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Zambia Honeymoon

Boasting 17 waterfalls including the world famous Victoria Falls, massive lakes, rich wetlands and vast game filled savannahs, Zambia is a fine destination for nature and animal lovers alike. Almost one-third of the country is given over to national parks and game reserves earning Zambia its reputation as one of the top places to enjoy the legendary African walking safari. Couples seeking thrills will thoroughly enjoy the opportunities for flying, bungee jumping, kayaking and canoeing at Victoria Falls. While walking with elephants or even lions are also options on offer! All in all, for those wanting a honeymoon with adventure and wildlife based in areas of stunning wilderness, then Zambia is hard to beat.



Zambia Honeymoon Itinerary

Day 1
Today you will depart London Heathrow for your overnight flight to Lusaka.

Day 2
Arrive and connect onwards to Livingstone and the Dog House at Tongabezi, Victoria Falls.

Days 3 - 4
Activities at Tongabezi are varied and include tours into Livingstone town, lunch on Livingstone Island, canoeing trips or a helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls.

Day 5
Transfer by road and air to Lower Zambezi. On arrival a game drive will take you to Sausage Tree Camp.

Days 6 - 7
Enjoy the safari opportunities as well as tiger fishing, fly fishing and boat cruises offered by your camp.

Day 8
Return to the airstrip for your onward air transfer to South Luangwa. On arrival a game drive will take you to camp Mchenja Camp.

Days 9 - 10
Enjoy the safari opportunities on offer in the area and the hospitality afforded by your camp.

Day 11
Today you will be flown from the South Luangwa to Likoma Island, one of the most isolated and beautiful destinations on Lake Malawi.

Days 12 - 16
With breathtaking views of the mountains and wilderness of Mozambique, Likoma remains almost untouched. Snorkelling, fishing, boat safaris, scuba diving, mountain biking and beach picnics can all be enjoyed on the island.

Day 17
Today you will be flown from Likoma to Johannesburg via Lilongwe. Connect to your final flight to London Heathrow, flying overnight.

Day 18
Arrive London Heathrow

The cost of the above is from £5,790 per person. This price is based on your international and internal economy class flights, road transfers, accommodation, game activities, all meals plus park fees in Zambia, all meals and non motorized water activities at Kaya Mawa.

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Tongabezi
Established in 1990, Tongabezi was the first river lodge on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. Privately owned and run, the emphasis is on privacy, exclusivity and romance!

All accommodation is in separate guest houses, each beautifully and individually designed and furnished with local materials to complement and blend with their natural surroundings...

River Cottages - five of these are situated along the river, each with en suite bath and shower and both indoor and outdoor areas for relaxing and enjoying the expansive river views.

Garden Cottage - set back from the river in its own private walled garden and ideal for a couple looking for ultimate privacy. The cottage boasts a king-size bed and open-air sunken bath and includes a private living room with fireplace.

The Tree House - is beautifully designed incorporating trees alongside the river bank, a stunning and unique place to enjoy the panoramic views across the Zambezi River.

The Dog House - the main feature here is the huge, king-size bed, complete with luxurious down pillows and duvet. Once again, the open plan accommodation allows charming views over the adjacent river.

The Bird House - looking out over the water, the prominent feature of this house is the bathroom area with its huge, open-air, sunken bath where you can unwind to the serenades of an African evening.

Honeymoon House - the first house built and with a private balcony overlooking the river for perfect candlelit dinners under the stars, like all the houses above, this has also been built with romance and indulgence in mind.the perfect place to retreat and relax.

Sindabezi
This is a true paradise retreat, set on a private island in the waters of the Zambezi, upstream from Victoria Falls. The sense of adventure and romance is promoted by the lack of electricity and your candlelit dinner under the stars to the sounds of the African night.

