ZAMBIA
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foremost pioneers, Norman Carr Safaris, which operates six lodges in South Luangwa. In March 2013 the operator will open Chinzombo, described as a “wildly luxurious” sustainable bush camp. Designed by the architects behind North Island, Seychelles, the property will combine ‘modernist architecture with organic geometry’ using indigenous materials. This new concept in bush camps comes
complete with WiFi and plunge pools in each of its six villas and will be open year-round. Said Christine Carr of Norman Carr Safaris: “We have to remain innovative and sense that Chinzombo will bring in a completely new type of tourist”. Elsewhere in South Luangwa, Robin Pope Safaris has relocated its fl agship Tena Tena camp following a change in course of the Luangwa River. Now a kilometre upstream, the camp features fi ve spacious solar powered tents with en suite bathrooms. Among Zambia’s 11 national parks, the
Lower Zambezi offers probably the best opportunity to get close to nature in a canoe. This remote region, only accessible by boat or light aircraft, is a haven for birds and idle hippo and the perfect place to watch elephant as they stroll across the river towards Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools on the opposite bank. Visitors can choose to go on walking or driving safaris (on untarred roads) and visitors need a stay of at least three days to explore fully. Riverside lodges include Sausage Tree, Chiawa or Old Mondoro, which claims to have had 298 leopard sightings this season.
From the Frontline CHRIS MCINTYRE
Expert Africa “Sales to Zambia may have suffered a little this year with
the opening up of Zimbabwe, but it remains a classic destination for walking safaris and one of the few African countries still offering night safaris. Recommend Kafue – the size of Wales – for viewing some of the more unusual game.”
LIZ HALL African Pride “With the recent introduction of fl ights to Lusaka with
Emirates and KLM, Zambia has become even more accessible and we’ve seen a
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marked upturn in bookings lately. One property that we’re very excited about is Chinzombo in South Luangwa National Park. Due to open in March with just six suites, each with its own plunge pool, it promises to bring a touch of ultra-luxury to an area famous for its game viewing.”
Where to book it AFRICAN PRIDE - 01904 619428
www.african-pride.co.uk A six night ‘Rivers & Rainbows’ safari package staying in Norman Carr properties in South Luangwa National Park in late May/early June 2013 starts from £2,994 pp including fl ights from the UK with Emirates, all internal fl ights and transfers, full board and game activities basis.
EXPERT AFRICA - 020 8232 9777
www.expertafrica.com
The eight night Elephant Shrew Safari is from £2,576 pp sharing. This includes direct fl ights on BA from Heathrow to Lusaka, six nights at a selection of Norman Carr Safaris camps including Kapani, Luwi, Nsolo or Kakuli and two nights at Mchenja on a full board and activity basis and one night in Lusaka. All meals, activities and most drinks are included except at Kapani.
SAFARI CONSULTANTS - 01787 888590
www.safari-consultants.co.uk In Lower Zambezi Old Mondoro is a real favourite. The best deal is fi ve nights for the price of four from £1950.00 pp sharing for fi ve nights ex-Lusaka and including fl ights between Lusaka and Lower Zambezi, full board, house drinks, all activities and park fees. A similar fi ve night package combining Old Mondoro and its sister property Chiawa costs from £1995.00 pp sharing.
SUN INTERNATIONAL - 01491 419 600
www.suninternational.com The Dr Livingstone Package at the Royal Livingstone starts at £930pp. The package includes return fl ights to Livingstone ex- Johannesburg with transfers, four nights’ accommodation at The Royal Livingstone with 24-hour butler service, an African Queen sunset cruise, a guided tour of Victoria Falls, a historical tour of Livingstone and the Museum and dinner on the Royal Livingstone Express steam train on the historic Mulobezi Railway line.
• For adventure... Recommend a walking mobile safari where guests start the day in one place and finish in a completely different area of the bush. They will stay in what will appear to be exactly the same camp as the night before but in a different location. ROBIN POPE SAFARIS
• Volunteering... For visitors wanting to give something back to Zambia, Sun International runs a number of community projects where guests can ‘get their hands dirty’. Projects include building classrooms and working in textile recycling outlets. For 2013, the resort is developing a range of volunteering itineraries where guests can spend up to seven days working on social enterprise projects. SUN INTERNATIONAL
• When to go... Best game viewing in Zambia is traditionally from June to October/November when the days are dry and the foliage is dying back. EXPERT AFRICA
“Zambia is especially known by Africa regulars for walking and birding safaris”
From top: Hippo viewing from a canoe at Old Mondoro; The River Club pool;
A walking safari from Chiawa; Bridging the Islands of Siankaba; Stanley Safari Lodge by the Zambezi; Bath with a view at Islands of Siankaba; Mobile safari with Robin Pope Safaris
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