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Depart at 0935 from London's Heathrow Airport on British Airways flight BA2055 to Lusaka, Zambia. On arrival at 1955 you will be met and taken to stay for one night at Lilayi Lodge (bed and breakfast).
A safari in Zambia will provide both you with some fantastic safari and game viewing memories. Zambia has some of the most luxurious lodges for the perfect African safari.
Lilayi Lodge, only 20 minutes drive from Lusaka, is designed in traditional style with luxury thatched rondavels, with one larger building that accommodates the lounge, bar and dining area. Set in attractive parkland with a large swimming pool, the whole complex is designed for comfort and relaxation with particular attention to excellent cuisine.
Of the twelve comfortable chalets, six are en suite open plan with double bedroom, lounge and fully equipped bathroom. The other six have two double bedrooms, each with shower bathrooms and a common lounge, a great home whilst on your African Safari.
Safari game viewing can be arranged from the Lodge on foot, vehicle and horseback. Trips can be taken to the neighbouring tribal area to see the lifestyle of the Zambian local people and to view the spectacular Zambezi Valley from the top of the escarpment.
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for a scheduled flight to Mfuwe, South Luangwa. On arrival you will be met and taken to stay for three nights at Tena Tena (fully inclusive of meals and activities).
The South Luangwa Valley in Zambia, is one of the richest and most exciting safari game viewing areas in Africa. The scenery is diverse and typically African dominated by the meandering Luangwa River which floods the area every rainy season leaving beautiful lagoons and small lakes dotted around the extensive valley floor. There is woodland, rich areas of open plain and as you move south you come to the Chendeni Hills which provide excellent walking opportunities.
The wildlife is equally rich and diverse with herds of elephant, particularly large numbers of graceful giraffe, impressive herds of mighty buffalo and over a dozen species of antelope. The South Luangwa is one of the best places for spotting predators and lion, leopard, cheetah and other predators are regularly seen, as well as a host of fascinating smaller creatures such as baboon, warthog and serval.
South Luangwa is particularly good walking country and most days begin with a steady, not tiring, four hour walk with an expert guide and an armed national parks tracker (most of whom have an uncanny sixth sense for spotting the most elusive creatures). In the afternoon you would usually take a drive by open vehicle, perhaps combined with short walks and in the evening after sunset you have the further opportunity for a night time drive when you can see nocturnal creatures such as porcupine and aardvark and predators. This is also a superb birding location with many types of eagle, spectacular colonies of carmine bee-eaters, herons and in all over 350 species of birds.
Tena Tena Safari Camp is one of the finest in Southern Africa, having been set up and managed by Robin and Jo Pope. It comprises six large luxury tents under thatched awnings, each with en suite hot shower and w.c.
The Safari camp has superb views across flood plains to the Luangwa River and elephants and other animals are continually seen from the tents and open thatched dining room and bar.
The surrounding area of grassland and bush supports a wide variety of animals and 380 species of birds, which can be seen on foot and by open vehicle by day and night. Three expert guides tailor each day's activities in accordance with the wishes of each guest.
After your morning activity you will be taken to Mfuwe for a light aircraft flight to Jeki in the Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia. On arrival you will be met and taken for your safari, staying for three nights at Chiawa Safari Camp (fully inclusive of meals and activities).
Situated in the Lower Zambezi National Park, this remote safari camp is family owned and run by the Cumings family.
Chiawa consists of eight spacious comfortable tents, each set on its own elevated timber platform with panoramic views of the wide, slow moving Zambezi River. The tents are insect proof and have twin or double beds with mattresses, and there is solar lighting and spacious semi open en suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water. The honeymoon suite is intimate and romantic, with a bathtub overlooking the river. The camp also serves excellent food, which includes champagne bush breakfasts and outdoor barbecues under the stars.
Activities at Chiawa are varied and led by well trained, enthusiastic guides who are selected for their expertise and love of the bush. You will encounter big game and over 300 species of birds by open 4x4 vehicle, on foot, motor boat and canoe. There is also an opportunity for fishing the infamous tigerfish. Elephant, lion, many types of antelope, zebra and other animals are seen, while in the river are hippopotamus and crocodile, this is a once in a lifetime opportuntiy to witness Africa's natural Habitats and its superb game.
During the afternoon you will be transferred by light aircraft back to Lusaka for the 1720 departure on flight SA067 to Johannesburg, South Africa. On arrival at 1925 you will be met and taken to stay for one night at The Westcliff (bed and breakfast).
The Westcliff, situated in the peaceful northern suburbs of Johannesburg is one of the most sought- after hotels in the city. The hotel has a wide range of amenities, including an intimate restaurant, convivial cocktail bar and lounge. Within the hotel grounds, there is a first-class tennis court, heated swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium and health and beauty salon.
Making the most of its commanding position, all of the rooms and suites offer spectacular views over the city's northern suburbs. Elegantly decorated in individual style, they offer total privacy and every comfort for the discerning traveller.
With wealth built on gold, Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world class shopping centres, yet it is also fresh and breezy with golf courses, botanical gardens and well manicured parks dotted amongst its modern amenities.
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for a South African Airways flight departing at 0955 to Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. On arrival at 1420 you will be transferred by air and road to the island of Zanzibar where you will be met and taken to stay for five nights at the superb beach resort, Ras Nungwi (half board with non-motorised watersports).
Located on an expanse of beach wilderness on the northern tip of Zanzibar, and protected by an expansive coral reef, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is an ideal location for all water sports, or merely relaxing in the temperate water while soaking up the equatorial sun.
The hotel is built from hand-cut fossilised coral limestone and other natural materials, and literally blends into the landscape.
Rooms are positioned to maximise the panoramic sea views and cool island breezes. Individually furnished with handcrafted four poster beds and indigenous decor including carved doors, all rooms are en-suite with ceiling fans and balcony frontage. Mosquito nets over all the beds ensure a peaceful night's sleep.
The Zanzibari chefs are renowned for sumptuous seafood buffets and spicy island fare, all freshly prepared. From calamari and coconut curries to freshly grilled line fish, they will keep your taste buds alive whilst ensuring a healthy diet. Breakfasts are traditionally centred round the variety of freshly prepared pastries and local fruits, and there's plenty to choose from - Zanzibar has over twenty different types of mango, and an abundance of bananas, papaya, pineapple and passion fruit amongst many others! Lunches are light and appetising, and dinners are seasonally characterised by huge buffets and fresh fish barbecues under the stars.
The unspoilt beach at Ras Nungwi is arguably the best on Zanzibar, and the nearby coral reef yields a beautiful lagoon. Low tides reveal sparkling white coral sand bars, and rock pools teeming with marine life. The proximity and variety of the surrounding reefs makes Ras Nungwi the perfect diving destination.
This is marvellous trip where Tanzania, Zanzibar, South Africa and Zambia are all visited giving you and broad Safari and beach vacation at many romantic and luxury lodges and camps in superb locations.
During the afternoon you will be transferred by road and air to Dar Es Salaam for the 2005 departure on flight BA064 to London's Heathrow Airport, arriving the following morning at 0505.