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11 nights & 12-days in Expedition style experiencing 3 nights at Linyanti Expeditions, 3 nights at Somalisa Expeditions , 3 nights at Zambezi Expeditions and finishing off your journey with 2 nights at Chundukwa River Lodge, Victoria Falls Livingstone Zambia.
Get ready to explore and experience some fantastic, Action, Adventure and Luxury.
This trip offers balance and the perfect amount of authentic safari experience with all the creature comforts needed while you explore the Linyanti wetlands on foot and experience all that the African bush has to offer, sit by the elephant pool at Somalisa Expeditions in Hwange National Park and watch the elephants come to you and experience exceptional wildlife game viewing or canoe down the Zambezi River with experienced river guides, watching as elephants cross your path, fall asleep enjoying one the most incredible settings to the flowing sound of the mighty Zambezi River and then waking up to the dawn chorus and spectacular sunrises before before heading off to the Victoria Falls (A Natural Wonder Of The World), another bucket list destinations to see – this journey has it all.
This itinerary is designed to give you an idea of possibilities.
- We can tailor this trip to suit your specific travel requirements
- Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered
NB. We are a local Southern Africa Travel Destination Expert Company, going on 2 decades in the tourism industry, we would love to be of assistance to add-on to your itinerary with perhaps a visit to the iconic Cape Town and experiencing the amazing attractions on offer or connect to see more of Southern Africa's wildlife in the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa for a change in diversity before heading homebound.
Situated in Northern Botswana bordering the Chobe National Park, the Linyanti Concessions stretch across the Kwando-Linyanti river system. They are known for their exotic animal species and luxury safari options. An abundance of wildlife roams freely between the woodland habitats, ancient floodplains and forests that make up these lush, unfenced reserves. The big game in this area increases dramatically during the dry season when the area hosts large herds of impala, blue wildebeest, giraffe and buffalo as well as the world’s highest density of elephant. Several packs of wild dog are found in the area and lion, leopard and cheetah are frequently sighted. Night drives allow for the discovery of nocturnal creatures such as civets, genets, honey badgers and spring hares. This vast, untamed wilderness is the perfect location for those seeking a unique African adventure in an exclusive and remote big game habitat.
Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife. Home to one of the biggest elephant populations in the world, as well as around 100 mammal species, the park is popular among animal lovers. Several protected species inhabit the awe-inspiring open landscapes, including the endangered wild dog, critically endangered black rhino, and rare roan and sable - along with lion, cheetah, and around 500 bird species. Adventurers can look forward to guided bush hikes, game drives, and horse riding safaris, all of which offer excellent photographic opportunities.
Located in northern Zimbabwe, the life-giving power of the Zambezi River makes Mana Pools National Park one of Zimbabwe’s most lush and flourishing regions. Characterised by a diversity of landscapes including floodplains, forests, and baobab trees, the park has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its natural beauty; providing a fantastic destination for photographers. It is an Important Bird Area and is also one of the continent’s premier game-viewing locations, known for its good chances of seeing elephants, wild dogs, lions, and leopards. Mana Pools is also home to crocodiles, hippos, cheetahs, and eastern black rhinos. Visitors can look forward to an array of activities such as canoe trips, guided walks, game drives, river cruises, nature walks, bird watching, catch-and-release fishing, and searching for dinosaur tracks.
Situated along the southern border of Zambia, Victoria Falls is a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River. It forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and stretches across almost two kilometres into a gorge over one hundred metres below - making it one of the world’s widest waterfalls. Dubbed ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ by locals, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular tourist destination for those visiting Zambia. It is world-renowned for its sheer beauty and offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in spectacular landscapes inhabited by abundant wildlife. Visitors can look forward to a wide range of adventure sports such as kayaking, white water rafting, ziplining, bungee jumping and bridge swinging; and those looking for more relaxation can enjoy a sunset boat cruise, game viewing, or browsing through the vibrant local Livingstone Market.
Itineraries
Day 1
LINYANTI CONCESSIONS
Morning rise with breakfast at your pre-safari accommodation (We can assist with the booking) before departing from OR Tambo Int. Airport, Johannesburg on Fly Airlink and arriving at Maun International Airport, Botswana where an African Safari Guru representative will be waiting to Meet and Greet before connecting on a wilderness air charter flight to Linyanti Landing Airstrip.
A Linyanti Expeditions staff member will meet and greet and take you on a short bush road transfer to Linyanti Expeditions, staff will be waiting to welcome you and you'll be showed around the camp before you settling into your comfortable Luxury open Meru Suite.
