Meals

Package includes all special VEGA meals and heathy drinks. If you require a special meal or certain way of preparing your meals. Kindly let us know in advance

Guide

• Country : Zambia, Africa • You will visit: Livingstone city, Luxe Countryside Lodge and Conference Centre, Mukuni Village, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Livingstone Museum, Livingstone’s Mukuni Curio shop, Choma Museum. For your wellness activities, you will stay at Sandys Creation and do all your wellness activities at the Health and Wellness Center in Lusaka • Tour type: Guided, Individuals, Small or Large Groups • Safari standard : Budget • Activities: SAFARI, WELLNESS THERAPY, FITNESS AND ADVENTURE • Getting around : Overland Road Transport • Arrive/Depart: Start in Livingstone and End: in Lusaka.

Hygieneprotocol

This travel itinerary is executed in accordance with the set World Health Organisation (WHO), The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travel Protocol, Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) hygiene and sanitation protocols. Safety & Security Zambia is a safe country to visit, especially when on an organized safari like this one. Tourlane, an online travel agency based in USA recently ranked Zambia the 6th safest travel destination in the world post COVID-19 pandemic. If driving independently, always get local advice on the road conditions and recommended routes and never underestimate driving times or drive at night. Below are tips on staying safe in Zambia. Staying Safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities As long as you listen to your guide’s instructions, you’ll be very safe on safari. Always follow the rules of the park and respect wild animals. When on a self-drive safari, only leave your car where it has been designated as safe to do so. For additional tips, kindly read the following captioned bulletin points: • Always follow your guide’s instructions and guidelines •Always keep your voice down when close to animals •Stay in the car during game drives except at designated areas where you are allowed to get out •Don’t stand up in the car, hang out of the window or sit on the roof •Don’t drive too close to animals if you are on a self-drive safari and back off if the animals seem disturbed •Don’t drive between elephants in a herd, especially females and their young •Stay together as a group close to your guide on a walking safari and always walk in single file •Never run or jog in a wildlife area as it entices predators to attack •Never walk between a hippo and water; it may panic and charge because its safety route to the water is blocked •Never leave food in your tent; it will attract wildlife •Cover your arms and legs in the evening and use insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes •Wear a hat, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water •Don’t wear bright and colorful clothes or too much perfume – especially on walking safaris •In tsetse-fly areas it is recommended not to wear dark-colored clothing – such as black or dark blue – since it attracts these stinging flies •Bring warm clothes for morning game drives in open vehicles Staying Safe in Cities and Towns in Zambia. As in most big cities in the world, there is a fair amount of crime in Zambia’s cities and towns. Most incidents are minor, such as petty theft and pickpocketing. You are unlikely to encounter any trouble on guided tours. When venturing out in the city unguided, it helps to take some simple safety precautions: seek advice from your hotel about the area; don’t wear any valuables and only take the money you need with you; take a taxi after dark. For more safety tips that apply to Zambia cities and towns in general, kindly read the following bulletin points: •Ask at your hotel if it is safe to walk around the local area; when new in a place it’s always good to seek local advice on safety issues •Don’t wear jewelry when walking in cities and leave all valuables in a safety deposit box at your hotel •Avoid walking alone in a large, unfamiliar city •Don’t walk around at night; take a taxi •Avoid getting engaged with people approaching you in the street •Be careful when drawing money from an ATM; go elsewhere if you suspect people hanging around •Always lock your car doors and close windows when driving in busy towns •Never leave a car unattended with valuables or luggage visible. Delivering a Safe Experience for YOU A Health and Safety Assistant together with a Tour Guide and driver will accompany you on this safari tour. This is to ensure that you receive a safe experience through enhanced cleanliness and hygiene best practices throughout the journey.

Transport

• Getting around: Overland Road Transport

Accommodation

In Livingstone the tourist capital city of Zambia, on your first day of arriving, You will also stay at Luxe Countryside Lodge and Conference Centre located on the outskirks of Livingstone. In Lusaka, you will stay at Sandys Creation and do all the wellness activities at the Health and Wellness centre.

