13 days tour

13 Days - Zambia’S Northern "Unexplored" Tourist Circuit Wat

$ 2,640 .00 USD

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13 Days - Zambia’S Northern "Unexplored" Tourist Circuit Wat

This tour includes:

Transport

Style of Travel The entire 13 Day tour trip will be done in a comfortable overland vehicle well equipped with all the required camping gear and other accessories. The tour will be supervised by a dedicated Tour Director. He will be assisted by a team of highly experienced Tour Guides, camp assistants, and a Chef to take care of your meals.

Accommodation

You arrive in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. Our hospitality team welcomes you with true, friendly, Zambian hospitality spirit at the Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. You will stay at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel (GPS LOCATION INFORMATION S 15 24’ 10’’ E 28 17’ 7’’) in Lusaka Zambia. It is situated on the corner of Church and Kabelenga Roads in Lusaka city within Levy Shopping Mall yard. ----------------------------- You will stay in different types of campsites/lodges/hotels whilst on tour which are compliant to local tourism standards.

Guide

English speaking Driver and Guides

Meals

Meals are included but all alcoholic beverages are excluded.

Others

- Entry fees to all waterfalls

Hygieneprotocol

HEALTH YELLOW FEVER & CHOLERA . Visitors from or passing through a yellow fever and cholera zone (most of tropical Africa and South America) must produce a valid International Certificate of Vaccination. Air travellers who only pass through the airports of such a zone are exempt from the requirement. COVID 19 Unvaccinated travellers need a negative COVID 19 PCR certificate taken 72hours prior to departure. MEDICAL SERVICES There are several public and private hospitals and clinics in most major cities and towns including Livingstone. CHEMISTS / PHARMACIES Travellers should carry an adequate supply of their prescribed medicines although chemists in the major centres carry a wide range of medicines and first aid accessories. Overall, this travel itinerary is executed in accordance with the set World Health Organisation (WHO), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global), Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) hygiene and sanitation protocols. Safety & Security Zambia is a safe country to visit, especially when on an organized safari like this one. Tourlane, an online travel agency based in USA recently ranked Zambia the 6th safest travel destination in the world post COVID-19 pandemic. If driving independently, always get local advice on the road conditions and recommended routes and never underestimate driving times or drive at night. Below are tips on staying safe in Zambia. Staying Safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities As long as you listen to your guide’s instructions, you’ll be very safe on safari. Always follow the rules of the park and respect wild animals. When on a self-drive safari, only leave your car where it has been designated as safe to do so. For additional tips, kindly read the following captioned bulletin points: • Always follow your guide’s instructions and guidelines! •Always keep your voice down when close to animals •Stay in the car during game drives except at designated areas where you are allowed to get out •Don’t stand up in the car, hang out of the window or sit on the roof •Don’t drive too close to animals if you are on a self-drive safari and back off if the animals seem disturbed •Don’t drive between elephants in a herd, especially females and their young •Stay together as a group close to your guide on a walking safari and always walk in single file •Never run or jog in a wildlife area as it entices predators to attack •Never walk between a hippo and water; it may panic and charge because its safety route to the water is blocked •Never leave food in your tent; it will attract wildlife •Cover your arms and legs in the evening and use insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes •Wear a hat, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water •Don’t wear bright and colorful clothes or too much perfume – especially on walking safaris •In tsetse-fly areas it is recommended not to wear dark-colored clothing – such as black or dark blue – since it attracts these stinging flies •Bring warm clothes for morning game drives in open vehicles Staying Safe in Cities and Towns in Zambia. As in most big cities in the world, there is a fair amount of crime in Zambia’s cities and towns. Most incidents are minor, such as petty theft and pickpocketing. You are unlikely to encounter any trouble on guided tours. When venturing out in the city unguided, it helps to take some simple safety precautions: seek advice from your hotel about the area; don’t wear any valuables and only take the money you need with you; take a taxi after dark. For more safety tips that apply to Zambia cities and towns in general, kindly read the following bulletin points: •Ask at your hotel if it is safe to walk around the local area; when new in a place it’s always good to seek local advice on safety issues •Don’t wear jewelry when walking in cities and leave all valuables in a safety deposit box at your hotel •Avoid walking alone in a large, unfamiliar city •Don’t walk around at night; take a taxi •Avoid getting engaged with people approaching you in the street •Be careful when drawing money from an ATM; go elsewhere if you suspect people hanging around •Always lock your car doors and close windows when driving in busy towns •Never leave a car unattended with valuables or luggage visible

Not included:

Flights

International roundtrip airfare to and from Zambia

Insurance

We recommend that all clients consider taking up a comprehensive travel insurance

Others

- Gratuities, items or expenses of a personal nature, travel Insurance. Visa, - Airport transfers if you arrive on a day other than the scheduled start date. - Park Entry fees - - Client must meet the cost of entering Zambia National Parks and all water falls sites visited which may be paid locally. - All medical examinations and COVID-19 related issues of obtaining the relevant documentations are excluded in this package (not included).

