Tour Features

Siavonga, home to Kariba Wall Dam - The equivalent of the "Eiffel Tower fame of France" A visit to Zambia, dubbed the “Real Africa in the Sun" without a visit to Siavonga would be deemed incomplete by any local tourism yardstick! Siavonga is the second largest tourist destination in Zambia. It is home to one of the world’s largest and famous man-made Kariba wall dam. The massive man-made Kariba dam is in the same league of masterpiece engineering fame as the famous Eiffel Tower of France. So please don't miss out on this exciting itinerary which will leave indelible memories of a life time! Siavonga-A thrillers haven of adventure activities The trip to Siavonga is about unwinding away from the busy city life to the most beautiful and peaceful beach ever in Siavonga in the southern tourism circuit of Zambia. Siavonga: A lovely gateway town from Lusaka: Don't waste any precious time, escape from the hustles and bustles of Lusaka’s busy life by travelling to Siavonga, located just only 194.6 kms away from Lusaka. Narration (information tip): Siavonga is the thrillers haven for exciting adventure activities with amazing views of lake Kariba, beautiful sand, beach and sunset.

Budget tourThis budget tour includes camping and tented camps.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Shared tourThis tour will be shared with other travelers. Maximum 10 people.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
No minimum ageThere is no minimum age for this tour.
TransportationThis tour uses: Open 4x4, Normal 4x4, Boat, Canoe.

Route & Activities

Zambia

Zambia flag
Start Point
Lusaka
Day Day 1-Day 2
Day Day 3
End Point
Lusaka

Activities Included

Beach SafariFamily SafariRomantic SafariGuided SafariWalking SafarisKayaking

Accommodation & Meals

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

Day Accommodation Meals
Day 1
Lotri Bay or the equivalent
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Lotri Bay or the equivalent Lodge
All Meals Included
Day 3
Budget Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day Day 1 - Travel from Lusaka to Siavonga, a truly vacationer’s paradis
    Main Destination: Siavonga town on the beautiful shores of Lake Kariba on the Zambian side. Program of the day 05:30 am: You will rise early up from your lodge/hotel and possibly take light breakfast. 06:00 am: Our hospitality tour guide and driver will meet and pick you from the reception of your hotel/lodge. Narration: You will ride on a good tarmac road from Lusaka to Chirundu (Kafue T-2 all tarmac). This road is an important commercial artery route that crosses the Zambian border and goes to Harare, Zimbabwe. So at most this road is always kept in good repair condition. Finer details of the journey to Siavonga About 50 kms from Lusaka, you will reach a small road-side town of Kafue (its name is derived from the Kafue River, one of Zambia’s major rivers). This town has no major tourism landmarks of interest worth a stop-over. After Kafue town, you will head to one of Zambian’s unique natural landmark; the Kafue River and state-of-art Kafue Road Bridge. You will slow down on the Kafue Bridge. You will have a chance to have a closer view of the Kafue River. Kafue is one of the main rivers of Zambia, the main source and water supply to the greater Lusaka city population. The tour guide will be close by to provide more detailed information on these two important landmarks. After the Kafue Bridge Police check point, you will ride straight past Turn Pike turn off down the escarpment to the Zambezi Valley. Branch-Off From here, we will branch off to reach Siavonga, riding on a tarmac road that winds in the mountains and descends on Lake Kariba 10:00 am - Arrive and check-in at Lotri Bay, a tiny resort on the banks of what is the most impressive man-made lake in the world. Narration (information tip): Set on the shores of Lake Kariba approximately 25km up-lake from Siavonga, Lotri Bay is a perfect getaway location and a photographer’s paradise. Boasting a range of activities, including hiking, fishing, canoeing, game viewing, bird watching, sailing and sunset cruises. 10:30 am: You will take your first mouthwatering breakfast. 10:40 am: Boating: You will go for your first activity, the exciting speed boat cruise on lake Kariba. You should be able to spot some water birds around in the lake vicinity. Otherwise, you will simply enjoy the cool wind whispering in your ear in the hot African weather as the speed boat cruises on the Zambezi River. 13:00 pm – 14:00 pm: Lunch: You will be treated to the most sumptuous lunch for the day. 14:00 pm – 17:00 pm: Beach walk and resting. You will unwind by resting on the sandy shoreline of the lake or walking bare foot on the beach sand. You may as well just decide to cool off from the hot valley heat in the lodge swimming pool. 18:30 pm - Take your well prepared and delicious dinner 20:00 pm – 21:30 pm; Come for an evening presentation of general issues on Zambia, inclusive of the Zambian history and the culture of its people. 21;30 pm: Retire to bed to sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please note that the sequence and timing of the above listed activities might change on short notice to accommodate changed circumstances. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Main Destination: Kariba

    Accommodation: Lotri Bay or the equivalent

    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included

  • Day Day 2 - Visit to Kariba Dam Wall – the most beautiful and exotic att
    A heart warming experience! Visiting the most exotic attraction site, the Kariba Dam Wall in Siavonga is the most heart warming experience you can ever have in Zambia. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Overview The Kariba Dam has its own beautiful scenery which is surely going to sweep you off your feet as it is hard to resist. The sheer size and curve of the dam is incredible; makes you dizzy when looking down the massive dam. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Narration (information tip): An engineering feat, the lake was built in the 1950s out of necessity for power generation for Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is a huge man-made dam which is a double curvature dam. It was constructed with concrete in the Kariba Gorge of the Zambezi River basin between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The dam is 128 meters long and 579 meters long. You can say that that is known to serve the people of Zambia and Zimbabwe for years now. Program of day (2) 07:30 am: Wake up and take your warm bath. 08:00 am: Take your delicious mouthwatering breakfast. 09:00 am: Commence the guided tour the Kariba Dam Wall. 10:30 am: Tour of Siavonga town and the local market What you will do?: You will go touring around the local Siavonga town and local African market. Museum: You will visit the local museum and Santa Barbara Chapel dedicated exclusively in memory of the workers that died during the construction of the Kariba Dam. Curios and Crafts Shop. You could take also purchase some curios and crafts curios and craft shops around Siavonga. 12:30 pm: You will then take your delicious lunch at the lodge. Option 1: Stay behind and take the entire afternoon resting either at the beach or at the Lodge. Or propose to take an alternative activity instead of going for a safari game drive in across in Zimbabwe. You may decide to go canoeing in the afternoon or simply relax inside the floating pool onsite. Option 2 (As an added activity) 13:00 pm: Cross over into Kariba Zimbabwe side to commence a game drive in the Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe for 2-3 hours. Narration (information tip): Matusadona National Park is home to lions, buffaloes, elephants, and a diverse bird life with over 240 species. The lake itself is teeming with huge Nile crocodiles and the lake shored offers fantastic herds of elephants and the Big Five. 16:30 pm: Cross back into Zambia and head straight to your lodge in Siavonga. 18:30 pm: Take your delicious dinner. 21:00 pm: Evening relaxation with friends. 22: 00 pm: Retire to bed to sleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note that the sequence and timing of the above listed activities might change on short notice to accommodate changed circumstances. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Main Destination: Kariba

    Accommodation: Lotri Bay or the equivalent Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included

  • Day Day 3 - Depart back to Lusaka, capital city of Zambia
    08:00 am: Take your sumptous breakfast 10:00 am: Check out of the lodge and bid farewell to your newly found friends in Siavonga 10:30pm: Enjoy your day sightseeing drive back to to Lusaka. 14:30 pm: You will be dropped off at your lodge. ---------------------End of the exciting 3 day Siavonga/Kariba vacation tour-----------------------------.

    Main Destination: Lusaka

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • 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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 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

Mar 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2030

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
n/a*

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • 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

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 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

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.

This tour starts in Lusaka and ends in Lusaka, Zambia

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have minimum of three blank pages
  • Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
  • When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • If you are visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, there is a joint visa for both countries available at all major ports of entry into Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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.

