On arrival in Livingstone you will be met by a representative of Sussi & Chuma Lodge and transferred by airconditioned minibus to the lodge which takes approximately 30 minutes. The drive takes you through the historic frontier town of Livingstone into the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park the Smoke that Thunders which refers to the majestic Victoria Falls. CHECK-IN SUSSI AND CHUMA LODGE

On arrival at the lodge you will be shown to your luxury tree house where you will relax and freshen up. The Tree Houses are set in a riverine forest on the banks of the Zambezi, the ideal place to acclimatize to the pace of Africa. This afternoon, enjoy one of many activities offered at Sussi & Chuma, e.g. boating on the Zambezi, a historical tour of Livingstone including the museum, or an evening game drive.

Livingstone is renowned as the Adventure Capital of Africa and the choice of activities is immense. Some of the options include bungi jumping, white-water rafting, elephant rides, helicopter and micro-light flights, all of which can be enjoyed during your stay at your own cost. A morning or early evening visit to Victoria Falls is an absolute must.

Discovered by David Livingstone and named for his Queen, the Falls are magnificent year round. High water (Jan-May) sees high spray Low water (Jun- Dec) allows great views of the rock formations and the opportunity to book a very special experience to visit Livingstone Island in the centre of the Falls. Return to the lodge in the early evening in time for a hearty, well deserved dinner. Evening at Leisure. Guests will have the remainder of the evening at leisure to relax and enjoy at the hotel.
 

Start the day with a morning wakeup call with fresh tea/coffee and biscuits served in your room followed by a morning activity. Expert guides will take you to explore the mighty Victoria Falls, a World Heritage Site and one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the Natural World. This truly is one of the most spectacular images that one has the opportunity to experience. Following this morning tour of the Falls, embark on a unique opportunity to experience life in a local African village.

During your stay at Sussi & Chuma, one of the included activities guests experience, is a tour of the local Simonga Village. This Village lies to the West of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the outskirts of Livingstone and close to the famed Victoria Falls in Zambia. This simple fishing village is comprised of roughly 3000 people who live in simple but comfortable mud and brick houses. Village scouts and guides show guests around the village which generally includes a courtesy visit to Elizabeth Inongo's House. Elizabeth is one of the few head ladies in Zambia and is responsible for the well-being of her ward and of the village in general, and is one of the area Chief's (Chief Sekute's) primary advisors. The gentleness and care of this charming and wise elderly woman is immediately apparent upon meeting her. She has dedicated her life to ensuring that all in her community are well taken care of, and that each family is allocated sufficient land in order to sustain their
families.

The school also understands the necessity of teaching future generations the importance of farming and taking care of their families so it keeps chickens, goats and a vegetable garden that are tended to by the children. This ensures that they have the necessary agricultural skills to feed their community in the future. The village only has one openwater well from which the women and children collect water. They have no electricity, so modern conveniences like electric cookers, TV's and electrical lights are not present.

For the privileged few an old car battery is precariously wired up to provide enough power to run a small radio and the odd light. Many of the staff at Sussi and Chuma are from Simonga village and we support a number of micro projects designed to increase the peoples standard of living and well being. These include drilling a new a water supply to provide safe and clean drinking water to the community and other self sustaining initiatives which are decided upon by the community. Guests of Sussi and Chuma that are interested in a deeper, more personal involvement in Simonga Village are invited to inform their agent so that arrangements can be made.

Services Included
Scheduled Lodge Activities
National Park Fees
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (Local drinks included / Premium brands excluded)
Overnight accommodation / Sussi and Chuma Lodge / Standard Room / Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

This morning you will depart Sussi & Chuma by vehicle to Livingstone airport for your onward journey to Mfuwe. The flight will go via Lusaka from Livingstone, to Mfuwe International Airport. On arrival at Mfuwe Airport, a Puku Ridge Camp representative will meet and transfer you to the Camp. Your journey through the real Africa continues as you experience life as a true local. The drive from the airport is along the local narrow road through the rural village of Mfuwe. During this transfer, one will experience the local shopping area with spaza shops along both sides of the road. Watch children playing and running alongside while local people cycle alongtheir normal mode of transport. Once through the village of Mfuwe you will enter the South Luangwa National Park and continue on a game drive through to the camp. Approximate driving time 1hr 30mins. We recommend that you have your cameras handy as this transfer is through the National Park and you will no doubt, come across game en-route to the Camp.

Puku Ridge Camp is situated in the remote, wildlife rich South Luangwa National Park. Named for the Puku antelope that inhabits the Kakumbi Dambo (floodplain) which the camp overlooks, Puku Ridge Camp is built on a hillside, providing stunning vistas of the floodplain and the wildlife that frequents it. The camp is small and intimate and has been constructed to blend in to the local surroundings. Each of the 6 luxury oversized tents has a comfortably furnished sitting area, en-suite facilities with a stunning outdoor shower and a private wooden deck where guests can game view from the privacy of their own rooms.

Their objectives are:

To grow fresh fruit & vegetables year round / To sun dry their products in a conducive atmosphere / To contract up to 100 peasant farmers / To continually provide feedback and training to Chankwakwa trained growers to ensure the crop quality / To purchase back quality products for processing at fair prices / The direct employment of up to 150 local rural women and 100 peasant farmers brings widespread benefits to the local community.

On arrival at the Lodge you will have time to relax and refresh before exploring this legendary National Park, the variety of game here is world renowned, walking and exploring on night drives, have made this Park a must on any safari in Zambia. Return to camp for a scrumptious dinner before retiring to bed. Evening at Leisure. Guests will have the remainder of the evening at leisure to relax and enjoy at the Lodge.

