Travel suggestions for bird enthusiasts and safari seekers!
Zambia has it all: incredible wildlife, dazzling landscapes, and is home to some of the most famous holiday destinations in the whole world! From the unique and magnificent Victoria Falls, to several of the best safari holidays, such as South Luangwa National Park, Lake Kariba and Kafue; choosing this trip, you are probably going to go on an adventure to cherish the rest of your life!
It is estimated that there are about 740 bird species, the country is just a garden of paradise for bird lovers! A huge combination of miombo forests, grassy dymbos, forests and wetlands is the perfect landscape that guarantees excellent opportunities for birds throughout the year. In fact, Zambia is believed to have one of the highest concentrations of birds on the African continent!
In this 11-day safari and bird watching Extraordinaire Combo you will travel throughout the country and be privileged enough to meet a rich variety of wildlife. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, red lehve ... and much more!
Are you ready for life? Zambia here we come ...
Day after day:
1 day : Arrive at Lusaka International and transfer to Chaminuka Game Reserve Lodge, near the city. After a tasty lunch with snacks, you have the choice between two activities: a day around the reserve (which offers game drives, walks in the bushes and horse safaris), or a trip to the Kalimba crocodile farm. In any case, expect to see a lot of birds and wildlife (Chaminuka has over 300 species of birds) or a huge number of hungry Crocs! :)
Day 2 : Breakfast in Chaminuka and a trip to the Lower Zambezi National Park, opposite the famous Mana Pools Reserve in Zimbabwe. Stay in a camp with sausage and canoe in the afternoon. Incredible photo opportunities for birds and exciting close encounters with hippos, crocodiles and thirsty animals along the riverbank! Birds of interest: Trumpeter, Meyer's parrot, Liliana and Narina Trogon's lover!
Day 3 : Early movement of the game and transfer to the shores of Lake Kariba. Afternoon Sundowner Cruise around the lake, drinks and snacks included. Overnight on Sporaving Island (Zimbabwe). The bird must see: the humming geese, of course, the majestic Fish Eagle, African Darter and Gimnogen (African Harri-Hawk). Also be on the lookout for abundant wild life in an area where elephants, masses of hippos, krokov, buffaloes and water tanks are kings!
Day 4 : Morning game drive in Matusadona National Park and the continuation of the journey to the south to achieve “Smoke that threatens”: Victoria Falls, one of the greatest wonders of the world in the world! A visit to the waterfalls and accommodation at The Royal Livingstone (5-star British old style, was simply extraordinary), known as the “great old woman from Falls!”. Spectacular view of Vic Falls and a private route just 10 minutes from the heavenly place. Make sure you have a raincoat, as this will most likely be a wet experience !;)
Day 5 : Awakening at 6 am for a short visit to the Mosio-Tua National Park, ideal for rhinos. After a typical breakfast of bacon and eggs, you will go to the oldest and largest national park in Zambia: Kafue! Truly a paradise for bird lovers, about 481 species - from aquatic birds to land samples.
Accommodation at Hippo Lodge, in thatched chalets or village safari tents overlooking the Cafu River. Unusual game review on the plains of Busanga, which thrive with red lehve, puku, solitary and rare sitatunga, Roy and sable antelope, zebra and dozens of other fascinating animals. Cat species such as lion and cheetah are also quite common! Interesting species of birds: a huge crane threatened with extinction, a long claw, cattle, African tuna, fish owl Pels, a bee Boms and a dilapidated kingfisher.
Day 6 : Full day in Kafue National Park. The program includes bird safaris and river cruises. Game drives and walking safaris are also possible. Fancy rejuvenating comb in a unique jazz sand? Anything is possible at Hippo Lodge! Your desire is our team !!!
Day 7 : Game disc until 9 am, breakfast at the Hippo Lodge Hotel and departure to Lochinvar National Park. Lochinvar has excellent prospects for birds, over 420 species of birds in a little more than 428 square kilometers! This is almost one kind of bird per kilometer area!
Overnight at Lechwe Plains campground. Major attractions include a unique walk on the mokoro (dugout kayak), quests Kafue lechwe and sitatungas! Watch the birds: pink chins and white pelicans, African skimmer, Baylon bitch, osprey, secretary bird, etc.
Day 8 : Early departure on a charter flight to the swamps of Bangvulu in the northern region of the country! This area is home to the endemic black lehve and is one of the last refuges for an amazing fur coat, a very large stork bird. Your overnight stay will be Shoebill Island Camp, with panoramic views of the floodplain!
Days 9, 10 and 11 : Last but not least, our final destination sends you to my favorite safari destination in Zambia: South Luangwa National Park! In fact, many experts view it as one of the best wildlife adventures in the world!
Accommodation in a luxurious cottage Mfuwe! Each chalet has its own bathroom and a magnificent terrace overlooking one of the lagoons. The lodge also has an open boma for special dinner nights and a campfire area for late and cold evening chats under a starry African sky!
Typical birds in the area are yellow and saddle storks, open storks bandages, bloody herons, earthen rhinos, threshers and carmine bees!
Events:
- Upon arrival: light lunch, daytime sleep and night game drive. Luangwa Valley is known for its wonderful and lively animal life after dark. Keep your eyes open to unusual species such as African civets, genetics, porcupines and shrubs! Also interesting are the cultivation of hippos, hyenas and leopards (an amazing area for these elusive cats)!
- Day 10: early game drive, rich breakfast and a pedestrian safari around the Lodge area. Drive the second night is encouraged, although it depends on you!
- Day 11: Packaging and transportation to Lusaka International Airport!