Others

- Package incudes free use of all facilities, daily activities program. -Entry in the Mosi-oa-tunya National Park -Entry in Livingstone and Choma Museums - Entry in Kafe Riverside Lodge and Wellness Centre in Kafue.

Not included:

Insurance

Kindly arrange your own travel insurance

Optional

DISCLAIMER: Please note that Luxe Countryside Lodge and Conference Centre and Health and Wellness centre are not rehabilitation centres. Our staff are not trained nor qualified to treat or accommodate persons who require prescribed rehabilitation treatment. EXTRAS PAYMENTS •Payment for curios can be billed to your accommodation and settled on check out. •We accept Visa and Master Card credit/debit cards and USD/Kwacha cash. Applicable exchange rates on the day will be applied to foreign currency payments. TIPING & SERVICE CHARGE •The application of a 10% service charge is a mandatory requirement in Zambia for all hospitality bookings. What to bring Casual easy-moving clothes for day wear Yoga/exercise gear. Casual wear for the evenings Layering clothes in the cooler months for morning and evenings running, hiking or sports shoes with tread, casual shoes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and insect repellent Personal toiletries though body wash, shampoo and conditioner are all supplied. What NOT to bring Tobacco products, as there is strictly no smoking on the property. No food or beverages including sweets, caffeine or alcohol or any substance containing alcohol or caffeine are to be brought. We encourage you to disconnect from technology and take a complete break from the outside world. We however allow limited use of Internet on our guest computers when necessary. This will allow you to get the full experience and focus completely on yourself and your wellbeing.

Others

- Round International Flight - Insurance - Anything else not indicated in this package.

Flights

All local and international flights

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Livingstone, Tourist Capital Of Zambia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Livingstone, Tourist Capital Of Zambia

Arrive in Livingstone the tourist capital city of Zambia. You will be met at the Livingstone International airport (Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport) by our hospitality greeters and company driver. You will be transferred to and stay at a good tourism styled accommodation facility in Livingstone.

Afternoon Activity: Time permitting after your check-in late in the afternoon, you will be picked from the reception of the lodge. You will then be transferred for your exciting, relaxing and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the mighty Victoria Falls aboard a medium-sized boat cruise.

Highlights

• Enjoy a relaxing sunset adventure along the Zambezi River

• See flocks of birds skim the water as the sun sets behind the skyline.

• View a variety of game, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.

• Relax with a drink and enjoy the African sunset over the mighty Zambezi River.

• Admire spectacular views of the surrounding nature reserves.

• Experience the wonders of nature that this mighty Zambezi river has to offer

At the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your lodge.

19:30 pm: You will have a well prepared fresh dinner.

20:00 pm: Narrative: In the evening we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you will meet your fellow travellers unless if you are a solo or private travellers. In the event that you are the only ones booked on this tour, there shall be no group meet and greet session.

You will also receive a short briefing from the WELLNESS Instructor on some pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices and some important country information and social etiquette.

21:50 pm: Retire to bed.

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NOTES: If you have already arrived or stay in Zambia and wish to undertake this exciting 8 Days GWISHO WELLNESS, SAFARI and Adventure Retreat Holiday, then there is no need for us to pick you from the Livingstone International airport as stated in the travel plan. In such a situation, you will need to position yourself at a suitable place in Livingstone at least one day before the commencement of the tour. You should therefore give us the precise location of the place in Livingstone (i,e Lodge or hotel or residence) where we will pick you from in Livingstone on the day of commencement of the tour.
Day 2 Day 2: Start Of Livingstone Wellness Activities
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Start Of Livingstone Wellness Activities

Day’s programme

07: 00 am: The very essence of its name " Luxe Countryside Lodge" immediately brings to mind health, harmony and happiness, which leads to a natural state of wellbeing. So expect a professional and good Health and WELLNESS program at Luxe Countryside Lodge.

