Land and Lake Safaris 2010
15 Day Dzalanyama inclusive a Safari South Luangwa Zambia
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Building and maintenance work followed by an excellent safari to
South Luangwa National Park in Zambia.
COST – US$ 1300 p/p sharing
Inclusive of US$ 200 Donation towards project materials for Dzalanyama
Area: Dzalanyama
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Persons: Minimum 2
Day 1: Arrive in Lilongwe. On Arrival at the Lilongwe international airport you will be collected and transferred to the Guest house. You can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight at the Guest House on dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 2: Today we prepare for the project - your payment includes a contribution to the project and this fee will be handed over to you and you purchase project materials to this amount. The project manager will indicate what is needed and what materials are required. EXCESS purchases are for your own account. Once all materials, equipment and supplies have been purchased, depart to the project site.
You will stay in the comfortable Dzalanyama Forst Lodge, where a resident cook will look after you. The area is renowned for its excellent bird life and at times small antelope are seen.
Day 3 – 9: Start on project work. The main project for 2009 is to build a house for the headmaster, other essential projects include repairing and repainting the school, maintaining Boys and Girls dormitory; helping students, planting a vegetable garden and doing some environmental education work with the members of the wildlife club.
Day 10: Transfer to Lilongwe. Overnight at the volunteer Guest House on dinner bed and breakfast basis.
Day 11: Meet at the Land and Lake Office at 0830 in the morning. Depart Lilongwe at approx 0900. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] Here we complete immigration formalities and continue to Mwami - [the Zambian border]. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata - Zambia's capital of the Eastern Province. Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is mid afternoon. On arrival and after checking in, we enjoy tea and coffee along the rivers edge. Evening dinner
Day 12: Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim is to be on our first game drive by 6.15 am. Game drives are done in open safari vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then we again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner [Night drive – Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is INCLUDED in your safari. - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat.]
Day 13: Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim again is to depart as early as possible. Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a delicious "brunch". An afternoon rest, swim or visit to one of the local craft stores or tribal textiles is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. We again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600 - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner.
Day 14: After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is around 0900. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 1500. Overnight at the Guest house on dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Day 15: A transfer to the airport in time to catch their International flight.
Included: All transport Lilongwe return including vehicle support [pickup] whilst on project, all meals as indicated, supported hiking, project assistance, and safari 4 X game drives.
Excluded: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], Luangwa park fees [$ 50 p/p payable in cash], Luangwa game walks [seasonal $ 25 p/p], international flights, travel insurance.