Luxurious Safari Highlights of Southern Africa

Zambia, Victoria Falls & Botswana

Best time to travel

May – Oct

Ideal length

9 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€14,749 pp

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Zambia and home from Botswana.
All private transfers, internal flights and guiding requirements.
9 nights’ accommodation in world-class handpicked properties.
Morning and afternoon game drives in the unbelievably diverse regions of South Luangwa and Okavango Delta.
Privately guided excursions including a visit to the natural wonder of Victoria Falls and an exploration of the Okavango Delta on a traditional mokoro boat.

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Introduction

Allow us to show you some of Africa’s most amazing sights and locations with this exciting itinerary. From the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls to the undulating desert plains of the Okavango Delta, there is so much to see and so many memories to be created. We are experts in Africa and have partnerships with the finest lodges and expert guides in these incredible regions. With so many moving parts in this exciting itinerary, let us take care of the details, while you enjoy the trip of a lifetime.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Lusaka.

From here, you will take a light aircraft flight to Mfuwe airstrip. A Safari 4×4 vehicle will collect you on arrival and transport you to Luangwa national park. The journey will take you through the bush itself and act as a mini safari.

Luangwa National Park is renowned for its beautiful scenery and views.

Spend three nights in a luxurious lodge in this remote paradise. Enjoy sightings of hippo, herds of elephants and prides of lions taking a drink from the oxbow lake in front of the lodge.

Spot hippos at Luangwa National Park on your luxury Zambian safari

Allow us to arrange breathtaking safari experiences.

Sleep out under the stars and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush as all sorts of nocturnal creatures come to life. Bunker down in the wildlife hide to get up close and personal with rare and dangerous wildlife.

Observe lions at the watering hole on your luxury Zambian safari

Take part in morning and afternoon game drives.

Said to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, there are plenty of opportunities for sightings here. With 60 animal species and 400 bird species inhabiting the park, there is plenty to look out for.

Enjoy morning & afternoon game drives on your luxury Zambian safari

Take a private safari back to Mfuwe airstrip and fly to Livingstone.

You will be met on arrival and privately transferred to a hand selected lodge located along the Zambezi River. Spend three nights here exploring Livingstone and Victoria Falls.

Spot elephants in the Zambezi river during your luxury African holiday

Fall in love with the beauty of Zambia.

Allow us to arrange a romantic sunset cruise down the Zambezi river with a glass of wine in hand. Get in touch with nature with a guided fishing trip on the river, enjoy a picnic lunch on Livingstone Island or embark on a game drive through the wilderness.

Enjoy a sunset cruise along the Zambezi river on your luxury African holiday

A visit to Victoria Falls is a must.

Get closer than ever with a private guided tour of the falls. Take in the majestic natural phenomenon from unique vantage points away from the hustle and bustle of busy tourist spots.

Embark on a private tour of Victoria Falls during your luxury African holiday

Explore the Zambian side of the falls.

Walk in the gorge below the falls for incredible upward views of the water crashing to the earth. Then, visit the Livingstone museum for a cultural visit before enjoying some shopping in the city.

Explore the Zambian side of Victoria Falls during your luxury African holiday

Take a short flight to Khwai River airport.

You will be met on arrival and privately transferred to the final stop on your journey, a luxurious safari lodge. Spend three nights here in the Okavanga Delta surrounded by stunning wildlife and scenery.

Spend three nights in a lodge on the Okavango Delta during your luxury African holiday

Try out a Mokoro Safari.

Paddle along the river in a long and shallow boat for a completely unique safari experience. The slow speed and silent nature of the boat allows explorers to encounter even the shyest of animals.

Observe elephants on a luxury Zambezi river safari

Return to Khwai airport and fly to Livingstone.

From here, you will fly home. Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Tongabezi Lodge

Tongabezi Lodge makes for a peaceful stay before or after a safari or for those looking to explore the Victoria Falls and Livingstone area. Along the Zambezi River, the lodge consists of private houses and river cottages.

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Time + Tide Luwi

Time + Tide Luwi is a solar-powered lodge that sits deep in the heart of South Luangwa National Park. Situated along the Luwi riverbed, enjoy exclusivity and privacy in a remote area where only wildlife roam.

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What people are saying

I would like say a huge thank you to you for all that you did to make our first post pandemic holiday to Sardinia a most enjoyable and memorable experience.

Thank you for your attention to detail, your professionalism, your kindness and patience.

It was a truly beautiful holiday with all of our wishes taken care of with great thought and expertise, thank you.

Victoria & Family – Sardinia, 2022