Classic Zambia Safari

A fantastic safari combining two of Africa's finest and wildest wildlife areas, the Kafue and the Lower Zambezi. Hugely different habitats and wildlife in each location, a combination of the two areas makes for a wholly rewarding safari holiday.

Experience a remarkable safari adventure with a special offer of 10 nights for the price of 8 at Musekese Camp, Kutali, and Chula Island Camps—spanning two parks and three camps. This exclusive package includes return flights to/from Lusaka and an inter-park flights (totaling 3 flights). Immerse yourself in the wonders of two National Parks, the Lower Zambezi and Kafue. This incredible value safari allows you to discover the best and most remote regions Zambia has to offer, all while staying in classically designed camps that evoke the spirit of exploration from days gone by.

Price From:

US$7,310

Duration

10 nights/11 days

Departure

May to October

Why You'll Love It

What's Included

Accommodation

Kutali Camp

Kutali is a comfortable tented camp with all the luxuries one could wish for, but with the charm and ethos of a true seasonal bush-camp. With just 5 guest tents, catering for no more than 10 people in camp at once - each tent is carefully and expertly located for the best possible views across the Zambezi River. The Kutali tents are bespoke and very comfortable, with high quality linen and mattresses, alongside flushing toilets, running water taps and traditional bucket-showers! A main area stretch-canvas tent set beneath the towering Winterthorn trees makes for an exceptional location for meals, reading, charging cameras and wildlife watching.

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Chula Island Lodge

Chula Island Camp is a stunning tented camp with all the luxuries one could wish for, but with the charm and ethos of a true seasonal bush-camp. With just 5 guest tents, catering for no more than 10 people in camp at once - each tent is carefully and expertly located for the best possible views across the Zambezi River. The Chula tents are bespoke and very comfortable, with high quality linen and mattresses, alongside flushing toilets, running water taps and traditional bucket-showers! A main area stretch-canvas tent set beneath massive Natal Mahogany trees makes for an exceptional location for meals, reading, charging cameras and wildlife watching.

Musekese Camp

With just 5 brand-new guest rooms and a team of experienced guides, activities are taken at your pace and interest. Rooms at Musekese Camp are spacious and comfortable with all the necessities. This includes en-suite flushing toilets and on-demand hot water showers. All our power requirements are drawn from a well configured solar set up and the main area has plenty of surplus power 24/7 to keep all your devices fully charged and drinks ice cold.

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Itinerary

Day 1 to 4: South Luangwa National Park, Katuli Camp

Kutali Camp

Day 1
Flight transfer A spectacular flight in from Lusaka to Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi National Park on Classic Zambia's very own Cessna 210 35mins
Day 1: Road transfer with your guide A short but exciting introductory transfer game drive from Jeki Airstrip to Kutali Camp. 45mins
Day 1: Kutali Camp Lower Zambezi, Zambia 3 nights
Why you'll love it: Kutali Camp along with the sister camp Chula Island is owner-run and part of the Classic Zambia company (which includes Musekese and Ntemwa-Buasnga Camps in the Kafue National Park). What you can do: Boat Safari, Canoe Safari, Game Drive, Night Drive, Private Guiding/Activities & Walking Safari
Day 4
Road transfer with your guide Our 'transfer' between Kutali and Chula is taken at the whim of the wildlife and your guide - we leave the timing and means of transport to the team on the ground. Sometimes a morning drive is in order, maybe a canoe, maybe a walk, all options to get you to your next camp.

Days 4 to 6: South Luangwa National Park, Chula Island Camp

Chula Island Lodge

Day 4: Chula Island Camp Lower Zambezi, Zambia 2 nights
Why you'll love it: Chula Island Camp along with the sister camp Kutali Camp is owner-run and part of the Classic Zambia company (which includes Musekese and Ntemwa-Busanga Camps in the Kafue National Park). What you can do: Boat Safari, Canoe Safari, Game Drive, Night Drive, Private Guiding/Activities & Walking Safari
Day 6: Road transfer with your guide A short game drive transfer from Chula Island Camp to Jeki Airstrip 15mins
Day 6
Flight transfer: You will fly from Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi to Lufupa Airstrip in the Kafue on our very own Cessna 210. A wonderful flight taking in views of the Zambezi escarpment, the Kafue flats wetland system and the broad Kafue River. You will be met on arrival at Lufupa Airstrip by the Musekese Camp team. 1hr 35mins

Days 6 to 11: Kafue National Park, Musekese Camp

Musekese Camp

Day 6: Boat transfer On arrival at Lufupa Airstrip you will be driven the 250 metres from Airstrip to the Kafue River for your boat trip transfer South, allowing us to cross the river to the remote Eastern sector of the national park. 20mins 4 km / 3 miles
Day 6: Road transfer with your guide Once our boat has crossed you to the Eastern bank of the River you will meet your last leg of the transfer into Musekese Camp. A safari game viewing vehicle will take you on a short drive into camp. 15mins 4 km / 3 miles
Day 6: Musekese Camp Musekese-Lumbeya (Kafue), Zambia 5 nights
Why you'll love it: The variety of activities on offer. The 'feel' of this truly remote area. The history of the camp and its ethos entrenched in exploration and conservation. What you can do: Bird Watching, Boat Based Safari, Game Drive, Night Drive, Private Guiding/Activities, Visit the Musekese Conservation Base Camp & Walking Safari
Day 11: Flight transfer
The end of your safari in the Kafue. A pleasant flight out of Lufupa Airstrip and across the vast Kafue flats floodplains into Lusaka for your onward connections. 1hr 15mins
Day 11
End: Lusaka International Airport