Overview
Zambia is one of those countries that everybody knows you need to visit, but then you don’t? It is very similar to South Africa in that it is a vast country with hidden gems everywhere.
From Liuwa plains in the west with the second largest Wildebeest migration in Africa, to the east with spectacular award winning parks, to the south on the Zambezi river, to the north with Lake Tanganyika, waterfalls, Shoebill stork, the largest mammal migration in the world, the fruit bats of Kasanka.
You can not cover the whole Zambia in one trip, you have to break it down. So that is why we are focussing on the northern section this October.
You have to get the timing right, and also the balance of the tour as it is the furthest part of Zambia for us as South Africans.
If this is one of your bucket list items, here is your opportunity. Don’t delay, make your booking and join me on a very special and exclusive trip.
Chris ( Bluerhino owner and professional guide )
The Itinerary
Day 1.
We all make our way to the starting point of our journey. We meet at Kasane for our first night.
Day 2.
An early start we make our way to the Kazankula border and with most of our paperwork done already we cross the new bridge over the Zambezi. Then on to Lusaka.
Day 3.
We do a bit of shopping at the malls of Lusaka and then head north to our starting point of the tour.
Day 4.
After a late breakfast we make our way to Bangweulu Park.
Day 5.
Black Lechwe, Shoebill stork, Sitatunga or whatever your fancy for the day.
Day 6.
We leave camp and proceed north to the Kapishya hot spring. A nice swim in the spring to soak a few muscles.
Day 7,8,9.
After breakfast we proceed north to get to Lake Tanganyika. This will be our holiday in the holiday.
3 Nights here will give time for fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling sunset cruises and just relaxing with a beer in hand.
Day 10.
We start our return journey, We travel on the DRC border and head for one of the well known waterfalls in the region. We sleep here for the night.
Day 11,12.
Kasanka national park is where the largest mammal migration in the world takes place. about 7 million fruit bats leave the forest every night to find fruits in the area.
To me it is one of the wonders of the world.
Day 13.
We exit the park and head south as we start heading home.
Day 14.
We pass just through Lusaka, traffic permitting on our way south.
Day 15.
Our last night will be as far south as we can get, depending on traffic, road conditions and border crossing.
I am aiming for Nata in Botswana.
Day 16
The tour has ended and you can make your way home or hang around a bit.
Tour specific comments
Vehicle:
A normal 4×4 with low range as you buy them from the shop floor. No special kit required.
A 4×2 will also be sufficient, but no towing for a 4×2
Drivers:
No experience required, I personally guide the tour and will give you everything you need as we go.
Towing:
You may bring your off road trailer.
Other:
Bring your swimming kit and snorkeling gear