Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect onwards for your South African Airways flight to Livingstone. On arrival in Livingstone you will be met by a local representative who will transfer you to the Falls Resort, right on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to unwind and relax after your flight. All guests at the Falls Resort have unlimited access to viewing of the Victoria Falls from the Zambian side for the duration of their stay.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Royal Livingstone Hotel

Day 3

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Livingstone. There is a wide variety of optional excursions available from white water rafting and bungee-jumping to elephant back safaris and walking with lions. Alternatively just relax by the pool on the banks of the Zambezi and catch the rays of the African sun.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Royal Livingstone Hotel

Day 4 - NOTE this day needs to be a Monday/Thursday/Friday or Saturday

After breakfast you will be transferred from the hotel to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Mfuwe. There is a change of plane in Lusaka. On arrival in Mfuwe you will be met for your transfer to the South Luangwa National Park. En route to the park you will pass through fascinating scenes of rural Africa. On arrival in the park your photographic safari begins as you head to your lodges, located in remote areas of the park, excellent for game viewing. Settle into Mwamba Camp and enjoy sundowners followed by dinner under the African stars. The rooms have towering skylights which allow you to also sleep under the African stars!

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Mwamba Camp

Day 5

Enjoy the full day on photographic safari from Mwamba Camp. Both of the lodges in the Shenton Safaris portfolio are famous for their photographic safaris, and have hosted the biggest names in the wildlife industry. The lodges have been used for photo shoots and film shoots for the likes of National Geographic, the BBC and the Discovery Channel. The lodge offers twice daily photographic safari excursions, either in open 4x4 safari vehicles or on foot, and the Luangwa is the birthplace of the walking safari! These safaris take place during the cooler morning and late afternoon hours. During the heat of the day relax around camp or in one of the specially designed hides, allowing you to get up close to the action.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Mwamba Camp

Day 6

Full day on safari from Mwamba Camp, in search of Africa’s famous big game.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Mwamba Camp

Day 7

Today you will transfer from Mwamba Camp to Kaingo Camp. The journey between camps can either be done in your 4x4 safari vehicle, or your bags can travel by vehicle and you can opt for a leisurely three hour walk between the camps, having an awesome safari experience en route, always under the guidance of your armed scout and ranger. Lunch will be served at Kaingo and a chance to relax during the midday heat, before heading out on your afternoon/evening safari. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Kaingo Safari Camp

Day 8

Full day of photographic safari from Kaingo. The South Luangwa is one of the prime game viewing areas in Africa and still largely untouched. It is also home to one of the highest concentrations of leopard on the continent, and these elusive cats are a high priority for many safari goers. If you feel like taking a break from the safari activities you can just relax at the lodge, which overlooks the Luangwa River and watch as game comes down to the river, or just revel in the silence of this great wilderness.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Kaingo Safari Camp

Day 9

Enjoy your last full day on safari in the South Luangwa. Make sure that you do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the famous Shenton Safari hides, like their amazing hippo hide, built specifically to film a wildlife documentary, this really gets you up close to the action.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at Kaingo Safari Camp

Day 10

Awake early for your transfer from Kaingo through to Mfuwe airport for your flight to Lusaka. On arrival in Lusaka, proceed to your South African Airways flight to Johannesburg with onward connection to North America.

Day 11

Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports

NOTE: This tour can begin in Washington Dulles instead of New York, however, this would necessitate an overnight stop in Johannesburg at the beginning of the journey before flying to Livingstone. Please contact us for prices for this option.

This Package Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington(IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Regional coach air in South Africa/Zambia as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Livingstone - Mfuwe (via Lusaka) - Lusaka - Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Meals as per the itinerary (8 x breakfast, 5 x lunch, 6 x dinner) ~ All road transfers as per the itinerary ~ Scheduled safaris as per the itinerary ~ Local drinks while on safari

Excludes

Add on air from other US or Canadian cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks (except as mentioned above), telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers