Zambia's Big Game and Big Rivers Safari - SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA 11 Days | December 15 - 25, 2018

Zambia's Big Game and Big Rivers Safari

                           SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA
                           11 Days | December 15 – 25, 2018
Johannesburg, South Africa | Kafue, Zambia | Lower Zambezi, Zambia | Livingstone, Zambia | Lusaka,
                                              Zambia

Zambia's Big Game and Big
                                      Rivers Safari

                                                    SOUTH AFRICA • ZAMBIA
                                               11 DAYS • DECEMBER 15 – 25, 2018

Itinerary
15-Dec        Saturday             Johannesburg                South Africa           54 On Bath
16-Dec        Sunday               Kafue                       Zambia                 Busanga Bush Camp
17-Dec        Monday               Kafue                       Zambia                 Busanga Bush Camp
18-Dec        Tuesday              Kafue                       Zambia                 Busanga Bush Camp
19-Dec        Wednesday            Kafue                       Zambia                 Busanga Bush Camp
20-Dec        Thursday             Lower Zambezi               Zambia                 Chiawa Camp
21-Dec        Friday               Lower Zambezi               Zambia                 Chiawa Camp
22-Dec        Saturday             Lower Zambezi               Zambia                 Chiawa Camp
23-Dec        Sunday               Livingstone                 Zambia                 The Royal Livingstone Hotel
24-Dec        Monday               Livingstone                 Zambia                 The Royal Livingstone Hotel
25-Dec        Tuesday              Lusaka                      Zambia                 Depart

                                                                                                                       $11,903
                                                                                                                           Per Person

This is a sample itinerary and the price is an estimate, used for rough planning purposes only and is subject to change. Actual prices
and availability must be finalized by one of our trip planners who will contact and confirm pricing with all accommodations and

operators.

15 DEC 2018 – Johannesburg
Start Safari: O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa (Arrival Location)

Johannesburg, South Africa
Sofiatown. Joburg. Gold Reef City. This is the commercial capital of one of Africa's strongest economic engines,
South Africa. Johannesburg was built on a gold mining town established in the 1800's, and you can still see the
slag heaps within the city limits. If you are focused on a wildlife safari, your time should be kept to a minimum
in Johannesburg. But if you have time to explore the city, it’s definitely worth a stay. Feel the vibe of Soweto, for
example (an acronym for South West Township), then we can organize a fun bike ride that takes you through
the streets of Soweto and gives you a flavor for this colorful and energetic township.

54 On Bath
Discover a contemporary and fashionable haven on Bath Avenue right in the heart of Rosebank,
Johannesburg’s trendy suburb. Classic and sophisticated, the accent is on understated elegance and the focus is
to provide an exceptional guest experience. Newly opened in July 2012, is for the discerning traveler seeking
intimacy and refinement but always with stylish flair. From the moment of arrival into the elegant lobby with
its delightful lounge to the luxury and comfort of your room, you will enjoy attentive and friendly service.
Everything has been designed around your comfort and the stylish interiors reflect a calm tranquility with the
use of harmonious colors, sophisticated design and strong graphic motifs. The 75 rooms at 54 on Bath are
elegantly styled with views over the garden or over the abundantly green city skyline. Comfortable and
spacious, they exude the warmth of fine living. Block out curtains, fluffy duvets, crisp white linens and feather-
top beds ensure an unrivalled sleep experience in Rosebank. Each guest room has everything, and perhaps
more, that you would expect to find in a hotel of international standard, including an executive desk,
technological connectivity, a sleek and luxurious bathroom with separate bath and shower and the finest
amenities. Suites offer a beautiful, private lounge with en-suite bedroom and bathroom. It’s the simple things in
life that make the difference, and at Level Four Restaurant you’ll enjoy distinctive classical cuisine with
contemporary influences. Classic and elegant, Level Four offers a superb a la carte breakfast, while luncheon is
a casual, light affair, and dinner is the perfect opportunity to choose from the excellent a la carte menu. It’s
dining at its best. Sophisticated and unique, the bar offers an array of champagne, cocktails and wines
accompanied by sumptuous bar snacks. Overlooking the terrace garden the champagne bar is the perfect
meeting spot for business get-togethers, pre-dinner drinks and evening sundowners. The hotel features a
fitness club and outdoor pool available to all hotel guests. Ideally situated, guests can enjoy the best that this
vibrant suburb has to offer. Linked from the 2nd floor to a stylish, retail shopping mall, with its designer shops,
boutiques and entertainment complex. Within walking distance to the Rosebank Gautrain Station, and just
minutes’ away from the Sandton, Hyde Park and the Johannesburg city center.