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Itinerary of your trip 13 Days - Zambia’S Northern "Unexplored" Tourist Circuit Wat

  • Day 1 Day 1: You Arrive In Lusaka, Capital City Of Zambia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: You Arrive In Lusaka, Capital City Of Zambia

      You arrive in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. 

      After emerging from the arrival lounge,  you will be welcomed with true and friendly Zambian hospitality spirit  of warmness.  Please be on the look out for our Greeter displaying your name on a small hand-held board. You will then be transferred to and stay at StayEasy Lusaka Hotel (GPS LOCATION INFORMATION S 15 24’ 10’’ E 28 17’ 7’’) in Lusaka Zambia. It is situated on the corner of Church and Kabelenga Roads in Lusaka city within Levy Shopping Mall yard. 

      Activities

      There are no planned activities on the day of your arrival. 

      Activities start on the following second day early in the morning. So on this first day, your  tour leader will collect your insurance and next of kin details at this meeting, so please make sure you arrange a flight that will deliver you in Zambia in good time. Your tour leader will collect your insurance and next of kin details at this meeting, so please make sure you arrange a flight that will deliver you in Zambia in time.

      In the evening we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in a nice restaurant where you will meet your fellow travellers. You will be served delicious evening dinner. Thereafter you will retire to bed to sleep.

  • Day 2 Depart From Lusaka To Forest Inn Lodge In Mkushi District
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Depart From Lusaka To Forest Inn Lodge In Mkushi District

      Every long journey starts with one step. Your journey will all start off from Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.

      05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up and take a bath.

      06:20 am: We will pick you from the reception area of your lodge in Lusaka. We will leave Lusaka travelling in an overland vehicle by taking the T-2 Great North Road from Lusaka.

      Narration: At Kapiri Mposhi, we will turn right into the T-2 highway heading towards Mkushi covering a 88 km distance. We will check in Forest Inn Lodge for a night sleep over.

      Narration (information tip): Forest Inn Lodge is situated at Great North Road Farm 2917, Mkushi (not very far off the main road). It’s a simple wooded camping area with very nice clean rooms which are tastefully equipped and has mosquito nets fitted.

  • Day 3 Travel From Forest Inn Lodge In Mkushi To Kasanka National Park.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel From Forest Inn Lodge In Mkushi To Kasanka National Park.

      05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up and take a bath.

      You will then leave Forest Inn Lodge in Mkushi and head towards Kasanka National Park covering a distance of 119.1 kilometers. Upon arrival, you will enter the Kasanka Park through the Malaushi barrier gate.

      Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA): 11:30 am – Arrive at Kasanka National Park.

      General information on Kasanka National Park

      The Kasanka National Park is relatively small park in size measuring only 390 km². It is located on the fringes of Bangweulu wetlands and is renowned for being home to the largest population of bats on earth.

      Afternoon: You will then go for an afternoon game drive.

      16:30 pm: Time permitting, you will go for bird and game watching in the near by bushes.

      19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Enjoy delicious dinner.

      21: 40 pm: Retire to sleep by camping style of accommodation.

  • Day 4 Wildlife And Bird Viewing In The Kasanka National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Wildlife And Bird Viewing In The Kasanka National Park

      06:00 am: Wake up call, take a bath

      06: 30 am: Take your delicious breakfast

      07:00 am: Full day wildlife viewing and birding around Luwombwa camp or any good birding area in the park;

      Narration: We shall do a full day game and bird viewing excursion. The Kasanka is home to the very elusive Sitatunga antelope species. It is a valuable conservation area with diverse flora and fauna including many endangered species. The Luwombwa River and Bufumu Forest with its treetop canopy tower offer some superb birding opportunities.

      16:30 pm: Return to the same residential camp.

      18:00 pm: Sumptuous dinner.

      19:30 pm: Evening relaxation.

      21:00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.

      Notes: There might be a slight variation of the sequence in which activities are done and time slots of the above cited activities.

  • Day 5 Travel To Chitambo Enroute To Samfya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel To Chitambo Enroute To Samfya

      05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up, bath and thereafter eat breakfast.

      10:00 am: Visit Chitambo mission to get a complete story of Dr. David Livingstone’s mission in the then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).

      Historic site to visit.

      (i) David Livingstone Memorial Monument

      (ii) Replica hut located where the one in which Dr Livingstone died.

      11:00 am: Leave Chitambo Mission

      15:30 pm: Arrive in Samfya

      Narration: Samfya town is located on the south-western shore of Lake Bangweulu and has one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Africa!

