Arrive at Livingstone Airport and transfer by road to Toka Leya Camp. The first three nights are spent at Toka Leya overlooking the Zambezi River and some of its islands. Soak up the views from an expansive wooden deck or enjoy an indulgent outdoor bath after an exciting safari.
Multi-Day Tour | Escorted, Locally Hosted, Private
Wild Zambezi Nights (9 days)
Wilderness Safaris Botswana
Livingstone, Zambia To Hwange, Zimbabwe
Valid for Departures Now Through: 31 Mar 2019
Wild Zambezi Nights (9 days)
Day 1
Livingstone, Zambia
Day 2
Livingstone, Zambia
Day 3
Livingstone, Zambia
Day 4
Kafue, Zambia
Day 5
Kafue, Zambia
Day 6
Kafue, Zambia
Day 7
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Day 8
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Day 9
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Itinerary
| DAY | LOCATION(S) | HOTEL | MEALS | DESCRIPTION |
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Day 1
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Livingstone, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
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Day 2
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Livingstone, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
Toka Leya is the best safari-style lodge in the area on
the banks of the Zambezi. Our
beautiful spaces with magnificent views, the relaxing spa and wellness center
as well as our sumptuous cuisine make this camp the perfect place to unwind. Visit The Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders”), due to its towering plume of spray that is visible at a distance.
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Day 3
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Livingstone, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
If you still have lots of energy, set off on one of the many adventures. Choose from our ‘in-house’ activities including game drives, white rhino tracking, cultural village tours, sunset boat cruises or we can help you book many adrenaline-filled activities offered nearby. Our fascinating Back of House tour showcases our conservation ethos through the running of our camp, and we invite you to be part of that ethos and plant and tree. |
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Day 4
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Kafue, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
Transfer to Livingstone Airport and fly to the Kafue National Park (Plains Airstrip) for three nights at Shumba Camp. Situated in central Busanga Plains, Shumba Camp is close to permanent water and within easy access of the teeming floodplains. It's the most luxurious accommodation in Kafue and overlooks the open wildlife-rich plains. Shumba Camp is open seasonally between 01 June and 31 October each year. |
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Day 5
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Kafue, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
Shumba Camp is named after a favourite species in the area: its large prides of lion that are often seen right next to the camp - or even, unusually, in the trees! When it comes to activities, guests have the option of game drives in and around the Plains and water-based activities when they are still inundated. Night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area. |
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Day 6
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Kafue, Zambia |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
Shumba Camp offers an unforgettable experience during the months of August and October: float in a hot air balloon high over the scenic Busanga Plains. |
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Day 7
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Hwange, Zimbabwe |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
The last 3 nights will be spent at Linkwasha Camp in Hwange National Park which is home to some of Southern Africa’s last great elephant, buffalo and sable herds. |
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Day 8
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Hwange, Zimbabwe |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
Linkwasha is situated in a private concession in the best location in Hwange National Park. It's the most exclusive camp in Hwange and is located near the famed Ngamo Plains, offering fantastic game viewing year-round. Activities such as day and night game drives can be done in a open 4x4 vehicle and morning nature walks. |
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Day 9
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Hwange, Zimbabwe |
None | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
A visit to the local village offers guests an authentic insight into the lives of people living on the edge of the park. One can also experience a sleep out in a romantic Star Bed overlooking a productive waterhole, rounding off the whole experience. |
Tour Features
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Description
Enjoy a luxurious and scenic wilderness experience with this safari that begins overlooking the mighty Zambezi River at Toka Leya Camp. Travel to the Busanga Plains and have the unforgettable experience of floating over the Plains in a hot air balloon. End your safari in Linkwasha Camp in the Hwange National Park which offers fantastic, year-round game viewing
What is more, this safari has become infinitely more eye-catching given our fabulous Early Bird Deals. By booking between now and 30 September 2018 you’ll receive 5% discount for travel between October 2018 and March 2019. And a further 5% discount is available for long stays – 6 nights or more
About Us
Wilderness Safaris is a Lodge Operator and a Destination Management Company dedicated to responsible ecotourism in Africa.
We specialise in creating memorable journeys in some of the most remote and pristine areas in Africa, whilst at the same time helping to ensure the future protection of Africa’s spectacular wildlife heritage and sharing the benefits of tourism with local communities.
At Wilderness Safaris, we believe in creating journeys, not holidays. A journey is an immersive experience, one that changes how you view the world in general and the wild places of Africa in particular.
