Zambia Safari With Nadia Eckhardt
June 2027
Overview:
This 17-day itinerary offers an unforgettable journey through Zambia’s wild and stunning landscapes. It begins with a warm welcome in Lusaka, where you’ll stay at The Latitude Hotel for a night and enjoy a “Welcome Dinner.” The adventure truly kicks off on Day 2 as you transfer to Bilimungwe in South Luangwa for a 3-night safari experience. You’ll then explore the abundant wildlife of South Luangwa for a few more days at Tena Tena Camp. Afterward, it’s off to Lower Zambezi’s Chiawa Camp for more thrilling game drives, walks, and boat trips. Your journey continues with a stay at Anabezi for additional safari experiences. A flight takes you to the remote Shumba Lodge in Busanga Plains for 3 nights of exclusive wildlife encounters. Finally, on Day 17, you’ll bid farewell to Zambia and head home via Lusaka, marking the end of an extraordinary African adventure.
Interested in more information? Please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.
Zambia Safari With Nadia Eckhardt
June 2027
Day-by-day Itinerary:
Day 01 – Arrive to Lusaka, Zambia
Welcome to Zambia!
You will be privately met on arrival, after clearing Customs and Immigration and claiming your checked luggage (with a rep holding a sign with your name on it) and transfer approx. 40-50 minutes to The Latitude Hotel for 1 night on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
‘Welcome Dinner’ at 1830 in the restaurant at The Latitude hotel. Lunch on own.
Day 02 – Transfer to Bilimungwe, South Luangwa
After breakfast, transfer by road from The Latitude Hotel to the Lusaka Airport for scheduled flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe ETD 1030am and ETA 1140am. Flight times are approx. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Bilimungwe in South Luangwa for a 3 night stay on a fully inclusive stay.
Day 03 – 04 – Full days on safari at Bilimungwe, South Luangwa
Enjoy daily game viewing for 3 nights and 2 full days.
Day 05 – Transfer by road from Bilimungwe to Tena Tena Camp, South Luangwa
Check in for a 3 night stay at Tena Tena Camp.
Day 06 – 07 – September 01, 2024 – On Safari at Tena Tena Camp, South Luangwa
Enjoy daily game viewing for 2 full days and 3 nights.
Day 08 – Fly from Mfuwe, South Luangwa to Jeki, Lower Zambezi
Transfer after an early morning activity and breakfast to Mfuwe Airstrip and fly Scheduled Flight from Mufwe to Jeki Airstrip ETD 1040am and ETA 1210am. On arrival, transfer to Chiawa Camp. Check in for a 3 night stay.
Day 09 – 10 – On Safari at Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi
Enjoy 3 nights and 2 full days on Safari at Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi
Day 11 – Transfer by road from Chiawa to Anabezi, Lower Zambezi
Transfer by road from Chiawa to Anabezi, Lower Zambezi. Check in for 3 nights.
Day 12 – 13 – On safari in the Lower Zambezi
On Safari enjoying daily game drives, walks, boat trips from ANABEZI, Lower Zambezi
Day 14 – Fly Jeki Airstrip via Lusaka to Busanga Airstrip, Kafue NP and transfer to Shumba Lodge
Transfer by road to Jeki Airstrip for a scheduled flight via Lusaka to Kafue on Wilderness Air. Check in on arrival at Shumba Lodge for a 3nt stay
Day 15 – 16 – On Safari from Rhumba Camp
Enjoy 3 nights and 2 full days on Safari.
Remote and exclusive, Shumba occupies its own little island in the midst of the Busanga Plains, overlooking miles of floodplains threaded with channels. There are just six luxury suites here, built on raised wooden platforms to observe the wilderness from every angle. Marvel at the Plains’ lion dynamics, relax in your spacious tented suite and later, dine sumptuously under the stars.
Shumba opens for just five months each year, making this seasonal camp one of the most exclusive safari destinations in Africa. Expect front-row seats to dramatic and thrilling wildlife encounters.
Day 17 – Fly to Lusaka. Depart for home.
Check out of Shumba and transfer to the airstrip for Wilderness Air flight to Lusaka. Depart this evening on scheduled Air on Qatar Airways to Doha (or other International Airline) and on to final destination.
**The itinerary is subject to change. We’re hard at work tailoring this trip to create the ultimate adventure for our travelers! If you have any questions or can’t wait to join us, reach out to Africa Easy at info@africaeasy.com.
Zambia Safari With Nadia Eckhardt
June 2027
Rates:
Rates are currently under review. Please reach out to Africa Easy for more information about a trip to Zambia in 2026.
Rates are based on per person sharing and are approximate until the time of booking. Rates are quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control; i.e. fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc.
Flights:
Flights & rates are currently under review. Please reach out to Africa Easy for more information about a trip to Zambia in 2026.
Domestic & Regional Flights:
The following scheduled regional flight will be required for the above itinerary. Africa Easy will book this flight for you. Please note: this flight is not included in the safari package rate. We have quoted the airfare separately in the rates section above.
International Airfare:
International air is not included. Africa Easy can assist you to book international flights into and out of Southern Africa, or we can put you directly in touch with our airline partner here in Seattle (Exito travel) to book international air.
Rates are approximate until the time of booking. Please note rates are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control; i.e. fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc.
Deposit & Payments
A completed & signed Africa Easy Reservation Form, along with your 25% safari package deposit and full regional and/or domestic air payment (if applicable) is required at the time of booking.
Reservations
This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Africa Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.
To reserve space on a trip on the Africa Easy website, please contact Africa Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Africa Easy Team.
Zambia Safari With Nadia Eckhardt
June 2027
Nadia Eckhardt
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Nadia now calls Seattle her home. She has traveled extensively throughout the world, Australia, the South Pacific, and more. She spent much of her youth exploring southern Africa and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Currently Nadia divides her time among her home in Seattle, her family in South Africa and is well versed in many adventure destinations, including Central and South America, Indonesia, Africa, Antarctica Africa, and leading expeditions throughout the world for Africa Easy/Expedition Easy as well as for other leading US Tour Operators.
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