SAMPLE ITINERARY

horse safari + victoria falls 5 night ITINERARY

(3 NIGHT HORSE SAFARI with a pre & post stay)

This sample itinerary offers riders a pre-safari night at Chundukwa River Lodge with a 3 Night Horse Safari Experience in the Simalaha, followed by a final night at Chundukwa River Lodge. It is possible to book a 3 Night Horse Safari with 2 consecutive nights pre or post at Chundukwa River Lodge, depending on your arrival and departure transfer requirements.

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL DAY

Fly into Livingstone Airport, Zambia (HMIA LVI)

Arrival Checklist!

  • Negative PCR Certificate (72hrs)

  • Zambian Visa

Once you have cleared Immigration and collected your luggage, you will be met by a member of our team and transferred to Chundukwa River Lodge, approx 25mins by road.

Freshen up and get ready for the start of an epic adventure!

Depart from Chundukwa River Lodge to our camp in the Simalaha Wildlife Conservancy. This transfer consists of a road transfer to Mombova Harbour (approx 1hr) where clients will board a river boat for a river safari experience into the Simalaha Conservancy (1h30min) You will be met by our horses at the Rivers edge and ride into the camp, approximately 20 mins away!

Welcome to OUR HORSE SAFARI CAMP

Overnight in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom on a Full-Board Basis.

DAY 2 - THE BAOBAB TRAIL

6-7 Hours riding in the Simalaha Wildlife Conservancy. Afternoon ride to follow the Baobab Trail.

Wildlife Checklist - Simalaha has 16 large mammal species which can be seen on the plains and in the surrounding mopane forest and it is not unusual to see hundreds of wildebeest, zebra and lechwe grazing in harmony with the local tribesman’s cattle.

Overnight in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom on a Full-Board Basis.

DAY 3 - visit to meet the lozi people living in the simalaha

Today we will ride to another part of the Conservancy to game view and stop off at a local Village. Community members will give riders an introduction to their homes and riders will learn first-hand about community involvement within the Conservancy. This is a privileged insight into Lozi life and it is wonderful to be welcomed into a traditionally-built mudstyle home. Riders may possibly even learn a few local techniques, like beer brewing or basket-weaving!

Star bed experience

A rare Star Bed experience can be found here at Zambian Horseback Safaris! Riders have the option this night to fall asleep gazing at open African skies in the safety and comfort of our open Star Beds. Purge magic!

DAY 4 - river ride

An early start! Today clients will do an extensive River ride, passing herds of wildebeest, sable, zebra and see fishermen in their temporary homes along the Rivers edge. Lookout for fishermen in traditional dugout canoes called Mokoros.

Overnight in a Luxury Tent with ensuite bathroom on a Full-Board Basis.

DAY 5 - LIVINGSTONE BOUND!

An early start! Enjoy a final opportunity to canter across the plains for wildlife sightings before returning to camp for an early lunch. We depart for Chundukwa River Lodge in the early afternoon by river to Mambova Harbour and then by road to Chundukwa River Lodge.

Welcome to Chundukwa River Lodge

Check in and enjoy an afternoon to relax with sundowners overlooking the Zambezi River.

All visitors who stay with us on a Fully-Inclusive Basis have a Sunset Cruise complete with sundowner drinks and nibbles, as well as a Victoria Falls Day Trip included in their stay - with our compliments.

Overnight in a Luxury Riverside Chalet with ensuite bathroom on a Fully-Inclusive Basis.

DAY 6 - VICTORIA FALLS + LIVINGSTONE TOWN

After a good nights rest and a hearty fresh breakfast, clients may feel free to explore Livingstone and Victoria Falls today!

Inclusive in your stay - our vehicle and guide will take you to visit Victoria Falls today and share our beautiful town with you. There are many additional experiences that you may want to do - our driver guide will take you there, wait for you and bring you home safely at the end of the day. These outsourced activities are extra and for your own account - or may be billed into your itinerary.

A magnet for tourists of all descriptions, Victoria Falls is one of Earth’s great spectacles. View it directly as a raging mile-long curtain of water, in all its glory, from a helicopter ride or peek precariously over its edge from Devil's Pools - the sheer power and force of the Falls is something that simply does not disappoint.

Livingstone is now a town - but was formerly the Zambian Capital City! Named after the Scottish Explorer, Dr. David Livingstone. Livingstone’s culture and history is intriguing. Originally known as the Old Drift, Livingstone owes its existence primarily to the Victoria Falls and was established as a staging point across the Zambezi River. Dr. David Livingstone’s journey and first sight of the Falls in 1855 opened up Central Africa to other missionaries, hunters and traders. History lovers will find Livingstone alive! Livingstone was founded in 1905 at a safe distance from the then swampy banks of the Zambezi. In 1907 it 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. In 1935 the capital was moved to Lusaka, but Livingstone retained its "Tourist Capital" status as well as much of its original colonial character. Many buildings from the first decade of the century are still in use. The town has preserved much of its colonial character, but is a typical African town with bustling charm. Rich in scenery and heritage, Livingstone today has become the tourist heart of Zambia.

Overnight in a Luxury Riverside Chalet with ensuite bathroom on a Fully-Inclusive Basis.

DAY 7 - day at leisure

Another full day for you to relax at the lodge and take advantage of our in-house activities - or tick off a few more experiences off your bucket-list!

There is a lot to do and see in and around Livingstone and Victoria Falls! Some experiences are seasonal and water-level dependent. Other experiences have extremely limited availability and it’s best to book these far in advance in order to secure a spot. We’ve become “experience fundi’s” over the years and our team is on standby to guide you and assist with all activity arrangements in advance of your stay. Whilst not all activities on offer are listed below, these are a few of our preferred experiences.

Owned and operated by third-party suppliers. All experiences are subject to availability.

  • Experience the freedom of standing in the middle of a World Wonder on Livingstone Island! An absolutely immersive, incredible experience that is a highlight for every guest. An absolute must.

  • Get kissed by an Angel during the ‘Flight of the Angels’ (helicopter or microlight)

  • Meet the ladies at the WAYAWAYA factory and purchase a keepsake handcrafted leather handbag.

  • Experience the ‘World’s Best’ One Day White-Water Rafting in the Batoka Gorge.

  • Quietly tread through the bush to see Zambia’s white rhino on foot.

  • Take a moonlit walk through Victoria Falls to spot a Lunar Rainbow.

  • Watch the process of creating beaded jewellery at Sishemo Studio in Nakatindi Village.

  • Experience both land-based and a water-based safari in a day at Chobe National Park, Botswana - one of the best wildlife destinations in the world.

  • Visit Wayiwayi - a family-run art studio and gallery specializing in Zambian art, crafts, design and community engagement.

  • Enjoy the Zambezi on a half-day Canoe Trip with experienced guides, meander through still waters and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, stillness and life of the Zambezi.

  • Game Drive Experience - Livingstone’s own National Park, Mosi-Oa-Tunya is small at 66 sqm, but is home to many species of wildlife, including Zambia’s magnificent white rhino.

Overnight in a Luxury Riverside Chalet with ensuite bathroom on a Fully-Inclusive Basis.

DAY 8 - departure day

Stay longer or take a transfer back to Livingstone Airport or your next Zambian stop.

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