This adventurous safari spends 7 nights deep in the bush, split between two superb little camps in Lower Zambezi National Park – this concentrates on 4WD game drives, walking and river safaris; it's a superb trip for keen safari-goers who wish to explore the more remote areas of the park on foot.

Note that the bushcamp, Bushbuck, only opens from June to October, when Zambia's weather is generally fine and dry. This safari is not possible during the rest of the year.

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled British Airways overnight flight will take you directly to Lusaka.

Days 2-4 Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

Arriving in Lusaka in the morning, you connect with a 45-minute flight to Lower Zambezi, flying south over the escarpment and down to the valley on the far side. On arrival, you'll be met by your guide and open 4WD vehicle and will be taken to the western side of the park, for your first 3 nights at –

Chongwe River Camp (full board & activities)

Situated on the confluence of the Chongwe channel and the mighty Zambezi river, this camp offers relaxed hospitality in a beautiful setting – a grove of winterthorn trees with the Zambezi escarpment towering behind.

Days 5-6 Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

After exploring the area around Chongwe with open 4WD safaris and walking safaris, you will be taken by open 4WD to your next camp which concentrates on walking safaris. A recent addition to the Chongwe family, your home for the next 2 nights will be –

Bushbuck Camp (full board & activities)

Situated high on a cliff overlooking the Chongwe river, Bushbuck Camp is close to the Chongwe water fall and perfectly situated for exploring the riverine area on foot.

Days 7-8 Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

After a final morning's walk from Bushbuck, you'll be taken back to Chongwe River Camp for a few more days exploring the area. River activities, including canoeing the Chongwe channel, are on offer here. You stay here for 2 nights at –

Chongwe River Camp (full board & activities)

Day 9

Sadly leaving lower Zambezi, you'll take the short 45 minute light aircraft flight to Lusaka Airport. There your connect with a direct flight back to London Heathrow with British Airways, to arrive back into Heathrow in the late afternoon – after a superb safari to Zambia.

Cost of this trip
From	To	Cost
1-Jun-2008	31-Oct-2008	£2,719
Notes: The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.

This itinerary includes:
Includes:
• Economy flights, as above, plus UK airport departure taxes.
• All internal flights and transfers in Zambia
• All meals and most drinks whilst on safari (including all soft drinks, house wines and local beers & spirits)
• All safari activities in South Luangwa, including walking safaris and 4WD safaris in open safari vehicles
• Park fees and laundry at all the safari camps
• A comprehensive information pack covering the places that you'll be visiting, including the a copy of Zambia: the Bradt Travel Guide, written by Expert Africa's Chris McIntyre

This itinerary excludes:
Excludes:
• Champagne, specially imported spirits, fine vintage wines and similarly exotic alcoholic drinks (for which all safari camps & hotels will charge extra)
• Tips and gratuities (which are optional)
• Zambian visa fees (at present these are £75 / $140 per person for a single entry and £240 / $442 per person for a multiple entry)


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