A Typical Day on Expedition

Our daily activities will generally be structured as follows.

Morning Departure

I normally leave camp about one and a half hours after sunrise. This allows everyone to pack up without needing lights and makes the process both safer and more comfortable. The exact departure time will be provided the day before and may vary depending on the distance we need to travel or the activities planned for the day.

Morning Coffee Stop

About 2 to 2½ hours after departure we stop for a coffee break of roughly 30 minutes. I will boil a kettle and provide the water. Guests should bring their own mug, coffee, tea, milk and sugar.

Lunch Stop

We normally stop for lunch 2 to 2½ hours after the coffee stop. Lunch breaks usually last about 45 minutes, and again I will boil a kettle for anyone wanting hot water.

Afternoon Stop

An afternoon stop is seldom necessary as we normally aim to arrive in camp during the afternoon. If required, we will arrange a short stop depending on the day’s travel.

Arrival in Camp

I try to arrive in camp at least two hours before sunset. This gives everyone time to set up camp, relax and enjoy the surroundings before dark.

In the evening we gather around the fire. I will check how many people are planning to braai and prepare an appropriate fire so that it is ready around sunset.

Please remember to bring your own braai grid.

Our campsites generally offer flush toilets, hot showers and limited 220-volt charging points.

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1 – Nata & Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Our expedition begins as the group meets in Nata, on the edge of the vast Makgadikgadi Pans. These enormous salt pans are the remains of an ancient inland sea and form one of the most striking landscapes in southern Africa. It is a dramatic introduction to the journey ahead.

Day 2 – Livingstone & the Zambezi River, Zambia

Crossing into Zambia, we travel to Livingstone, situated on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. This historic town lies close to Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, and marks the beginning of our Zambian adventure.

Day 3 – Lusaka Region

Travelling north through rural Zambia, we reach the Lusaka region, located within Zambia’s central farming belt. This area serves as an ideal staging point before we continue further into the country.

Day 4 – Central Zambia

The journey continues through Zambia’s extensive miombo woodland, an ecosystem that stretches across much of southern Africa and supports rich birdlife and wildlife.

Day 5–6 – Kasanka National Park: Fruit Bat Migration

We arrive at Kasanka National Park, home to one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife spectacles.

Each year between October and December, millions of straw-coloured fruit bats gather in a small swamp forest when the wild fruit trees begin to ripen. At sunset the bats emerge in enormous waves, filling the sky for nearly an hour as they leave the forest to feed across the surrounding countryside.

Watching this event from raised viewing platforms in the forest canopy is a truly unforgettable wildlife experience and the first of the two great migrations of our expedition.

Day 7 – Central Zambia

After our time in Kasanka we begin travelling south again through rural Zambia, returning toward the central regions of the country.

Day 8–9 – Kafue National Park

Our route now takes us through Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest protected wilderness areas.

Kafue is known for its vast savannas, river systems and exceptional birdlife. Depending on seasonal road conditions we may explore parts of the park or enjoy a relaxed riverside camp while watching wildlife along the riverbanks.

Day 10–12 – Liuwa Plain National Park: Wildebeest Migration

Continuing westward we reach the remote plains of Liuwa Plain National Park, one of Africa’s least visited and most authentic safari destinations.

With the arrival of the seasonal rains, thousands of wildebeest gather on the plains for their calving season, creating Africa’s second-largest wildebeest migration. The vast grasslands stretch to the horizon and support predators such as lion, cheetah and the famous spotted hyena clans of Liuwa.

Day 13 – Zambezi River

Leaving the plains we travel south to the Zambezi River, where we enjoy a final evening beside one of Africa’s great rivers. The region is famous for birdlife, beautiful river scenery and excellent tiger fishing.

Day 14 – Return to Botswana

Our journey continues south as we cross back toward Botswana, travelling through remote landscapes and reflecting on the extraordinary experiences of the expedition.

Day 15 – Departure

The expedition concludes after a remarkable journey through Zambia’s wilderness and two of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife migrations.