Our Zambian culture is our pride, our wildlife is our heritage. It is all yours to enjoy! Immerse yourself deep on an unforgettable journey packed with pure and authentic Zambian culture, art, history and exciting adventure. This unique Nanzhila tour package is also spiced up with the ’Out of Africa’s best wildlife experience" for you to truly enjoy value for your money! Why we are unique! We are a professional team of indigenous Zambians specialized in offering cultural and wildlife tourism. The whole exciting cultural excursion is carried out by a professional and dedicated team of indigenous Zambian tour guides, chefs and other support staff. These staff are all knowledgeable in various aspects of cultural and wildlife tourism.

Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Woodlands Lodge or any equivalent
2 Woodlands Lodge or equivalent
Livingstone
3 Woodlands Lodge or equivalent
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
4 Twin Cave Lodge or Leon Lodge or Meriedien Lodge or any equivalent
All Meals Included
5
All Meals Included
6
All Meals Included
7
All Meals Included
8 Mukanzubo Hostel and Guest Lodge
All Meals Included
9 StayEasy Lusaka Hotel
Lusaka
All Meals Included
10
  • 1
    Arrive in Livingstone, tourist capital city of Zambia

    You arrive in Livingstone the tourist capital city of Zambia. You will be met at the Livingstone International airport (Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport) by our hospitality greeters and company driver. You will be transferred to and stay at a good tourism style accommodation facility in Livingstone. Afternoon Activity: Time permitting, after your check-in, late in the afternoon, you will be picked from the reception of the lodge. You will then be transferred for your exciting, relaxing and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the mighty Victoria Falls aboard a large water vessel. Overview: Wildlife such as Elephant, hippo, crocodile, bush-buck, various antelope, Buffalo, bee-eaters, fish eagle, zebra and giraffe to name a few are home in this area of the Zambezi River and can be seen on the edge of the river. Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on this cruise and share their knowledge on the local history and wildlife. Cold and warm delicious, well prepared snacks are served on board. At the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your lodge. You will have a well prepared fresh dinner. Narrative: In the evening we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you will meet other fellow travelers. You will also receive a short briefing from the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) on some pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices and some important country information and social etiquette. Later in the evening: Retire to bed. NOTES: If you have already arrived or stay in Zambia and wish to undertake this exciting 10 Day Nanzhila Cultural and Historical Safari trip, then there is no need for us to pick you from the Livingstone International airport as stated in the travel plan. In such a situation, you will need to position yourself at a suitable place in Livingstone at least one day before the commencement of the tour. You should therefore give us the precise location of the place in Livingstone (i,e Lodge or hotel or residence) where we will pick you from in Livingstone on the day of commencement of the tour.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or any equivalent,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 2
    Livingstone - Tours and Activities

    **: Wakeup; thereafter take a morning bath. - Take your sumptuous breakfast, - Travel to the Victoria Falls for a wonderful waterfalls viewing and tour experience. – Commence touring Victoria Falls; Thereafter visit the local craft market. – Travel back to Livingstone city and; – Visit and commence touring the Livingstone Museum. - After touring the Livingstone Museum, proceed to the Livingstone city centre. You will see the colonial buildings, many shops, banks, local market. This is an opportunity for you to withdraw cash at the numerous automatic teller machines (ATM cash dispensers) for your spending pleasure in Livingstone. Buy your assortment of drinks at the famous Shoprite shop on your own cost; thereafter, return to the lodge. - Leave Livingstone city centre and proceed to the your Lodge for a lunch break. - Take afternoon rest in your room. - Next activity: Village Tour to Mukuni Village. Experience the African Cultural Lifestyle in Real-time at Mukuni Village in Livingstone Zambia. Additional activities: On your way to Mukuni village, you will visit and tour the National Art Gallery for thirty (30) minutes. Thereafter, you will proceed to Mukuni village at the outskirks of Livingstone. You will be treated to an exciting and enjoyable African experience where you will get to learn more about the African culture and also interact with people from the village. At the end of the Mukuni Village Tour, you will be transferred back to your Lodge for dinner and good night rest of sleep. NOTE: All your meals are prepared by our own cooks and delivered to your room for quality control and consistency purposes. We do not get meals from the lodge you are staying at except in some exceptional circumstances and sometimes breakfast only in Livingstone and in Lusaka. However, should you wish to eat the meals and drinks from the Restaurant of the lodge you are staying at, you are free to do so. However, you will be required to meet the cost of such meals and drinks which you must settle in full at check-out time to the respective lodge cashier.

