Best of Zambia Extended Safari – 14 Nights
South Luangwa, Zambia
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
Safari Overview
Best of Zambia Extended Safari
An extension of our popular 11-night Best of Zambia Safari. This 14-night package offers a unique opportunity to experience all three most popular national parks in Zambia, with their namesake rivers the Luangwa, the Zambezi, and the Kafue rivers. It is the ultimate safari experience in Zambia at an affordable price.
- 6 nights in Kafue, 5 nights in South Luangwa, and 3 nights in Lower Zambezi
- The best wildlife viewing Africa has to offer
- Visit the three most popular national parks in Zambia
- Variety of activities including water-based safaris in Kafue and Lower Zambezi
- Inclusive of road transfers, domestic flights, all meals, and standard drinks
- See our Classic Version for an 11-night itinerary
- Add three nights at the Victoria Falls with our Extension
Musekese Camp – Kafue National Park
Musekese Camp is perched on the edge of a spectacular lagoon in Northern Kafue, home to exceptional wildlife. Explore this secluded area by vehicle, foot, or boat with exceptional guides. The camp has only 5 tent-style guestrooms.
*Note: the order of the itinerary may change depending on availability.
Kaingu Lodge – Kafue National Park
Kaingu Lodge is situated on the river forming the boundary of the Kafue National Park. Activities include game drives, walks, canoeing, fishing, and boating. Cultural visits and school visits can also be arranged. Accommodation comprises luxury tents with indoor and outdoor showers!
Kafunta River Lodge – South Luangwa
Kafunta River Lodge is set on the floodplains of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Our classic safari lodge offers guests stylish comfort and excellent dining, with the best view in the valley. The 8 private chalets and 2 luxury suites are overlooking the game-rich plain. We offer game drives, night drives, and walking safaris as well as visits to Mfuwe-based and community-focused artisan shops.
Island Bush Camp or Three Rivers Camp – South Luangwa
Choose one of the camps to spend these 2 nights.
Island Bush Camp is set deep in the southern part of South Luangwa, completely off the beaten track. It features 5 genuine bush chalets, which are completely open to the front to enjoy a 180-degree view of the Luangwa River. It offers a real immersion in the wilderness, with comfortable simplicity. Daily activities focus on bush walks, complemented by game drives.
Three Rivers Camp is the latest addition to Kafunta Safaris’ portfolio of safari lodges and bush camps in South Luangwa National Park. The camp features 5 beautifully decorated tents, each with its own star bed platform directly connected to the tent. Sleep in or out, it is your choice! Daily activities include bush walks and game drives in unspoiled wilderness.
Chongwe River Camp – Lower Zambezi
Dotted along the forested riverbanks, Time + Tide Chongwe Camp is surrounded by wild beauty. Set at the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi Rivers against a stunning mountainous backdrop, the camp features 8 sophisticated tents as well as 2 sumptuous suites. Activities include game drives, bush walks and water-based safaris.
A game drive allows you to get closer to the game in a safe way. Expect to find lions, leopards, elephants and much more on your safari. Lodges offer morning and afternoon/night drives with the chance to see the wildlife as it is the most active. For those looking for a birding experience, safari guides can tailor the drive to your interest.
Game drives are available at all properties
If you’re looking for a real African experience there’s nothing quite the same as walking out into the African bush on foot. Experienced safari guides and rangers keep you safe while you enter the natural habitat of some of the biggest mammals in the world.
Walking safaris are also the perfect opportunity to focus on the smaller things. Your guide is likely to point out footprints of lions that walked through the day before or the calls of monkeys in the distance.
Walking safaris are on offer at all the properties.
Enjoy either the Kafue River or the Lower Zambezi River on a comfortable boat cruise, ideal for birding as well as seeing hippos, crocodiles, bathing elephants, or drinking leopards. A relaxing way to explore the bush.
Boating safaris are available at Musekese Camp and Kaing’U Safari Lodge in Kafue or at Chongwe River Camp in Lower Zambezi.
For those with an adventurist spirit, there’s nothing better than canoeing in Zambia. Another approach to wildlife observation, in close proximity to the wildlife.
Canoeing is available at Kaing’U Safari Lodge and Chongwe River Camp.
For those interested in experiencing something a little different, fishing for Tiger Fish and other fish species in the Kafue and Zambezi rivers may be of interest.
