Others

Everthing listed in this itnerary is included Other Guidelines - During game drives in the national parks, for safety reasons, you shall strictly abide and follow all the instructions issued by your Tour Guide . - During game drives, you will not be allowed to alight from the safari vehicle unless instructed to do so by the Tour Guide. - During the Safari Tours in all the national parks, kindly expect to be joined and share the safari vehicle with other people.

Accommodation

Except in Lusaka when you arrive , you will be accommodated in good lodges and guest houses through out the 8 day safari journey. Narrative: Every care and effort has been taken to ensure that your accommodation facility throughout the entire 8-day safari tour is superb and comfortable by any tourism standards. Pre-arrival accommodation NOTE : Pre-arrival accommodation in Lusaka on your first day is not included in this package. Kindly make your own pre-arrival accommodation arrangements in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. However, we recommend you staying at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel as it the official starting point for this exciting 8-day safari tour. For making your reservations, use any of the following email addresses: [email protected] (or) [email protected] For personalised reservation assistance via WhatsApp conversation, you may contact Mary on WhatsApp line +260975039004. Where to buy meals on your first day of arriving whilst staying at StayEasy Hotel in Lusaka Zambia StayEasy Lusaka Hotel does offers only breakfast and not full ,meals. So once staying at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel, you can buy delicious and reasonably priced meals across StayEasy Hotel at Zoran Cafe. It is situated within Levy Mall Shopping Complex on the 1st floor. With your receipt as proof of payment of accommodation residence at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel, present the receipt to Zoran staff when ordering your meals. You will be eligible to 10% discount on all your meals at Zoran Cafe. (Ask staff at StayEasy Hotel reception to show you the way to Zoran Cafe Restaurant). Alternative accommodation if StayEasy Lusaka Hotel is fully booked. In an event that StayEasy Lusaka Hotel is fully booked at your time of visiting Zambia, try booking and staying at Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel. You may visit their website. For personalised reservation assistance via WhatsApp conversation, you may contact Sharon the Assistant Front Office Manager of Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel on WhatsApp line +260977414734. The third alternative is Marriot Protea Hotel in the inner Lusaka central business district on email: [email protected]. The fourth alternative hotel is at Hilton Garden Inn. You may contact Judith on the following email: [email protected]

Guide

-Professional English speaking Tour Guides will be with you all the way during this tour.

Transport

-Clean air-conditioned vehicles will be used for transport during the entire trip. -In the national parks, you will board game viewing safari vehicles.

Hygieneprotocol

This travel itinerary is executed in accordance with the set World Health Organisation (WHO), World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travel Protocol, Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) hygiene and sanitation protocols. Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana COVID-19 Entry and Exit Requirements Please check online the latest COVID-19 country entry requirements. Malaria Risk – How to Protect Yourself Against Malaria. Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe are high malaria risk countries. The highest risk of infection is in the rainy season, from November to May. You should therefore consider taking malaria suppressive medication. In addition to the suggested antimalarial medication, use a mosquito bed net and effective repellents to avoid the bite of the nocturnal Anopheles mosquito whilst on this safari tour. Advice : Before you travel to Africa, kindly consult your local physician or travel health clinic for the malaria prophylactic regimen most appropriate to your need to protect you from getting Malaria whilst on safari. Safety & Security Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe are safe countries 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, Botswana and Zimbabwe 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. As in most big cities in the world, there is a fair amount of crime in Botswana, Zimbabwe and 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 Botswana and 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.

Meals

Delicious meals, fresh fruits and continous supply of sparkling clean mineral water during entire 8 day safari trip. Notes: If you are allergic to any food types, kindly let us know in advance. * Options : It is exciting to have your meals at Lookout Cafe in Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe at the end of touring the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side. However, the cost of meals at Lookout Cafe in Victoria Falls are not included in this package. You will kindly meet the cost of taking meals at Lookout Cafe . NOTE: If you do not wish to take meals at Lookout Cafe, we will take you to Malonga Restaurant near the falls to take some light meals which cost we shall meet ourselves.