Insider Tip
Contact your Virtuoso Travel Advisor for insider knowledge to help enhance your experience.Terms & Conditions
CONFIRMED BOOKINGS
Once a booking has been confirmed to us, we will change the booking’s status from “provisional” to “confirmed” on condition that you have secured the specified non-refundable deposit from your guests. The standard amount is 20% of the total land arrangement costs but this amount can vary depending on certain terms and conditions or party size. Please contact your journey specialist for details and please do NOT confirm a booking unless you have this non-refundable deposit, as you will become liable for cancellation fees if the booking does not materialize. In some parts of the world it has been customary for the guest to pay a nominal deposit for a holiday, with a small penalty if they cancel. Wilderness camps are relatively small making the fixed running costs and resultant break- even occupancies extremely sensitive. The cancellation of a mere two guests can put the camp into a loss situation and therefore we cannot accept bookings made with a nominal deposit, nor can we afford lenient cancellation terms. Please ensure that you have the required non-refundable deposit from your guests before a booking is confirmed with us. We urge you to review the booking conditions between your company and your guests. We believe that guests who are firmly committed to travelling and are covered by full travel insurance in the event that they cancel for insurable reasons e.g. medical problems, should have no problems in committing to this non-refundable deposit
PAYMENTS
Full payment from the guest is due eight weeks prior to arrival, after which our cancellation fees escalate in accordance with our cancellation policy.
CANCELLATIONS OF FIT BOOKINGS
Cancellation fees are levied when guests cancel confirmed reservations. The costs of the cancellation fees will escalate the closer the guests, cancels to their confirmed departure date. Our penalties escalate from forfeiting the deposit to payment in full as follows:
• If a cancellation is made more than 8 weeks before departure the non-refundable deposit is forfeited.
• If a cancellation is made between 4 weeks and 8 weeks, the deposit plus 25% of the price.
• If a guest cancels between 3 and 4 weeks prior to departure, 50% of the price.
• If a guest cancels between 2 and 3 weeks prior to departure, 60% of the price.
• If a guest cancels less than two weeks prior to departure, the 100% of the price.
Groups and Incentives have a different cancellation fee policy. This is available at time of quoting.
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once in a lifetime trip
By: handball3
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2015
A wonderful trip that exceeds superlatives. The trip started in Cape Town SA where we visited the Kirstenboch botanical garden and wine country. Then for Safari to Namibia Rhino Camp and Skeleton Coast both run by Wilderness Safaris. Individual bungalows at both camps and at all others as well. Great camps. All along the way we were escorted from one connection to the next and it was wonderful. The second time I might (?) be able to do it myself. From Namibia to the Okavango delta in Botswana - one of the premier places in the world for wild life viewing. We stopped in two camps - Tubu Tree camp and Chobi. In Chobi we saw all wild life x2. Finally to Sabu little bush camp near Kruger SA - also wonderful. Food was out of this world. Starting in Namibia, mostly desert, and going to Botswana next was the right order. We will want to go back. We still have want to see the jungle and will use Michael.
Travel Advisor:
Michael King
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Excellent Camps; Fantastic Staff
By: NP
Reviewed on: 21 Sep 2016
Wilderness Safaris has a great formula: great camps staffed by fantastic people! I have enjoyed every camp that I visited.
Travel Advisor:
Honey Mistry
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Very informative and detailed in all matters
By: Louie
Reviewed on: 08 Mar 2017
Our tour guides were the best in attending to every detail of our trip. We felt like we were the only ones that mattered. Our every need was thoughtfully addressed. From Chris in Capetown to Ban in Duma Tau Camp and everyone in between, we received the royal treatment. This trip was a never to be forgotten event and we thank all for making it a special one.
Travel Advisor:
Michael Distler
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Safari
By: Jim
Reviewed on: 23 Aug 2017
Very professional and knowledgeable.
Travel Advisor:
Honey Mistry
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Africa
By: me
Reviewed on: 01 Oct 2017
Did not deal with them directly so hard to review. No problems. All connections and transfers worked A-OK.
Travel Advisor:
Michael Distler
Recommended
Africa journey
By: Jake
Reviewed on: 17 Oct 2017
First class in all respects; great service; all of their people were knowledgeable; and responsible
Travel Advisor:
Susan Sparks
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wonderful experience
By: MyNeighborTotoro
Reviewed on: 27 Oct 2017
We had a wonderful experience. It's not hard to deliver a great experience when you're seeing animals roaming free that tourists aren't used to, but it is special when your ranger, tracker, and the lodge go out of their way to make sure you have an enjoyable and comfortable time. Would highly recommend Tangala!
