Big 5 Epic Kafue Expedition

Kafue | Victoria Falls

Day 2 – Depart Livingstone: Bush Camp After breakfast we meet for a guided tour of the Victoria Falls National Park with your guide. After the staff have packed the vehicles we depart Livingstone at around 10H00. Our first destination is Kalomo (+-180km’s from Livingstone). This road was recently upgraded and the scenery changes from dense bush to the occasional roadside village, tobacco and maize farms. At Kalomo we will have a brief stop to stretch our legs and take on fuel. We drive through the town and make our way to the road that leads to the Ndumdumwezi Gate of Kafue National Park. You will experience the true culture of this beautiful country as we wind our way through the foothills passing rural villages and schools along the way. We will be driving through the Bilili Springs Game Management Area, and there is always the possibility of seeing wildlife in these areas’. After entering the gate, we will begin a leisurely game drive, here there will be plenty of time for game viewing and birding. We will stop at around 15h00 once the team has found a suitable bush camp. This is a truly “African” experience of camping in the bush and enjoying the many night sounds while we sit around the fire after a delicious dinner. (BLD)

Day 6 and 7 – Mayukuyuku We will arrive at Mayukuyuku in the late afternoon to piping hot showers and a delicious meal prepared by the chef at the lodge. If you would like to stay in one of the chalets here please remember to book this with us in advance to avoid disappointment. Set on the banks of a tranquil river, elephant visit the lodge often. Tomorrow will be a day of rest, a chance to get some much-needed washing done and the opportunity to sit by the banks of the river and take in the serenity of this magnificent park. Our chef will need to re-stock the food supplies and we will need to re-fuel the vehicles. Take a book and a lazy chair, park yourself on the bank in the shade & enjoy the views! A night drive is optional tonight after dinner so take a warm jacket, hop on the vehicle with your guide and head out in search of the elusive night creatures. An optional walk has also been arranged here with one of the local guides and a ZAWA scout for the early morning. (BLD)

Day 10 – Mayukuyuku We will take a slow drive back in the direction of Mayukuyuku where we will once again be spending the night to break our journey. It is not possible to traverse certain distances due to road conditions as well as the fact that we are “game viewing” all the time so slow speeds mean less ground covered but better opportunities to spot wildlife. (BLD)

Day 12 and 13 – Hippo Bay and Lake Itezhi-Tezhi With a leisurely start to the day we bid Kasabushi farewell and continue South along the Spinal Road. We will be crossing several rivers as well as intersecting with the Kantinti – Mufunta Track. Rounding the Southern part of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi we will arrive at Hippo Bay around midday, here we will have the opportunity to exit the park & visit the local town where we can purchase fresh produce, re-fuel the vehicles and return to the camp in time for a magical sunset on the waters of the lake. A walk and a drive has been booked here with a local guide and the area is well visited by animals. If you would like to do some fishing this can be arranged. Once again chalets are available for you. Please remember this is a surcharge and advance booking is essential. (BLD)

Victoria Falls | Zambezi

Day 15 – Livingstone Our final breakfast in the bush! We will break camp & exit the park mid-morning. Passing once again through Kalomo we will arrive back in Livingstone in the late afternoon. Arriving at the lodge will be bliss! A swim in the pool or a pool-side massage – your choice! Sundowners on the deck followed by a final tour dinner together will round this experience off to a tee. (BL) Tour Information The following is included in your tour cost: Meet & transfer from Livingstone Airport to Maramba River Lodge (a 15-minute drive) 2 nights’ accommodation at Maramba River Lodge – one night before the tour, one night after the tour Guided tour of the Victoria Falls by your guide All fuel costs (+ - 3000km’s) Vehicle use for the duration of the expedition driven by your personal guide All National Park entrance fees’ Private Chef preparing all meals (Our chef has 25 years’ experience & will provide delicious meals with silver service dinner table dining) Accommodation (roof top tent) Bedding & linen Safe, clean drinking water for the duration of the tour All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while on tour)       Breakfast:        Bacon & Eggs with toast & cereals       Lunch: Sandwiches with fruit       Dinner:            Salad, Main course & Desert All camping site costs Selected South African wine at dinner (2 glasses per person per night, red or white wine) After dinner liqueur (Double tot of Amarula) All guiding & driving by professional guides & 4X4 experts Camp set-up & dismantling of equipment each morning & evening (a local camp manager is employed for this) Satellite phone – medical emergencies only. Charging facility for camera batteries Your own private guide – 2 guests to each guide & vehicle making this an incredibly personal experience. Mosquito repellant Pre-dinner snacks with sundowners A head torch – to be returned at the end of the tour Should you wish to do personal laundry whilst in the bush we will provide water & detergents as well as a washing line. Biodegradable soap & shampoo Optional Activities on tour: Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river on “Lady Livingstone” (includes return transfer from the Maramba River Lodge, National Park Fees’, snacks, selected drinks and 2-hour boat cruise) Organised game drives – provided by one of the lodges where we will camp using their guide & vehicle Night drives – a night drive provided by one of the lodges where we will camp using their guide & vehicle Bush walks (Guide & ZAWA Scout) – a walk with a guide from one of the lodges where we will camp as well as an armed Zambia Wildlife Authority game scout