Not included:

Others

**All National Park entry fees in Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe are excluded in this package. *** Entry fees into the Victoria Falls both on the Zambian and Zimbabwean side are excluded in this package. Detailed Park Entry Fees you will pay locally. Answer: The following are the national parks that you will enter with their respective park entry fees. 1. Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone (Zambia). Comment : You will enter twice in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone, Zambia. a. Entry number one will be when you enter Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to visit and tour the Victoria Falls on the Zambian side. (The Park entry fee is USD 20 per person) b. Entry number 2 will be when you enter the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to go for the sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River (The Park entry fee is USD 20 per person). 2. Chobe National Park in Botswana. You will enter the Chobe National Park in Botswana once only. (The Park entry fee is USD 20 per person) 3. Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe. Comment : You will enter the Victoria Falls National Park in Zimbabwe once only in order to tour the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side. (The Park entry fee is USD 50 per person) 4. Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe. Comment : You will enter the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe once. (The Park entry fee is USD 20 per person). Conclusion From the above, you will be able to work out how much park entry fees you need for in accordance with the number of people in your group. Just another alert information. The US Dollars that you must have should not be the old dollar notes but some of the recently manufactured dollars. If they are old, they do not accept them when paying for the park entry fees. **Travel visas and country crossing fees of entering into Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe are excluded. ** Accommodation on Day 1 in Lusaka is excluded in this package . - Accommodation in Lusaka Zambia on your first day of arrival is not included in this package Other items excluded are: *International Air ticket * Beers and Wine (alcoholic drinks) * Laundry expenses * Travel and Medical Insurance *Gratuities * Meals at Lookout Cafe in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe are noy included in this package. Note: All medical examinations and COVID-19 tests costs related issues of obtaining the relevant documentations are excluded in this package (not included).

Insurance

We highly recommend you obtaining comprehensive travel insurance, ensuring you won’t need to worry about emergencies that can happen anytime, anywhere, before or during your travels. Narration: Insurance can cover the cost of your airfare, as well as your adventure(s) in the case of an unforeseen cancellation. It ensures that you do not have to worry about any unplanned changes to your travel plans, such as having to rush home to an ill family member or having an adventure changed or cancelled because of a natural disaster. It can even help with smaller things - like lost luggage or stolen cameras. Travel Advice: When selecting a travel insurance policy we recommend a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, medical, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Alert! Before you book your adventure, you’re welcome to obtain a quote with TourRadar’s insurance partner, XCover, and check out the policy details by clicking into the date you’re looking to travel from the adventure details page. You’ll see the Insurance Add-On section with all the details there! If you have already booked your adventure, you’re welcome to add insurance to your booking with TourRadar’s insurance partner, XCover, by clicking the "Get Travel Insurance" button from the right-hand side of your booking conversation page and you’ll be able to add this straight away. PLEASE NOTE: Booking insurance after booking your adventure does not apply to residents of Canada. Canadians can only purchase insurance through XCover at the same time as purchasing the adventure.

Optional

WHAT TO BRING -One large kit bag (**You are kindly requested to travel light) -No hard suitcases (max. weight = 12kg) -One item of hand luggage (e.g. a small backpack) -Torch with spare batteries and globes -Hat/Cap -Warm Jacket Natural Clothing (i.e. No bright colours, bush friendly colours is recommended) -A pair of light weight long pants and a lightweight long sleeve shirt (to use against the sun) -Comfortable walking shoes and strops/sandals -Camera Equipment, Binoculars, and lots of spare memory cards & batteries -Personal Toiletries in small bag, not a vanity case -Malaria (Prophylaxis) -Mosquito repellent lotion/spray ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Good News! Effective 1/10/2022, Zambia is now offering free visa entry into the country for the following countries: China, Norway, USA, Japan, UK, South Korea, Gulf States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the entire EU countries. For other countries, please check with your local travel agents before traveling on the procedures of obtaining a travel visa to Zambia. Sustainable Travel All participants shall be requested to use reusable alternatives to single use plastics by using backpacks for solid waste accumulation before disposing off in compostable bin liners. Each participant will be given an Onya eco-friendly stainless drinking bottle and other accessories. The old adage of “ Take photos and leave your footprints Only ’ shall religiously be encouraged from time to time.

