The Lower Zambezi, one of Africa’s most scenic wilderness areas, offers an enchanting escape into its timeless beauty. Here, you can experience a sense of yesteryear, capturing the essence of an Africa that is rapidly disappearing across the continent. The luxurious yet simple camps evoke the days of Hemingway, adding to the nostalgic charm. With a low density of camps, vehicles, and people, the area retains the atmosphere of a bygone era, free from crowds and commercialism that have transformed many safari destinations.
The remote destination’s uniqueness lies in its forest habitat, with the moody and mysterious atmosphere captured in your images, as well as the beauty of the Lower Zambezi. Light streams down like a cathedral through the dense canopy, casting a spectrum of colors from green and blue hues to vibrant oranges and reds. The numerous tree trunks create natural frames that perfectly highlight your subjects. The truly magical moments occur when exotic creatures stir up plumes of dust. Adding to the allure, leopards are abundant, and wild dogs roam freely. Along the river’s edge, elephants wade through shimmering shallows, and the golden reflections at sunrise and sunset create endless opportunities to capture the tranquil spirit of the Zambezi.
This signature safari takes you to three exceptional locations, each offering a distinctly different experience. Our first camp, situated within South Luangwa National Park, overlooks the banks of the Luangwa River, offering sweeping panoramic views. In addition to daily and twilight game drives, the camp features a dedicated photographic hide and an on-site editing suite. Next, we venture to the remote southern region, where our camp is nestled within a mahogany grove overlooking a series of waterholes, attracting a steady stream of wildlife. Finally, we journey to the Lower Zambezi, where the camp lies along the river beneath the enchanting forest canopy, offering the perfect finale to this diverse and immersive photographic adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1: August 27, 2027
- Upon arrival at Lusaka, you will be met at the airport, helped through immigration and customs, and then transferred to the hotel. (Check-in to the hotel is 1400hrs)
- Accommodation at a hotel known for its stylish design that blends modern and traditional African art, in a leafy urban retreat free from the city’s bustle.
- As this is a travel day and most flights arrive in the late afternoons and evenings, we have not included any meals.
Day 2: August 28, 2027
- Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Lusaka airport for your flight to the South Luangwa National Park.
- Pick up by the camp vehicles and transferred to arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
- Accommodation in a location with access to an incredible view from the hides, in luxury tents. (Local drinks and Laundry included)
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Day 3 -6 : August 29 – Sept 1, 2027
- Morning and afternoon activities.
- Accommodation in a location with access to an incredible view from the hides, in luxury tents. (Local drinks and Laundry included)
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Day 7: September 2, 2027
- Morning activity with access to the hides.
- Transfer by the camp to the next location, which is located in a more open area with an authentic safari experience and a diverse ecosystem.
- Accommodation in an intimate, stylish bush camp
- B, L, D (Local drinks and Laundry included)
Day 8 & 9: September 3 & 4, 2027
- Morning and afternoon game drives.
- Accommodation in an intimate, stylish bush camp
- B, L, D (Local drinks and Laundry included)
Day 10: September 5, 2027
- Morning game drive.
- Transfer from the camp to Mfuwe airport to catch your flight to the next location in the lower Zambezi, a true wilderness with abundant wildlife, along the Zambezi River, and is also known for its spectacular elephant herds, prolific birdlife.
- Accommodation in a simple safari-style tented camp, nestled on the banks of the river Zambezi and integrated within the winterthorn forest.
- B, L, D (Local drinks and Laundry included)
Day 11 – 13 : September 6 – 8, 2027
- Morning and afternoon game drives.
- Accommodation in a simple safari-style tented camp, nestled on the banks of the river Zambezi and integrated within the winterthorn forest.
- B, L, D (Local drinks and Laundry included)
Day 14: September 9, 2027
- Morning game drive.
- Transfer from the lodge to Jeki (JEK) for your flight to Lusaka (LUN), where you will have your dayrooms ahead of your outbound departure.
- Please book your flights after 2000 hours.
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Important Details
THE PRICE
The price of this unique Hidden Treasures – Zambia is $17,495.00, based on double occupancy (two people sharing one room).
*****Single accommodations are limited to 1 for ALL locations
There is only one single/private room available for the entire safari. This room can only be confirmed once the trip is sold out. If you require single accommodations, please submit an inquiry prior to registration. Priority for the private room will be based on the order in which deposits are received, as indicated on the registration form. This is limited to 1 !!!
The supplement cost for a private room throughout the safari is $ 3,795.00.
*****Single accommodations are limited to 2 for all but our second safari location.
The semi-single supplement cost for a private room in all locations but our second safari location (3 nights) is $ 2,895.00. You will be sharing a room for the three nights at the second location. This is limited to 2!!!
If a solo guest wishes to share a room, we will do our best to match them with another guest of the same gender. If we are not able to match you with a roommate, you will be in a private room and the single supplement will apply.
***The cost of this safari is based on a minimum of 7 participants. Due to the shared cost, if there are fewer than 7 participants, a supplement fee of $ 1,495.00 will apply. The expedition needs a minimum of 5 clients to operate.
A non-refundable deposit of USD $6,000.00 is due at the time of registration to secure your spot. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance that will refund your deposit if you must cancel your trip for any reason.
- USD $6,000.00 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place on this safari
- The 2nd payment of USD $7,500.00 is due August 1, 2026.
- Final payment/Balance is due May 1, 2027.
********We highly recommend protecting your investment with proper trip cancellation insurance, as life is unpredictable and you never know what surprises it may have in store that could alter your plans.
While the fitness level for this trip is easy, guests must have good mobility and be in good physical condition to carry their own camera equipment and personal items. They must be able to comprehend all instructions.
Included:
- Accommodations on a shared basis (days 1 – 13)
- Dayroom on day 14
- All meals from breakfast on August 28, 2027, and ending with breakfast on September 9, 2027.
- Local drinks and laundry August 28 – September 8
- In-country flights from Lusaka (LUN) to Mfuwe (MFU), Mfuwe (MFU) to Jeki (JEK), and Jeki (JEK) to Lusaka (LUN).
- Airport transfers on arrival/departure dates.
- Entrance fees and park fees.
- Transportation in custom safari-built, 4-wheel drive Land Cruiser vehicles.
- VIP Arrival
- Evacuation insurance to a Lusaka hospital – cost of hospitalization payable directly.
- Bottled drinking water in transport vehicles
- 1 professional photographic guide
What’s Not Included:
- Visas
- Travel and Medical Insurance
- Personal purchases (such as curios, premium spirit liquors, snacks, telephone calls, and internet)
- Gratuities for guides, camp, and lodge staff
- Activities not stated in the itinerary
- Pre- and post-safari tours
- Meals or accommodation before or after the expedition
- International flights to and from Zambia
REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT
If you are excited to join this expedition, now is the time to secure your spot. Use the buttons below to fill out your online e-registration form and to make your deposit. We must receive your completed registration form and deposit/s to confirm your spot.
Registration form –
Please complete all the required fields. At the end of the form, you will be asked to confirm your email address, which will complete the registration. A copy of your registration will be emailed to you and Piper Mackay Photo Safaris.
Deposit–
Click the deposit button under the registration button to make your deposit. You do not need a PayPal account to use this payment service. You may make more than one deposit at a time by changing the quantity on the purchase details that will come up once you click the deposit button.
