Safari

Zambia's Two Rivers Safari:

DAY 1 Fly Lusaka - Mfuwe, South Luangwa - On Safari
DAY 2 On Safari
DAY 3 On Safari
DAY 4 On Safari
DAY 5 On Safari
DAY 6 Fly Mfuwe - Lusaka - Jeki, Lower Zambezi
Sausage Tree or Chiawa Camp
DAY 7 Sausage Tree or Chiawa Camp
DAY 8 Fly Lower Zambezi to Lusaka
4 nights Nsefu or Tena Tena & 3 nights Sausage Tree or Chiawa Camp
Valid 1 June - 31 October




Safari Includes all domestic flights and transfers.

Safaris Include:
Accommodation, meals, drinks, laundry, game viewing activities, transfers and National Park fees.

Sausage Tree:
Accommodation, meals, drinks (except premium spirits, champagne, sparkling wines and premium wines), laundry, boat trips, fishing, canoeing, road transfer between Jeki and Sausage Tree, National Park fees.

OR

Chiawa Camp
Accommodation, meals, drinks, laundry, game viewing activities, canoe trips, river cruises, National Park fees.

Safari Excludes:
International Flights, Park Angling Permits.

• MIN 2 PAX
• CHILDREN OF 13 YEARS AND ABOVE ARE WELCOME AT FULL RATE
  

NKWALI CAMP
NKWALI CAMP is located on Robin's private land, overlooking the National Park. The land is superb gameviewing country, with a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grass plains. Elephants often cross the Luangwa, seen from the bar, or come to the waterhole near the thatched dining room. The chalets are cool and spacious, overlooking the river. Access to the park is through the main entrance over the bridge, by boat or by our nearby pontoon. The area is famous for leopard and giraffe sightings.

• 12 guests
• en suite bathrooms
• open all year
• walking, drives & night drives

NSEFU CAMP
NSEFU CAMP - On a sweeping bend of the river, 12 kilometers north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. We reopened the camp in 1999, in keeping with the original style, and so operate the only 2 camps in the Nsefu Sector of the park.

The view of the river is superb and includes a terraced area where game grazes during the day. The bar, tucked in beside a huge extinct termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game, especially leopard at night. The original rondavels have been extended, with a spacious bathroom added. Each room has a clear view of the river, through large windows and from the new wooden verandah. The camp lies in the heart of the undeveloped Nsefu sector and so offers charm and total comfort in remoteness and seclusion.

• 12 guests
• en suite bathrooms
• open late May - October
• walking, drives, night drives

TENA TENA CAMP
"TENA TENA CAMP ... is altogether beyond superlatives, and must be one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa", The Times, London. This remote and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom-made tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Nearby there is a spectacular lagoon, Buca Buca, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to feed and drink. With the camp being remote and small, we have these scenes to ourselves.

• 8/10 guests
• tents
• en suite bathrooms
• open late May - October
• walking, drives, night drives

SAUSAGE TREE AND CHIAWA CAMP INFORMATION
SAUSAGE TREE
SAUSAGE TREE is located in the Lower Zambezi National Park along the northern bank of the Zambezi River, downstream from Lake Kariba, opposite Mana Pools National Park. The Lower Zambezi National Park is un-spoilt with stunning scenery and varied wildlife. The river is a focal point for the abundant wildlife including elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard and various antelope species.
Sausage Tree Bush Camp is nestled amongst mature mahogany trees and a large shady Sausage Tree on the banks of the Zambezi River. It is high on the river bank overlooking a large reed bed bisected by channels. The large, Bedouin-style tents each have a river view. There is a reading tent with a deck overlooking the river and a main dining tent. The Lower Zambezi is renowned for excellent tiger fishing. All activities are designed to guest requirements and weather conditions prevailing at the time.

• 12 guests
• en suite open air bathrooms
• walking, drives, night drives, canoeing, boating, fishing

CHIAWA CAMP
Set deep inside the park, on the banks of the Zambezi River and in the heart of big game country, Chiawa Camp is owned and operated by the Cummings family. The 8 ensuite tents, each set on it's own elevated wooden platform, over look the river where game is constantly coming down to feed and water. In addition to drives and walks, the camp offers boating and fishing.



A TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARIS IN ZAMBIA:
We believe that everything should be flexible and the length of the game drives/walks depends on the activity in the bush and the enthusiasm of the guests. You will notice that there are various options other than game drives and walks. And the timings of these options may vary, however the general trend is as follows:

5.30 am: Wake up drum
5.45 am: Breakfast consisting of tea/coffee/toast/cereal/fruit around the camp fire
6.15 am: Leave camp on drive or walk. There will be a mid morning tea/coffee and cake on the activity which is very welcome at that point.
10.00-11.30: return to camp. This really does depend on the guests, the temperature, the wildlife and is certainly not a set time.
12.00 noon: or around then- lunch which is usually buffet style, with lots of salads!
After lunch, there is now a change to relax, read, sleep, watch the river, the game passing by or swim in the pool (Nkwali and Houses only).
3.30 pm: Afternoon tea and cake (yes more to eat!). then leave for afternoon activity. We have a tradition of stopping for sundowners before driving on in the night, so do not be surprised when you are asked what you would like to drink at tea time!
After sunset, the drive continues with a spotlight to explore the nocturnal life often an active time for the big cats as well as a surprising number of nocturnal creatures that are not seen during the day.
8.00 pm: Return to camp for a drink, shower, before dinner.
8.30 pm: Dinner is served. Then guests usually gather around the fire for a final nightcap before turning in for a well earned sleep.