    Main Destination: Livingstone

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or equivalent,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 3
    Game Drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and thereafter

    - You will do an early morning game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone. Overview of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to one half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke that Thunders", known worldwide as Victoria Falls — on the Zambezi River. What makes this park unique in Zambia is that it’s the only wildlife area with white rhinos. These are closely protected from poachers by the scouts from DNPW (Department of National Parks and Wildlife). This little sanctuary is Zambia's smallest National park free from predators. This, in combination with it being an area with manmade boundaries, guarantees an abundance of wildlife throughout the year. In addition to the migratory elephants, wildlife including white rhinos, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, hippos and crocodiles are residents in the park year round. They inhabit a mix of riverine forest, mopane woodland as well as grassland, which also provides a variety of habitats for numerous bird species. Within this park is the Old Drift Crossing Point as well as Cemetery, where the first European settlers were buried. Historically, the Old Drift was where ox-wagons were floated across the Zambezi, before there was a bridge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chronological order of the program - Wake up call and take a bath. - You will be picked from your lodge and proceed to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park main entrance. We will pay the necessary park entry fees to enable you enter the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. - Commence game viewing within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You will take a mini break by the shores of Zambezi River. Rhino Walking Safari Thereafter you will proceed to the other side of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for a walking safari to view the White Rhinos. You are encouraged to donate anything either materially or financially to the Wildlife Protection Officers who watch over these few remaining white Rhinos 24/7. - Exit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and return back to your lodge for breakfast. - Take your sumptous breakfast. -Leave for Kalomo travelling by road up north on T-1 the main tourist road of Zambia (Livingstone – Lusaka T-1 road). It is a good tarmac road and you will cover a distance of about 128 kms. You will pass a small roadside town of Zimba on your way up north before reaching Kalomo. - Arrive in Kalomo town, the first colonial capital city of the then Northern Rhodesia, current Zambia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview and narrative of Kalomo In 1907 Kalomo became the capital of what was known as Northern-Western Rhodesia. In 1911 it became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, what is today called Zambia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Visit and tour the first state house of the colonial administrator of Northern-Western Rhodesia. Therafter, you will depart for Choma and along the way see the Kalundu Mound: About 3km north of Kalomo, on the main road, is a slightly raised mound (a matter of just a few metres) of earth through which the road passes. This marks the site of an Iron-Age village, and the mound is the accumulated debris of many centuries of occupation. - Enjoy Lunch break in Kalomo. – Depart for Choma, a distance of about 100 kms. – Arrive in Choma town Notes: Choma is a market town and is the provincial headquarters of Southern Province of Zambia. It lies on Zambia’s main T-1 tourist road and railway line about 285km from Lusaka and 188km from Livingstone. It is home to Choma museum and craft centre exclusively dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern province of Zambia. – Check in Leons Lodge or Meridian Lodge in Choma or at any other good accommodation facility. - Enjoy dinner. - Retire to sleep

    Main Destination: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or equivalent,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 4
    Choma town, provincial capital center of the southern provi

