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.

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 not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

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
Kariba
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2 Lotri Bay or the equivalent Lodge
Kariba
All Meals Included
Day 3
Lusaka
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • 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 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 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

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 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
Mar 01 2024 to Dec 31 2030 $ $ $ $ $

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.

No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost

Lochinvar Safari Tours

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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 not required: There is no minimum age for this tour.

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,
Kariba
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2 Lotri Bay or the equivalent Lodge,
Kariba
All Meals Included
Day 3 ,
Lusaka
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • 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 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 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

Includes & Excludes

  • 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
  • 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 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
Mar 01 2024 to Dec 31 2030 $ $ $ $ $

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.

No, is not included, but can be arranged for an extra cost

Lochinvar Safari Tours

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0/5

(0 Reviews)

  • 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.

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