Flights

- Round Air flights to and from Zambia ae excluded - Air transfer conections within Zambia are excluded Different Flight Options available to Lusaka, Zambia . We hope you will be able to look at different flight options available to Lusaka, Zambia the official start points of this tour. Please visit and surf Wakanow or skyscanner app on the internet. It will show you the various flight options available from your region and their prices. You can then choose which flight will deliver you cheaply to Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Zambia. Other place to check for flights We also recommend another helpful place to search flight prices and book your own flights here: https://www.tourradar.com/flights Alert! While we are tour operators, we can’t advise on specific airfares. You are responsible for booking your own flights for the start and end of the trip. Any flights booked through the above mentioned links will remain your responsibility.

Start planning your experience

Day 1 Depart For Choma En-Route To Livingstone, Tourist Capital City Of Zambia With An Overnight Sleep-Over In Choma
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Depart For Choma En-Route To Livingstone, Tourist Capital City Of Zambia With An Overnight Sleep-Over In Choma

Welcome to an exciting 8-day wildlife-focused safari journey to three great Southern African countries of Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe! -

Narration (information tip): "Africa is a continent of dreams and its legends are breathtaking. Visiting this incredibly diverse, sometimes challenging continent is what this life changing 8 days wildlife safari tour is all about". Please enjoy this life changing safari journey with seasoned tour guides!

Program of activities on day one (1)

06:30 am: This whole journey will start from the beautiful and centrally located StayEasy Lusaka Hotel (GPS LOCATION INFORMATION S 15 24’ 10’’ E 28 17’ 7’’) in Lusaka Zambia. It is situated on the corner of Church and Kabelenga Roads in Lusaka city within Levy Shopping Mall yard.

Please note that StayEasy Hotel is the official meeting place/venue for the commencement of this marvellous 8-day safari tour.

Friendly travel advice: So, from where ever you will be staying in Lusaka, on this morning of day 1, kindly find your way to StayEasy Lusaka Hotel in the central business district (CBD) of Lusaka. Once you arrive at StayEasy Hotel you will find and meet the trip leader waiting for you in the hotel lobby. He will be wearing a Lochinvar Safaris branded uniform or name tag. After some formal introduction formalities, you will receive a short briefing from the Trip Leader on some pertinent issues such as important country information and safety issues.

Further Advice Notes: 1. Kindly make advance arrangements with reception staff of the lodge/hotel where you will be staying at in Lusaka. Request them to assist you find a reliable taxi preferable a Yango Taxi. This Taxi will pick you the following morning as early as 05:30 am and transfer you to StayEasy Lusaka Hotel.

**Please be mindful of traffic congestion around Lusaka city. Traffic congestion is a common phenomenal every morning especially as one drives towards StayEasy Lusaka Hotel area which is the central business district of Lusaka city.

Travel Advice: For convenience sake, you could consider staying at the same StayEasy Hotel in Lusaka. This can be a convenient arrangement for you so that on the morning of the commencement of the tour, our staff will find you waiting in the hotel lobby of StayEasy Hotel.

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Sequence of events on Day (1)

06:50 am: Meet and Greet session at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel (Often times this session is done on the previous day).

07:30 am: Commencement of the tour: Thereafter all the travel formalities, you will board the tour vehicle and travel by road from Lusaka to Choma. The route of travel will be via the T-2 Kafue Road and the T-1 main Livingstone highway road.

09:50 am: After Kafue town, we will head to one of Zambian’s unique natural landmark; the Kafue River and state-of-art Kafue Road Bridge.

ABOUT THE KAFUE BRIDGE !!

Kafue is one of the main rivers of Zambia, the main source and water supply to the greater Lusaka city population. The tour guide will be close by to provide more detailed information on these two important landmarks. The tour vehicle will slow down on the Kafue Bridge. You will have a chance to have a closer view of the slow flowing Kafue River.