Chongwe River Camp and Kaingu Safari Lodge both offer fishing on the river.
Kafunta River Lodge has a photographic hide tucked under the main deck, overlooking the waterhole. Ideal for photographers wanting to take a relaxed approach to get close to the wildlife. This one is perfect for photographing waterbirds, sleepy hippos, and elephants splashing.
Island Bush Camp also has a photographic hide perfect for elephants.
A unique experience in this safari will be your option to sleep under the stars at Three Rivers Camp. Spend a night on the plush beds, surrounded only by the sights and sounds of the African Bush. Kaing’U Safari Lodge offers a sleep-out option at an extra charge (reservation necessary).
Cultural trips to the local community can be a rewarding experience and something that is easily organised for guests at Kafunta River Lodge and Kaing’U Safari Lodge.
Kafunta River Lodge has a splendid infinity pool where you can relax in the afternoon, or take a dip in the adjoining natural hot spring tub. Chongwe River Camp also features a secluded swimming pool.
Indulge in a massage treatment while at Kafunta River Lodge and unwind to the soundtrack of the African bush.
Note: Spa treatments come at an extra charge.
Inclusions
- Road transfers Lusaka – Kafue -Lusaka (can be replaced by charter flights)
- Domestic flights Lusaka – Mfuwe – Royal – Lusaka (fares subject to change).
- All road transfers (shared) between the airport and lodges/camps in South Luangwa.
- Two game-viewing activities per day
- All current park fees/levies/community funds (subject to change)
- All meals
- Standard drinks
- Complimentary laundry
- VAT and service charges
Exclusions
- International flights
- Charter flights to/from Kafue (optional)
- Visa
- Spa treatments
- Sleep out at Kaing’U Safari Lodge
- Premium drinks
- Expenses of personal nature
- Additional services outside of this itinerary
We are a safari operator in South Luangwa Zambia, with three properties: Kafunta River Lodge, Three Rivers Camp, and Island Bush Camp. We also design attractive itineraries to allow you a one-stop shop to book your ideal vacation in Zambia, but we are not a travel agent.
No, this is your own arrangement at your preferred date based on availability. Activities are shared with other guests in camp. We can also tailor-make an itinerary to better suit your interests.
Yes, we can tailor-make a large variety of itineraries to include other camps or parks that you would prefer. Drop us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
Sadly, we are not able to book international flights for you. We’re happy to include the domestic flights although you may also choose to book these directly with your international ticket and we will then deduct this from the overall package rate.
No, activities are shared with other guests at the lodges and camp. But if you prefer to have more control over your activities, inquire with us and we will check the availability of private guides at each location, and what the additional cost will be.
Yes of course. Zambia is very safe, and there is no problem travelling alone or if you are a female traveler. A single supplement will however apply.
The Luangwa Valley is world-renown for its abundance of lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. It offers some endemic species such as the Thornicroft Giraffe and exceptional plains game such as pukus, impalas, kudus, zebras, etc. Wild dogs are also very common with one of the largest populations in Zambia.
Kafue National Park also offers phenomenal game viewing with rare opportunities to spot cheetahs and servals, and other varieties of antelopes such as roans, sables, or lechwe (depending on the areas of the park).
This itinerary is available between June and October, the peak of the safari season in Zambia. June and July will be the coolest months and the bush will be thicker but still green. August and September will warm up significantly and the bush will start to dry out. October is the hottest month, the bush and waterholes are very dry and animals concentrate along the river banks. Read our blog for more information about the best time to visit Zambia.
Inquire if you want to travel outside those dates.
Plenty! This is an extensive combination of three of Zambia’s national parks.
Why book with Kafunta Safaris
20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SAFARI INDUSTRY
We are a safari operator in South Luangwa (Zambia) with three properties: Kafunta River Lodge, Island Bush Camp and Three Rivers Camp.
Apart from operating these safari properties for over 20 years, we also help our guests design their dream holidays in Zambia by suggesting the most attractive itineraries according to their interests and budget.
We know the country in and out, we understand the logistics and we’ve experienced most of the lodges and camps ourselves too. Most of all, we’re passionate about Zambia, and we love nothing more than helping you get the most out of this beautiful country. Whether it is booking our camps only or including domestic flights and other properties in other Zambian parks, we’re here for you.
