15-Day Liuwa Camping Safari

<p>Pick-up from the airport in Livingstone and transfer to our lodge in the outskirts of town. In the late afternoon a visit to the Victoria Falls (optional, U$ 20 pp entrance fee). Overnight at Maramba River Lodge or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense). (-/-/-)</p>

<p>After breakfast we drive along the course of the Zambezi River up to the beautiful Ngonye Falls; not as mighty as the “big brother” further south, but equally impressive. The Zambezi splits into several channels and the masses of water find their way through the sandstone rock formations. We will hike to an island to get the best view of the falls. Camping near the river. (FB).</p>

<p>cross the Barotse flood plains to the Liuwa Plains National Park. There are few roads; however, this is part of the park’s attraction: around 3660km² of untouched Africa. Most of this is a vast honey-coloured plain of grass, with just the occasional water pan, island of raffia palms or a small tree-belt interrupting the scenery.</p><p>End of October tens of thousands of Gnu (about 70.000) as well as zebra and buffalo will join the more resident red lechwe and reedbuck.</p><p>The open plains are particularly good for oribi. Hyenas are the main predators here, while wild dog, cheetah and lion are dispersed on the plains. Camping in the bush (running water, showers and flush toilets are present). (3x FB)</p>

<p>We do game drives in the Park and enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the plains. </p>

<p>We do game drives in the Park and enjoy the wildlife and scenery of the plains. </p>

<p>Drive to Mongu, our stop-over at the edge of the Barotse floodplains. Here we have the possibility to stock up for the next few days in Kafue National Park. Camping at Mutoya Campsite at the edge of the plains. (FB).</p>

<p>We drive through Miombo forest to Chunga. Several small rivers cross this area. These leave a few waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetah and lion are among the inhabitants here. The birdlife is prolific. Camping on the banks of the Kafue River at Kasabushi Camp (2x FB)</p>

<p>Game drives in the park: looking for Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetah and lion are among the inhabitants here. The birdlife is prolific.</p>

<p>We leave the wilderness and drive on a tar-road to Zambia’s capital Lusaka. Overnight in chalets at Pioneer camp or The Residence. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense) (B/L/-).</p><p><br></p>

<p>mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand carved items are offered. Overnight in modern rooms in Protea Hotel (B/L/-)</p>

<p>In the morning we start our travel to Mfuwe and to our campsite outside the park border. South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant.</p><p>Camping at Wildlife Camp or Croc Valley Camp .</p>

<p>Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.<br>Camping at Wildlife Camp or Croc Valley Camp (FB).</p><p></p>

<p>During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few.</p><p>The colourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests in the riverbanks.</p>

<p>Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.</p>

<p>After breakfast transfer to fuwe Airport and departure. </p>