    Program of the day 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy breakfast 09:00 am - 11:30 am: Commence cultural educational tour of the Choma museum and art gallery. Furthermore, undertake an outdoor tour of the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula statue, a political freedom fighter for Zambia’s independence. Narration: Choma Museum is a place full of Zambian and African history dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Tonga tribe. You will see for yourself the historical artifacts and monuments left behind during the colonial rule of Zambia. It houses and sells traditional crafts and artifacts. 12: 30 pm – 13:30 pm: Enjoy Lunch break at any good eating place in Choma 13:50 pm: Travel to Chikuni Mission in Chisekesi to Mukanzubo Cultural Research Institute centre. Narration: The Institute is a cultural site dedicated in showcasing, promotion and protection of the Tonga Culture, Heritage, Traditions and events. 17:10 pm - Check-in at Mukazubo lodge/hostel accommodation facilities. 18:00 pm – 19:00 pm: Enjoy evening dinner. 19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Evening relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm: After a day's travel and exciting activities, you will then retire to bed to sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Twin Cave Lodge or Leon Lodge or Meriedien Lodge or any equivalent,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Depart from Choma town to Mukazubo Cultural Research Institu

    06:10 am: Wake up, thereafter take a warm or cold bath. 08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast 09:00 am – Commence a number of cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute. These are: - CULTURAL MUSIC (DANCE, SONGS), - CULTURAL TOUR, MUSEUM (ARTIFACTS, TRADITIONAL, MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, BEADWORK SHOP). 12:30 pm – 13:30 pm - Eat your sumptous Lunch 14:00 hrs: Continue cultural activities, i.e TRADITIONAL GAMES , POUNDING, GRINDING, PUTINNG ON TRADITIONAL, COSTUMES FOR PHOTO, SHOOTING. TRADITIONAL MEALS (VILLAGE TYPES). Note: These activities will well be spread out in a logical sequence to cover the whole day. 19:00 pm – 21;30 pm: Evening relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm - Retire to bed sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

    Main Destination:

  • 6
    Continuation of Cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Res

    Program of the day Below is the order of activities on this day. 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:30 am – Enjoy morning breakfast 09:00 am – Cultural excursion: Continue with the various cultural activities around Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute at Chikuni mission. 19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Evening dinner and relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm: Retire to sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

    Main Destination:

  • 7
    Depart to Chikankanta district after passing through Family

    Program of the day 07:30 am: Wakeup call; thereafter take a warm shower. 07:30-07:45 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast 08:00 am – Depart from Mukazubo Cultural Reseach Centre: Travel to the Family Safari Lodge situated along the T-1 tourism main route outside Monze. Here you see variety of wild animals in a private forest reserve belonging to Family Safari. NEXT: Thereafter, travel and arrive in Monze: - An agriculture town, with an estimated population of 163,578 people. 10:30 am: Visit the Samu Lya Moomba national heritage site outside Monze town in Chief CHOONGO’s chiefdom to see Zambia's deep cultural heritage. Narration (information tip): Samu Lya Moomba holds a special place in Zambia's history as it was the location some freedom fighters from across Zambia would meet to strategise on the attainment of Zambia's political independence. 12:30 am – In-transit lunch: You will be served with some delicious lunch whilst in transit to Mazabuka. Narration: Mazabuka, dubbed “The Sweetest Town” in Zambia. This is because sugar canes that are processed into edible household sugar are grown on a large scale in Mazabuka. 15:30 pm: Travel to Chikakanta district to Chieftainess Mwenda's Chiefdom. 18:30 pm: Check-in at any good level guest lodge in Chikakanta 19:30 pm – Dinner. 21:30 pm – Retire to bed to sleep early. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

    Main Destination:

  • 8
    Full day of cultural activities in genuine rural based vill

    Below is the order of activities on this eighth day. 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:00 am – Enjoy morning breakfast 08:10 am: Receive short briefing by the Tour Coordinator on the day's activities and other issues. 08:30 am – Pay a courtesy call on Chieftainess Mwenda at her palace as tradition demands. You will present to her with any gifts without any ceremonial pomp. 09: 30 am - You will be transferred to your respective home villages as directed by the Chieftainess Mwenda herself or her authorized representative to see first-hand how the locals live. 10:00 am: Cultural excursion: You will Immerse yourself in authentic Tonga culture as you visit a traditional village, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who lives there himself. You will spend the whole day with your host family in the village. You will do a hands-on participatory village tour in as many facets of village chores or activities as possible. 15:00 pm. You will then make a decision as to whether you will sleep over at your hoist family in the village or not. 16:30 pm. The rest of the team members who do not wish to sleep over in the village will be transferred back to the guest house or lodge. 18:30 pm - Relax in the evening at the guest house or Lodge. 21:00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Mukanzubo Hostel and Guest Lodge,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 9
    Depart for Lusaka the capital city of Zambia for more exciti

    General Narration about Lusaka city: More than 40% of the Zambian population lives in urban areas, The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The nation's population of around 19.5 million, is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country. Lusaka is one of Africa’s most delightful and fastest growing cities in Africa. It is a metropolitan area that offers traditional and hearty Zambian welcome to all visitors. Local culture and traditions Lusaka was named after the village chief called Lusaaka whose port was located at the point where the National Assembly building now stands. The area was then expanded to provide settlement for workers working on the railway during the British colonial times. Today, Lusaka is a favourite town for many tourists, expatriates, students and the Zambians too simply because of the fast-growing infrastructure, housing and easy access to services. Program of the day **Wake up, thereafter take a bath. – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast 07:30 am: Depart for Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. 09:20 am: Munali Hills Pass route: You will experience the true Zambian culture of this beautiful country along the way to Lusaka. The vehicle will wind its way through beautiful landscape, passing through some green commercial farms, traditional African villages and schools along the way to Kafue. Turn-Pike Turn Off: At Turn Pike junction, we will branch off from the T-1 Livingstone Road and turn into the T-2 Kafue Road. By the road-side, we will briefly stop-over by the lay-bye to buy some fresh bananas and apples. 13:40 pm: Arrive in Lusaka and check-in any good level accommodation facility. 14:00 pm: Take your sumptuous lunch. Afternoon activities: Visit the Lusaka National Museum: Overview: The National museum of Lusaka will be one of the highlight of your Lusaka tour where you will see exhibits like sculptures, paintings from all ages, cultural highlights and archaeological displays. This specific cultural heritage museum tells the background about Zambia using four main divisions; ethnography, witchcraft, history and contemporary art. What you will do: 1. Guided Tour of the Lusaka Museum 16: 30 - Return to your lodge to take a rest or just take a relaxed about of Lusaka's Central Business District. You will decide what you will do for the few remaining hours and tell the tour cordinator. 19:00 pm: Farewell dinner at any restaurant in Lusaka. 21:00 hrs. Retire to bed to sleep --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

    Main Destination: Lusaka

    Accommodation: StayEasy Lusaka Hotel,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 10
    Final departure to your next destination

    ** Wakeup, thereafter take breakfast. - Morning rise up, and breakfast. - Transferred to Lusaka International Airport (Kenneth Kaunda) to board your return flight home or to your next destination. ------------------------------END OF THE 10 DAYS NAZHILA CULTURAL SAFARI TOUR---------------

    Main Destination:

Includes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Important to Know

  • This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room

Getting There

Zambia's main airport is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), found 14km from the capital, Lusaka. From Lusaka, you can fly or drive between reserves. When your safari is joined with a visit to Victoria Falls, you will undoubtedly fly in or out of Livingstone Airport (LVI), right outside of Livingstone and near the falls. In most cases, your local tour administrator will orchestrate pick-up from the airport and arrange further transportation as a feature of your safari package.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

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  • Offices In :

    Zambia
  • Size :

    12
  • Member Of :

  • Tour Types :

    Sustainable multi-day tours and activities, experiences in the most environmentally-friendly way
  • Destinations :

    Botswana Zambia Zimbabwe
  • Lochinvar Safari Tours is a wholly Zambian citizen owned multi-day tours and activities operator company. The company offers a cocktail of exciting experiences, tours, activities and attractions throughout Zambia to budget and mid-range travelers.

Tour Features

Budget Tour: This tour includes budget camping and lodges.
Can be Customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared Tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 3 years: The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1 Woodlands Lodge or any equivalent,
2 Woodlands Lodge or equivalent,
Livingstone
3 Woodlands Lodge or equivalent,
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
All Meals Included with Drinks
4 Twin Cave Lodge or Leon Lodge or Meriedien Lodge or any equivalent,
All Meals Included
5 ,
All Meals Included
6 ,
All Meals Included
7 ,
All Meals Included
8 Mukanzubo Hostel and Guest Lodge,
All Meals Included
9 StayEasy Lusaka Hotel,
Lusaka
All Meals Included
10 ,
  • 1
    Arrive in Livingstone, tourist capital city of Zambia

    You arrive in Livingstone the tourist capital city of Zambia. You will be met at the Livingstone International airport (Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport) by our hospitality greeters and company driver. You will be transferred to and stay at a good tourism style accommodation facility in Livingstone. Afternoon Activity: Time permitting, after your check-in, late in the afternoon, you will be picked from the reception of the lodge. You will then be transferred for your exciting, relaxing and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the mighty Victoria Falls aboard a large water vessel. Overview: Wildlife such as Elephant, hippo, crocodile, bush-buck, various antelope, Buffalo, bee-eaters, fish eagle, zebra and giraffe to name a few are home in this area of the Zambezi River and can be seen on the edge of the river. Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on this cruise and share their knowledge on the local history and wildlife. Cold and warm delicious, well prepared snacks are served on board. At the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your lodge. You will have a well prepared fresh dinner. Narrative: In the evening we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you will meet other fellow travelers. You will also receive a short briefing from the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) on some pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices and some important country information and social etiquette. Later in the evening: Retire to bed. NOTES: If you have already arrived or stay in Zambia and wish to undertake this exciting 10 Day Nanzhila Cultural and Historical Safari trip, then there is no need for us to pick you from the Livingstone International airport as stated in the travel plan. In such a situation, you will need to position yourself at a suitable place in Livingstone at least one day before the commencement of the tour. You should therefore give us the precise location of the place in Livingstone (i,e Lodge or hotel or residence) where we will pick you from in Livingstone on the day of commencement of the tour.

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or any equivalent, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 2
    Livingstone - Tours and Activities

    **: Wakeup; thereafter take a morning bath. - Take your sumptuous breakfast, - Travel to the Victoria Falls for a wonderful waterfalls viewing and tour experience. – Commence touring Victoria Falls; Thereafter visit the local craft market. – Travel back to Livingstone city and; – Visit and commence touring the Livingstone Museum. - After touring the Livingstone Museum, proceed to the Livingstone city centre. You will see the colonial buildings, many shops, banks, local market. This is an opportunity for you to withdraw cash at the numerous automatic teller machines (ATM cash dispensers) for your spending pleasure in Livingstone. Buy your assortment of drinks at the famous Shoprite shop on your own cost; thereafter, return to the lodge. - Leave Livingstone city centre and proceed to the your Lodge for a lunch break. - Take afternoon rest in your room. - Next activity: Village Tour to Mukuni Village. Experience the African Cultural Lifestyle in Real-time at Mukuni Village in Livingstone Zambia. Additional activities: On your way to Mukuni village, you will visit and tour the National Art Gallery for thirty (30) minutes. Thereafter, you will proceed to Mukuni village at the outskirks of Livingstone. You will be treated to an exciting and enjoyable African experience where you will get to learn more about the African culture and also interact with people from the village. At the end of the Mukuni Village Tour, you will be transferred back to your Lodge for dinner and good night rest of sleep. NOTE: All your meals are prepared by our own cooks and delivered to your room for quality control and consistency purposes. We do not get meals from the lodge you are staying at except in some exceptional circumstances and sometimes breakfast only in Livingstone and in Lusaka. However, should you wish to eat the meals and drinks from the Restaurant of the lodge you are staying at, you are free to do so. However, you will be required to meet the cost of such meals and drinks which you must settle in full at check-out time to the respective lodge cashier.

    Main Destination: Livingstone

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or equivalent, ,

    Meals & Drinks:

  • 3
    Game Drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and thereafter

    - You will do an early morning game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone. Overview of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to one half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke that Thunders", known worldwide as Victoria Falls — on the Zambezi River. What makes this park unique in Zambia is that it’s the only wildlife area with white rhinos. These are closely protected from poachers by the scouts from DNPW (Department of National Parks and Wildlife). This little sanctuary is Zambia's smallest National park free from predators. This, in combination with it being an area with manmade boundaries, guarantees an abundance of wildlife throughout the year. In addition to the migratory elephants, wildlife including white rhinos, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, hippos and crocodiles are residents in the park year round. They inhabit a mix of riverine forest, mopane woodland as well as grassland, which also provides a variety of habitats for numerous bird species. Within this park is the Old Drift Crossing Point as well as Cemetery, where the first European settlers were buried. Historically, the Old Drift was where ox-wagons were floated across the Zambezi, before there was a bridge. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chronological order of the program - Wake up call and take a bath. - You will be picked from your lodge and proceed to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park main entrance. We will pay the necessary park entry fees to enable you enter the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. - Commence game viewing within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You will take a mini break by the shores of Zambezi River. Rhino Walking Safari Thereafter you will proceed to the other side of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for a walking safari to view the White Rhinos. You are encouraged to donate anything either materially or financially to the Wildlife Protection Officers who watch over these few remaining white Rhinos 24/7. - Exit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and return back to your lodge for breakfast. - Take your sumptous breakfast. -Leave for Kalomo travelling by road up north on T-1 the main tourist road of Zambia (Livingstone – Lusaka T-1 road). It is a good tarmac road and you will cover a distance of about 128 kms. You will pass a small roadside town of Zimba on your way up north before reaching Kalomo. - Arrive in Kalomo town, the first colonial capital city of the then Northern Rhodesia, current Zambia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview and narrative of Kalomo In 1907 Kalomo became the capital of what was known as Northern-Western Rhodesia. In 1911 it became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, what is today called Zambia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Visit and tour the first state house of the colonial administrator of Northern-Western Rhodesia. Therafter, you will depart for Choma and along the way see the Kalundu Mound: About 3km north of Kalomo, on the main road, is a slightly raised mound (a matter of just a few metres) of earth through which the road passes. This marks the site of an Iron-Age village, and the mound is the accumulated debris of many centuries of occupation. - Enjoy Lunch break in Kalomo. – Depart for Choma, a distance of about 100 kms. – Arrive in Choma town Notes: Choma is a market town and is the provincial headquarters of Southern Province of Zambia. It lies on Zambia’s main T-1 tourist road and railway line about 285km from Lusaka and 188km from Livingstone. It is home to Choma museum and craft centre exclusively dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern province of Zambia. – Check in Leons Lodge or Meridian Lodge in Choma or at any other good accommodation facility. - Enjoy dinner. - Retire to sleep

    Main Destination: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

    Accommodation: Woodlands Lodge or equivalent, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • 4
    Choma town, provincial capital center of the southern provi