Late afternoon/night game drive with Mid-way stop for sundowners before returning back to Zambezi Expeditions by night fall.
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire or bar while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Day 2-3
LINYANTI CONCESSIONS
Early morning rise and meet up at the main lodge with your guide (tracker) for some coffee/tea and rusks before departing from camp on your morning safari experience as the sunrises and the wildlife are active (Experience a pit-stop for some coffee/tea in between the game drive while Africa’s wildlife surrounds you in the wilderness) and returning back to the camp +-3-hours later for a well-deserved breakfast and the rest of the day is at your own leisure
Late afternoon/night game drive (Mid-way stop for sundowners)before returning back to Linyanti Expeditions by night fall
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the day/eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Please note the below activities can be exchanged for your morning and late afternoon game drives:
Optional: Bush Walk with a qualified and professional trails guide (16 years and older)
Optional: Linyanti Mokoro Experience with qualified and professional river guides water level dependant
Optional: Enjoy your luck at catching fish from the Zambezi River
Experience a scenic wildlife game viewing from another angle in a Helicopter (30 min.)
Day 4
SOUTHERN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Early morning rise making sure your luggage is packed and ready for staff to collect while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before bidding farewell.
Depart from Linyanti Expeditions on a game drive en-route to Linyanti Landing Airstrip for your onward journey via Kasane Int. Airport on Wilderness Air Charter and arriving at Victoria Falls Int. Airport, Zimbabwe.
A representative will be waiting to meet and greet and show you to your connecting charter flight with Safari Logistics to Manga Landing Airstrip, Hwange National Park.
A short bush road transfer to Somalisa Expeditions where staff will be waiting to welcome you and show you around the camp before you settling into your comfortable Luxury Tented Suite.
Late afternoon/night game drive with a Mid-way stop for sundowners before returning back to Somalisa Expeditions by night fall
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire or bar while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Day 5-6
SOUTHERN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Early morning rise and meet up at the main lodge with your guide (tracker) for some coffee/tea and rusks before departing from camp on your morning safari experience as the sunrises and the wildlife are active (Experience a pit-stop for some coffee/tea in between the game drive while Africa’s wildlife surrounds you in the wilderness) and returning back to the camp +-3-hours later for a well-deserved breakfast and the rest of the day is at your own leisure
Late afternoon/night game drive (Mid-way stop for sundowners)before returning back to Linyanti Expeditions by night fall
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the day/eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Please note the below activities can be exchanged for your morning and late afternoon game drives:
Optional: Bush Walk with a qualified and professional trails guide (16 years and older)
Day 7
MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Early morning rise making sure your luggage is packed and ready for staff to collect while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out.
Depart from Somalisa Expeditions on a game drive en-route to Manga Landing Airstrip for your onward journey connecting to Mana Pools Main Landing Airstrip where a staff member will be waiting for your short bush road transfer to Zambezi Expeditions Camp.
Upon arrival at the camp, a staff member will show you around the camp before settling into your comfortable Luxury Tented Suite.
Late afternoon/night game drive with a Mid-way stop for sundowners before returning back to Zambezi Expeditions by night fall
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire or bar while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Day 8-9
MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK
Early morning rise and meet up at the main lodge with your guide( tracker) for some coffee/tea and rusks before departing from camp on your morning safari experience as the sunrises and the wildlife are active (Experience a pit-stop for some coffee/tea in between the game drive while Africa’s wildlife surrounds you in the wilderness) before returning back to the camp +- 3-hours later for a well-deserved breakfast enjoying the rest of your day at your own leisure
Late afternoon/night game drive (Mid-way stop for sundowners) before returning back to Zambezi Expeditions by night fall
Pre-dinner drinks – sit around the boma fire while you socialise and talk of your amazing wildlife sightings of the day/eve with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Please note the below activities can be exchanged for your morning and late afternoon game drives :
Optional: Bush Walk with a qualified and professional trails guide (16 years and older)
Optional: Zambezi Canoeing Experience with qualified and professional river guides
Optional: Enjoy your luck at catching fish from the Zambezi River
Day 10
VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA)
Early morning rise making sure your luggage is packed and ready for staff to collect while you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before checking out.
Depart from Zambezi Expeditions on a game drive en-route to Mana Pools Main Landing Airstrip for your onward journey to Victoria Falls International Airport on Safari Logistics Charter where you'll be met by a Chundukwa River Lodge representative who will transfer you by road to Victoria Falls Border Post, Zimbabwe before heading over into Victoria Falls Border Post, Zambia en-route to Chundukwa River Lodge.