08:20 am:

Step 1: You will still be at Luxe Countryside Lodge.

Step 2: Enjoy a healthful breakfast of a great variety of healthy food stuffs including fruits.

Step 3: Thereafter, your wellness instructor will carry out quick personal situational assessment of your personal needs. Based on the results of the assessment, the instructor will tailor make a workable personal Health and WELLNESS program for you. He will set realistic goals to be achieved for you in this program.

09:10 am: Forest Bathing: You will commence your wellness activities inclusive of the yoga and Meditation session on the grounds of Luxe Countryside Lodge and Conference Centre. The yoga-meditation instructor will be there to guide you through the entire session. You will do breathing and meditation and many other relevant exercises .

Narrative: Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental exercises.

10:30 am: You will take you mid-morning break spiced up with healthy cookies and natural drinks.

10:40 am: A qualified wellness therapist will be on hand to dispense the right treatment on your whole body.

12: 00 pm: Healthy Foods Cooking Lessons

During the program, you will receive some healthy food cooking lessons. This is an educational experience on cooking oil-free whole-food vegan meals, to nourish the soul! This will be conducted by a qualified and experienced CHEF and you will physically participate in preparing healthy foods and drinks as well.

Thereafter, you will take a communal vegetarian lunch of the same food you have prepared together with the CHEF at Luxe Countryside Lodge and Conference Centre.

14:00 pm: You will do go the Angels pool for the afternoon swimming excursion. In the event that you want a a more exciting excursion, then you will do the Devils Pool instead of doing the Angels pool.

16:30 pm: Thereafter you will After that, you will be transferred to Luxe Countryside Lodge for silent walks, spiritual discourses.

Narration: You will do a few more mindfulness and mental resilience session to correct a few short comings identified in the report.

17: 00 pm 18: 30 pm - Take your worthwhile rest with your colleagues. Then you will take your healthy dinner

18:30 pm - 19:30 pm - Take some WELLNESS lessons and some extra curriculum activities

19:30 pm - Evening break off and take some time to relax with friends.

21:30 pm: Retire to sleep.

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The sequence and timing of the above activities may slightly vary from what will happen on the actual day.
Day 3 Day 3: More Adventure And Wellness Activities In Livingstone
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: More Adventure And Wellness Activities In Livingstone

Planned activities on day 3

You do an early morning Game Drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to view some wild animals.

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Overview of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to one half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke that Thunders", known worldwide as Victoria Falls — on the Zambezi River. What makes this park unique in Zambia is that it’s the only wildlife area with white rhinos. These are closely protected from poachers by the scouts from DNPW (Department of National Parks and Wildlife).

Narration: This little sanctuary is Zambia’s smallest National park free from predators. This, in combination with it being an area with manmade boundaries, guarantees an abundance of wildlife throughout the year. In addition to the migratory elephants, wildlife including white rhinos, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, hippos and crocodiles are residents in the park year round. They inhabit a mix of riverine forest, mopane woodland as well as grassland, which also provides a variety of habitats for numerous bird species.

Within this park is the Old Drift Crossing Point as well as Cemetery, where the first European settlers were buried. Historically, the Old Drift was where ox-wagons were floated across the Zambezi, before there was a bridge.

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Chronological order of the program

07:30 am: Wake up call and take a bath.

08:10 am: You will be picked from your Luxe Countryside Lodge and proceed to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park main entrance.

06:45 am: Commence game viewing within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You will take a mini break by the shores of Zambezi River.

Rhino Walking Safari

Thereafter you will proceed to the other side of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for a walking safari to view the White Rhinos. You are encouraged to donate anything either materially or financially to the Wildlife Protection Officers who watch over these few remaining white Rhinos 24/7.

A videographer will capture the entire game drive experience for you. A saved soft copy on a flash will be given to you at the end of the game drive. This way, you will always be able to relive this life-time experience all your life!

