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Trip Overview
Location
Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique
Duration
11 Nights – 12 Days
Starting From
Tailor-made pricing on request
This itinerary combines Zambia’s most iconic safari regions with the white-sand beaches of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago. Active and luxurious, it’s designed for couples who crave adventure, movement, and variety—without giving up style and comfort. From tracking lions on foot to drifting past elephants on the Zambezi, and ending with snorkelling and beach dinners in Zanzibar-like turquoise waters, this is a bush-and-beach journey rich in contrast and indulgence.
Perfect for: Couples seeking an adventurous bush-and-beach escape.
Trip Style: Luxury, active safari, bush & beach.
Key Highlights
Walking safaris in South Luangwa, birthplace of the walking safari
Canoeing past hippos and boat safaris in the Lower Zambezi
Luxury lodges on Zambia’s wild riversides with exceptional guiding
Boutique city stays in Lusaka and Johannesburg for balance and ease
Helicopter transfer to Benguerra Island for barefoot luxury and marine adventures
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Lusaka, Zambia
Stay at Latitude 15°, a boutique hotel blending art and comfort. Enjoy drinks by the pool, explore the creative interiors, and rest before your safari begins.
Days 2–4: South Luangwa National Park
Fly to South Luangwa and settle into Chinzombo Lodge by Time + Tide. Walk the birthplace of the walking safari with expert guides, enjoy game drives in search of lions and leopards, and relax in your villa with a private plunge pool. Evenings bring riverfront sundowners and unforgettable star-filled skies.
Days 5–7: Lower Zambezi National Park
Stay at Chongwe River Camp, beautifully set at the meeting of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers. Canoe safaris past hippos and crocodiles, boat rides to watch elephants drinking at the banks, and game drives through woodland. Optional tiger fishing or cultural village visits add variety. Sundowners on the river provide serene endings to active days.
Day 8: Johannesburg, South Africa
Spend a night at The Peech Hotel, a stylish boutique base in a leafy suburb. Enjoy dinner in one of Johannesburg’s top restaurants or explore local markets and galleries for a taste of the city.
Days 9–12: Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
Fly to Vilanculos, then transfer by helicopter to Azura Benguerra Island. Stay in a beachfront villa with a private pool and butler service. Dive or snorkel in the Bazaruto Marine National Park, sail on a dhow, kayak or paddleboard across turquoise lagoons, and enjoy private dinners on the sand. This is barefoot luxury at its finest.
Destinations & Key Places
South Luangwa National Park
Walking safaris, lions and leopards, luxury riverfront lodge.
Lower Zambezi National Park
Canoeing, boat safaris, elephants, tiger fishing, cultural visits.
Johannesburg
Boutique city stay, dining, shopping, and art.
Bazaruto Archipelago – Mozambique
Beachfront villas, snorkelling, dhow sailing, island activities.