Heritage site stop-over excursion: Munali Pass National Monument

Along the main T-1 Livingstone tourism route, you will visit the Munali Hills Pass historic site. It is situated about 56km north of Mazabuka, a stone cairn 1km along the Munali Pass road. This monument is a commemoration of Dr. David Livingstone’s passage through the hill pass that separates the Lusaka high plateau from the Kafue Flats.

Turn-Pike Turn Off: At Turn Pike junction, we will branch off from the T-2 Kafue road and turn into the T-1 Livingstone road. By the road-side, we will briefly stop-over by theside lay-bye station to buy some fresh bananas and apples.

10:20 am: Munali Hills Pass route: You will experience the true Zambian culture of this beautiful country along the way to Mazabuka. The vehicle will wind its way through beautiful landscape, passing through some green commercial farms, traditional African villages and schools along the way to Mazabuka.

11:30 am – 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.

11:40 am – Depart for Monze, the next town after Mazabuka. You will see large sugar plantations on the way out of Mazabuka town. You will pass a number of small village siding settlements along the way to Monze, approximately 72 kms from Mazabuka.

13:20 pm: Arrive in Monze: - An agriculture town, with an estimated population of 163,578 people.

13:30 pm - 15:00 pm: Visit the Samu Lya Moomba national heritage site outside Monze town in Bweengwa area, Chief CHOONGO’s chiefdom to see Zambia’s deep cultural heritage.

Narration (information tip): Samu Lya Moomba holds a special place in Zambia’s history as it was the location some freedom fighters from across Zambia would meet to strategise on the attainment of Zambia’s political independence.

13:50 pm: Eat a sumptuous lunch at the Indian Classic Food Restaurant or at any other good restaurant in Monze town.

14:00 pm: Stop over by Family Safari private animal sanctuary to view some wildlife.

14:30 pm – Depart for Choma, the provincial headquarters of southern province (97.4 kms from Monze). You will pass through small village siding along the way, namely Rusangu, Chisekesi, Pemba, Muzoka, Batoka in that order before reaching Choma (Distance is 285km from Lusaka and 188 km from Livingstone).

18:00 pm: Arrive in Choma and check-in a good tourism accommodation facility,

19:00 pm: You will take your delicious dinner at any good restaurant.

21:30 pm: Retire to sleep.

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Please note that the times of activities cited above may be varied to accommodate changed circumstances

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Day 2 Travel To Kalomo Enroute To Livingstone: The Adventure Capital Center Of Southern Africa.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Travel To Kalomo Enroute To Livingstone: The Adventure Capital Center Of Southern Africa.

Program of activities on day (2)

06:10 am: Wakeup call; take a warm shower.

07:00 am – 07: 30: am – The day will begin with a hearty breakfast at the lodge.

08:30 am: You will then check-out of the lodge. Load all your personal belongings in the tour vehicle.

08:40 am: Travel to and tour the Choma Museum to learn about the history of the capital of Zambia’s Southern Province . After viewing the many pieces of the collection at Choma Museum, we will depart from Choma and travel to the next town of Kalomo .

See the Kalundu Mound: About 3 km before reaching Kalomo, on the main road, 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.

12:30 pm: Arrive in Kalomo town, the first colonial capital city of Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).

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Narration( Historical information tip): In 1907, Kalomo became the colonial capital centre of what was then known as Northern-Western Rhodesia. In 1911 it became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, what is today called Zambia.

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Interesting things you will see;

1. Visit the former Colonial Administrators Residence.

2. Site visit of the first Standard Chartered Bank of North-Western Rhodesia.

15:30 pm- Proceed to Livingstone, tourist capital city of Zambia.

18:30 pm - Arrive in Livingstone and check-in at any good tourism compliant accommodation facility.

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Overview of Livingstone city, the tourist capital city of Zambia.

Historical Fact sheet: Livingstone is the tourist capital city of Zambia and Adventure capital centre of Southern Africa. Livingstone town is named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone who explored this area extensively. Livingstone Town was established in 1905. As a major European settlement, being close to the Zambezi River crossing over to Southern Rhodesia, the town was made the capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1911. The capital was moved to Lusaka in 1935. A major event in 2011 was the installation of the town’s first set of traffic lights!

