Family Itinerary

to escape to Zambia

Itinerary Overview

Day	Activity	Accommodation
Day 1	Catch your overnight flight from London Heathrow to Lusaka	Flight
Day 2	Arrive Lusaka and catch your flight to Mfuwe	Robin's House, Zambia
Day 3	At leisure	Robin's House, Zambia
Day 4	At leisure	Robin's House, Zambia
Day 5	Fly from Mfuwe to Royal Airstrip	Chongwe River House, Zambia
Day 6	At leisure	Chongwe River House, Zambia
Day 7	At leisure	Chongwe River House, Zambia
Day 8	Fly to Lusaka and onto Livingstone. Transfer to Royal Livingstone	Royal Livingstone, Vic Falls, Livingstone
Day 9	At leisure	Royal Livingstone, Vic Falls, Livingstone
Day 10	At leisure	Royal Livingstone, Vic Falls, Livingstone
Day 11	Transfer to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onto London	Flight

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Day 1

Catch your overnight flight from London Heathrow to Lusaka.

Day 2

Arrive at Lusaka Airport and catch your flight to Mfuwe.

Day 2 – 5

3 nights at Robin’s House, Zambia on an all inclusive basis (all meals, drinks and activities)

Robin's House lies on the edge of Nkwali Camp. Recently renovated, this private house is ideal for families, honeymooners and guests looking for a little privacy. Set apart from the camp, on the banks of the Luangwa River Robin's House has an amazing view of the river and the animals that come down to drink.

It is under a grove of large trees and is well shaded. The large windows allow light to flood in. There are two luxury bedrooms (a double and a triple), each with its own bathroom, and a central sitting room and dining room. All the rooms have wonderful views. There is a private kitchen and chef, along with a valet, so meals can be served where and when you like. This is particularly important for families with children. There is also a private guide and safari vehicle for the game viewing activities. Robin's House accommodates up to 5 adults, more with smaller children The house is considered to be a luxury getaway and every room has a very large ensuite bathroom. The house is open all year and private safaris - walking, drives, night drives - are available.

· Overlooking the Luangwa River

· Up to 4 adults, more with smaller children

· Luxury house, 2 bedrooms with very large ensuite bathrooms

· Open Year round

· Private safaris - walking, drives, night drives, visit to Kawaza Village and school

· Family safaris a specialty with activities tailored specifically for the children

· Private staff including a hostess, guide, chef and batman

· Swimming pool – shared with Nkwali guests

· Transfer time from Mfuwe Airport 40 mins

Day 5

You will catch your flight from Mfuwe to Royal Airstrip.

Day 5 – 8

3 nights at Chongwe River House, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia on a fully inclusive basis

The Zambezi Valley is renowned throughout Africa for its magnificent herds of wild elephant. It’s also home to one of the continent’s most spectacular and unique private homes. Chongwe River House, which sleeps eight in four spacious ensuite bedrooms, makes an ideal safari base for a family or a group of friends. Designed by Neil Rocher, it stands on the banks of the Chongwe in a clearing between winterthorn trees.

The views of the river and the dramatic mountainous escarpment beyond it are sensational. The house has been ingeniously built around a frame of wild wood with ferro walls following the natural lines of the branches. All the furniture in the sitting room has been carved from a single fallen winterthorn tree, and coloured pebbles collected from the river decorate the ceilings. The ground floor bedrooms are entered through tunnels, giving the impression of walking into a cave.

The bathrooms have waterfall showers, taps made from bone and wood and exquisite basins carved from wood and white marble by the Zambian artist Eddie Mumba. In the upstairs bedrooms you can lie in your bath and gaze out across the bush. As guests at the house, you have the use of private vehicles, guides, canoes, a boat and an armed scout.

All activities can be tailored to your individual requirements, and the property comes fully staffed with a house manager and private chef, who will sit down with you and plan your menus. The location of the house is superb. The Chongwe River, a quiet tributary of the Zambezi, borders the Lower Zambezi National Park, 4,000 square kilometres of pristine wilderness that teems with game. The guides will take you into the park on foot, or by canoe. You can also take a fishing trip on the river to do battle with the famous tiger fish. If you just want to chill out in the swimming pool, or laze on the gorgeous outside dining platform, the chances are you will still see an elephant. They daily stroll in the grounds, chomping on the fruit of the winterthorn trees.

In Summary

· Uniquely designed private house for up to eight guests

· Four large ensuite bedrooms, massive dining/sitting area

· Swimming pool and platform

· All activities are exclusive to the house guests

· Private safaris - walking, drives, night drives, boating, canoeing and fishing

· The private chef and house manager will discuss menu planning for the stay

· Activities and meals will be designed to suit the individual group requirement

· Suitable for families and groups (min age 7)

· Wide range of hosted activities for children, independent of parents, (with child minder available)

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Day 8

Catch your flight to Lusaka and onto Livingstone. You will be met and transferred to Royal Livingstone.

Day 8 – 11

3 nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis

The Royal Livingstone Hotel stretches luxuriously along the banks of the Zambezi River. The Hotel consists of a series of 17 colonial-style buildings, with deep verandas, set amidst indigenous trees and plants. The main hotel is a sequence of thatch-roofed buildings, most African in their influence, and incorporates the lounge, restaurant and bar.

A swimming pool visually links the waters of the river with the terraces of the hotel, with a sweeping timber deck on the banks of the Zambezi.

Only footsteps from the Zambezi River, the rooms and suites offer a tranquil retreat from the unconstrained beauty of their surroundings. The rooms are two-storey clusters and each cluster comprises approximately 10 en-suite air-conditioned rooms, offering private balconies or terraces. Interior furnishings accentuate the influences of Africa translated into a cultured sumptuousness that reflects the essence of African Bush life. Natural light invades the bathrooms, as the luxurious sized showers allow natural light to filter through a milk-glass window.

For a sneak preview and more images of The Royal Livingstone please click here…

Day 11

Transfer to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onto London Heathrow.

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EXAMPLE PRICING

Approximate cost per person: From GBP3300.00

Price Includes:

· 3 nights at Robin’s House, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia on an all inclusive basis (all meals, drinks and activities)

· 3 nights at Chongwe River House, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia on a fully inclusive basis (all meals, drinks and activities)

· 3 nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis

· Flights as follows:

o London Heathrow to Lusaka

o Lusaka to Mfuwe Airtrip

o Mfuwe Airstrip to Royal Airstrip

o Royal Airstrip to Lusaka

o Lusaka to Livingstone

o Livingstone to Johannesburg

o Johannesburg to London Heathrow

§ Transfers as follows:

o Livingstone Airport to Royal Livingstone

o Royal Livingstone to Livingstone Airport

Price does not include:

§ Spending Money – we have first hand knowledge of eating, drinking and shopping in your chosen destination and are happy to advise on that.

§ Car rental costs – if you are renting a car please also consider fuel, toll roads and additional driver charges

§ Travel insurance – We advise you to take out fully comprehensive travel insurance (not included)

§ Visas – There may be additional visa costs for some countries, please enquire at time of booking.

§ Tips – We recommend 10 – 15% in restaurants and between £5 - £20 a day for accommodation (depending on the quality of the property and service you receive)

§ Airline surcharges – increasingly airlines are adding surcharges to their fares due to additional fuel charges. In most cases we absorb these costs however in extreme circumstances (surcharges of £30 or more) these charges will be passed on to you.