Upon arrival in Lusaka, fly to Jeki Airstrip where a friendly guide will meet you for a game drive transfer through scenic Lower Zambezi National Park to your first stay in a sophisticated Bedouin-style tent at Sausage Tree Camp. Set along a tranquil stretch of the Zambezi River, the lodge offers luxury suites inviting you to indulge in opulence with palatial four-poster beds and a private butler, all surrounded by breathtaking wilderness.

Lower Zambezi National Park is often described as one of Africa’s most scenic reserves, renowned for its picturesque landscapes — from sprawling riverine ecosystems and seasonally inundated floodplains to expansive woodlands and dry savannas. The region is inhabited by a rich display of majestic wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles that can be seen navigating the Zambezi River channels, as well as large herds of buffaloes that migrate along the undulating floodplains.

Sausage Tree Camp offers personalized safari itineraries that promise an eventful three-night stay. Begin each day with a tasty breakfast before engaging in a leisurely morning activity such as canoeing along the tranquil riverbanks, guided walking safaris through the savanna, or a gentle game drive to spot predators. Lunchtime invites a seamless transition from delicious meals to communing at the camp’s on-site facilities — sprawl out on the large deck with a cocktail in hand or cool off in the sparkling lap pool to escape the late afternoon heat.

Sausage Tree Camp information

The following morning, a game-drive transfer will take you back to the airstrip for a flight to Mfuwe Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a guide for a road transfer to your next three-night stay in a luxury designer tent at Shawa Luangwa Camp. Situated in the game-rich Nsefu sector of South Luangwa National Park, the camp offers an exclusive getaway amidst one of Zambia’s most iconic nature reserves — fondly referred to as both the ‘home of the walking safari’ and the ‘Valley of the Leopard’.

Each day brings an abundance of wilderness adventures. Begin your mornings with the soft crunch of dry grass underfoot as you set out with a knowledgeable guide beside you for a wildlife-rich walking safari. You’ll not only encounter large swaths of elephants but also bear witness to the high density of leopards that inhabit the woodlands and the paradise of bird species that dance along the floodplains.

Your afternoons are best spent on one of the camp’s unique ‘silent safaris’ in an e-cruiser game vehicle that promises to bring you closer than ever to towering giraffes and lazing lions as you blend into nature. A late afternoon boat cruise or sundowner excursion ushers in the evening with the last winks of the African sun over the tranquil Luangwa River.

Day 7-9 Escape to the Falls | 3 Nights

The next day, you’ll head back to Mfuwe Airport the next day for a flight to Livingstone, where you’ll be met by a driver for a short journey to your final three-night stay at Tongabezi Lodge. Revered as a romantic honeymoon destination, the cottages at Tongabezi provide spacious comfort amidst stylish decor and glamorous en-suite furnishings. You can enjoy the pampering of an in-room massages or take-in a romantic candlelit meal in the generous in-door dining area.

Tongabezi is the ideal basecamp for you to explore all that the greater Victoria Falls region has to offer. A full day can be spent in Livingstone exploring the depth of Zambian culture at the Maramba and Mukuni village markets – a colourful display of local artisans handcrafted bags, fabrics, and wooden sculptures.

The lodge is also in close proximity to the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park affording you the opportunity to visit rhinos, one of Africa’s most endangered Big 5 species, from the comfort of an open-air game vehicle. Situated along a quiet corner of the Zambezi River, the lodge caters to an abundance of water-based adventures. A not-to-be-missed picnic on one of the rivers’ uninhabited islands brings you an exclusive lunchtime experience.