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09: 30 pm - Eat your sumptuous dinner.

Night life (Life is good, enjoy it!): Those interested in night life. You are free to go out to any night club around Livingstone city and enjoy beverages on your own cost.

Arrangements will be made for your transport to and fro the night club.

23:00 am: Retire for a goodnight sleep.

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Please note: Times and order of activities stated above may be altered to suit changed situations on the day of the tour.
Day 3 From Livingstone: Full Day Trip To Chobe National Park In Botswana
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Livingstone: Full Day Trip To Chobe National Park In Botswana

Overview of actvities on Day 3: Today, you will go on a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana

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Narration (information fact sheet tip): In 2019, Botswana was voted as the best 2019 eco-tourism safari destination in Africa. Botswana practices low impact, high value eco-tourism experiences. The Chobe National park is home to the world’s largest Elephant population, amazing wildlife, and Africa’s largest predators: Lions, Leopards and Wild dogs.

Program of the day (3).

06:45 am: You will be picked from your lodge/hotel in Livingstone. You will then proceed straight away to the Kazungula - Zambia/Botswana one stop border post, a distance of about 88 kms from Livingstone via M10 road.

Friendly advice: Please do not carry all your luggage from your lodge/hotel as you will return back to the same lodge/hotel on the same day at the end of the Chobe day trip.

Very important information on VISA requirement entry into Botswana

Following the waiver of VISA requirements for most nationals of EU countries and other overseas countries to enter Zambia, the country has become the most preferred destination for most international travelers. . As you will enter Zambia without a VISA (depending on your nationality), you will therefore apply only for a VISA to enter Botswana and Zimbabwe at the border point of entry on the day of the tour.

Travel Tip! However, this does not apply for some nationalities. Other nationals are still required to apply for a VISA to enter Botswana and Zimbabwe in advance before travelling to Africa. To be on the safe side, kindly contact and consult with the nearest Botswana and Zimbabwean VISA consulate nearest to your country.

08:00 am: Arrive at the Kazungula Zambia/Botswana one stop border station

Narration: You will present yourself before the immigration and customs officers of both Zambia and Botswana at the one stop border station at Kazungula on Botswana soil. This will be for the purpose of processing your exit from Zambia and entry into Botswana respectively.

Travel Advice: Please carry your passport with you and sufficient USD hard currencies to pay for any border fees. If accompanied by any children with only one parent present, kindly carry a letter from the other parent not present authorizing you to travel with the child internationally. A letter with a seal of oath will carry more weight to avoid being inconvenienced and denied entry into Business. Otherwise if all your documentations are in order, you will smoothly exit Zambia and enter Botswana without any hassles.

What next? You will enter Botswana. You will be picked by our Botswana counterpart tour guides driving a safari open vehicle right at the border. You will immediately be driven to the entrance of Chobe National Park, a distance of approximately 22 km.

Narration: You will be presented before the Botswana wildlife officers at the main gate of Chobe National Park to process your entry into the park.

Commencement of wildlife safari tour: You will commence your game drive in Chobe National Park in an open safari vehicle under the supervision of a qualified tour guide. You will see the world’s largest Elephant population, amazing wildlife, and Africa’s largest predators: Lions, Leopards and Wild dogs.

12:30 pm: Take your delicious buffet lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge Restaurant on the shores of Chobe River

Narration: You will take a delicious buffet lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge by the shores of Chobe River. This is a high end Chobe Safari Lodge and the food selection is excellent, from the salads to the meats to the desserts.

Note: Please be aware that you may be taken to a different hotel/lodge to have your lunch within the Chobe Kasane/Kaungula enclave.

14:30 pm: Go for Chobe Boat Cruise

You will go for an afternoon boat cruise experience on the Chobe River using a speedboat which allows you to come closer to the animals. You will be surprised at the number of wild animals you will see within this area. Accompanied by a tour guide, you will see elephant swimming across from Namibia to Botswana, crocodiles, hippos, water buffalos, a lot of different species of bird life. you will be offered refreshments on this boat cruise.