Note: The order and sequence of activities in the Mosi-oa-tunya national park may be slightly altered by the Tour Guide.

11: 30 am - Exit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and return back to your lodge for breakfast.

12:35 am - Return to Luxe Countryside lodge in Livingstone and take your sumptuous healthy foods breakfast.

15:45 am: Next activity: You will go to the launching of the the devil’s pool. You will go there to swim in the devil’s pool. This is the ultimate infinity pool situated at the edge of the sheer drop of the Victoria Falls. Voted by TripAdvisor as one of the top 10 natural swimming pools.

Thereafter, you will be transferred back to your lodge in Livingstone.

NOTE: All your meals are prepared by our own cooks and delivered to your room for quality control and consistency purposes. We do not get meals from the lodge you are staying at except in some exceptional circumstances and somtimes breakfast is included in the room rate. However, should you wish to eat the meals and drinks from the Restaurant of the lodge you are staying at, you are free to do so and meet the cost of such meals and drinks which you must settle in full at check-out time to the respective lodge cashier.

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The sequence and timing of the above activities may slightly vary from what will happen on the actual day.
Day 4 Day 4: Travel From Livingstone To Monze For An Overnight Sleep Over.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Travel From Livingstone To Monze For An Overnight Sleep Over.

Narration: On this day, you will finally leave Livingstone for Monze Family Safari Lodge.

Program of the day.

06:30 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast. Thereafter, pack your personal belongings and check-out of your lodge.

06:50 am: Depart from Livingstone. Leave for Kalomo town travelling by road up north on T-1 the main Livingstone - Lusaka tourist road of Zambia. It is a good tarmac road and you will cover a distance of about 128 kms. You will pass a small roadside town of Zimba on your way up north before reaching Kalomo.

08:40 pm: Arrive in Kalomo town, the first colonial capital city of the then Northern Rhodesia, current Zambia.

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Overview of Kalomo

In 1907 it became the capital of what was known as Northern-Western Rhodesia. In 1911 it became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, what is today called Zambia.

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There will be no stop-over in Kalomo town but you will merely transit through the town.

Kalundu Mound

Along the way about 3km north of Kalomo, on the main T-1 road, you will stop-over and tour the Kalundu Mound. It is a slightly raised mound (a matter of just a few metres) of earth through which the road passes. This marks the site of an Iron-Age village, and the mound is the accumulated debris of many centuries of occupation.

09:10 am – Arrive in Choma town

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Overview: Choma is a market town and is the provincial headquarters of Southern Province of Zambia. It lies on Zambia’s main T-1 tourist road and railway line about 285km from Lusaka and 188km from Livingstone. It is home to Choma museum and craft centre exclusively dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern province of Zambia.

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What you will do

Commence cultural educational tour of the Choma museum and art gallery. You will further undertake an outdoor tour of the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula statue, a political freedom fighter for Zambia’s independence. You will see the huge Iron Balls as well in the yard that were used for Bush clearing in the Kariba Dam, Gweembe valley.

Choma town tour.

Choma Town Tour

You will take a walk from Choma Museum into Choma town for hours walk about. You will enter Spar shop just in case you wish any personal goodies. You will take a cup of tea and some muffins in any of the Restaurants in Choma.

Depart for Monze

Thereafter, you will depart for Monze; You will pass through small village siding along the way, namely Rusangu, Chisekesi, Pemba, Batoka, Muzoka, Pemba, Chisekesi n that order before reaching Monze (Distance is 97.4 km from Choma).

12:10 pm: Arrive in Monze around lunch time: and check in at Family Safari Lodge. If the Family Safari Lodge will be fully booked at the time of your visit, you will then check in at other suitable Lodge in Monze.

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Overview of Monze

Monze is an agriculture town, with an estimated population of 163,578 people.

