06 Nights / 07 Days

Explore some of Zambia’s most astonishing locations on this trip. Begin your adventure by visiting the Lilayi Elephant Sanctuary. Then, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful national park. You will have three thrilling nights on safari at South Luangwa National Park. Shoot zebras, elephants, lions, and more with your camera!

Lilayi and South Luangwa National Park

Day 01: Arrival to Zambia

Welcome to Zambia! Complete immigration and airport formalities after you land at the Lusaka. Once you come outside the arrivals area, you will meet our airport representative who will greet you and help you transfer to your accommodation. It is a one hour drive approximately to Lilayi.

Check in to your hotel as per standard check in time and relax.

Everything is taken care of during your stay, from your meals to your lodging. During the day, choose from a selection of activities, including a game drive, a guided safari walk, a horseback ride, or a visit to the elephant orphanage.

Human conflict is an increasing threat to local wildlife, and elephants are often the target of poaching and habitat loss. Baby elephants often find themselves without a family and need a lot of help to survive and successfully return to the wild. Lilayi Elephant Nursery, in partnership with Game Rangers International (a non-profit dedicated to animal conservation), cares for the youngsters with the ultimate goal of returning them to their habitat.

As an in-house guest of Lilayi Lodge, you’ll have the unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and get a firsthand look a the project, as well as contribute to conservation efforts by assisting the elephant keepers in caring for the young elephants. Please note that in order to successfully rehabilitate the elephants, touching is not permitted and all visitors must maintain a safe distance at all times.

Overnight at your lodge in Lilayi.

Meals Included: Bed and breakfast.

Day 02: Explore Lilayi Elephant Sanctuary

Today you can head out for your choice of activities. Choose if you wish to indulge in a game drive, a guided bush walk, a horseback safari or elephant viewing at the nursery.

All meals and overnight at your lodge in Lilayi.

Meals Included: Bed and breakfast.

Day 03: Lusaka – South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast today, transfer to the Lusaka airport for your flight to Mfuwe (flight cost is not included in the package cost). Generally there are 02 flights available (07.15 am and 4.30 pm). For the morning flight you will have arrive in to Lusaka the night before so we recommend the afternoon flight.

Arrive at Mfuwe, then transfer to the camp for the next four nights. The camp is situated in a stunning location, overlooking a game rich flood plain and the Luangwa River beyond. The main area has plenty of places to relax with a dining and lounge area, a swimming pool, and a natural spring hot tub.

Overnight at your camp in South Luangwa National park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 04, Day 05 & Day 06: South Luangwa National Park

For three days, you will rise early and venture into the magnificent South Luangwa National Park to participate in professionally-guided game viewing activities. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, hippos, hyenas, impalas, buffalos, and more. The park is teeming with wildlife, which experienced guides will help you spot.

South Luangwa National Park is also unique because of endemic three subspecies: Thornicroft’s giraffes, Cookson’s wildebeests, and Crawshay’s zebras. It is also one of the few parks in Africa that allows night drives— a unique and exciting safari experience.

Depending on the weather and time of year, you might be able to participate in a walking safari. These provide a fascinating, more detailed view of park ecology and wildlife.

Spend your time at Kafunta River Lodge on game drives and walks, as the area is famous for its incredible richness of wildlife species. Get close to the animals at the photography hide and viewing deck, and unwind at the spa, hot spring, and swimming pool.

You can also visit a local Kuanda community village to learn more about the local people and their customs. Your guide will accompany you during these visits to advise you on correct behaviour and courtesy. You’ll spend three hours visiting the village and learning about the daily life, traditions, and culture of the Kuanda people. The locals host many international visitors and are happy to share their culture and ways of life.

All meals and overnight at your camp in South Luangwa National Park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 07: South Luangwa National Park – Lusaka

Today after breakfast, check out and transfer to the Mfuwe airport for your flight back to Lusaka. From Lusaka you will be able to take your flight back home…

Meals Included: Breakfast

End of Services…………….

