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10 Days Of Zambia's Lower Zambezi, Luangwa & Vic Falls

Overview

Zambia is a premier Southern African destination, renowned for its classic safari experiences. This extraordinary itinerary combines iconic landscapes, diverse wildlife, thrilling safari adventures, and the indulgence of award-winning accommodations.

Begin your journey with a three-night stay at the legendary Sausage Tree Camp, where sunset canoeing on the Zambezi River promises unforgettable moments. Next, head to Shawa Luangwa for an authentic African walking safari and e-cruiser game drives. Guided by an expert ranger, explore grassy floodplains in search of elusive leopards. Conclude your adventure with three nights at Tongabezi Lodge, an acclaimed honeymoon retreat offering a perfect blend of wildlife encounters and cultural discoveries.

Discover three iconic nature reserves — Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Enjoy eco-conscious activities like e-cruiser game drives and electric boat expeditions that protect Zambia’s wildlife and uplift local communities.

Highlights & Activities
What to expect on this itinerary:

  • Luxury, award-winning accommodations
  • Ideal for honeymooners
  • Leopard spotting in the “Valley of the Leopard”
  • Guided walking safaris, electric boat cruises, and game drives
  • Star-lit bush dining and island picnics
  • Visit to the iconic Victoria Falls

Day 1-3: Experience Zambezi River | 3 Nights

Upon arrival in Lusaka, board a flight to Jeki Airstrip, where a warm welcome from your guide kicks off the adventure with a game drive through the stunning Lower Zambezi National Park. Your destination is Sausage Tree Camp, where you’ll stay in an elegant Bedouin-style tent. Nestled along a serene stretch of the Zambezi River, the lodge offers luxurious suites featuring grand four-poster beds, a personal butler, and unparalleled views of the surrounding wilderness.

Incredible sightings on boat safaris.

Lower Zambezi National Park is often hailed as one of Africa’s most picturesque reserves. Its diverse landscapes include sprawling riverine ecosystems, seasonally flooded plains, lush woodlands, and open savannas. The area teems with remarkable wildlife, from hippos and crocodiles gliding through the river channels to large herds of buffalo roaming the floodplains.

At Sausage Tree Camp, personalized safari itineraries ensure an unforgettable three-night stay. Start each day with a delightful breakfast before exploring the park through tranquil canoe rides along the riverbanks, guided walking safaris across the savanna, or game drives to spot elusive predators. Between adventures, enjoy the camp’s amenities — unwind with a cocktail on the spacious deck or cool off in the refreshing lap pool to beat the afternoon heat.

 

Day 4-6: Explore South Luangwa National Park | 3 Nights

The next morning, a game drive takes you back to the airstrip for your flight to Mfuwe Airport. Upon landing, a guide will greet you for a road transfer to your next destination: a luxurious designer tent at Shawa Luangwa Camp. Nestled in the wildlife-rich Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park, this camp offers an exclusive retreat in one of Zambia’s most renowned reserves, celebrated as the ‘home of the walking safari’ and the ‘Valley of the Leopard.’

Walking safaris create exciting memories

Each day promises unforgettable adventures. Mornings begin with a guided walking safari, where the soft crunch of grass beneath your feet accompanies sightings of elephants, vibrant birdlife, and the park’s famous leopards hiding among the woodlands.

Afternoons bring the camp’s signature ‘silent safaris’ in e-cruiser game vehicles, allowing you to approach giraffes, lions, and other wildlife quietly and up close. As the day winds down, a boat cruise or sundowner excursion along the serene Luangwa River offers a magical end, with the setting sun casting its final glow over the African landscape.

Day 7-9: Explore Victoria Falls | 3 Nights

The following day, travel back to Mfuwe Airport for a flight to Livingstone, where a driver will greet you for a short transfer to your final three-night stay at Tongabezi Lodge. Renowned as a romantic honeymoon destination, the cottages at Tongabezi offer spacious comfort with chic decor and luxurious en-suite amenities. Treat yourself to an in-room massage or enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner in the intimate dining area.

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Tongabezi is the perfect base to explore the wonders of the greater Victoria Falls region. Spend a day in Livingstone, immersing yourself in Zambian culture by visiting the vibrant Maramba and Mukuni village markets, where you can find handcrafted bags, fabrics, and wooden sculptures from local artisans.

The lodge is also ideally located near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, giving you the chance to spot rhinos, one of Africa’s most endangered Big 5 species, from the comfort of an open-air game vehicle. Positioned along a peaceful stretch of the Zambezi River, Tongabezi offers a range of water-based adventures. A highlight of your stay is a private picnic on one of the river’s secluded islands, offering a truly exclusive lunchtime experience.

Day 10: End of Your Zambian Experience

Package includes:

  • Transport: vehicle, fuel, and  driver
  • Gorilla permit
  • Full board accommodation for the
  • Entrance fees.
  • All activities.
  • Bottled drinking water

Package excludes:

  • Visas
  • Air ticket
  • Personal expenses.
  • Cost for anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary.