Transfer from Sussi and Chuma Lodge to Livingstone airport
Flight from Livingstone to Mfuwe via Lusaka
Transfer from Mfuwe Airport to Puku Ridge Camp
Scheduled lodge activities in the afternoon
National Park Fees

Meals Included: Dinner (Local drinks included / Premium brands excluded)
Overnight accommodation / Puku Ridge Camp / Standard Room / Dinner

An early morning call from your room steward, with tea or coffee ushers in the dawn of your safari day. Following a light breakfast of fruit, cereal and toast you head off to explore this magnificent park. Bordered by striking hills and crossed by dry river beds, South Luangwa offers a diverse range of habitats which supports a myriad of game and birdlife.

You have the option to explore on morning game drives or walks as South Luangwa is the home of the walking safari. Nothing is more exciting than stalking elephant on foot while learning the intricate detail of the interdependence of the fauna & flora of the area. After a hearty lunch and time spent enjoying the comforts of the lodge you take evening game drives which continue after sundown.

You will search by spotlight with your guide for the elusive nocturnal species South Luangwa is particularly famous for leopard sightings. Return to camp for dinner and overnight. Evening at Leisure. Guests will have the remainder of the evening at leisure to relax and enjoy at the Lodge.

Time permitting you will enjoy an early morning game viewing activity. After breakfast a camp representative will transfer you to Mfuwe Airport. On route to the airport enjoy a leisurely stop over at Tribal Textiles to purchase and view the beautifully handmade painted fabric table ware, linen etc. The transfer time will be advised to you locally.

Tribal Textiles is Based on the edge of the South Luangwa National Park in Zambia and established in 1991, Tribal Textiles has a team of over 150 staff. Originality is the focus and true beauty of their products. They do not mass produce and in fact, believe the strength of their product lies in its hand-made process. The objective of their thriving company is to promote fair trade practices, generate local employment and develop creative skills. They actively support and fund-raise for the local community school, Malimba, educating over 160 children. Tribal Textiles extensive product range, all made with 100% cotton fabric, designed and painted individually, includes cushion covers, bed linen, table linen, wall hangings, bags, aprons, fabrics available for purchase, home accessories, Christmas and childrens products, All for sale at their shop based at the factory. Please note, there is an USD8.00 departure tax, which is payable directly in cash.

Depart Mfuwe to Lower Zambezi. On arrival at Kulefu Airstrip (weather conditions permitting) a representative of Zambezi Kulefu Camp will meet you and transfer you to the lodge. Descending steps down the river bank you will board a boat for the 20 minute journey upstream to camp.

An early morning call from your room steward, with tea or coffee, will be the dawn of your safari day. Following a light breakfast of fruit, cereal and toast you head off to explore this magnificent park bordered by the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley this floodplain offers a diverse range of habitats which supports a myriad of game and birdlife.

One of the most amazing ways to explore the beautiful channels of the Zambezi is by canoe peacefully paddling downstream watching game at the waters edge, undisturbed, is an experience not to be missed. Try fishing for the ultimate game fish - Tiger Fish, explore the area on day and night game drives or walking with your expert guide and scout otherwise simply relax with a book on your individual deck and watch the wildlife pass by. Then, culminate each day with the African Tradition of Sundowners either at camp overlooking the Zambezi River, or on the River itself, admiring the beautiful sunset from one of our private boats. Return to the Lodge for Dinner and overnight. Evening at Leisure.

After your early morning activity and Breakfast at the Camp, you will leave Zambezi Kulefu Camp by boat for your journey downstream to Kulefu Airstrip, where you will take a flight to Lusaka where you connect to your onward International flight.

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PLEASE NOTE

- As you will be entering Zambia, a single entry visa will be required and is obtainable at the point of entry at a cost of USD50.00 per person (including American passport holders), payable in cash.
- Please note that there is a luggage limit of 33lbs per person in soft-sided bags, including camera equipment and hand luggage, on all flights within Zambia.
- Light aircraft transfers have a luggage limit of 12kgs per person in soft sided bags including hand luggage and camera equipment.
- Kindly note, that all inter camp flights are subject to multiple pick up and drop offs en-route to your destination which would affect the flying time. Depending on weather / airstrip conditions you may land at an alternative airstrip in the area.

Rotation of Camps may change subject to availability which may affect the pricing of flights

INCLUDES:

- Road Transfer from Livingstone to Sussi and Chuma
- Road Transfer from Sussi and Chuma to Livingstone Airport
- Flight from Livingstone to Mfuwe via Lusaka
- Road Transfer from Mfuwe airport to Puku Ridge Camp
- Road Transfer from Puku Ridge Camp to Mfuwe Airport
- Flight from Mfuwe to Lower Zambezi via Lusaka
- Boat Transfer from Kulefu airstrip to Zambezi Kulefu Camp
- Boat Transfer from Zambezi Kulefu Camp to Kulefu Airstrip
- Flight from Kulefu airstrip to Lusaka
- Accommodation at Sussi and Chuma, Puku Ridge Camp and Zambezi Kulefu Camp in twin bedded rooms throughout.
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks: At Sussi & Chuma, Puku Ridge Camp and Zambezi Kulefu Camp, local beer, wine, bottle water and soft drinks are included at all times. (Excluding premium brands).
- Scheduled lodge activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- National Park Fees where applicable

EXCLUDES:

- Premium Brand drinks at all lodges and camps
- Adrenalin Activities: The rate does not include any additional activities (other than what is included above) which may be booked whilst in camp at Sussi and Chuma.
- Rotation of camps may change depending on availability, which may affect the pricing.
- Departure Tax of USD8 per person at Livingstone Airport
- Departure Tax of USD8 per person at Mfuwe Airport
- Visas that may be required for Zambia
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature including any purchases at Tribal Textiles in Mfuwe
- All prices are subject to increase depending on taxes, government levies and fuel increases.