    Program of the day 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy breakfast 09:00 am - 11:30 am: Commence cultural educational tour of the Choma museum and art gallery. Furthermore, undertake an outdoor tour of the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula statue, a political freedom fighter for Zambia’s independence. Narration: Choma Museum is a place full of Zambian and African history dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Tonga tribe. You will see for yourself the historical artifacts and monuments left behind during the colonial rule of Zambia. It houses and sells traditional crafts and artifacts. 12: 30 pm – 13:30 pm: Enjoy Lunch break at any good eating place in Choma 13:50 pm: Travel to Chikuni Mission in Chisekesi to Mukanzubo Cultural Research Institute centre. Narration: The Institute is a cultural site dedicated in showcasing, promotion and protection of the Tonga Culture, Heritage, Traditions and events. 17:10 pm - Check-in at Mukazubo lodge/hostel accommodation facilities. 18:00 pm – 19:00 pm: Enjoy evening dinner. 19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Evening relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm: After a day's travel and exciting activities, you will then retire to bed to sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Main Destination:

    Accommodation: Twin Cave Lodge or Leon Lodge or Meriedien Lodge or any equivalent, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 5
    Depart from Choma town to Mukazubo Cultural Research Institu

    06:10 am: Wake up, thereafter take a warm or cold bath. 08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast 09:00 am – Commence a number of cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute. These are: - CULTURAL MUSIC (DANCE, SONGS), - CULTURAL TOUR, MUSEUM (ARTIFACTS, TRADITIONAL, MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, BEADWORK SHOP). 12:30 pm – 13:30 pm - Eat your sumptous Lunch 14:00 hrs: Continue cultural activities, i.e TRADITIONAL GAMES , POUNDING, GRINDING, PUTINNG ON TRADITIONAL, COSTUMES FOR PHOTO, SHOOTING. TRADITIONAL MEALS (VILLAGE TYPES). Note: These activities will well be spread out in a logical sequence to cover the whole day. 19:00 pm – 21;30 pm: Evening relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm - Retire to bed sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

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  • 6
    Continuation of Cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Res

    Program of the day Below is the order of activities on this day. 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:30 am – Enjoy morning breakfast 09:00 am – Cultural excursion: Continue with the various cultural activities around Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute at Chikuni mission. 19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Evening dinner and relaxation with friends. 21:00 pm: Retire to sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

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  • 7
    Depart to Chikankanta district after passing through Family

    Program of the day 07:30 am: Wakeup call; thereafter take a warm shower. 07:30-07:45 am - Take your sumptuous breakfast 08:00 am – Depart from Mukazubo Cultural Reseach Centre: Travel to the Family Safari Lodge situated along the T-1 tourism main route outside Monze. Here you see variety of wild animals in a private forest reserve belonging to Family Safari. NEXT: Thereafter, travel and arrive in Monze: - An agriculture town, with an estimated population of 163,578 people. 10:30 am: Visit the Samu Lya Moomba national heritage site outside Monze town in Chief CHOONGO’s chiefdom to see Zambia's deep cultural heritage. Narration (information tip): Samu Lya Moomba holds a special place in Zambia's history as it was the location some freedom fighters from across Zambia would meet to strategise on the attainment of Zambia's political independence. 12:30 am – In-transit lunch: You will be served with some delicious lunch whilst in transit to Mazabuka. Narration: Mazabuka, dubbed “The Sweetest Town” in Zambia. This is because sugar canes that are processed into edible household sugar are grown on a large scale in Mazabuka. 15:30 pm: Travel to Chikakanta district to Chieftainess Mwenda's Chiefdom. 18:30 pm: Check-in at any good level guest lodge in Chikakanta 19:30 pm – Dinner. 21:30 pm – Retire to bed to sleep early. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

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  • 8
    Full day of cultural activities in genuine rural based vill

    Below is the order of activities on this eighth day. 07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath. 08:00 am – Enjoy morning breakfast 08:10 am: Receive short briefing by the Tour Coordinator on the day's activities and other issues. 08:30 am – Pay a courtesy call on Chieftainess Mwenda at her palace as tradition demands. You will present to her with any gifts without any ceremonial pomp. 09: 30 am - You will be transferred to your respective home villages as directed by the Chieftainess Mwenda herself or her authorized representative to see first-hand how the locals live. 10:00 am: Cultural excursion: You will Immerse yourself in authentic Tonga culture as you visit a traditional village, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who lives there himself. You will spend the whole day with your host family in the village. You will do a hands-on participatory village tour in as many facets of village chores or activities as possible. 15:00 pm. You will then make a decision as to whether you will sleep over at your hoist family in the village or not. 16:30 pm. The rest of the team members who do not wish to sleep over in the village will be transferred back to the guest house or lodge. 18:30 pm - Relax in the evening at the guest house or Lodge. 21:00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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    Accommodation: Mukanzubo Hostel and Guest Lodge, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 9
    Depart for Lusaka the capital city of Zambia for more exciti