16:00 pm: Kasane - Botswana - End of Boat Cruise

You will be dropped off on the shores of Chobe River at the end of the boat cruise tour and quickly rushed to the Botswana/Zambia one-stop border station.

16:40 pm: Re-enter Zambia and travel back to Livingstone to your Lodge in Livingstone.

You will then travel back to Livingstone, covering a distance of about 88 kms

18:00 pm: You will be dropped off at your lodge/hotel.

18:30 pm: Take your sumptuous lunch

20:00 pm: Relax with friend in a bar/restaurant by taking drinks on your own account.

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Please note: Times and order of activities stated above may be altered to suit changed situations.

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Day 4 Livingstone: Tour The Mighty Victoria Falls, National Art Gallery And The Livingstone Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Livingstone: Tour The Mighty Victoria Falls, National Art Gallery And The Livingstone Museum

Order of activities of day 4

07:00 am – 07:10 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast

07:20 am - Travel to the Victoria Falls for a wonderful waterfalls experience.

07:00 am – 09:30 am – Commence touring Victoria Falls; A breath-taking experience!

You will view the magnificent Victoria Falls as we guide and escort you through one of the Seven Natural Wonders of The World.

Narration (nature information tip): The Victoria Falls is an astounding natural beauty of thundering water and misty rainbows. Known as the largest sheet of falling water in the World, the Victoria Falls will leave you breathless as you process the sheer magnitude of this water wilderness.

12: 00 pm - Travel back to Livingstone city; Visit and commence touring the Livingstone Museum.

14:00 pm - Lunch break.

15:00 pm: Rest in your room at the lodge,

16:00 pm: Visit Mukuni Village on the outskirts of Livingstone. Undertake a village tour of Mukuni under the guidance of a village tour guide.

18:00 pm: Take your dinner

21:00 pm: Retire for a good night sleep.
Day 5 Morning Game Drive In The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park In Livingstone. In The Afternoon Go For A Sunset Cruise On The Mighty Zambezi River
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Morning Game Drive In The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park In Livingstone. In The Afternoon Go For A Sunset Cruise On The Mighty Zambezi River

Line up of activities

08:30 am: Take your sumptuous breakfast. Before going out for the local game viewing excursion in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

Program of the day

08:00 pm: Go for a morning Game Drive and Rhino Walk Safari in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the outskirts of Livingstone.

Narration: You will do a game drive and Rhino walk safari in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for approximately 2 Hours. This will be done in an open 4x4 safari vehicle with a qualified safari guide.

Accolades! A game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park offers a thrilling experience. You will have close encounters with 3 of the Big 5 animals namely Elephant; Buffalo and the near threatened White Rhino with good photographic opportunities while in the safety confines of the vehicle.

Narration (nature information tip): The Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park wildlife sanctuary is Zambia’s smallest National Park free from predators. This, in combination with it being an area with man-made 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. The environment inhabits a mix of riverine forest, mopane woodland as well as grassland, which also provides a variety of habitats for numerous bird species.

Old Drift Crossing Point.

Within this park is the Old Drift Crossing Point as well as Cemetary, 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.

Rhino Walk Safari

You will experience BREATH TAKING ENCOUNTERS with the endangered White Rhino whilst walking in the untamed Zambian bush of Livingstone’s Mosi O Tunya National Park.

Narration (information tip): At the end of the game viewing excursion, you will be transferred back to your lodge for lunch

12: 00 am - Exit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Pass by and tour National Art Gallery.

Information tip: The National Art Gallery is Zambia’s first National Gallery. Its aim is to promote the work of National & International Artists of all disciplines. You will see a lot of art works and drawings.

12:30 pm - 14:30 pm: Lunch

Afternoon Activity (Sunset cruise):

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.