• 02 Nights’ stay on full board basis in Lilayi at the Lilayi lodge or similar.
• Returns transfers from Airport to Lilayi Lodge
• Elephant viewing
• BTS tour of the Elephant nursery
• 04 Nights’ stay on full board basis at the Kafunta camp or similar in South Luangwa National Park.
• Snacks , local drinks (excluding premium brands)
• National park fees, bed levies, Luangwa Conservation and community levy.
• Laundry
• 02 game drives per day in South Luangwa National park on day 04, 05 & 06.
• Return transfers to and from Mfuwe Airport to Kafunta
• Driver’s allowance, fuel charges, tax etc.
• Local English speaking driver guide during sightseeing.
• Driver and vehicle will be available on a point to point basis as per itinerary and will not be at your disposal.
• Fuel cost of the vehicle

• 02 Nights’ stay on full board basis in Lilayi at the Lilayi lodge or similar.
• Returns transfers from Airport to Lilayi Lodge
• Elephant viewing
• BTS tour of the Elephant nursery
• 04 Nights’ stay on full board basis at the Kafunta camp or similar in South Luangwa National Park.
• Snacks , local drinks (excluding premium brands)
• National park fees, bed levies, Luangwa Conservation and community levy.
• Laundry
• 02 game drives per day in South Luangwa National park on day 04, 05 & 06.
• Return transfers to and from Mfuwe Airport to Kafunta
• Driver’s allowance, fuel charges, tax etc.
• Local English speaking driver guide during sightseeing.
• Driver and vehicle will be available on a point to point basis as per itinerary and will not be at your disposal.
• Fuel cost of the vehicle

Please check online or with our authorised representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there*

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and approximate processing time.

It is Traveller’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.

We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.

Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.

Current Exclusion:

• To & from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal & Bangladesh.
• From India (However to India (Inbound) is allowed).

Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com

*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorized representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 10 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

• If you cancel –
  • 60 days prior to departure there will be a 10% deduction on the package cost.
  • 59 – 45 days prior to departure: 25% deduction on the package cost.
  • 44 – 30 days prior to departure: 45% deduction on the package cost.
  • 30 – 15 days prior to departure: 65% deduction on the package cost.
  • 15 – 07 days prior to departure: 95% deduction on the package cost.
  • 06 days or less: 100% deduction on the package cost.

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• Disclaimer: In view of the COVID19 situation we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• We reserve all rights. All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Rates are subject to change at the time of confirmation.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is normally 1500 hrs. and check-out 12 Noon. (Please check with the hotel for the same)
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis or SIC basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any trade fair periods, Major European Holidays, Events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel’s policy.
• All rates are net and per person for the package.
• Rates for the extra night, if given are per person per night.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 2 to 11 years old. One child sharing a room with two adults (depending on hotel policy).
• Most hotels in Europe have occupancy policy per room. They will generally not allow more than 03 people in one room (based on the room size).
• If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply for child also.
• We will endeavour to match the rates quoted in the packages.
• If certain entrances are closed during certain periods, alternative entrances will be provided.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• Any damages caused whilst on tour shall be borne (paid or settled) locally by the client, we will not be liable for the same.

Covid Guidelines (If any): The new Covid-19 ‘Omicron’ variant is of global concern. Flights may be disrupted. Tightened restrictions are in place. You’ll need proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken 72 hours prior to departure from your country of origin, using an approved laboratory through the Trusted Travel platform. Quarantine arrangements may depend on your travel arrangements and may change at short notice. If you’re travelling from a high risk country you’ll be required to quarantine for 10 days at your own cost (see ‘Travel’). Contact your nearest Zambian Embassy or Consulate for details. If you’re leaving Zambia, you’ll need a medical certificate confirming you’ve had a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test.

https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/covid-19-news/

Please do check with the local Zambian embassy and the above website for latest news.

Mandatory Medical /Tests or Vaccination details: Please check with your local Zambian embassy for the same.

Any Other info: NA

Taxes Extra. 12 years and above Child will be considered on adult rates only. The third adult rate won’t be applicable. Single occupancy rates will be considered. Since Lilayi as well as Kafunta doesn’t allow triple occupancy.

Notes:

• Child with bed – may be given sleeper couch in the same room sharing with 02 fully Paid adults.
• Child No bed – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding
• Infant – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding.
• All ages will be calculated as per the date on the passport.

Rates per Adult / Child for additional sightseeing/excursion/monument fee etc.:

All rates are per person in USD. Taxes Extra.

Points to Note:

Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.

Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.

Local Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

The Zambian Kwacha is a decimal type of currency with K1 being made up 100 ngwee. Before Zambia’s independence in 1964, the country then known as Northern Rhodesia used the British pound as legal tender before migrating to the Kwacha in 1965.