Included

Accommodation, breakfast, 750mb per day of complimentary high-speed internet, 3 items of clothing pressed
per day of stay, shuttle service to a local spa, complimentary use of hotel iPads, VAT

Amenities
Air Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi,
Workout Room

Available at an Additional Cost
Laundry, restaurant dining, Champagne bar, mini bar, daily afternoon tea on the roof garden terrace, room
service, Pretoria City tour, Soweto Township tour, Apartheid Museum, DeWildt Cheetah Centre, Sterkfontein
Caves, Maropeng ? Cradle of Humankind, Origins Centre, Elephant Educational at Hartbeespoort Dam

                              16 DEC 2018 - 19 DEC 2018 – Kafue
Johannesburg          Lusaka
Commercial Flight (2 hours)

Lusaka        Kafue
Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 55 minutes)

Kafue, Zambia
Kafue is a relatively unknown gem waiting to be explored. Comparatively few visitors to Africa come here…or
have even heard of it. Among those who know it, Kafue is famous for the expansive Busanga Plains that host
prides of lion and the red lechwe antelope that love the places where the wetlands meet the grasslands. These
marshy areas also provide prime bird habitat for locals and migrants.

Busanga Bush Camp
Busanga Bush Camp lies in the heart of the Busanga Plains, a vast mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal
floodplains that extends to the horizon. The camp, hidden in a well vegetated tree-island of sycamore fig trees,
can accommodate eight guests in four well-appointed tents. The lounge and bar area is under canvas with an
uninterrupted view out over the plains; breakfast is often served here to take in the view of herds of lechwe and
puku feeding. A little further back is the dining area, shaded by the canopy of a majestic tree from which an
unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner; most meals are served in the open air.
Thanks to the rising mist off the floodplains as they dry up in winter, guests can experience incredible sunrises
and sunsets, with the sun a spectacular pink color, while the floodplains and dambos teem with wildlife and
birds; the Plains provide some of the best lion viewing in Africa. Activities at Busanga Bush Camp include game

drives, walking safaris and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the
area and its wildlife. As the plains dry out, this camp is perfectly situated to see large numbers of plains game
such as puku, red lechwe, buffalo and wildebeest, followed by their predators, most notably lion. Cheetah and
wild dog are also to be seen, while a special treat is the resident herd of roan antelope. For those interested in
birding, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet. Please Note: Sleep Apnea
Machines cannot be used at this camp.

Included
Accommodation, all meals, twice daily scheduled camp activities: game drives, night drives, boating, outdoor
dining, birding, laundry, park fees and house drinks (premium imported brands excluded)

Amenities
Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities

Available at an Additional Cost
Premium imported brand drinks and Champagne, hot airballoon safaris, scenic helicopter flights

                       20 DEC 2018 - 22 DEC 2018 – Lower Zambezi
Kafue        Lusaka
Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 10 minutes)

Lusaka        Lower Zambezi
Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 5 minutes)

Lower Zambezi, Zambia
The Lower Zambezi National Park lies opposite Mana Pools on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River. The
beauty of this park is in its state of absolute wildness. Exploring this park can be done by canoe, on foot, vehicle
and power boat. When you are at water level on a boat or in a canoe, the animals are less likely to run off in a
hurry. The park covers three different habitats: the river is overhung with a thick riverine fringe, while further
inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees, all of this with the
Zambezi escarpment forming a beautiful backdrop.

Chiawa Camp
The Lower Zambezi Valley is a huge rift in the earth's crust, through which the Zambezi River flows, nurturing
lush vegetation, providing attraction for wildlife. The landscape is beautiful: tall leadwoods, ebonies, acacias