  • Day 6 Activities In Samfya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Activities In Samfya

      Activity: Enjoy a variety of beach and water-related activities including boat cruise on Lake Bangweulu before retiring to bed.

      Bangweulu, which means "where the water meets the sky", is recognized by the Ramsar Convention as one of the world’s most important wetlands. The Bengweulu swamp is an absolute waterbird mecca with over 400 species on record, and covers over a million hectares. Bangweulu Wetlands is located 700km/343mi north of Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia.

  • Day 7 Depart From Samfya To Mansa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Depart From Samfya To Mansa

      Narration: Mansa is the capital town of the Luapula Province of Zambia.

      05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up, bath and thereafter eat breakfast.

      Travel to about 40 ms outside Mansa to Mumbuluma Falls which are a series of two wide waterfalls falling some 5-10m each.

      Where to stay: Will do an overnight camping at Mumbuluma Falls campsite or at any good level accommodation facility.

  • Day 8 Depart From Mansa To Kawambwa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Depart From Mansa To Kawambwa

      Depart from Mansa to Kawambwa. Driving distance of 217 Km.

      05:30 am – 06:10 am: Wake up, bath and thereafter eat breakfast.

      Travel on Nchelenge road, before Kawambwa town turn towards Ntumbachusi Falls.

      They are a series of water pools and rapids culminating in the main falls about 30m high on the Ng’ona River.

      Where to stay: Will do over camping at Ntumbachusi Falls campsite or at good level accommodation facility in Kawambwa.

  • Day 9 Kawambwa, Ntumbachusi Waterfalls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kawambwa, Ntumbachusi Waterfalls

      You will see spend the whole day watching series of water pools and rapids culminating in the main Ntumbachusi falls about 30m high on the Ng’ona River.

      Team will spend two nights at any camp or at any good lodge or hotel in Kawambwa (On this day, please expect some slight variations on the order of activities.

  • Day 10 Travel From Kawambwa To Mansa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel From Kawambwa To Mansa

      Return Trip: Travel from Kawambwa to Mansa to spend a night, covering a distance of 217 km. Day well spent around Ntumbachusi Falls. In the afternoon, we will travel back to Mansa to spend a night. It will be an exciting journey back teading through the same route to check out on some spots missed during the intial journey.

  • Day 11 Travel From Mansa To Serenje
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Travel From Mansa To Serenje

      Travel from Mansa to Serenje, covering a distance of 238 Km. Team will spend a night at Forest Inn Lodge or at good level hotel. Please expect some slight variations on the program of the day.

      Food Menu: Forest Inn boasts a fairly diverse menu - chicken wraps, steak, fish, and even Masala! The setting is beautiful, with huge trees full of birds - very exciting place to stay near Mother Nature.

      Late Afternoon Activity: After taking your meals, you will do some relaxed bird walks around Forest Inn.

      19:00 pm: You will take your delicious dinner at this lodge.

      20:30 pm: You will relax with friends whilst updating your bird log book with new bird species seen on this tour.

      21:00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Return Trip To Lusaka: Spend A Night At Fringilla Farm Lodge, A Safe Vulture Zone And Birdwatching Hotspot In Chisamba
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Return Trip To Lusaka: Spend A Night At Fringilla Farm Lodge, A Safe Vulture Zone And Birdwatching Hotspot In Chisamba

      Return journey back: after breakfast, we’ll board our vehicles and head back to Lusaka. However, we will not reach Lusaka on the same day and spend a night at Fringilla Farm in Chisamba.

      Activity: After taking your meals, you will do some relaxed bird walks around the farm in the most environmentally friendly way possible in order to reduce your footprint.

      Farewell Dinner

      Fringilla Farm Lodge is well known for its generous farm-style hearty home-style cooking and traditional Zambian food. They are famous for their trademark Fringilla boerewors and pies along with their 3-course buffet dinner spread.

      A mothers of all dinners will be arranged for you and team at Fringilla beside the fish pond waterfall in garden seating. This will be to celebrate the successful ending of the 13 Days - Zambia’s Northern "Unexplored" Tourist Circuit Waterfalls Adventure Tour.

      Vote of thank you by any participant!

      21:30 pm: Retire to bed to sleep.

  • Day 13 Day 13: End Of Tour: Transferred To Lusaka
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: End Of Tour: Transferred To Lusaka

      07:30 am: Take your bath and your well-deserved Fringilla breakfast.

      Narration: Travel from Chisamba for 1 hr 33 min covering a distance of 69.6 km via T2 Great North Road to Lusaka city. 

      (Depends on the time of your flight or your next destination): Transferred to the Lusaka International Airport for your flight back home with sweet memories of Zambia.

      --End of the 13 Days - Zambia’s Northern "Unexplored" Tourist Circuit Waterfalls Adventure Tour"-- 

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 88

Age range allowed for this experience.

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