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Overview of the local Zambezi sub-basin:

This sub-basin is the area in which you will do your sunset cruise excursion on the Zambezi River. Wildlife such as Elephant, hippo, crocodile, bush-buck, various antelope, Buffalo, bee-eaters, fish eagle, zebra and giraffe to name a few are home in this area of the Zambezi River sub-basin and can be seen on the edge of the river. Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on this cruise and share their knowledge on the local history and wildlife. Cold and warm delicious, well-prepared snacks are served on board.

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At the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your lodge, marking the end of activities for the day.

19:30 pm: At the end of the day, you will be served with a well-prepared fresh dinner.

21:50 pm: After an exciting day on the sunset cruise, you will retire to bed.

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Please note that the times of activities cited above may be varied to accommodate changed circumstances 
Day 6 Day Trip - Game Viewing In Zambezi National Park In Zimbabwe, Situated At The Door Steps Of Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day Trip - Game Viewing In Zambezi National Park In Zimbabwe, Situated At The Door Steps Of Victoria Falls

Overview: On this day, from Livingstone (Zambia), you will do an exciting day trip game drive to Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe. The Zambezi National park is situated at the door steps of the Victoria Falls and a stone’s throw from Livingstone, of Zambia.

Program of the Day:

07:30 am: Take your breakfast in Livingstone Zambia.

08:00 am: Depart from your lodge in Livingstone and travel to the Railway Museum in Livingstone for a guided tour.

Narration: The Railway Museum is a two-room museum recounting the history of Jewish people in Zambia, most of whom came during the colonial era.

10:00 am: Thereafter, travel and arrive at the Zambian Victoria Falls border and check-out for Zimbabwe. Commence a walk towards the Victoria Falls main bridge that connects Zambia and Zimbabwe. You will walk on foot and take a closer look of the mighty Victoria Falls over the bridge.

Narration: In 1905, 115 years ago, British Engineers constructed the Victoria Falls main Bridge linking Zambia and Zimbabwe. This was part of Cecil John Rhodes mega project of connecting Africa from Cape Town to Cairo via rail. Note, however, that the bridge was built/prefabricated in England and then shipped to Mozambique. It was then transported to its current location from the port of Beira by rail for assembly. The assembly took only 14 months and it fit according to specifications.

11:00 am: You will enter and commence viewing the Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side.

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Pros of viewing the mighty Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwean side.

• 75% of the Falls are seen from the Zimbabwean side, with a variety of 16 viewpoints bisecting the rainforest. A network of paths allows you to thoroughly see the Falls from every angle. • A true rainforest, where it rains 24hrs, 365 days of the year, from the falling spray created by these powerful Falls.

• In Zimbabwe the Falls never dry up even at the height of the dry season in October and November, Main Falls and Devils cataract will still have impressive water flow.

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13:30 pm -14:00 pm: Lunch Option (either at Look Out Cafe or Malonga Food Restauarant:)

After touring the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, you will take a meal at either at Look Out Cafe or at Malonga Village Restaurant. Should you decide to take your lunch at Look Out Cafe, you will meet the entire cost of the lunch meals.

Narration: The Look Out Cafe is strategically located on the side of the Victoria Falls and at most its always fully booked due to high demand. So, advance reservation for lunch at this cafe is a requirement.

Alternative eating place at Malonga Village Restaurant:

If you do not wish to take your lunch at Look Out Café, then you can take your lunch meals at Malonga Village Restaurant outside the Victoria Falls. If you take your meals at Malonga Restaurant, the cost of the meals will be settled by us.

What next?

14: 00 pm – 14: 30 pm: VicFalls Town Tour Drive.

You will drive through VicFalls town tour and see the beauty and amazing life style of the local people in this tourism hub of Zimbabwe. Thereafter, you will drive to the Zambezi National Park.

15:00 pm: Commence you afternoon game drive in the Zambezi National Park in Zimbabwe.

Narration: The Zambezi National Park is 15 minutes’ drive from the Victoria Falls town in Zimbabwe. This park is a 57,000-hectars unfenced area, home to elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards and more. You will get up close and personal with the region’ wildlife.

18:00 pm: You will finish your game drive in the Zambezi National Park and straight away head back to the Zimbabwean border to return to Livingstone in Zambia.