1 USD = 16.5 ZMW approximately. (As on 22 Dec 2021)

The official currency of Zambia is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMK) which fluctuates quite regularly. As of Jan 2013, Zambia rebased the currency dividing by 1000.

• Kwacha note denominations are K100, K50, K20, K10, and K2
• Coins are in denominations of K1 and 50, 10 and 5 Ngwee

Preferably use only the services of a designated Bureaux de Change and keep up-to-date with the most recent exchange rate.

At most southern African border posts, you can exchange USD at the border for local currency – but you won’t get a favourable exchange rate, and are bound to come across informal money changers. Be very aware of scam artists, fake bills, and paper fillers!

Helpful items for your packing list:

The most practical items to pack for your Zambia safari are:

• Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours
• Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes
• T-shirts
• Shorts or a light skirt
• Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days
• Jackets and sweaters for early morning and late afternoon game drives
• A lightweight waterproof jacket in case of rain
• Swim and beachwear
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, insect repellent, moisturiser and lip salve
• Binoculars and camera equipment

The luggage allowance on small flights is usually limited to a maximum of 20 kg (44 lbs), which includes hand luggage, so please bear this in mind when packing. Most lodges and camps provide a same-day laundry service for your clothes.

Photography: Due to nature of the safari tour, rugged terrain and extremely dusty conditions,

We would like to urge to carefully pack all sensitive photographic, electronic and filming equipment, preferably in the dust-proof bags.

People: The area of modern Zambia is known to have been inhabited by the Khoisan and Batwa peoples until around AD 300 when migrating Bantu began to settle around these areas. Its is believed the Khoisan people groups originated in East Africa and spread southwards around 150,000 years ago.

With a population of less than 15 million, Zambia comprises an amazing 72 ethnic groups, most of which are bantu-speaking. About 90% of the population fall into 9 major ethnolinguistic groups: the Nyanja-Chewa; Bemba; Tonga; Tumbuka; Lunda; Luvale; Kaonde; Nkoya; and Lozi.

Zambia is also home to a thriving Asian community, predominantly of Indian and Chinese origin, numbering around 100,000, as well as a number of European expatriates, some of whom were invited to settle in Zambia by the local government having been cast off their farms in neighbouring Zimbabwe.

All this makes Zambia home to a vibrant mix of cultures, traditions and peoples, and Zambia is also widely-considered to be one of the friendliest and most welcoming nations in the world.

Climate: Zambia experiences a predominantly sub-tropical climate characterized by three distinct seasons: a hot and dry season (mid-August to mid-November), a wet rainy season (mid-November to April) and a cool dry season (May to mid-August). … The hot months are very dry, receiving almost no rainfall between May and August

Safety and Security:  Petty theft is as common as any major city where unemployment is high. Be very awake when walking around carrying anything of value, there are master pickpockets here and there. Never leave your vehicle unlocked and never change money on the streets. For the most part, however, Zambians are very friendly and helpful.

As far as personal safety is concerned, one could easily hitchhike alone throughout the country without a problem. Theft however is possible in the bigger towns and cities as it is the world over. Don’t walk around with things you can’t do without, like your passport or airline tickets. Carry minimum amounts of cash and keep it hidden or in a money belt and if possible, don’t leave your car unattended. This is less of a problem in the rural areas.

Staying safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities: Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times – listen carefully to instructions and follow the park’s rules at all times. When on a self-drive safari, don’t drive too close to wildlife and only leave your car in designated areas where it is safe to do so.

Staying safe in Cities and Towns: Crime is common. Security risks increase after dark, especially in tourist areas and city centres. Stay alert to your surroundings. Avoid walking alone or travelling after dark. Avoid all demonstrations, political rallies and large public gatherings as they can turn violent. There have been violent robberies (some involving fatalities) along the Cairo Road area of Lusaka, including Chachacha, Freedom Way and Lumumba Roads. Keep vehicle doors locked, windows up and valuables out of sight, even when moving. Date-rape drugs have been used in bars and restaurants in Lusaka. Always keep a close eye on your food and drinks. If you’re not sure it’s safe, leave it. Commercial fraud scams are common in Zambia. Don’t send money to anyone in Zambia until you’ve undertaken proper checks.