This tour starts in Lusaka and ends in Lusaka, Zambia

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

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

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have minimum of three blank pages
  • Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
  • When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • If you are visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, there is a joint visa for both countries available at all major ports of entry into Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Offered By

Lochinvar Safari Tours

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Zambia
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12
Tour Types
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Destinations
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Lochinvar Safari Tours's chief area of operations is in the Southern Tourism Circuit of Zambia. This covers Livingstone, the tourism capital city of Zambia which is home to the mighty Victoria Falls. We undertake multi day tours to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone, Lochinvar National Park; the bird paradise of the world in Monze, Kafue National Park and Lusaka National park. We also offer the following services: A. 4 days overland transfer to/fro South Luangwa National Park, a must SEE wildlife park! Wildlife experts consider Zambia to be one of the best places in Africa to see wild animals and birds. South Luangwa National Park offer the classic “Out of Africa” experience. This tour is an overland transfer services from Lusaka to/fro Mfuwe traveling in a comfortable vehicle. Kindly book your accommodation and activities in advance at your own cost. You will be treated to a memorable superior and quality service on this tour. For further inquiries on this product, please email us B. Relaxed LIVINGSTONE to LUSAKA full day overland travel. You will travel whilst relaxed by road in a comfortable and enjoyable air-conditioned vehicle from Livingstone to Lusaka, a highly enriching personal travel experience. Travel time between Livingstone and Lusaka, a distance of 485.4 kms will take you one full day. There will be some exciting stopover excursions along the way for your maximum tour enjoyment and pleasure. This include a an exciting stop- over in Choma, a midway provincial administrative town between Livingstone and Lusaka. For further inquiries on this product, please email us. C. Exciting LUSAKA to LIVINGSTONE full day overland transfer. This exciting full Day overland transfer itinerary entails you travelling in a comfortable and enjoyable vehicle from Lusaka to Livingstone, the tourist capital city of Zambia. You have to see and experience the southern tourism circuit part of Zambia in real-time. Take this exciting full day overland travel excursion with some adventurous activities and stop over along the way. Travelling by road from Lusaka to Livingstone is an enriching personal travel experience. For further inquiries on this product, please email us. D. Chobe National Park full day trip from Livingstone. You will do a game drive in Chobe National Park in the neighboring Botswana for a full day by travelling by road from Livingstone Zambia to Kasane in Botswana. The Chobe National park is home to the world's largest Elephant population, amazing wildlife, and Africa's largest predators: Lions, Leopards and Wild dogs. E. Livingstone city tour for half a day. For further inquiries on this product, please email us. History lovers will find Livingstone alive. Many buildings from the first decade of the century are still in use. It was one of the first white settlements in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and for quite a while it was the only urban center in the territory and the gateway to the north. The town has preserved much of its colonial character, but is a typical African town with a busy charm. Livingstone receives guests from all over the world, who want to enjoy the world wonder. For further inquiries on this product, please email us. F. Authentic Mukuni Village Cultural Tour. Visiting the Mukuni Village is one of those insightful experiences that stays in your memory for a long time. This is a unique opportunity to see how the local people live in a working village, not one built for tourists. Approximately 5000+ people live here and a visit is a fascinating insight into their life style. A member of the village will show you around and see how traditional huts are built. You will also tour the National Art Gallery before going to Mukuni village. Guided Tour of the mighty Victoria Falls. View the magnificent Victoria Falls as we guide and escort you through one of the Seven Natural Wonders of The World. A breathtaking experience! The main attraction and number one reason to visit this unique destination. The Victoria Falls is an astounding natural beauty of thundering water and misty rainbows. Known as the largest sheet of falling water in the World, the Victoria Falls will leave you breathless as you process the sheer magnitude of this water wilderness. For further inquiries on this product, please email us. Environmental Protection. We are committed to undertaking sustainable and eco-friendly travel practices in all the tours and activities we offer. We do this in order to preserve the environment in which we operate in under the “Take photos and leave your footprints Only” theme.

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