Imagine a remote, mesmerising wilderness teeming with wildlife, natural wonders and vast open spaces... landlocked Zambia is all that and much more. This is home of the world's seventh natural wonder, the legendary walking safaris and some of the finest Safari experiences. It also doesn't hurt that Zambia is touted as one of the safest countries to visit in Africa, with a warm and welcoming people that guarantee to make your stay truly unforgettable. Customise your very own Zambia tour package with Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours today.
Walk on the wild side About 30% of Zambia's land is reserved for wildlife and there are some 20 national parks and 34 game management areas in the country. With so many world-class national parks and game management areas, customising your tour and safari activity is the best way to ensure that you have the experience that you desire. Known for its excellent and reliable walking safaris, Zambia's walking safaris offer guests the opportunity to walk alongside big game and experience the African wilderness first-hand.
There is no better place to experience the walking safari than South Luangwa National Park, birthplace of the walking safari. Led by a knowledgeable guide and accompanied by an armed game scout, your guide will entertain you with tales of the bush, teach you to spot signs of wildlife and how ecosystems work. By the end of the safari, you will have a deeper and richer understanding of the African bush and its diverse inhabitants. South Luangwa National Park offers superb big game safaris and is known for its high population of leopards, herds of elephants, lion prides, hippo and crocodile in the Luangwa River. The park is home to over 60 species of mammals and 420 species of birds.
Waterfalls galore No one visits Zambia without stopping at the spectacular Victoria Falls. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this exceptional natural wonder is also regarded by many as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Standing at a height of 108 metres, over 500 million litres of water a minute cascade over a series of basalt gorges spanning some 2 kilometres in the Zambezi River, creating a spectacular and deafening explosion of spray as well as a magical and iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 kilometres away. It's no surprise then, that the waterfall is known by the locals as “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, or “The Smoke that Thunders”.
Surely the best way to enjoy these magnificent falls in all their glory is to take the so-called “flight of angels” via microlight or helicopter ride for a panoramic view of the spectacular gorges. Customise your flights to include the Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Wing-mounted cameras on the aircraft are available to capture breathtaking views of your trip.
Take a dip in the ultimate infinity pool Forget the Marina Bay Sands infinity pool, Victoria Falls has nature's ultimate infinity pool! During the dry season, natural rock walls in the Devil's Pool prevent swimmers from falling off the edge of the cliff, providing them with mesmerising views of Victoria Falls. Livingstone Island, located right on the edge of the falls, is the perfect entry point to an exhilarating dip in the Devil's Pool. Don't forget to breathe as you feel the force of the Zambezi River flowing past and crashing 100 metres down below over the precipice just a few feet from you.
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Zambia’s vast lands and abundant wildlife will mesmerize you with its beauty and charm, let Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours customise a tour package for you today. Call 6212 9935 or email privatetours@chanbrothers.com.sg to find out more.
Highlights
Every itinerary can be fully customised according to needs, special interests, personal preferences and defining style of just about anyone who wants to travel privately and exclusively.
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Lukusa, the capital of Zambia. Upon arrival at the airport, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
After breakfast, hop on board a light aircraft to Luangwa Valley, the birthplace of African walking safari. Enjoy a short but scenic drive into South Luangwa National Park and cruise the rutted four-wheel drive trails to your luxury camp. The valley is home to an abundance of wildlife in their natural habitat. As you navigate to your camp, elephants and buffalos will be the first of the big animals spotted. Herds of Crawshay’s zebra are close by, an endemic species that will become a regular over the next four days. Rest, relax, and re-energize after the journey with drinks served on your private veranda.
Game Drive
Today, hop on board an open jeep for your full-day guided game drive, exploring distinctive habitats within the park. See the majestic elephants dominate the forest with their trails of destruction as conspicuous as their whirling trunks. Spot kudu and eland cluster in small herds and are easily distinguishable from the abundant impala. Carnivores are prolific in this southern area of the park. Lions are relatively easy to find during the daylight hours, and leopards are a particular speciality of South Luangwa.
Game Drive
Today, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Zambezi. Upon arrival, a local representative will bring you to your lodge at Baines River Camp in Lower Zambezi National Park. This camp offers an array of land- and water-based safari activities to choose from in and around the park. Tonight, relax on your private veranda and enjoy the view of the river.
River Boat
This morning, venture into the magnificent Lower Zambezi National Park (original text is South Luangwa National Park) to participate in guided game-viewing activities. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, hyenas, impalas, buffalos, and more.
Game Drive
Enjoy a private airport transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight home.