Upon arrival at Chundukwa River Lodge, a staff will be waiting to welcome you and show you around the lodge before settling into your comfortable River Chalet.
Enjoy a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River (Sundowners) before returning back to a dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Day 11
VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA)
Morning rise with breakfast at the main lodge area.
Experience a a full day exploring Livingstone District with your own personal guide and vehicle visiting the Awe-Inspiring Victoria Falls and lunch at the Elephant Cafe.
Return back to the lodge and freshen-up while the boma is lit up and pre-dinner drinks are enjoyed while you socialise and talk of your adventurous day activities with dinner served under the African night skies (Weather permitting)
Please note the below activities are optional and done at your own leisure with your own guide & driver for the duration of the day:
Victoria Falls trip, Utilize your private vehicle and guide to take you to Victoria Falls and explore Livingstone.
No set time departures, no waiting for the late risers – you are free to spend as much time as you want to experience the world’s largest waterfall and surrounding attractions.
View Victoria Falls from the Air (15min Helicopter on Flight of Angels)
Visit Victoria Falls Devil Pools (Seasonal)
Victoria Falls Bridge Tour
Horse Trails
Engage in Local Culture
Markets & Shopping
Historical Tours
Canoeing
White Water River Rafting
Royal Livingstone Express Stream Train
Bungee Jump & Zipline
fishing
Rhino tracking
Day Trip Chobe National Park, Botswana (Add-on a night at Chundukwa River Lodge)
Day 12
VICTORIA FALLS (ZAMBIA) TO HOMEBOUND
Morning rise with breakfast at the main lodge area
Morning Activity should you wish before departing or simply relax and enjoy the last few hours left on the tranquil mighty Zambezi Rivers edge from your River Chalet.
Checkout and Bid Farewell before dingepart from Chundukwa River Lodge to Livingstone Int. Airport, Zambia and connecting to OR Tambo Int. Airport Johannesburg and Homebound.
NB. We are a local Southern Africa Travel Destination Expert Company, going on 2 decades in the tourism industry, we would love to be of assistance to add-on to your itinerary with perhaps a visit to the iconic Cape Town and experiencing the amazing attractions on offer or extending your safari experience into South Africa for a little diversity and visiting one of the amazing Greater Kruger Lodges open to the Kruger National Park before heading homebound.
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Linyanti Expeditions in en-suite, with fan
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Somalisa Expeditions in en-suite, with fan
- 3 Nights Accommodation at Zambezi Expedition in en-suite with fan
- 2 Nights Accommodation at Chundukwa River Lodge in en-suite with fan
- Accommodation
- Three meals daily
- Tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, except premium imported spirits and champagne
- Laundry
- Included Activities: Morning, afternoon & night game drives, walking safaris, mokoro (subject to water levels), Hwange Main Camp village visits, Mambanje Village visit (private vehicle required at associated costs for Mambanje Village Visit), canoe safaris, catch & release shore fishing,
- All Conservation and Levy Fees Per Person Per Day
- Charter flight from Maun Airport to Linyanti Airstrip (Ground transfer to Linyanti Expedition return)
- Charter flight from Linyanti Airstrip via Kasane Airport via Victoria Falls Airport to Manga Airstrip (Ground transfer to Somalisa Expeditions return)
- Charter flight from manga Airstrip to Mana Pools Airstrip (Ground transfer to Zambezi Expedition return)
- Charter flight from Mana Pools Airstrip to Victoria Falls Airport
- Meet and greet by Chundukwa River Lodge representative at the Zimbabwe Border post and transferred by road to Chundukwa River Lodge
- Road transfer from Chundukwa River Lodge to Livingstone Airport, Zambia
- Check-in is from 13h00-15h00.
- Check-out is at 10h30.
- Suggested Add-ons - If you are interested in our selection of add-ons, chat to our travel planner or mention it in the enquiry form.
- Items of personal nature
- All premium drinks
- Spa Treatments
- Curio Purchases
- Gratuities for Drivers/Lodge Staff/Lodge Guides
- Road transfer can be provided by the African Safari Guru.
- ****Important is to organize travel and medical Insurance****
- Passports and Visas where applicable to travel whereby guests need to see your nearest Embassy
- PCR tests
- International and Domestic flights (Internal) and related taxes that may occur.
- Industry and Lodge Rates can change without prior notice beyond our control due to unforeseen government taxes. This will not affect clients who have paid the full package balance.
