8-Day Luangwa Valley & Vic Falls Safari -
Game viewing & Scenic tour
The easiest way to experience the wonders of Africa's premier wildlife reserve and one of the 7 wonders of the natural world.


COST - US $ 1785.00  p/p sharing - Single Supplement $ 130.00

Area: -         Zambia - W of Lilongwe & on the Zambezi River bordering Botswana & Zimbabwe.
Duration: -  7 Nights / 8 days
Season: -      All year
Persons: -    Minimum 2 - max 9
Interest: -    Game viewing, scenery.

Day 1: - Meet at the Land and Lake Office at 0830 in the morning. Depart Lilongwe at 0900. Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is 2.30pm. On arrival we check into our chalets followed by tea and coffee. A gentle walk along the Luangwa River is available for those that wish. Evening dinner

Day 2 & 3: - 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. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified 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 / night drive at around 1600. Evening Dinner

Day 4: - After an early breakfast we depart back to Chipata and continue to Lusaka along the Great East Road. Stop at Luangwa Bridge for a picnic lunch. ETA in Lusaka is mid afternoon. On arrival we check into our chalets at Pioneer Camp. Evening dinner

Day 5: - After an early start and breakfast we continue through Lusaka, over the Kafue River to Victoria Falls. ETA in Livingstone is lunchtime. Check into our furnished chalets in The ZAMBEZI WATERFRONT complex. After lunch a visit to Victoria Falls is included. Return to the camp & evening dinner

Day 6
: -  Today you are able to experience the numerous activities and options that has established this area as the "Adrenaline Capital of Africa". Only your breakfast is included and you have the entire day to pursue the activity of your choice.

Day 7
: - You have a morning left in this adventure play area to do some last activity, shopping or take that bungi jump of your life. We depart the lodge at midday back to Lusaka. ETA in Lusaka is late afternoon. Overnight Pioneer Camp in chalets. Dinner.

Day 8
: - After breakfast, we return to Lilongwe. Picnic lunch en route. ETA in Lilongwe is late afternoon.

Includes: - Transport Lilongwe return, accommodation per person sharing, meals as indicated, 4 X  game drives in Luangwa, , falls entrance fee, services of guide.
Excludes: - Drinks, visa fees [if applicable] Luangwa park entrance fees,  meals as indicated, optional activities in Vic Falls.

Luangwa Valley -  9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. The South Luangwa has been described as the premier park in Africa foremost for the variety of species seen when visiting. A visit to Malawi and Zambia would be totally incomplete without experiencing the sheer magnitude and delight of this unique area.   
Thornicroft Lodge
--Land and Lakes custom built lodge features stone and canvass structures set on the bank of the Luangwa river. Each en suite chalet has a ceiling fan, walk in mosquito net and private verandah. Furnished comfortably with attentive staff you stay here will be fondly remembered.
Victoria Falls needs no introduction - as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, it is perhaps the most visited site in Southern Africa and hence leisure facilities and opportunities abound. The sight of millions of liters of water gushing into a huge chasm creating the famous "smoke that thunders" is a sight that has inspired and enthralled visitors for a century already.
The Zambezi Waterfront Village
has well appointed furnished twin tents on wooden platforms. There are 2 swimming pools situated near the bar, BBQ and auditorium. Stunning Zambezi sunsets can be enjoyed from the entertainment complex or the restaurant area. The accommodation site has communal ablution facilities.

There is absolutely no problem traveling as a single woman. You are always part of a group and looked after by a qualified Land and Lake Guide throughout the entire trip

Thornicroft Lodge

Wild dog

Victoria Falls

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