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Wild Zambezi Nights (9 days)

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Wilderness

Livingstone, Zambia to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Valid for Departures Now Through: 06 Jan 2026
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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.

Itinerary

Day 1
Livingstone, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

You will arrive at Livingstone Airport and transfer by road to Wilderness Toka Leya Camp. The first three nights are spent at Wilderness 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.

Day 2
Livingstone, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Wilderness 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.

Day 3
Livingstone, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: 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.

Day 4
Kafue, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

You will be transfered to Livingstone Airport and fly to the Kafue National Park (Plains Airstrip) for three nights at Wilderness Shumba Camp. Situated in central Busanga Plains, Wilderness 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. Wilderness Shumba Camp is open seasonally between 01 June and 31 October each year.

Day 5
Kafue, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Wilderness 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.

Day 6
Kafue, Zambia

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Wilderness 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.

Day 7
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

The last 3 nights you will spend at Wilderness Linkwasha Camp in Hwange National Park which is home to some of Southern Africa’s last great elephant, buffalo and sable herds.

Day 8
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack

Wilderness 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.

Day 9
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Hotel: None
Meals: 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.

Product 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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