14-Day Zebra Safari - Western Explorer

Arrival in Livingstone

Day 1Arrival in Livingstone Arrival in Livingstone Upon arrival at Lusaka's "Kenneth Kaunda" International Airport (LUN) we will transfer you to the lodge in Lusaka. There you will do the final preparations and have a full briefing about the Pizi Safari - the Western Explorer. Pizi means zebra in the Lozi language. Let's hope we see many of them and a lot more animals and birds. Accommodation is in rooms. Main Destination: Lusaka (City) Accommodation: Wild Dogs Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included Day 2-4Northern Kafue National Park Northern Kafue National Park The day starts with a healthy breakfast. Afterwards we load up and leave Lusaka to head west to the Kafue National Park. This is the largest national park in Zambia. It is bigger than Slovenia. The Kafue River is its lifeline. During the dry season wildlife concentrates along the river and the remaining waterholes. This national park is the most divers in terms of species and habitats. We will explore the park on game drives. An optional boat cruise is possible to add to the day's activities. Our meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked over the open fire. Accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents. Main Destination: Kafue National Park Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easier to find) High Season July to October (Higher rates apply; busier) Best Weather

Mongu

Day 5Mongu Mongu It's an early start as we have to move to our next destination - Mongu, the capital of Western Province. After breakfast and loading up we do a transfer game drive as long as we are in the Kafue NP before rejoining the Great West Road at Chunga North Gate. In Kaoma we will have our lunch stop and will reach Mongu in the afternoon. Time to stock up for the next days in Liuwa Plain NP. Accommodation is in rooms. Dinner is at own account. Main Destination: Mongu (City) Accommodation: Liseli Lodge Budget lodge located in Mongu (City) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 6-9Liuwa Plain National Park Liuwa Plain National Park We will drive across the Barotse Floodplains from Mongu to Kalabo, where we cross the Luanginga River on a manpowered pontoon. We will make our way through white powder sand and will reach the African Parks Office after about an hour. Time for some paperwork. Finally. Welcome to Liuwa Plain! The next three days we are going to spend on game drives in the endless plains looking or the Wildebeest and Spotted Hyenas. African Buffalo and Lion were reintroduced into the Liuwa Plains National Park recently. Did we mention the superb birdlife? Accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents. Main Destination: Liuwa Plain National Park Best Time To Visit November (Animals gather on the plain) High Season Never (The park is rarely visited) Best Weather April

Mongu

Day 10Mongu Mongu Today we are heading back to Mongu crossing the Barotse Floodplains, the huge area that gets flooded every year by the Zambezi River, again. The Lozi people of the floodplains live a semi-nomadic lifestyle. During the dry season it is the grazing ground for their cattle and fertile land to farm rise and other crops. We will get fresh supplies for the next destination. Accommodation is in rooms. Main Destination: Mongu (City) Accommodation: Liseli Lodge Budget lodge located in Mongu (City) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngonya Falls / Upper Zambezi

Day 11Ngonya Falls / Upper Zambezi Ngonya Falls / Upper Zambezi After breakfast we load up as usual and head down to Sioma on a good tar road. Our next destination are the lesser known Ngonye Falls in Sioma. This horseshoe shaped waterfall is the prettiest when the water levels of the Zambezi River are very low. We will take a stroll around the falls area and you will see it for yourself. Today's accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents again. Main Destination: Ngonye Falls (Highlight) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Livingstone

Day 12Livingstone Livingstone The road is the destination. The first stretch of road up to Sesheke is in very good condition but than it turns in to a real adventure. We will dance around the potholes and will find our own track. From Kazungula to Livingstone we will enjoy another near perfect road again. Today is a driving day and no activities are planned. Accommodation is in rooms. Dinner is at own accounts. Main Destination: Livingstone (City) Accommodation: Kalahari Sand Ridge Inn Budget guest house located in Livingstone (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mosi-oa-Tunya NP / Victoria Falls

Day 13Mosi-oa-Tunya NP / Victoria Falls Mosi-oa-Tunya NP / Victoria Falls Did you know that Livingstone's Mosi-oa-Tunya NP got Square-lipped Rhinos aka White Rhinos? In the morning when it is still cool we will head to the national park and go on a walking safari. This is our chance to see nature from the ground level, check for tracks, talk about plants and their use. The aim is to find some of the White Rhinos and see them from a close range. After this exhausting exercise we have a picnic by the river. A visit to Livingstone isn't complete without seeing the Victoria Falls. To do this is the plan for the afternoon. Accommodation is in rooms. Lunch and dinner is at own accounts. Main Destination: Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park Best Time To Visit June to August (Best time to see the waterfall) High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply) Best Weather April to September (It hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Mosi-oa-Tunya NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HyenaVery Rare Black RhinoNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Kalahari Sand Ridge Inn Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Day 14Departure Departure After a comfortable night at the lodge we will have the last breakfast together. Depending on your flight time we can do some sight-seeing in Livingstone or a Helicopter ride (optional) or just spend time relaxing. We will transfer you to Livingstone International Airport (LVI) for your departure for your onward flight. Main Destination: No major destination visited Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Zamsato, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. The exact order,