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13 Day Zambia & Zimbabwe Safari Adventure - Tuesday Departure

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DAY 1, Tuesday - Depart for Zambia
Depart for Lusaka, Zambia

DAY 2, Wednesday - Arrive in Lusaka
Arrive in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia and transfer to the hotel, nestled in the lush Zambian countryside. Spend the balance of the day at leisure. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner
Overnight: Lusaka
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Thursday - Flight to Lower Zambezi National Park
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lower Zambezi National Park. Arrive at the lodge, located on the banks of the Zambezi River in time for lunch. Free time to settle in before an afternoon tea. Enjoy a sampling of teas accompanied by sweet and savory pastries and scones. Tonight, have dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Lower Zambezi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Friday - Morning Game Drive in Lower Zambezi National Park, River Cruise
Set out on a game drive early in the morning. Navigate in open safari vehicles in search of lions, warthogs, buffalo, giraffe and more. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before this afternoon's river cruise. Lookout for ostrich, antelope, wildebeests along with hippos and crocodiles on the water's edge, as well as hundreds of bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight: Lower Zambezi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Saturday - Safari Activities in Lower Zambezi National Park
Safari activities in the morning and afternoon include leisurely cruises in canoes or motorized boats, game drives and guided nature walks. Have lunch and dinner at the lodge. Tomorrow, depart for Livingstone
Overnight: Lower Zambezi National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Sunday - Morning Game Drive, Flight to Livingstone, Mukuni Village
Awake early this morning and set out on your game drive. After the game drive, transfer to the airport for your flight to Livingstone. In the afternoon, visit the royal Mukuni Village. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you meet the locals and gain insight into their daily lives, traditions, and history. The rest of the evening is at leisure
Overnight: Livingstone
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday - Border Crossing to Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park
Depart Livingstone and travel to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The park boasts an astounding variety of wildlife, with over 100 species of mammals and almost 400 species of birds. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the park, well- known for the impressive population of African elephants. Return to the lodge for dinner
Overnight: Hwange National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Tuesday - Hwange National Park Game Drives
Morning game drive today in the midst of this rugged and beautiful semi-arid desert of western Zimbabwe. Chance to view the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino). After lunch, an afternoon drive takes you to a different area of the park. Return to the lodge for leisure time before dinner tonight
Overnight: Hwange National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Wednesday - Game Viewing in Hwange National Park
Continue game viewing this morning. Embark on game drive in open safari vehicles where you may have a chance to see not only the large animals but also the smaller mammals, birds and insects. After lunch, relax at the lodge before setting out for your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge with free time before tonight's dinner
Overnight: Hwange National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Thursday - Travel to Victoria Falls
This morning, travel to Victoria Falls, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the hotel with time to settle in before embarking on a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, where you can encounter herds of buffalo and elephant
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 11, Friday - Guided Tour of Victoria Falls
This morning, take a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World". The walking safari takes you through the magnificent rainforest to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. The rest of the day is yours to discover this beautiful area independently. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manger
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 12, Saturday - Flight to Johannesburg
Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. On arrival, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to discover the city on your own
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13, Sunday - Depart South Africa
Take the hotel shuttle to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Package Includes

  • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
  • Flights New York-Lusaka, Johannesburg-New York
    Other departure cities available.
  • All intra-flights: Lusaka-Lower Zambezi National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park-Livingstone & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
  • 11 nights accommodations
  • 1 night Lusaka
  • 3 nights Lower Zambezi National Park
  • 1 night Livingstone
  • 3 nights Hwange National Park
  • 2 nights Victoria Falls
  • 1 night Johannesburg
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • Arrival transfer included only with airfare purchase on package arrival dates†
  • Departure transfer
  • 25 meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles
  • Services of English-speaking driver-guides throughout
  • National Park fees
  • *Light aircraft (4 to 20 seat planes) are used for intra-flights 

    Tour Highlights

    Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.

  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Lower Zambezi National Park
  • Take a river cruise with a chance to view wildebeests along with hippos and crocodiles on the water's edge
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in Hwange National Park
  • Embark on a sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
  • Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • †Arrival transfer is available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

    Additional Information:
    Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include departure transfer and flights Lusaka-Lower Zambezi National Park, Lower Zambezi National Park-Livingstone, & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg.

    Due to limited space in safari vehicles, please pack your belongings in a soft-sided duffel bag. Traditional suitcases with rigid frames or hard plastic sides should not be used. Due to the use of light aircraft flights (4 or 20 seat small planes), there is a weight restriction for luggage of 44 pounds per person (including hand luggage) which is strictly enforced.

