers – nature’s theatre at its best.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Features Zambia’s two most popular National Parks – South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi National Park
- Offers varied activities (walking, canoeing, fishing, driving, boating) and the chance to be active.
- Discover the mighty rivers of Zambia – The lagoons and riverine woodland of the Luangwa & the escarpment and water experience of the Lower Zambezi.
- Great for wildlife photographers
- Good for families – wide variety of activities to keep children engaged
TRIP TYPE
Custom trip with your choice of accommodations combining luxury & adventure camps.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This itinerary can be reversed to start in the Lower Zambezi National Park area
Camps at various price points can be mixed and matched but the best value is to use all properties from one lodging group.
ITINERARY DETAILS
Days 1-4: South Luangwa National Park
Zambia’s premier National Park – the South Luangwa, is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Covering 3,500 square miles the Park is unfenced and bordered to the west by a steep escarpment and to the east by the Luangwa River. Concentrations of game along the meandering Luangwa River and its lagoons are amongst the most intense in Africa. The river teems with hippo and crocodile and provides a lifeline for one of the greatest diversities of habitat and wildlife, supporting more than 60 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds.
SAMPLE ACCOMODATIONS
Kakuli Camp, Chinzombo, Mchenja Camp, Luwi Camp, Tena Tena, Nkwali, Luangwa River Camp
Days 4-7: South Luangwa National Park
Activities in the park can be a mixture of game drives and walking. The wildlife in the area is prolific and memories of the experience of tracking big game on foot last a lifetime. Walks can be complemented by game drives and explorations upriver to find the elusive Roan antelope or reed buck, eland and hartebeest which are almost never see in other parts of the Park.
SAMPLE ACCOMODATIONS
Kakuli Camp, Chinzombo, Mchenja Camp, Luwi Camp, Tena Tena, Nkwali, Luangwa River Camp
Days 7-10: Lower Zambezi National Park
Enjoy a scenic flight to the Lower Zambezi where you will see the wide Zambezi River, dotted with islands. Buffalo and elephant are always seen feeding along with the pods of hippos that rest on the edge of the sandbanks. A game drive from the airstrip to camp introduces you to the game of Lower Zambezi.
The Lower Zambezi National park offers a variety of activities to choose from: exciting day and night drives and bush walks, and selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch & release angling for the infamous tiger fish.
SAMPLE ACCOMODATIONS
Chongwe River Camp, Chongwe Suites, Chongwe House, Sausage Tree Camp, Potato Bush Camp, Anabezi, Chiawa
