Safari & Company - Safari Adventures Custom Designed

Where & When

Trip dates are October 21 to 31, 2010.

This amazing safari will take you through some of southern Africa's prime wildlife viewing areas and the timing could not be better; late October is the height of the dry season when the game will congregate near remaining seasonal water sources such as the Zambezi and Linyanti rivers.

The journey starts in Zambia and the Kafue National Park. The wide open Busanga Plains in the northern Kafue, provides habitat for some unique species such as Roan antelope, hartebeest and cheetah. Roam the plains in open safari vehicles in search of special photographic experiences.

The next park visited is Mana Pools, one of Africa's most scenic, with the Zambezi River and escarpment forming a spectacular back drop to any wildlife sighting. Photographic opportunities abound, with a variety of activities possible, including game drives, canoeing and boating.

Overnight at the Victoria Falls Hotel and some splendid moments at the grandest water fall of them all.

The Linyanti and Savuti river systems in northern Botswana will be teaming with elephant herds and you will be seeking the perfect shot of an elephant herd silhouetted against a setting African sun

All four camps are wonderfully comfortable with well appointed tented rooms each with ensuite bathrooms. We have booked 2 private safari vehicles at each camp; normally these vehicles seat 8 people, so with only five people there is ample room to spread out with your camera gear.

Access to each camp will mostly be by Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft that can seat 12 people; however we have booked out an entire aircraft to allow extra weight allowance for cameras etc.

October 21

Arrival at Lusaka International Airport in Zambia; you will be met by a Wilderness Safaris representative who will assist you to a light aircraft flight to Kafue National Park and Shumba Camp.

The Busanga Plains cover an area of approximately 750 sq km and Shumba Camp is located on the fringes of this wildlife paradise. The camp comprises six spacious luxury safari tents on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding plains. A maximum of 12 guests can be accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the "guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife.

This wealth of game on the plains is  a big attraction for predators, including leopards, wild dogs, cheetah and prides of lion up to 20 strong.

Included in the three night stay at Shumba Camp will be a hot air balloon flight over the plains.

3 nights at Shumba Camp.

October 22 & 23

Two full days of safari activities on the Busanga Plains; overnighting at Shumba Camp.

october 24

Today we fly to Lusaka and then on to Ruckomechi Camp in Mana Pools National Park by road and boat transfer.

Ruckomechi Camp is situated on the western boundary of the Mana Pools National Park. It is situated in a large grove of Acacia and Mahogany trees overlooking the Zambezi River with a superb view of the mountains of Africa's Great Rift Valley. The camp accommodates guests in ten spacious tents which each have a view of the river. Facilities are en-suite and include a toilet, hand basin, indoor shower and an outside shower with a view across the river.

Ruckomechi offers diverse game activities, including game drives in 4 x 4 vehicles and fishing. Daily game walks are available with an armed guide. The predators including Lion, Wild Dog, Leopard, and Cheetah are often sighted and large concentrations of Buffalo can be found along the river's edges. Kudu, Zebra, Impala and Waterbuck can be seen on the surrounding plains. Elephants are often seen swimming in front of the camp in order to get to the reed island directly opposite camp and they also like to take advantage of the plentiful Albida trees in the area.

3 nights at Ruckomechi Camp.

October 25 & 26

Two full days in Mana Pools with a variety of safari activities on land and water possible; overnighting at Ruckomechi Camp.

october 27

After breakfast you will be flown by light aircraft flight to Victoria Falls and the iconic Victoria Falls Hotel.

Internationally acclaimed, The Victoria Falls Hotel set in acres of private gardens, was established in 1904 and for almost 100 years, visiting members of Royal families, heads of state, celebrities, authors, journalists and poets, have preferred to stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel, where they are assured of total privacy, comfort and care. Situated in a prime location overlooking Victoria Falls bridge and gorge, the hotel offers guests the opportunity of walking to the falls along it's own private pathway.

1 night at Victoria Falls Hotel.

October 28

After breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and be transferred across the border to Kasane in Botswana. Clear Botswana immigration and light aircraft transfer to Duma Tau Camp.

DumaTau Camp is a 10-roomed tented camp located in the private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve which borders onto the western boundary of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana. The camp is built on raised boardwalks under a shady grove of mangosteen trees, overlooking a large hippo-filled lagoon on the Linyanti waterways.

The region has all the habitat diversity to make it a haven for wildlife. Activities are diverse and allow guests to spend time on the water (if water levels permit this), on land and occasionally on foot. Day and night game drives are conducted in open 4x4 vehicles along the Savuti Channel and the banks of Linyanti River. There are many hides in the area where guests can enjoy wildlife viewing up close and away from a vehicle.

The area is famous for its elephant concentrations in the winter months and for the great general game viewing all year.

3 nights at Duma Tau Camp.

October 29 & 30

Two full days in the Linyanti region, exploring the Savuti Channel and holing out in hides for close encounters with elephant herds.

october 31

Today the safari ends after a final activity at Duma Tau; light aircraft flight to Maun or Kasane for connection with a flight home.

Trip cost and how to book

US$10,484.00 per person sharing a room.

Single supplement is US$1,530.00

Cost is based on 10 people traveling

What is included in the itinerary: All accommodation on a shared basis; All meals at the safari camps; breakfast only at Victoria Falls Hotel ;Airport transfers as per itinerary; Road and boat transfer to Ruckomechi Camp; Two private safari activities a day at the safari camps (one in the morning and the other in the afternoon); Hot Air Balloon flight in Kafue National Park; Services of the lodge guides and staff; Relevant park fees; Locally available drinks at the safari camps; Laundry can be done at most camps/lodges and hotels. In some cases this is included in the tariff quoted.; Private light air transfers between the safari camps as specified in the itinerary.; Accommodation taxes, the applicable Tourism Levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST).

What is excluded: Meals not specified in the quote such as lunch and dinner in Victoria Falls; Drinks at Victoria Falls Hotel, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified in the quote; Any scheduled airline flights to Africa and related taxes; Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance; Staff gratuities; Any new Government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control; Visa fees where relevant. If a visa payment is required, then this must be made in US Dollars cash. Change is often not provided and so the exact amounts payable are required. Traveller's cheques and credit cards are not accepted for this purpose. International airport departure taxes applicable from manned airports only, which is to be paid in US$ cash on departure unless included in your ticket cost; Zambian international airport departure tax of US$25 per person and US$8 Domestic departure tax per person (applicable at manned airports only), to be paid in US$ cash on departure; Any items of a personal nature.