    General Narration about Lusaka city: More than 40% of the Zambian population lives in urban areas, The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The nation's population of around 19.5 million, is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country. Lusaka is one of Africa’s most delightful and fastest growing cities in Africa. It is a metropolitan area that offers traditional and hearty Zambian welcome to all visitors. Local culture and traditions Lusaka was named after the village chief called Lusaaka whose port was located at the point where the National Assembly building now stands. The area was then expanded to provide settlement for workers working on the railway during the British colonial times. Today, Lusaka is a favourite town for many tourists, expatriates, students and the Zambians too simply because of the fast-growing infrastructure, housing and easy access to services. Program of the day **Wake up, thereafter take a bath. – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast 07:30 am: Depart for Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. 09:20 am: Munali Hills Pass route: You will experience the true Zambian culture of this beautiful country along the way to Lusaka. The vehicle will wind its way through beautiful landscape, passing through some green commercial farms, traditional African villages and schools along the way to Kafue. Turn-Pike Turn Off: At Turn Pike junction, we will branch off from the T-1 Livingstone Road and turn into the T-2 Kafue Road. By the road-side, we will briefly stop-over by the lay-bye to buy some fresh bananas and apples. 13:40 pm: Arrive in Lusaka and check-in any good level accommodation facility. 14:00 pm: Take your sumptuous lunch. Afternoon activities: Visit the Lusaka National Museum: Overview: The National museum of Lusaka will be one of the highlight of your Lusaka tour where you will see exhibits like sculptures, paintings from all ages, cultural highlights and archaeological displays. This specific cultural heritage museum tells the background about Zambia using four main divisions; ethnography, witchcraft, history and contemporary art. What you will do: 1. Guided Tour of the Lusaka Museum 16: 30 - Return to your lodge to take a rest or just take a relaxed about of Lusaka's Central Business District. You will decide what you will do for the few remaining hours and tell the tour cordinator. 19:00 pm: Farewell dinner at any restaurant in Lusaka. 21:00 hrs. Retire to bed to sleep --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

    Main Destination: Lusaka

    Accommodation: StayEasy Lusaka Hotel, ,

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • 10
    Final departure to your next destination

    ** Wakeup, thereafter take breakfast. - Morning rise up, and breakfast. - Transferred to Lusaka International Airport (Kenneth Kaunda) to board your return flight home or to your next destination. ------------------------------END OF THE 10 DAYS NAZHILA CULTURAL SAFARI TOUR---------------

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Includes & Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Start Dates

Solo

1 room

2 people

1 room

3 people

2 room

4 people

2 room

4+ people

3 room

Getting There

Zambia's main airport is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), found 14km from the capital, Lusaka. From Lusaka, you can fly or drive between reserves. When your safari is joined with a visit to Victoria Falls, you will undoubtedly fly in or out of Livingstone Airport (LVI), right outside of Livingstone and near the falls. In most cases, your local tour administrator will orchestrate pick-up from the airport and arrange further transportation as a feature of your safari package.

Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included

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    Sustainable multi-day tours and activities, experiences in the most environmentally-friendly way
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    Botswana Zambia Zimbabwe
  • Lochinvar Safari Tours is a wholly Zambian citizen owned multi-day tours and activities operator company. The company offers a cocktail of exciting experiences, tours, activities and attractions throughout Zambia to budget and mid-range travelers.

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