Two Rivers Safari

Enjoy a week on the banks of Zambia's two beautiful and contrasting rivers - the Luangwa and the Zambezi.

4 nights with Robin Pope Safaris at Nkwali Camp on the banks of the Luangwa then 3 nights at a choice of camps in the Lower Zambezi National Park.

Luangwa has an amazing variety of wildlife with day and night drives and bush walks, which are a highlight of any safari. There is a fantastic population of leopard which are often seen on night drives, plus huge numbers of elephant, buffalo and an endemic species of giraffe.

Lower Zambezi is a dramatic setting with the backdrop of hills and the huge flood plains of the Zambezi river system. In addition to the drives and walks here you can enjoy the water from motor boats, paddling in canoes and kayaks or fishing and visiting the local villages.

Information

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Included

Internal flights return to Lusaka, transfers, most drinks, laundry, national park fees, game viewing, boating.

Not included

Premium drinks, international flights.

Is it for you?

This is suitable for everyone.

Best time

The dry season from May to October is when wildlife begins to congregate at the dwindling water sources, offering good viewing opportunities. October is the hottest month, with temperatures sometimes reaching 40°C or more.

Getting there

There are several direct flights each week from Europe to Lusaka. It is about a 10 hr flight. There are also daily flights to Johannesburg (South Africa). We can arrange the internationals from the UK and all connecting flights. Return flights to Lusaka from the UK start from about £500.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny
- 15
- 28
- Feb
- Sunny with Cloud
- 15
- 28
- Mar
- Heavy rain
- 15
- 26
- Apr
- Heavy rain
- 15
- 26
- May
- Sunny
- 10
- 24
- Jun
- Sunny
- 0
- 20
- Jul
- Sunny
- 3
- 22
- Aug
- Sunny
- 8
- 25
- Sep
- Sunny
- 15
- 30
- Oct
- Sunny
- 15
- 30
- Nov
- Rain
- 15
- 26
- Dec
- Rain
- 15
- 38

Wonderful variety of wildlife
Top class guiding
Beautiful scenery
Luxury accommodation
Remote and peaceful parks

Itinerary

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Duration: 8 days

Day 1:
Fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe airport. Transfer to Nkwali Camp in Luangwa (possibly Tena Tena and / or Nsefu). Four nights in South Luangwa, day and night drives and walks included.

Day 5:
Fly to Lower Zambezi. Stay at either Chongwe, Chiawa or Sausage Tree Camp. 3 nights including all game viewing and boating activities.

Day 8:
Fly to Lusaka to get flight home

Pricing guidelines for Zambia

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless airlines have special offers). Zambia combines well with Malawi and Botswana.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week mid-high season safari staying in one park in good lodge or tented campBetween £3000 and £5000
2 week safari in various parks in quality lodges and tented camps.Between £4000 and £6000
1 week ‘green season’ safariFrom about £2500 +
2 weeks Zambia and Lake MalawiBetween £4000 and £5000

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