Travel Advisor:
Katie Schmit
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Into africa
By: Rich
Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2017
We did not go to Namibia but to Zambia and Botswana. It was the best travel experience of my life. ALL the staff were outstanding. I have already promoted WS to several friends considering trips to Africa
Travel Advisor:
Bonnie Niemi
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Wilderness Safaris Botswana-Outstanding!!!
By: Phil
Reviewed on: 20 Nov 2017
We spent an incredible week at two Wilderness camps in Botswana (Chitabe and Vumbura Plains). The knowledge of the outstanding guides ( Ebs and Chris) and the friendliness of the staff at both camps made the holiday very special. In the first 48 hours at Chitabe we were fortunate to see every animal we hoped to see ( and more)...lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinoceros, wild dogs, hyenas, hippos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, velvet monkeys, jackals, crocodiles, wildebeests, cape buffalo and numerous types of antelope and birds.
Travel Advisor:
Bonnie Niemi
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Wilderness
By: Jyoti
Reviewed on: 09 Jan 2018
Absolutely fantastic. We were treated royally everywhere starting from the airport till we departed.
Travel Advisor:
Michael King
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Travel in Africa
By: Bobbi
Reviewed on: 13 Apr 2018
Excellent. All connections were smooth and easy. Guides superb.
Travel Advisor:
Michael Distler
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Vambura plains Toka Leya Sabi sabi
By: Carol sofen
Reviewed on: 22 Apr 2018
Great again very knowledgeable and personable ...each guide was great and made our sefaris that much more special
Travel Advisor:
Maxine Weinberg
Recommended
Africa: Botswana and Zambia
By: Cathy Dunn
Reviewed on: 15 May 2018
It was my first visit to Africa and to use Wilderness Safaris and I was very impressed with the company and their dedication to conservation. I traveled to Xigera, Savuti and Toka Leya and each camp offered a unique and unforgettable experience. The hospitality was incredible, everyone knows your name a treats you exceptionally well. The staff, guides and camp managers were professional, knowledgeable and grateful to have you as a guest. At each transfer I was met by a representative of Wilderness who guided me through the airport and to my transportation or on to the next camp. I highly recommend Wilderness Safaris and would use them again for future trips to Africa.
Travel Advisor:
Michael King
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Great trip southern Africa
By: Graham
Reviewed on: 10 Jul 2018
We were very impressed with the professionalism and logistics of this trip. There were no dropped steps, every connection was made perfectly. Camps were beautiful, food was very good, game drives were superb. Exceeded our high expectations.
Travel Advisor:
Michael King
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Trip of a Lifetime - South Africa
By: Jen Prashad
Reviewed on: 06 Aug 2018
Excellent and well versed guides and tours planned at every location. Comfortable and clean vehicles. Definitely would use again.
Travel Advisor:
Karen Lee-Ishmael
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Kenya Safari
By: David D
Reviewed on: 15 Aug 2018
We were pleased with the advise and service provided
Travel Advisor:
Josh King
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Africa
By: Catol
Reviewed on: 05 Oct 2018
Pineda was excellent. Both lodges. We did not really like three Gorges. Is was not 5 Star like our other lodges. Staff nice. Too far from Victoria Falls. We wasted a half day because there was no afternoon excursion. Definitely would not recommend. Lodges in Zimbabwe excellent all guides excellent . Swimming with sharks a great experience
Travel Advisor:
Michelle Andersen
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Beautiful camps
By: Leslie
Reviewed on: 06 Oct 2018
Camps were amazing and the staff was outstanding!
Travel Advisor:
Michael Distler
Recommended
Trip of a lifetime
By: Kim
Reviewed on: 04 Nov 2018
From the time we landed to the time of our departure, Wilderness Safaris itinerary was top notch. Everything exceeded our expectations. The guides, the accommodations, the food, the daily activities and the people were all top notch and amazing.
We will look forward to our next Wilderness Safaris vacation!!!!
Travel Advisor:
Marianne Kochanek
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Trip of a lifetime
By: Landman
Reviewed on: 13 Nov 2018
It is evident Wilderness Safaris has been a successful operation for some time. They are "on top of their game" in all aspects of their business. Their representatives were friendly, helpful and always punctual. We would definitely use them again.
Travel Advisor:
Maxine Weinberg