and figs stand on a carpet of rich grassland. But the main attraction is the area's game, including leopards,
lions, elephants, hippos and other wildlife, which congregates near the river during the dry season. Family
owned and operated, Chiawa Camp is the Lower Zambezi National Park's premier luxury safari camp. The
camp is comprised of nine Meru-style tents with raised timber floors, platforms and verandas, providing
excellent views of the surrounding national park and Zambezi River. These “tents” set a new standard for
Zambia in bush-luxury, while still retaining a rustic and unpretentious feel. All incorporate bedroom, bathroom
and changing area with ample comforts, conveniences and unexpected luxuries such as 24/7 lighting and
charging facilities (220v UK plugs), hot and cold running water, king-size beds with Egyptian cotton linens, his
and hers washbasins, indoor and outdoor showers, and ball and claw baths. A stunning thatched lounge/bar
area with upstairs viewing deck provides one of the best views of the Zambezi. After enjoying Chiawa’s
renowned cuisine, one can relax by the open fire with a cocktail in hand to reminisce of the day's adventures
before retiring to the tents. At Chiawa Camp, an impressive variety of safari activities are available, including
game drives, walking, canoeing, boating and angling, led by an award winning team of Africa-born guides with
a fleet of vehicles, boats and canoes at their disposal. Guests are able to enjoy their choice of activity where the
duration is determined by the rhythm of the bush and enthusiasm of the guests, rather than by the clock. All of
the guides at Chiawa are passionate about the environment and wildlife. It is their goal to provide you with the
very best experience in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Included
Accommodation, meals, beverages, professionally-guided game viewing drives (day & night), off-road game
viewing, canoe trips (walks and canoe trips restricted to 12+ years), bush walks, photo hides, boat trips, angling,
one privately guided activity of choice per day when there are 2 or more guests in your party, daily laundry,
transfers between Chiawa Camp/Old Mondoro & Jeki/Royal airstrips, park fees, VAT

Amenities
Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi,
Workout Room

Available at an Additional Cost
Park angling permits, private guiding

                          23 DEC 2018 - 24 DEC 2018 – Livingstone
Lower Zambezi         Livingstone
Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 50 minutes)

Livingstone, Zambia
While David Livingstone named the falls on his visit, he didn’t realize it already had a more fitting name –
Mosai-Oa-Tunya, The Smoke That Thunders. The mighty Zambezi River drops off in spectacular fashion,
creating a powerful spectacle that is the most notable of the seven natural wonders of the world. Above the falls,
the Zambezi has a hypnotic power. It's full of crocs and hippos, and it is a wonderful place to enjoy a traditional
African sundowner at sunset on the river.

The Royal Livingstone Hotel
Livingstone, Zambia is renowned for the impressive Victoria Falls, recognized as one of the seven natural
wonders of the world, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Over one mile wide, Victoria Falls is the
most expansive curtain of water in the world and drops more than 328 feet into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.
Located in the southwest corner of Zambia, these falls and the Zambezi River are the central points in an area
of spectacular scenic beauty. The Royal Livingstone is situated in the 114 acre Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Wildlife
Park, which fringes the Zambezi River. The luxurious five-star hotel stretches along the bank of the Zambezi
River, just a short walk to the entrance to Victoria Falls. The Royal Livingstone Hotel is named in honor of the
explorer Dr. David Livingstone, and its interior design reflects colonial elegance in an African architectural
style. The Royal Livingstone Hotel consists of 17 colonial-style buildings, with large verandas, a lounge, a
restaurant and a bar. The Royal Livingstone Hotel has 173 spacious en-suite rooms, each elegantly decorated.
Each room has large beds with white linen, satellite television, air conditioning, mini-bar, mini-safe, telephone,
tea and coffee-making facilities and private verandah. Bathrooms are in Victorian style with shower and bath.

Included
Accommodation and breakfast

Amenities
Air Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi

Available at an Additional Cost
Spa treatments, restaurant dining, room service, bar, laundry, baby sitting with advance notice, curio shop
items, guided tour of the Falls, sundowner cruise on the Zambezi, village visit, fishing the Zambezi, horseback
riding, helicopter flight over the Falls, helicopter flight over the Falls/Gorge/Game Park, half day game drive in
the national park, canoeing on the upper Zambezi, Zambezi River boat safari, whitewater rafting, golf at
Elephant Hills Golf Course, and more.

                                        25 DEC 2018 – Lusaka
Livingstone        Lusaka
Commercial Flight (1 hour, 10 minutes)

Lusaka, Zambia (Departure Location)
End Safari Lusaka International Airport

Lusaka, Zambia

Lusaka is the capital of Zambia and is strategically located to access some of Southern Africa's wildlife treasures
such as the Lower Zambezi, the Luangwa Valley, Kafue, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Chobe, Linyanti, and the
Okavango Delta. It is well serviced by international carriers who fly directly into Lusaka. Using it as a hub can
reduce your inter-country flying time and travel costs.