Once at your lodge in Livingstone, you will take your delicious dinner together with the tour crew.

20:30 pm: You could decide to go to go for nightlife activities in Livingstone at your own cost. We shall provide you with transport to and from the night club.

21:30 pm: Retire to bed for a restful night of sleep.

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Please note that the times of activities cited above may be varied to accommodate changed circumstances.

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Day 7 Open And Free Day Of Activities In Livingstone, The Tourism Capital Of Zambia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Open And Free Day Of Activities In Livingstone, The Tourism Capital Of Zambia

Narration: (information tip):- This is an Open and Free Day. This means you are free to do any other preferred activities of your choice at your own cost. This should be within Livingstone and the greater Livingstone area.

Suggestions!

We suggest and propose that you may do any of the below listed exciting activities:

A. Water related activities and other adventure activities on the Zambezi River in Livingstone at your own cost activities:

A. Water related activities and other adventure activities at your own cost activities:-

(1) Undertake Devil’s pool experience at your own cost. We shall transfer you to the Victoria Falls to undertake Devil’s pool experience.

The Devils Swimming Pool and Livingstone Island Tour is an Exhilarating and Memorable Experience. This activity is only available from the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. It is an awesome once in a lifetime experience and the operation is extremely well managed and run.

Note; Depending on the time of the year, if the water levels on the Zambezi River are high, you will not be able to do the Devils Pool swimming experience for safety reasons. Instead, you will undertake yet another exciting swimming pool experience on the same Zambezi River at the Angels’s Pool.

(3) Undertake Bunjee jumping at your own cost. We shall transfer you to the Victoria Falls to undertake Bunjee jumping experience. You will pay directly to the Bunjee jumping ground operator and service provider.

(4) Abseiling (at your own cost)

(5) Canoeing and kayaking (at your own cost)

(7) Microlight Flights over Victoria Falls (at your own cost)

(8) Helicopter Flights over Victoria Falls (at your own cost)

(9) Fishing (at your own cost)

(10) Hiking (at your own cost

(11) Horse Riding (at your own cost)

(12) Jet Boats (at your own cost)

(13) Lion Walk (at your own cost)

(14) Microlight and Ultralight Flights over Victoria Falls (at your own cost)

(15) Quad biking (at your own cost)

(16) Rafting (at your own cost)

(17) River-boarding and River-cruises (at your own cost)

**Meals will be arranged and provided for you as per your planned activity program.

Please inform us in advance which activity listed above you wish to do in Livingstone so that we can book in advance with the appropriate service provider.

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Please note that the times and order of activities cited above may be varied to accommodate changed circumstances.

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Day 8 End Of An Exciting 8-Day Safari Tour Covering Three Southern African Countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe And Botswana)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

End Of An Exciting 8-Day Safari Tour Covering Three Southern African Countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe And Botswana)

08:10 am: Wake up call, bath and pack your personal belongings

09: 30 am – Take your last special breakfast together with the tour crew.

10:30 am: You will be transferred to Livingstone International Airport to board your plane. You will joyfully return to your respective home places with sweet memories of Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

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8 Days: Best Of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) And Zimbabwe (Zambe

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days: Best Of Zambia, Botswana (Chobe) And Zimbabwe (Zambe

Depart For Choma En-Route To Livingstone, Tourist Capital City Of Zambia With An Overnight Sleep-Over In Choma

Travel To Kalomo Enroute To Livingstone: The Adventure Capital Center Of Southern Africa.

From Livingstone: Full Day Trip To Chobe National Park In Botswana

Livingstone: Tour The Mighty Victoria Falls, National Art Gallery And The Livingstone Museum

Morning Game Drive In The Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park In Livingstone. In The Afternoon Go For A Sunset Cruise On The Mighty Zambezi River

Day Trip - Game Viewing In Zambezi National Park In Zimbabwe, Situated At The Door Steps Of Victoria Falls

Open And Free Day Of Activities In Livingstone, The Tourism Capital Of Zambia

End Of An Exciting 8-Day Safari Tour Covering Three Southern African Countries (Zambia, Zimbabwe And Botswana)

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