Chachacha canoe/walking safari
Budget adventure safari canoeing / walking the Lower Zambezi river,
Zambia - discover the wealth of the Lower Zambezi National Park rich
in game and birdlife.
5 days / 4 nights
Included are all park fees,
food and camping equipment. Mineral water and filtered drinking water
is supplied as well as limited house wine with dinner
Maps
Lower
Zambezi : 2
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Central
Zambia : Kariba
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Lodge
Locations : 2
The Lower Zambezi is
an area teeming with wildlife with large concentrations of elephant,
buffalo and hippo. Antelope species include kudu, zebra, impala, waterbuck
with occasional sightings of roan and eland.
Birdlife is superb with white fronted and carmine bee eaters, red winged
pratincole, guinea fowl, black eagle and vast swarms of quelea. In summer
look for the Narina Trogon, Trumpeter hornbill, Meyers parrot and Lilian's
lovebird.
Start
Normally departs every Wednesday from Lusaka in Zambia
Low cost walking and canoe safari on the Zambezi
5 days / 4 nights of exploring the lower Zambezi by canoe, walking,
driving and even a boat cruise
 Day
1 : Pick up from Lusaka at 09:00 for the transfer to Chirundu
and the boat trip to the first night's campsite. Here we will spend
a few hours in camp relaxing by the pool or in the bar before heading
off at 16h00 for the Sunset Boat Cruise. Great opportunities to capture
the beautiful African sunset as well as the rivers resident hippos and
crocs. Dinner is enjoyed back in camp around the campfire.
DAY 2 : Off to an early start and over a cooked breakfast
listen to a safety briefing for the 1-day canoe safari down the Zambezi.
A stop for lunch on one of the Zambezi islands before paddling on to
the second night's camp - the Chongwe Community Bush camp. Here we can
look forward to seeing large herds of buffalo and elephant, as well
as hippos and crocs.
DAY 3 : Today we spend inside the Lower Zambezi national
park.
Another early start to enjoy the cool of the morning and to look for
the park's predators. During the heat of the day its time for rest and
relaxation. After lunch its time for an afternoon game drive.
To end off the afternoon's bird viewing and game watching, we will taste
Amarula - a delicious liquor made from the African Marula Tree.
 After
sundowners we move on to spend our first night inside the Lower Zambezi
National park. Look for lion and leopard as well as porcupine, civet
and genet.
DAY 4: After a light breakfast its time to put on the
walking boots. Joining up with our Game Scout we head off for a 2 to
3 hour game walk. This is not a hard or strenuous walk and there will
be plenty of stops to learn about spore, droppings, and the flora and
fauna as well as catching sight of the park's many and diverse bird
and wildlife.
Lunch will be taken back at the campsite - after which spend a few hours
relaxing. The afternoon game drive starts at 15h00.
DAY 5: This is the last morning in camp. A game walk
is available for those who like to get up early. Alternatively you can
lie in and relax. We depart camp at about 11:00, stopping at an island
for lunch and arriving back in Lusaka at about 17:00.
RATES - 2007
 All-Inclusive
Price: US $595 per person
Chachacha normally departs every Wednesday
PRICE INCLUDES:
- accommodation in dome safari tents (beds/mattresses provided)
- all camping and cooking equipment, but excluding sleeping bags.
- sunset cruise on day one.
- one-day canoe safari on day two
- one 24-hour park entrance fee to the Lower Zambezi National Park.
- morning drive inside the Lower Zambezi National Park on day three.
- afternoon drive inside the Lower Zambezi National Park on day three
- night drive inside the Lower Zambezi National Park on day three
- game walk and drive on day one
- fishing
- bird watching
- road transfers between Lusaka and Chirundu. Boat transfers between
Chirundu and the campsite.
- all fees
NOT INCLUDED: Soft drinks and beers, items of a personal
nature e.g.towels and toiletries.
Transfers to and from the point of departure (Lusaka) for the trip.
NB: Please remember: space is limited on safari so
please bring these items in moderation.easy Easy bookings for Chachacha Canoeing/Walking
Safari
What to Bring
On safari you will need a small bag with:
# change of clothes and toiletries
# walking shoes
# a pair of sandals is a good idea for to and from the shower
# a hat
# sunscreen
# flashlight
# sleeping bag
# camera
# lots of film
# swimming costume
# binoculars
Easy bookings
We require your full name, date and pick up points in Lusaka.
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