We use 4×4 safari cars for our safaris and therefore every traveler is guaranteed a window seat, bellow are photos of the cars.

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Tony M
Tony M
2024-01-08
Jewel Safaris has a jewel in a female driver, Rachel My trip to Lake Mburo National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park on 5th Jan 2024, could not have gone better. My great experience was all down to Jewel Safaris' professionalism and industry experience. The car arrived at my house on time (5 am) to pick me up for the trip. The tour guide driver, a lady named Rachel Aheebwa, was such a delight. Female tour guides drivers are so rare, so this was unexpected. But looking back at how much of a success my tour went, Rachel was the best part of the trip. Two hours into the drive, she suggested a breakfast place that turned out to serve the best coffee I'd ever taken. The small eatery happened to be ran by a lady with tourism experience of 17 years. We set off for Lake Mburo about an hour later and arrived at the park gate three hours later. Because we planned to sleep in Queen Elizabeth National Park and we still had hundreds of kilometers to cover, she made sure we wasted no time Mburo. She was always friendly and firm in her advice when it came to time keeping. We made it to our final destination before dark and had time to rest. Before going to bed, she told me, firmly that we must leave at 7 if we are to see all the animals we wanted to see. I would have loved to sleep in but she made it clear that this was not an option. I was later thankful for this. There were several tourist vehicles at the UWA offices when we arrived. After payments, all the cars left through a Northwards track but Rachel went Eastwards and in less than thirty minutes of Game driving, we hit a jack pot. We found lions on the road and I was able to take close up pictures for several minutes as she made calls to all her friends letting them know that she had found lions. By the time all the vehicles crowded around the lions, I had spend over half an an hour with them. One of the best moments of my life. Jewel safaris couldn't have chosen a better tour guide driver for me. Every thing was well planned to help me see all there was to be seen.
TimmyHensel
TimmyHensel
2023-08-10
Murchison Falls Adventure This was my first safari adventure and it was a trip of a lifetime. The owner, Dona was very professional and helpful and made sure he understood what we wanted. The vehicle was wonderful and roomy and well kept. Our guide, Patrick made the trip exceptional. He knew the park, he knew the animals and he was a former ranger who spent years protecting the animals of that park. It was clear that the other guides respected him and Patrick was kind, funny and made sure we had a wonderful adventure. The first night, the owner called me to ask how everything was going and he messaged me after the trip to make sure we had a great time. That was above and beyond what I expected. Great company, great customer service and fantastic guide with years of experience. This is the company I would choose over and over.
pablo
pablo
2023-08-09
Great safari!!!! Fantastic. The owner went out of the way to make sure we had what we wanted. I highly recommend Patrick as guide and driver. He loves what he does and you can tell.
Simon T
Simon T
2023-08-07
Two-day trip to Lake Mburo Our two-day trip to Lake Mburo with our driver and guide Patrick was great. He delivered what we asked for, and more! Other than being a very kind person and good driver, Patrick was able to share a lot of information about the different animals and places we encountered. A big thanks to Jewel Safaris and Patrick! 100% Recommend!
Sander T
Sander T
2023-08-07
2 days Safari to Lake Mburo We had a blast of a weekend with Patrick from Jewel Safari's. He knew so much about the animals, was so friendly and flexible to arrange it the way we wanted. I would advice to go on a Safari with him!
George H
George H
2023-05-31
Uganda 2023 We had the great pleasure of having Patrick from jewel safaris for a week in Uganda. Hugely informative and fun, Patrick is a perfect ambassador for a fun, beautiful and dramatic country which is Uganda. A fabulous tour by a class guide. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting most of Africa and Uganda is top. Will go back
astrid H
astrid H
2023-05-31
Incredible experience Amazing service and amazing country and people. It was an incredible trip, I can’t fault anything. We all enjoyed it so much and our guide was so attentive and catered to what we wanted to do
goran52
goran52
2022-11-30
Utmärkt service, bra bil och kunnig guide. Jewel Safaris arrangerade vår resa till Uganda, med bland annat gorillorna i Bwindi. Vi var även i nationalparken där schimpanserna finns. Jewel Safaris har lång erfarenhet av att anordna safaris i Uganda. Goran
K F
K F
2022-11-29
good service We had a great trip with Jewel Safari and would definitely recommend to book trips with Jewel Safari.
Ola Karlsson
Ola Karlsson
2022-11-10
Great agency We ordered the trip in 2019 to go to Uganda in April 2020. Then Covid came and the trip was postponed for 2,5 yrs and in the meantime we kept contact and When we finally could go it all went super-smooth. Well organized and very friendly personnel and a fantastic guide. Nothing went wrong during the 10 days we visited and the arrangements were spotless.

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