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Zambia From Above

  • Private Journey
  • 7 days Prices available upon request.

Highlights of the Tour

  • Stay in the original and authentic traditional safari camps.
  • Abundant and diverse plains game: Lechwe, puku, roan and prides of lion.
  • The most exclusive wildlife hot air ballooning in Africa (From Aug to Oct).
  • Easy access to Victoria Falls, outdoor adventures and community visits.
  • Expertly-guided game drives, nature walks and boating trips.
       RESPONSIBLE TOURISM
  • The presence of Busanga Bush Camp is critical for the survival of the fragile ecosystem through the support of anti-poaching activities and employment.
  • Toka Leya’s tree-planting project has helped the formerly degraded site on the banks of Zambezi river rehabilitate to become a lush riverine woodland once more. They (guests included) continue to plant trees, donating to renew other sites in Zambia, and take pride in the community partnerships they have created.

Livingstone | Busanga Plains | Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park| Livingstone

A unique Zambia Safari! From scenic flights to soaring silently on a hot air balloon over one of the most remote wildlife-rich areas on Earth, this seven-day adventure not only takes Africa in from the skies but also includes up close and personal wildlife experiences on foot, by vehicle, and even boat. Travel to Kafue’s Busanga Plains on this Zambia Safari, known for its territorial lions roaming alongside other predators and a multitude of plains game while adventures on the Zambezi River yield sightings of elephant, buffalo, crocodile, hippo. Here you can also choose a heli flip over Victoria Falls or hurl yourself into the spectacular Batoka Gorge by bungee jump or gorge swing.

Itinerary at a Glance

  • Day 1
    Livingstone - Busanga Plains
  • Day 2-3
    Busanga Plains
  • Day 4
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
  • Day 5-6
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
  • Day 7
    Depart for home or extend your journeys
Day 1

Livingstone - Busanga Plains

Upon arrival, guests are met and connected onto their scenic flight to Busanga Bush Camp. Lying on a verdant island in the middle of Kafue’s wildlife-rich Busanga Plains, this intimate camp has just four tents set under leafy fig trees. The main area – under canvas – is a favorite space amongst guests, particularly at sunrise when the rising mist gradually reveals masses of lechwe and puku dotted across the floodplain. Dining also takes place under the canopy of a majestic tree from which an unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner.
Busanga Bush Camp. Adventures Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2-3

Busanga Plains

Hot Air Ballooning* in the Busanga is known to be the most exclusive wildlife ballooning in all of Africa. Nowhere else can you take to the skies in such style with nothing but you, the skies and the pristine plains and woodlands below that can be seen right up to the curvature of the Earth. Watch hippo playing far below and fly eye-to-eye with an eagle. This life-changing experience is complemented by other activities that include game drives and walking safaris as well as boating early on in the season. (Available from August to October / a conservation fee applies).
Busanga Bush Camp. Adventures Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Enjoy a scenic light aircraft flight to Livingstone and then enjoy a short drive to Toka Leya in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park overlooking the Zambezi River. The camp’s expansive main area has gorgeous views of the majestic river and its wildlife, even from the rim-flow pool. Twelve tasteful safari-style tents (including three family tents) each have an indulgent outdoor bath and an expansive deck from which to enjoy the dramatic backdrop and rambling elephants and buffalo, grunting pods of hippo and basking crocodiles. Wooden walkways snake between the units and main area, limiting our footprint on this pristine area.
Toka Leya Camp. Classic Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5-6

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

Toka Leya is the ideal combination of relaxation and adventure. Game drives and river cruises that yield excellent wildlife experiences can be followed by a therapeutic treatment at our spa; tours of Victoria Falls, a nearby rural village, and Livingstone town add cultural and historical diversity. On the flying menu, choose between the flight of the angels – a scenic heli flip over the Falls and its dramatic surrounds – or you can hurl yourself into the spectacular Batoka Gorge by bungee jump or gorge swing.
Toka Leya Camp. Classic Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7

Depart for home or extend your journeys

Depending on flight departure time, a final activity and leisurely breakfast can be enjoyed before bidding farewell to your adventure and transferring to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast

Pricing Details

Price available on request. Please email info@rjourneys.com or call 1-650-384-0033.

 

 

Camps:

 

Busanga Bush Camp: Busanga Bush Camp lies on a verdant island in the middle of Kafue’s Busanga Plains. See the diverse wildlife in one of the most remote areas on the planet on the day and night drives and seasonal boating, or a hot air balloon ride by air. (Available August to October; conservation fee applies)

This intimate camp has just four tents set under leafy fig trees. The main area – under canvas – is a favorite space amongst guests, particularly at sunrise when the rising mist gradually reveals masses of lechwe and puku dotted across the floodplain. Dining also takes place under the canopy of a majestic tree from which an unusual lantern chandelier hangs, romantically lighting up dinner.

NOTE: Busanga Bush Camp is open between 01 June and 31 October each year.

 

Toka Leya Camp: Overlooking the Zambezi River and some of its islands, Toka Leya is the ideal combination of relaxation and adventure. Game drives and river cruises can be followed by a therapeutic treatment at the spa. Expert-led tour of Victoria Falls, community visits to the nearby rural village, and the Livingstone town, fishing, rhino tracking, and plenty of adrenaline-filled activities add excitement to the experience.

The camp’s expansive main area and its rim-flow pool, have gorgeous views of the majestic river and its wildlife. Twelve tasteful safari-style tents, each have an indulgent outdoor bath and a large wooden deck.

 

 

Our Safari Journeys:

 

Choose from three categories of accommodation – Adventure, Classic, and Premier – with the exclusivity of your experience and the level of authentic, sustainable luxury indicated by the category and price.

 

However, the fully inclusive rates are not just about the level of luxury or the thread-count of the linen. They encompass elements that cannot be counted or measured, such as exclusive access to vast tracts of Africa’s best wildlife areas, creating a unique sense of seclusion, comfort, privacy, and space.

 

In turn, your presence helps us in the conservation of all these areas. Our dedicated team works together with you to design a journey that suits your budget and bucket list desires.

 

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