Luxury Private Safari in Zambia

Overview

Bespoke, exclusive, and remote. The ultimate private safari in Zambia.

Socially distanced by design, this 10 day Luxury Private Safari invites you to escape the crowds and discover a slice of privacy in Zambia’s untamed wilderness, just for you. Remote, luxurious and adventurous, travelers will explore the sights of the mighty Zambezi River from the comfort of luxury safari villas and exclusive camps at Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge, Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma and Sausage Tree Camp. Complete with discreet staff, private safari vehicles and dedicated professional guides, you can design each day in Zambia as you and your party see fit.

Highlights

Destinations

Zambia

Duration

10 days

Price

From $14 472 per person

When to go

March-December

Day-to-Day Breakdown

Itinerary Overview

Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.

This Luxury Private Safari invites you to escape the crowds and discover a slice of privacy in Zambia’s untamed wilderness, just for you.

Day 6-10

Lower Zambezi National Park

Framed by the Zambezi River and riverine forests, Lower Zambezi offers a wild and remote safari experience. With abundant wildlife, plus unrivalled water-based activities like canoeing and river cruises, it’s one of Zambia’s most immersive game viewing destinations.

Day 6-10

Lower Zambezi National Park

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1-2

Experiences

Each day at Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge is designed to suit you! Activities include birding safaris, tiger fishing, canoeing, a village tour, and a tour of Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of falling water in the world. However you spend your day, be sure to end it with the daily sundowner river cruise.

Day 1-2

Arrive

Livingstone Airport

Check-in

Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge

Your Luxury Private Safari in Zambia starts on arrival at Livingstone Airport where a Ker & Downey Africa representative will meet you and welcome you to Zambia. You will be transferred over one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Victoria Falls to the award-winning Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge by helicopter. Tucked away on a remote island in the Zambezi, Relais & Châteaux Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge features only 4 private villas suspended over the water. Your exclusive villa is the perfect base to explore this peaceful stretch of the Zambezi at a pace that suits you – think canoe safaris, island picnics and sunrise or sunset river cruises in search of Zambia’s legendary wildlife. On return to the lodge, you might find a candle lit bubble bath set up on your private deck under the African night sky.

Good to know: Included in your lodge fee is a donation to the Bricks and Barters fund which helps feed 500 children a year in the local foundation schools in Zambia.

Accommodation

Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge

Tucked away on a private island, Relais & Châteaux Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge offers the utmost privacy for discerning travelers. Each of the four villas are set between the baobabs and lead out onto a spacious private deck fitted with a riverfront bathtub.

Experiences

Day 1-2

Arrive

Livingstone Airport

Check-in

Royal Chundu Zambezi Island Lodge

Good to know: Included in your lodge fee is a donation to the Bricks and Barters fund which helps feed 500 children a year in the local foundation schools in Zambia.

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 3-5

Experiences

Take advantage of your location on a Zambezi river cruise, fishing excursions and a guided tour of Victoria Falls. Other activities include expertly guided walking safaris and game drives in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where you can expect to see a range of wildlife including rhino, elephant, buffalo and giraffe.

Day 3-5

Transfer to

Livingstone Airport

Check-in

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport by car for your onward journey to Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, a 25 minute road transfer. Located within Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma overlooks a quiet bend of the Zambezi River. You will check in to one of the suites. There are an array of experiences to fill your day from game drives in custom-build 4×4 safari vehicles and canoeing on the Zambezi to fishing expeditions and excursions to the local Nakatindi village. Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma is the only lodge in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to offer guided walking safaris, an experience that is sure to be a highlight of your stay. You will have a private safari vehicle and guide for the duration of your stay.

Accommodation

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma features 12 tree houses that are connected o the main public areas by wooden walkways. The tree houses are in large ebony trees. The main areas has a wine cellar, lounge, open-air dining area, curio shop and refreshing swimming pool.

Experiences

Day 3-5

Transfer to

Livingstone Airport

Check-in

Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 6-9

Transfer to

Lower Zambezi National Park

Check in

Sausage Tree Camp

The third leg of your Luxury Private Safari in Zambia takes you to Sausage Tree Camp, a remote safari lodge located in Lower Zambezi National Park. After a seamless check-out at Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma, you will be accompanied to Livingstone Airport for your light aircraft flight to the lodge. With only seven luxury tented suites, this exclusive lodge promises a premier wildlife experience without the crowds. The tented suites are dotted along the banks of the Zambezi and are fitted with a private deck and plunge pool, lounge area and dedicated butler to ensure your stay is world-class. During your stay you will have a guaranteed private guide who will accompany you on morning and evening game drives, walking safaris, canoe excursions, scenic boat cruises and fishing expeditions.

Accommodation

Sausage Tree Camp

Situated in Lower Zambezi National Park, the exclusive Sausage Tree Camp features only seven luxury tented suites dotted on the banks of the river. The main lodge is fitted with a 25m lap-pool, dining and bar area that overlook islands teeming with wildlife.

Day 6-9

Transfer to

Lower Zambezi National Park

Check in

Sausage Tree Camp

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 10

Departure

Transfer to

Livingstone Airport

Today marks the final day of your Luxury Private Safari in Zambia. After a refreshing breakfast on the banks of the Zambezi River, your guide will accompany you to the bush airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Livingstone International Airport or Lusaka Airport (depending on your flight out of Zambia) and onward journey home.

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