19:00 pm: You will eat a sumptuous dinner at Family Safari Lodge Restaurant.

21:00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.
Day 5 Day 5: Depart From Mazabuka To Sandys Creation Lodge & Wellness Centre In Lusaka, The Capital City Of Zambia.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Depart From Mazabuka To Sandys Creation Lodge & Wellness Centre In Lusaka, The Capital City Of Zambia.

Program of the day

07:00 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast. Thereafter, pack your personal belongings and check-out of your Family Safari lodge.

08:00 am: Take a brief tour of the game reserve within Family Safari yard. You will view some wild animals such as Zebras and Lions.

O8:30 am: Depart for Mazabuka, the next town after Monze. You will see large sugar plantations on the way to Mazabuka town. You will pass a number of small village siding settlements along the way to Mazabuka, approximately 72 kms from Monze. Arrive in Mazabuka, dubbed “The Sweetest Town” in Zambia. This is because sugar canes that are processed into edible household sugar are grown on a large scale in Mazabuka. There will be no stop-over in Mazabuka town but merely transit through the town.

Depart for Kafue Riverside & Wellness centre in Lusaka

You will be driven on the newly constructed tarmac road passing through Chikakata turn-off and near Mubuya Coffee Farm. Upon ascending in the Munali Hills, you will stop-over at the Munali Pass heritage site. This site is located along the route that Dr. David Livingstone used when travelling from Angola and Mozambique. It was at this summit of Munali Hills that Dr. Livingstone first sighted the Kafue River from a distance.

You will then depart for Lusaka, descending the Munali hills into Mwanachingwala chiefdom before finally exiting the T-1 road into the T-2 at Turnpike junction. Then you will travel on T-2 highway road to Lusaka.

16:30 pm: Arrive in Lusaka and check-in at Sandys Creation Lodge & Wellness Centre. It is a green lodge and wellness centre that will do the miracle wellness treat for you.

After settling in, you will walk about around the lodge to stretch your legs and take in pure fresh air.

17:30 pm: Take your first healthy meal

19:00 pm: Evening resting

21:30 pm: Retire to bed and sleep.

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The sequence and timing of the above activities may slightly vary from what will happen on the actual day.

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Day 6 Day 6: Full Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Full Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka

07:10 am: wakeup, thereafter take your healthy delicious breakfast.

08:00 am: Meet your WELLNESS instructor who will brief you on the planned activities of the day.

Continue with your wellness activities.

- Enjoy dinner

- Evening Resting

- Retire to bed
Day 7 Day 7: Continue With Various Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Continue With Various Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka

07:10 am: wakeup, thereafter take your healthy delicious breakfast.

08:00 am: Meet your WELLNESS instructor who will brief you on the planned activities of the day.

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Continue with your wellness activities.

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- Enjoy dinner

- Evening Resting

- Retire to bed

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Day 8 Day 8: Departure To Respective Home Country Or Next Destination
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Departure To Respective Home Country Or Next Destination

08:35 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast.

10:20 am: Depending on what time your flight is, you will be transferred to the Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport.

Narration

At the appropriate time, you will board your flight back home or to your next tour destination with sweet memories of Zambia. You will be a totally new being of a more relaxed and distressed person looking forward to a fresh start in your home country.

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Itinerary of your trip Amazing Gwisho Wellness, Safari And Adventure Holiday Retrea

Day 1: Arrive In Livingstone, Tourist Capital Of Zambia

Day 2: Start Of Livingstone Wellness Activities

Day 3: More Adventure And Wellness Activities In Livingstone

Day 4: Travel From Livingstone To Monze For An Overnight Sleep Over.

Day 5: Depart From Mazabuka To Sandys Creation Lodge & Wellness Centre In Lusaka, The Capital City Of Zambia.

Day 6: Full Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka

Day 7: Continue With Various Wellness Activities At Health And Wellness Center In Lusaka

Day 8: Departure To Respective Home Country Or Next Destination

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