Book one of the five open-fronted thatched chalets...or for the ultimate privacy, book the entire island exclusively. Awake to the sounds of the river's floodplains and to the rays of a magnificent African sunrise. Spend your days indulging in all the inclusive, land-based activities on offer or visit Livingstone Island, a World Heritage site, perched on the very edge of the Victoria Falls.

Royal Zambezi Lodge
Nestled in forest on the banks of the majestic Zambezi River, the Royal Zambezi Lodge borders the world-renowned Lower Zambezi National Park and is the perfect base for game viewing, bird watching, canoeing and fishing.

Recently refurbished, the lodge offers a superlative standard of comfort and luxury in lofty thatched buildings decorated with natural fabrics, perfectly enhancing their surroundings. The main areas are open plan with big comfortable sofas and open verandas looking out over the river shallows, while accommodation is in luxurious raised, thatched tents each with a private deck for game viewing.

Lunch can be a gourmet picnic, while dinner can be taken under the stars or by a roaring fire on a cooler night. Wherever you are the cuisine will not fail to impress you.

After a day of viewing game or outdoor pursuits, visit The Royal Zambezi Bush Spa. Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding the lodge and this is Zambia's first and only bush spa. Its minimalist design exudes an air of complete balance, peace and tranquility offering you the ultimate refuge to restore the mind, body and spirit.

Sausage Tree Camp
Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, at the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, this exclusive safari camp specializes in offering its guests the very best game viewing, in a traditional safari style.

The epitome of bush chic, accommodation is in six luxurious white Bedouin style tents, each with open air en-suite bathroom as well as personal butler! Discreetly positioned along the river bank and almost hidden from each other, these minimalist style tents with their sumptuous four-poster beds, offer cool, private sanctuaries to return to after an early morning game drive and for a good nights rest.

Dine at night on the banks of the mighty Zambezi serenaded by a chorus of hippos and frogs! Regarded as one of Zambia's finest the chef at Sausage Tree Camp was trained in France and has been working at the camp and delighting its guests for the past seven years.

Sausage Tree Camp offers a large range of game-viewing activities including: game-drives (both day and night), walking safaris, canoeing, boating and fishing for the world-renowned "Tiger fish". With personalized guiding, each guest can decide exactly what activity they would like to take and when.

Robin Pope Camps and Walking Safaris

Setting a standard that has become Zambia's benchmark for excellence, Jo and Robin Pope have developed three camps and their famous walking safaris in South Luangwa on the banks of the Luangwa River.

Nkwali Camp - overlooks the South Luangwa National Park and was opened in 1990. Five twin/double chalets and one cottage with two bedrooms the property also comprises Robin's House (five beds) and Luangwa Safari House (eight beds). Built on the edge of a seasonal lagoon and with a backdrop of the Chindeni Hills the game, including herds of elephants and journeys of giraffe, use this area to feed and water throughout the day. The camp also offers a swimming pool with a deck over the river. Access to the park is by boat.

Tena Tena - purported to be "beyond superlatives...one of the best safari camps in the whole of Africa" (The Times), Tena Tena is situated inside the National Park and offers four twins and one suite which overlooks the watering hole.

Nsefu Camp - originally built in 1951 inside the National Park. Five twin and one double rondavel boast "understated elegance" with authentic fittings - the original buildings being renovated in 1999. The bar overlooks a lagoon and the Luangwa River.

Enjoy the ultimate safari - a walking mobile safari! Five nights under the stars for a maximum of six people. The tented accommodation provides camp beds with mattresses and a shared 60L bucket shower and bucket loos! Walking 10-15km a day your fully serviced camp moves ahead of you and is ready and waiting for you at the end of an exhilarating day!

Alternatively Bush Camping provides you with a static camp, similar to the above and the exclusive experience of cooking on the open fire, looked after by a small but excellent camp staff.

Further experiences include Luangwa Bush Camping in the game rich Nsefu Sector for two nights, Palmgrove Bush Camping in the isolated river valley and Kawaza Village, where you stay in local huts with the villagers.