Beach & Bush Big 5

Day 1 – Arrive Livingstone Charles will meet you at Livingstone Airport and transfer you to Maramba River Lodge. The rest of your day can be spent around the swimming pool or walking the grounds of the lodge. Pierre will meet you at the lodge to explain the coming days. In the afternoon we will be collected for our sunset cruise on Lady Livingstone at 3pm (optional) – bring a warm jacket and binoculars. Dinner will be as a group this evening.

Day 3 – Monze We depart the vibrant town of Livingstone and make our way Northwards along the Great East road for our camping destination where we will rest for the night. The birding here is spectacular, we will ask the owner, Tom, to do some spotting for us. It’s a wonderful place to learn the farming methods of Zambia and all are welcome to walk around this farm that grows soya, maize and cattle before we clean up in their spotless ablutions and sit around the fire. (BLD)

Lower Zambezi | Mana Pools | Zambezi

Day 7, 8, 9 and 10 – Lower Zambezi National Park From lake shores to the dense bush of the Lower Zambezi the beauty of this park lies in its undeveloped wilderness state. The opportunities to get close to game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels are spectacular! The park lies opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe so the entire area on both sides of the river is a massive wildlife sanctuary teeming with animals. The river’s edge is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, including Ebony and Fig trees’. Enormous herds of elephant up to 100 strong are often seen at the river’s edge. The park also hosts good populations of lion and leopard. This is a RAMSAR site, IBA and a World Heritage Site! The camp is situated in a secluded location deep within the game rich Chiawa area, next to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Indigenous bush surrounds the lodge, wildlife roam freely through the camp, the un-spoilt and abundant river offers phenomenal game fishing. The magnificent Zambezi River is undoubtedly a ‘bucket list’ destination! Sunset cruises, game drives, bush walks, night drives and canoe trips. (BLD)

Lower Zambezi | South Luangwa | Zambezi

Day 15 – Mfuwe Airport A final early morning game drive followed by breakfast on the banks of the river. We will pack up our camp and drive to Mfuwe International Airport for your return flights. (B) Tour Information:  The following is included in your tour cost: Meet and transfer from Livingstone Airport to Maramba River Lodge Two night’s accommodation at Maramba River Lodge All fuel and vehicle costs – includes your bedding & roof top tent Safe, clean, drinking water for the duration of the tour Private Chef preparing all meals (Our chef has 25 years’ experience & will provide delicious meals with silver service dinner table dining) All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner while on tour) produced by your private chef             Breakfast:        Bacon & Eggs with toast & cereals             Lunch:             Sandwiches with fruit             Dinner:            Salad, Main course & Desert All camping site costs All guiding & driving by professional guides & 4X4 experts Camp set-up & dismantling of equipment (a local camp manager is employed for this) Satellite phone – medical emergencies only. Charging facility for camera batteries Your own private guide, 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 Optional Activities on tour: Sunset cruise on the Zambezi river on “Lady Livingstone” (includes return transfer from Maramba River Lodge, National Park Fees’, snacks, selected drinks and a 2-hour boat cruise) Game drives in Lower Zambezi & South Luangwa Bush walk in South Luangwa Night drives in Lower Zambezi or South Luangwa