Duration
14-Day
Kafue National Park, Zambia
Pizi Safari - Western Explorer features the Northern Kafue National Park and the vast grass plains of Liuwa Plain National Park plus the magnificent horseshoe shaped Ngonye Falls and the White Rhinos of Mosi-oa-Tunya NP. It starts in Lusaka and ends in Livingstone. This safari is for nature lovers, birdwatchers and holidaymakers with less time available.
Plan snapshot
Duration
14-Day
Route
Lusaka to Livingstone
Via Kafue NP, Mongu (City), Liuwa Plain NP
Country & park
Zambia / Kafue National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
Accommodation
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour includes camping and lodges.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 8 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1
Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-4
Inside Kafue NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Budget lodge in Mongu (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 6-9
Inside Liuwa Plain NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10
Budget lodge in Mongu (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 11
Ngonye Falls (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
Budget guest house in Livingstone (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 13
Budget guest house less than 1hr drive from Mosi-oa-Tunya NP – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 14
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Lusaka's "Kenneth Kaunda" International Airport (LUN) we will transfer you to the lodge in Lusaka. There you will do the final preparations and have a full briefing about the Pizi Safari - the Western Explorer. Pizi means zebra in the Lozi language. Let's hope we see many of them and a lot more animals and birds. Accommodation is in rooms. Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
The day starts with a healthy breakfast. Afterwards we load up and leave Lusaka to head west to the Kafue National Park. This is the largest national park in Zambia. It is bigger than Slovenia. The Kafue River is its lifeline. During the dry season wildlife concentrates along the river and the remaining waterholes. This national park is the most divers in terms of species and habitats. We will explore the park on game drives. An optional boat cruise is possible to add to the day's activities. Our meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked over the open fire. Accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents. Inside Kafue NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
It's an early start as we have to move to our next destination - Mongu, the capital of Western Province. After breakfast and loading up we do a transfer game drive as long as we are in the Kafue NP before rejoining the Great West Road at Chunga North Gate. In Kaoma we will have our lunch stop and will reach Mongu in the afternoon. Time to stock up for the next days in Liuwa Plain NP. Accommodation is in rooms. Dinner is at own account. Budget lodge located in Mongu (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
We will drive across the Barotse Floodplains from Mongu to Kalabo, where we cross the Luanginga River on a manpowered pontoon. We will make our way through white powder sand and will reach the African Parks Office after about an hour. Time for some paperwork. Finally. Welcome to Liuwa Plain! The next three days we are going to spend on game drives in the endless plains looking or the Wildebeest and Spotted Hyenas. African Buffalo and Lion were reintroduced into the Liuwa Plains National Park recently. Did we mention the superb birdlife? Accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents. Inside Liuwa Plain NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Today we are heading back to Mongu crossing the Barotse Floodplains, the huge area that gets flooded every year by the Zambezi River, again. The Lozi people of the floodplains live a semi-nomadic lifestyle. During the dry season it is the grazing ground for their cattle and fertile land to farm rise and other crops. We will get fresh supplies for the next destination. Accommodation is in rooms. Budget lodge located in Mongu (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
After breakfast we load up as usual and head down to Sioma on a good tar road. Our next destination are the lesser known Ngonye Falls in Sioma. This horseshoe shaped waterfall is the prettiest when the water levels of the Zambezi River are very low. We will take a stroll around the falls area and you will see it for yourself. Today's accommodation is in our comfortable canvas tents again. All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
The road is the destination. The first stretch of road up to Sesheke is in very good condition but than it turns in to a real adventure. We will dance around the potholes and will find our own track. From Kazungula to Livingstone we will enjoy another near perfect road again. Today is a driving day and no activities are planned. Accommodation is in rooms. Dinner is at own accounts. Budget guest house located in Livingstone (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
Did you know that Livingstone's Mosi-oa-Tunya NP got Square-lipped Rhinos aka White Rhinos? In the morning when it is still cool we will head to the national park and go on a walking safari. This is our chance to see nature from the ground level, check for tracks, talk about plants and their use. The aim is to find some of the White Rhinos and see them from a close range. After this exhausting exercise we have a picnic by the river. A visit to Livingstone isn't complete without seeing the Victoria Falls. To do this is the plan for the afternoon. Accommodation is in rooms. Lunch and dinner is at own accounts. Budget guest house located less than 1hr drive from Mosi-oa-Tunya NP Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 14
After a comfortable night at the lodge we will have the last breakfast together. Depending on your flight time we can do some sight-seeing in Livingstone or a Helicopter ride (optional) or just spend time relaxing. We will transfer you to Livingstone International Airport (LVI) for your departure for your onward flight. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Zamsato - Zambia Safaris & Adventure Tours specializes in authentic, tailor-made safari experiences across Zambia. From breathtaking wildlife encounters to cultural explorations, we offer expertly guided tours that showcase the best of Zambia's natural beauty and adventure. Explore Africa your way with Zamsato!
Office In
Zambia
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2007)
Tour Types
Custom mid-range tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Daniel arranged a tour for me after I gave him my dates and budget and an idea of what I'd like to see in Zambia. He responded quickly with a full itinerary and after that he always responded quickly to any queries I had before the trip. Overall, I had about 8 days visiting Victoria Falls, Lusaka and South Luangwa. It was all very well organised and Daniel knew so much about the country and the places we passed through. The highlight was definitely the time in South Luangwa with its fascinating wildlife. Daniel's knowledge here was incredible too and a real bonus. He seemed to know the names, habitats and behaviours of every bird or animal we saw, no matter how obscure! The tour was excellent and the accommodation provided was of a good standard - clean, comfortable but also nicely African in style. Daniel was very flexible and accommodating while on tour. I'd definitely book again!
Glen Thompson · Rwanda
I booked a 4-night camping safari to Kafue NP through Zamsato starting in Livingstone and ending in Lusaka. Daniel, the owner of Zamsato tours, was also my driver and guide during the safari tour. It was very easy to communicate with him through emails before the tour to discuss all details of the tour. During the tour he was an excellent guide who knew a lot about flora and fauna of the park so I was able to learn a lot about the nature in this part of the world. Additionaly, he is also a great cook - as I booked a camping tour we prepared our own meals in the camps, from scratch and with fresh ingredients. It was a great experience sleeping in a tent and listening to the voices of nocturnal Africa. I would definitely recommend Zamsato and I also plan to book them again when I am back to Zambia.
Matjaz Nose · Slovenia
This was the highlight of our Zambia Safari The wildlife sightings in the park were spectacular. We came to Zambia to see Leapords and we were not disappointed. The accomadations were cozy and the food was phenomenal. The owners victoria and David were gracious and a pleasure to know. Dinners were spent with the hosts and we had a feeling of being with family. What they have given back to the local community is commendable. It is always uplifting to br with people of high character. The guides were knowledgable and a pleasure to be with. The time at camp is unforgetable and I hope to return sooner than later. This was a memory I will cherish.
Joe SUbsits · United States
Daniel put together an extremely well organized tour which exactly met our requirements. He has obviously built up a network of experienced, reliable and friendly contacts to support him. Highlight of our trip was canoeing down the lower Zambesi - getting up close to the crocs, hippos and elephants.
David Green · Netherlands
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Wild Dogs Lodge - Mid-range lodge in Lusaka (City) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast Included
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Zamsato, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Zamsato.
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