Itinerary
- Day 1
Lusaka
You'll land at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and go straight through VIP meet-and-greet with fast-track immigration. A private chauffeur takes you to Latitude 15°, Lusaka's boutique hotel in the city center. After checking in, you can relax by the pool, book a spa session, or just settle into your room before the welcome dinner this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Refined welcome dinner paired with fine South African wines)
Included Activities
- VIP meet-and-greet services at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
- Fast-track immigration
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Spa session
- Pool relaxation
Landmarks/POIs Kenneth Kaunda International Airport - Day 2
Lusaka to Mkushi
This morning you board a private charter flight headed to Mkushi in rural Zambia. Shamwari Farmhouse Lodge, a colonial-style property with manicured gardens, becomes your home for the next few days. After lunch and getting settled, you'll walk the rolling farmlands in the afternoon. Your private chef prepares a candlelit dinner back at the lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Candlelit dinner prepared by private chef)
Included Activities
- Private charter flight to Mkushi
- Afternoon exploration of farmlands
- Candlelit dinner at lodge
- Day 3
Mkushi to Kasanka
You travel in a private vehicle to Kasanka and check into Wasa Lodge Luxury Suites overlooking the lake. The afternoon brings a private game drive across the landscape, then you'll have sunset cocktails on the floodplains as the light changes. Dinner comes later under lanterns in the bush.
- Meals
- Dinner (Lantern-lit dinner in the bush)
Included Activities
- Private game drive
- Sunset cocktails on floodplains
- Lantern-lit dinner in the bush
Landmarks/POIs Kasanka National Park - Day 4
Kasanka
Start early with a canoe excursion focused on birding and tracking sitatunga, a rare antelope. You'll climb up into the canopy hide for photography opportunities and wildlife viewing. Back at the lodge, sunset cocktails wait on the riverfront, followed by a multi-course bush dinner prepared by the lodge team.
- Meals
- Dinner (Exquisite multi-course bush dinner)
Included Activities
- Birding and sitatunga-tracking excursion by canoe
- Canopy hide climb for photography
- Sunset riverfront aperitif
- Multi-course bush dinner
Landmarks/POIs Kasanka National Park - Day 5
Kasanka to Lake Bangweulu
After a private guided tour of the David Livingstone Memorial, you drive to Lake Bangweulu and settle into Bangweulu Beach Villas with private beachfront suites. The evening starts with champagne on your terrace as the sun sets. Dinner features fresh-catch seafood prepared for you.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fresh-catch seafood feast)
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of David Livingstone Memorial
- Champagne toast on terrace
- Fresh-catch seafood dinner
Landmarks/POIs David Livingstone Memorial - Day 6
Lake Bangweulu
You'll cruise privately across the wetlands with a conservation expert, learning about the ecosystem and wildlife. The group stops on a secluded white-sand bank for a picnic lunch. Back at the villas, you can have a massage, then gather for a sunset bonfire and a lakeside dinner your private chef prepares.
- Meals
- Lunch (Picnic on secluded white-sand bank), Dinner (Private chef's lakeside dinner)
Included Activities
- Private wetlands cruise with conservation expert
- Picnic on secluded white-sand bank
- Massage
- Sunset bonfire
- Lakeside dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bangweulu - Day 7
Lake Bangweulu to Mansa
Travel to Mansa and visit Mumbuluma Falls for swimming and taking photographs of the water and surrounding landscape. You check into Mansa Lodge Executive Suites with spacious rooms and a pool. After some rest time, an elegant evening meal is served at the lodge.
- Meals
- Dinner (Elegant evening meal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mumbuluma Falls
- Swimming at Mumbuluma Falls
- Photography at Mumbuluma Falls
- Elegant evening meal at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Mumbuluma Falls - Day 8
Mansa to Ntumbachusi Falls
You move to Ntumbachusi Falls Eco-Lodge, a high-end tented retreat positioned above cascading waters. The afternoon includes hiking to scenic viewpoints with views of the falls and surrounding terrain. Later, you'll enjoy a private sundowner deck with gourmet canapes as the day winds down.
Included Activities
- Afternoon hike to scenic viewpoints
- Private sundowner with gourmet canapés
Landmarks/POIs Ntumbachusi Falls - Days 9 - 10
Ntumbachusi Falls
These days focus on orthopedic-friendly rest and recovery at the lodge. Your schedule includes a gentle yoga session in the morning, then massage therapy and hydrotherapy overlooking the falls. You'll dine privately on your terrace, with stars visible above you throughout the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Private terrace dining under a canopy of stars)
Included Activities
- Gentle guided yoga session
- Massage therapy
- Hydrotherapy overlooking the falls
- Private terrace dining
Landmarks/POIs Ntumbachusi Falls - Day 11
Ntumbachusi Falls to Mansa
You return to Mansa for a cultural immersion at Luapula Cultural Village, where a private dance performance is arranged. The evening finds you back at Mansa Lodge Executive Suites for fine dining and time to reflect on what you've experienced and learned during the day.
- Meals
- Dinner (Fine dining at lodge)
Included Activities
- Cultural immersion at Luapula Cultural Village
- Private dance performance
- Fine dining at lodge
Landmarks/POIs Luapula Cultural Village - Day 12
Mansa to Serenje
A private charter flight takes you to Serenje and Forest Inn Luxury Villas, where your veranda overlooks forested trails perfect for birdwatching. In the afternoon, a conservationist leads a guided walk through the forest discussing local ecology. The lodge prepares a gourmet dinner for you that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Gourmet lodge dinner)
Included Activities
- Private charter flight to Serenje
- Guided walk with conservationist
- Gourmet lodge dinner
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching from veranda
- Day 13
Serenje to Lusaka
You transfer back to Lusaka and return to Latitude 15° for your final night. Dinner happens at The Other Side, the hotel's celebrated restaurant, with live jazz playing throughout the meal, providing a nice way to reflect on the trip.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner at The Other Side restaurant with live jazz)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner at The Other Side restaurant with live jazz
- Day 14
Lusaka Departure
After a leisurely breakfast at Latitude 15°, your private driver takes you to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for your onward flight, ending your time in Zambia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast at Latitude 15°)
Included Activities
- Leisurely breakfast at Latitude 15°
- Private transfer to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
