Zimbabwe and Mozambique: 7 nights / 8 days

Enjoy 3 nights at The Stanley and Livingstone at Victoria Falls, situated on the 6000 acres private reserve known as the Nakavango Estate on which this outstanding property is situated. It offers a diverse and unique African experience. Activities include game drives, walks and elephant back safaris on the property and The Victoria Falls and Zambezi River are only 15 minutes away.

Day 4, fly by charter aircraft directly to Mozambique or schedule via Johannesburg to Vilanculos. A short transfer from the mainland to Indigo Bay Island Resort Hotel situated on Bazaruto Island. The hotel, complete with softly fringed thatched roofs and island-friendly architecture, ideal for the tropics, offers tranquil harmony, beauty, gracious service, scrumptious seafood and a myriad activities including horse riding, nature drives, sunset cruises, island-hopping, diving and fishing. For those who wish to simply relax: swim in the warm, calm and protected Indian Ocean, stroll on the powdery white beach or float on the infinitive salt-water swimming pool. Spend 4 nights of pure relaxation here, before returning to Johannesburg for your onward connection.

Zambia - The Luangwa Encounter: 6 nights

Experience the thrill of a seven-day mobile walking safari in untamed Africa. Enjoy the concept of a mobile safari; the thrill of a walking safari, combined with the remote luxury of three small exclusive bushcamps. The high standards and personal attention to detail makes each camp an individual luxury. The combination of the adventure of walking, coupled with hot refreshing showers and exceptional hospitality at each camp makes this the ultimate safari experience. Your walking safari is divided into 2 nights in each of the three superb Bushcamps as follows: Chamilandu Bushcamp, Chindeni Bushcamp and Bilimungwe Bushcamp. Day 7: Depart the South Luangwa for Lusaka or Lilongwe for your onward connection.

Zambia: Historical South Luangwa: (10 nights)

Day 1
Fly into Lusaka and board an Airlink plane to Mfuwe Airport in the Luangwa Valley. You will be met at the airport by Robin Pope Safaris and transferred by vehicle (45 minutes) to Nkwali Camp. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be served at 1530hrs prior to embarking on your evening game-viewing activity. (Short Bush Walk, Afternoon & Night Drive)
Day 2
Relax and enjoy camp with game activities in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Day 3 Early morning starts with tea and toast on the riverbank prior to a wonderful game drive transfer to either Tena Tena or Nsefu Camp, which also includes a brief river crossing to reach camp for brunch. Enjoy and relax in the bush until the afternoon activities.

Day 4
Relax and enjoy camp with game activities both in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Day 5
On this third day at this camp as an alternative or in addition, we can organize a visit to the Kawaza Village project where guests can spend a day at the village for a cultural experience with local people, by request in advance. Back to camp.
Day 6
This morning starts with a game drive or walking transfer to our other camp in the park. You will arrive at either Tena Tena or Nsefu to a warm welcome and cold drinks, relax and enjoy the camp before the afternoon activities.
Day 7
Relax and enjoy the activities, maybe go and sit by a lagoon and see what comes down to drink or watch the hippos in the river.
Day 8
Early morning game viewing transfer to Mfuwe Airport, to connect to your flight to Shiwa House.
Arrive midday, have lunch and then a guided tour of the house including a briefing on the background of Sir Stewart Gore Browne, family portraits and history as far back as 1725. A 1½ hour history walk of saw and essential oil mills, traction engines, and old farm buildings follows afternoon tea. Dinner
Day 9
Early morning tea/coffee and escorted walk to seek sitatunga/ blue duiker (weather permitting). Return at 0800hrs for full farm breakfast (all produce from farm). Morning in the archives, photographic records from 1914-present. Mid morning walk/drive to Stewart Gore Brown graves and spectacular view of lake. Lunch followed by afternoon snooze. Afternoon tea followed by game drive to see some of 22 mammal species currently stocked on the estate. Dinner
Day 10
Early breakfast, followed by river walk along the Katete River to see the ice age rapian forest and ancient palms - Nesting ground to palmnut vultures. Swim in the icy spring river (For the brave - Summer only) Depart for lunch at Kapishya Hot Springs and afternoon visit to Machusa Falls. Return late afternoon to Shiwa house.
Day 11
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departure, flying to Mfuwe and then connect on to Lusaka.

NOTE: During the Green Season (Apr, May, November and December), Tena Tena is closed. Nkwali Camp remains open for full safari activities, including all day picnic safaris, use of the swimming pool and visits to Kawaza Village Project. The Green Season itinerary is 5 nights Nkwali and 5 nights at Shiwa House.

Zambia and Malawi: (9 nights)

An intoxicating blend of African wildlife, and the deep relaxation of the crystal clear waters of Lake Malawi – The Warm Heart of Africa. Spend 2 nights at Norman Carr’s famous Kapani Lodge, home to the founding father of walking safaris in Africa. Combine this experience with 3 nights at one of Norman Carr’s exclusive and remote bush camps in the South Luangwa National Park. Day 5 – You will fly into Lilongwe, Malawi, where you will connect with a private charter flight to Kaya Mawa, Likoma, where you will spend 4 nights tucked away in this exquisite island idyll, which offers you an unforgettable combination of granite, baobabs, beaches and enjoy activities such as sailing, snorkelling, kayaking and diving or merely exploring this incredible island, hidden from the world …

Zambia and Malawi – Top Guides Safari: 16 nights

The properties used in this package are all in the Classic Retreats portfolio, which means that the properties are owner run properties, with the highest standard of guiding, hospitality and service. These packages start and end in Lusaka.

The emphasis on this package is to give you exposure and an opportunity to experience time with some of the best guides in Africa at the moment. Their reputation is built up over many years of experience, and it is a privilege to spend time with these celebrated guides.

4 nts Chiawa Camp:
Grant Cumings is the owner and manager of the camp; he lives in the bush through the season and is a highly regarded safari guide in the Lower Zambezi as well as on the Board of Conservation Lower Zambezi.

4 nts Tafika Camp:
John Coppinger, Stephen Banda and Bryan Jackson are three expert guides at Tafika Camp who operate from the camp and also lead walks on Chikoko Trails.

4 nts Kuyenda Camp:
Phil Berry is a highly regarded safari guide and has been in the Luangwa Valley for many years.

4 nts Chelinda Lodge:
David Foot is a leading safari guide and started safaris on the Nyika plateau in Malawi. This area offers walking, game drives and horse riding.

Zambia - Royal Canoeing Trail: 5 nights / 6 days

A unique way to experience the timeless rhythm of Africa and the Lower Zambezi is by canoe. Your canoe trip is at a leisurely pace allowing you time to fully enjoy the beauty of the river, its channels, the plentiful game and amazing bird life. Two evenings will be spent in the comfort of the Royal Zambezi Lodge and three nights

at Mwambashi River Lodge, both are situated on the banks of the Zambezi River. Extended stays can be arranged at either of these properties. This package includes airfares from Livingstone or Lusaka to the Lower Zambezi, accommodation on a full board basis, inclusive of drinks -local beers and house wines and canoeing activities.