- Everything not mentioned as per inclusions
- Suggested Add-ons - If you are interested in our selection of add-ons, chat to our travel planner or mention it in the enquiry form.
Linyanti Expeditions is an intimate expeditions camp situated in a private concession, bordering the Chobe National Park. Linyanti Expeditions exudes a bygone era and is ideal for safari-goers looking for an authentic African experience.
Being an expeditions camp, Linyanti comprises of 6 tents and accommodates a maximum of 12 people. At night, guests are welcomed to the main tented area for a dining extravaganza with an open fire. If guests are looking for a bit of down time, they can relax and enjoy exquisite views overlooking the vast Linyanti wetlands.
The Chobe Enclave offers an abundance of wildlife species including large herds of elephant and buffalo making for exhilarating walking safaris which are the focus at Linyanti Expeditions. Here you will also be able to experience superb wildlife sightings by open 4X4 vehicle, walking and mokoro safaris. Our guides at Linyanti Expeditions are some of the best in the industry.
Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park and is known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds. As an exact replica of the original Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Expeditions offers one of the most authentic ways to experience this exceptional wildlife haven. Nestled under an incredible grove of Acacias, along the edge of a seasonal flood plain.
Somalisa Expeditions' main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised decking which overlooks a small pool, which elephants have become habituated to drinking out of. Add to this, the waterhole, frequently used as a 'mud-bath' and a popular rendezvous for the elephants. The up-close encounters and photographic opportunities with these majestic animals are endless.
Consisting of six elegantly furnished Meru Style Tents, each tent has en suite bathroom facilities with an outdoor feel. Activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives and night drives. Wildlife sighting include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and many other wildlife species.
Somalisa Expeditions is set in the heart of Hwange National Park and is known as the land of the giants for its big elephant herds. As an exact replica of the original Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Expeditions offers one of the most authentic ways to experience this exceptional wildlife haven. Nestled under an incredible grove of Acacias, along the edge of a seasonal flood plain.
Somalisa Expeditions' main area includes a lounge and dining area on raised decking which overlooks a small pool, which elephants have become habituated to drinking out of. Add to this, the waterhole, frequently used as a 'mud-bath' and a popular rendezvous for the elephants. The up-close encounters and photographic opportunities with these majestic animals are endless.
Consisting of six elegantly furnished Meru Style Tents, each tent has en suite bathroom facilities with an outdoor feel. Activities include guided walks lead by qualified and passionate guides who will share their knowledge and love of the bush with you, game drives and night drives. Wildlife sighting include elephant, kudu, sable antelope, zebra, wildebeest, gemsbok, the rare and endangered roan antelope, buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, hyena and many other wildlife species.
The legendary Mana Pools is known for its wildlife rich flood plains and magnificent views of the Zambezi River, with the Zambezi Escarpment in Zambia as a dramatic backdrop to the scenery. The river boasts some of Africa’s most amazing tiger fishing and adventure canoeing safaris, creating the perfect combination of beauty and fun and making this World Heritage site a must-visit national park.
Zambezi Expeditions offers one of the best ways to experience Mana Pools on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Comfortable yet classic, the camp offers the kind of intimacy with nature that can only be achieved by immersing yourself in the heart of the wild. Fall asleep to the sound of the flowing river and chuckles of hippo and wake-up with the dawn chorus to a spectacular African sunrise. The 12-bed luxury camp comprises of 6 twin bedded mini-meru style tents with en-suite bathroom facilities and bucket showers.
With unique access to the Zambezi River, your days will be filled with adventurous canoeing safaris, tracking game along the shorelines by foot, fishing for the iconic tiger fish and game drives in an open 4x4 along the flood plains and into the heart of the Mana Pools UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chundukwa River Lodge is located on a horse ranch, set alongside the Zambezi River just 25kms from Livingstone Town. We offer clients a farm-stay experience within a natural garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, home-grown and healthy food - and the opportunity to relax, horse-ride or immerse yourself in a few or all of the bucket-list experiences that Livingstone and Victoria Falls has to offer.
Our menus are always guided by what is available in the garden and our surrounding neighbours, from whom we support locally. We have a farm-to-fork philosophy which means we like to serve food that is seasonal and that reflects our “pick, clean and serve” approach.
Our boutique lodge offers five river-facing chalets and a family-friendly cottage. Guests stay with us on a fully-inclusive basis, which includes all meals, house drinks, a sunset cruise experience and the opportunity to have a private vehicle with driver for a day trip to Victoria Falls. Longer stay guests may opt for additional complimentary experiences with us.
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