Zambia & Malawi
We meet at Camp Nkwazi, just outside Livingstone. By the time you arrive, your tents will be pitched and our bush chef will be busy preparing the first of the delicious meals you will be enjoying on this safari. We spend the evening socialising around the fire.
We get an early start after breakfast. You will be issued two-way radios before we take to the road. We head to Lusaka, where we will overnight en route to South Luangwa National Park.
We continue our journey northwards, and overnight at a campsite just outside of Chipata.
Our campsite for the next few days is set on the banks of the Luangwa River. This is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and you are free to explore the national park at your own leisure in your own vehicle. There will be no game viewing in convoy. We advise you to have a GPS with Tracks4Africa maps loaded.
Today we cross over into Malawi and sleep in Lilongwe. There will be time for a trip to the old city market, where you can browse the colourful fruit, wood carvings and African fabrics. This is also a chance to stock up and refuel before heading to the lake.
We leave early for Lake Malawi, as we have half a day’s driving ahead to our camp on the shores of Lake Malawi. We’ll spend the next three nights in this spectacular place. One of the highlights of our stay here is a sunset boat cruise.
Today we start our journey back home, with a stop at Kafue National Park along the way.
This must be one of the most underrated parks in Africa. Kafue is Zambia’s oldest and largest national park. It is still relatively undeveloped and you can get that true wilderness feeling. Kasabushi Camp on the banks of the Kafue River is our home for the next two nights. A two-hour boat trip on the Kafue River is included.
Today we travel through the park to the game-rich Nanzhila Plains. The birding in this area is exceptional. Tonight’s campsite is situated at a waterhole, so you can sit and relax in camp, or explore the area in your vehicle.
We leave the park behind and travel to Livingstone, where we will have our last dinner together around the fire.
After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye.
This adventure was developed as a partnership between Bhejane and one of our specialist guides, Paul Wigley. We will depart from Livingstone, Zambia, and travel via Luangwa National Park to Lake Malawi. On the return journey to Livingstone, you will visit Kafue National Park.
TRANS-BOTSWANA
11 days/10 nights (tented accommodation) Start point:
Letlhakane, Botswana End point:
Kasane, Botswana
DATES & RATES
21 – 30 March 2020
2 – 12 October 2020
R15 950 per adult sharing; half-price for children under 10.
• The services of an experienced field guide
• Two-way radios in all vehicles • All camp fees, park entrance fees and advertised activities • All tents and associated camping gear, including cutlery and crockery
• Three meals a day, plus coffee and tea all day in camp
• Your own vehicle, and fuel • Mattress, sleeping bag, camping chairs and a camping table
• Drinks and snacks
• Travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance (compulsory)
• You’re responsible for bordercrossing fees and road taxes
says: This is a bucket-list hike – the trail is spectacular. Machu Picchu is the highlight, but you’ll see many other Inca sites along the way that you won’t have to share with crowds of tourists. Beginners are welcome, but are encouraged to do lots of hill training. You have to be willing to rough it in terms of ablution facilities.
Dates: 29 March – 6 April 2020
Cost: R39 295* per person sharing.
What’s included? Return flights, all accommodation and transport, and all meals on the trail. Porters carry up to 6 kg of your luggage – the rest you have to carry yourself.
For a full itinerary, and to book, e-mail weg@flightsite.co.za
Dates: Any time in August 2020. Cost: R27 500* per person sharing. What’s included? Return flights from Johannesburg to Rome, all accommodation before and on the Via Francigena in en suite hotel rooms, plus breakfast and the transport of your luggage to the next overnight stop.
VIA FRANCIGENA
(SAN MINIATO TO SIENA)