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Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
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SAFARI ITINERARY 

Day 1: River Club - On arrival in Livingstone you are met by a WildZambia.com/ Uyaphi.com representative and transferred by road to The River Club for the start of your Zambia safari . Your guide will meet you in the reception area at approximately 18h00 for a safari briefing and welcome drink.

The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 18 kilometres upstream from Victoria Falls. The camp has a distinct Edwardian flavour and guests here have the opportunity from here to travel a short distance to enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds. Ten luxurious, thatched chalets overlook the Zambezi River, and have en-suite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All the rooms have fans. An interesting library is available for guest enjoyment.

The Zambezi National Park (for more Zambia Game Reserves ) is located just across the river, and elephants are often seen on the riverbank. A rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the river's edge. Enjoy a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. At 1708 metres wide, it is the largest curtain of water in the world and drops more than 100 metres into the sheer Zambezi Gorge.

Days 2-3: Lunga River Lodge - After breakfast, we transfer by road to Livingstone airport, to embark on a charter flight to Lunga River Lodge of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes in duration. Upon arrival, we enjoy a short nature drive to the lodge.

Located on a raised bank of the Lunga River and within lush riparian bush each of Lunga River Lodge's six thatched roof chalets share a stunning vantage point over the river's meandering channel. Each room is stylishly furnished (with minimalist touches) and includes an en-suite shower, flush toilet and vanity basin. Lighting is by 12v lamps, candles and hurricane lanterns.

The deep and clear Lunga River is the largest tributary of the Kafue River and flows north to south through a mosaic of Miombo woodland, riverine woodland and grassy 'dambos' in the north-east of the Kafue National Park. Species like puku and impala are abundant while roan and Lichtenstein's hartebeest occur in lower densities. Viewing of buffalo herd and elephant bulls is good while lion and leopard are regularly encountered. Additional interesting species in the form of yellow baboons and tree hyrax occur in the vicinity of the camp while a high density hippo population occurs in the Lunga River. Activities include game drives, walking safaris, guided canoe and boating trips as well as fishing. Night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area.

Days 4-6: Lunga River Lodge - We depart early from Lunga River Lodge on a road transfer/ game drive through the Miombo woodland to the renowned Busanga Plains in the north-west of the Park. This transfer is approximately 3 hours in duration, en route possibly encountering eland, roan and sable to name a few.

Busanga Bush Camp is located deep inside the wildlife haven of the Busanga Plains. Placed under the large fig trees of a small tree island, the camp features superb views of the flat game-rich plains that surround it. Accommodation is in four rustic reed and grass walled mini-chalets with canvas roofs and en-suite hot and cold shower, flush toilet, and basin. Each room has a wooded feel, with reed blinds, teak wooden chairs and a wooden bed frame surrounded by a mosquito net. A large canopy tent, bar and lounge provides a perfect ambience to make friends and share stories around the campfire.

Floodplain, grassland and woodland islands comprise a habitat suited to extended game drives, by day and night. For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet.

Day 7: After a short morning activity our safari ends at the Lunga airstrip, a return journey of 3 hours. Due to guests combining Kafue with various other destinations, our safari ends at the Lunga airstrip, allowing our guests the flexibility to tailor their onward arrangements.

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