    Please note, all passport holders should have four or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when traveling to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. for more information.


    Accommodation Details:
    Triple rooms are not available for this package.

     

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    Accommodations

    Radisson Blu Hotel Lusaka
    This deluxe hotel is located within walking distance of the Arcades Shopping Mall.

    Royal Zambezi Lodge
    This first class lodge is set along the banks of the Zambezi River.

    The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
    This first class lodge overlooks the Zambezi River and the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park.

    Sable Valley
    This first class lodge is located on the edge of Hwange National Park.

    Palm River Hotel
    This deluxe hotel is located along the banks of the Zambezi River in Victoria Falls.

    Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo
    This first class hotel is located in Kempton Park.

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    Discovery By Gate1 Tours Customer Trip Reviews

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    Ratings based off 556 reviews about Discovery By Gate1 Tours - currently showing 15 reviews with comments only
    JG Janice on May 31, 2025  
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    This was a wonderful trip, as have been all of our small group discovery tours through Gate 1.

    MA Marian on May 17, 2025  
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    We have travelled with Gate 1 before. If they have a promo or special offer on one of our bucket list destinations we will probably travel with them again. In fact we already have a trip scheduled in October. Our only issue this time was the issue of food. Generally you tell the operator or manager your food issues (allergies etc) at the start of the trip and there is generally no need for reminders. For whatever reason, the included lunch or dinners needed continued reminders

    GG Gloria on May 04, 2025  
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    I absolutely loved The Moroccan Allure trip. It actually exceeded my expectations. It was a beautiful trip and the small group of 18 made it possible to receive personal treatment and create friendships. Highly recommend.

    KA Keshava on Mar 30, 2025  
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    This was an excellent trip. The tour director, Waleed was excellent. The tour was superb. Leared a lot about Egypt

    WW Walter on Mar 17, 2025  
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    Our tour was very enjoyable. Gate 1 Travel continues to provide great vacation opportunities at a "good value"

    SY Shirl on Feb 20, 2025  
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    Our guide Ali made everything safe and interesting.  We did benefit from the changes made due to feedback from the 1st year of the tour.

    TM Terry on Feb 20, 2025  
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    Our experience on this trip was “epic”. Our team in Kenya, David, Marcus and Tony were wonderful, as was the team in Tanazina of Godliving, HQ, and Baraka. All of the places we stayed were very good.  The food was good as well. The vehicles were great for the safari, better then some we saw! Not sure what could be done better, this was just a once in a life time experience! We are telling everyone about this trip, everyone who wants to go to Africa will be looking at Gate 1 for details! Thank you

    MT Mary on Feb 17, 2025  
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    Fantastic trip. Guide, hotels, excursions, meals were all excellent. Finland and the Lapland are a gem.

    SS Steven on Feb 12, 2025  
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    One of the best tours we have taken. Gate1 met every expectation and our tour manager, outstanding.

    RP Robert on Feb 03, 2025  
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    Our Gate 1 tour manager, Hari Saravan, was exceptional in every way possible. We have not ever (even when we have had personal guides by other operators) had such a positive experience with a guide. He was very organized, communicated effectively and in a timely way in terms of trip management, was personable and highly accessible, and helpful in sorting out minor challenges and questions. Hari was extraordinarily knowledgeable and conveyed his knowledge and expertise in effective and accessible ways. He simply is extraordinary and in large part the reason for our having had such a positive experience in this group tour. An asset in every way imaginable. We would point out that at least one of the accommodations, Great Trails Riverview Resort Thanjavur By GRT Hotels, was notably sub-standard. Other hotels (the Radisson Blu) were marginal.

    RM Ruby on Feb 02, 2025  
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    Discovery by Gate 1 delivered what they wrote in their itinerary

    VA Victor on Jan 22, 2025  
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    Outstanding 14 day trip to New Zealand. Everything was excellent. Small group of 22. Excellent tour guide and amazing views. We are very pleased.

    AP Amee on Jan 17, 2025  
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    This was one of the best trips I’ve ever been on!

    MN Marietta on Jan 15, 2025  
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    Excellent information, the look and see of the culture and history of Mexico’s ancient civilization.

    AS Alan on Dec 23, 2024  
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    This was our first Gate 1 small tour program which we thoroughly enjoyed. We will focus on future small tour programs offered by Gate 1. Thanks

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