In a nutshell
 · Explore the rivers and wilderness of central Southern Africa!
 · All inclusive trip with cultural experience, adventure and wildlife.
 · Kafue and Lochinvar National Parks, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park (Botswana), Lake Kariba and Lower Zambezi canoeing.

Why travellers like this trip
1. Variety - Travel from the wilds of Kafue National Park to the Victoria Falls, natural wonder of the world, open 4WD elephant viewing in Chobe National Park and canoeing the Lower Zambezi River!
2. National Parks and wildlife areas - We visit the second largest park in Africa, the Kafue National Park, as well as the fascinating Lochinvar wilderness with its incredible bird life and Botswana’s Chobe National Park, famous for its huge herds of elephants. This trip explores the still largely undiscovered wilderness parks of Zambia.
3. Culture and history - we learn of the local cultures and myths such as the Nyami Nyami Zambezi River God legend.
4. Small group - travelling in groups of up to 12 people creates a friendly, holiday atmosphere.
5. Walking - every opportunity to get out and walk in the areas such as Kariba Gorge, Victoria Falls and Lochinvar NP. Walks are easy to moderate exertion and optional. Duration from ½ - 2 hours.
6. Adventure - activities available include: rafting the mighty Zambezi! bungi jumping, sky diving, horse riding, game drives, river cruise, Lower Zambezi canoeing and game walks!

Accommodation
 · Camping - 11 nights on safari we stay at designated campsites in national parks, on private land and in towns. Campsite facilities are at best basic but generally clean. There are hot, but sometimes only cold, showers, washing facilities at some of the campsites. Some camps in Zambia have simple reed enclosures for showers but do have flush toilets!

Sunway supplies all the camping equipment with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow. The dome tents we use are 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.8 metres and putting them up or down takes only 5 minutes. Tents have built-in insect nets. We supply mattresses, which are about 5 cm thick, warm and comfortable. The camp chairs have a backrest.

 · Lower Zambezi, Kayila Lodge (or similar) - on the Lower Zambezi River we spend 2 nights at a riverside
permanent tented camp. Tents are twin sharing and have beds with mattresses and insect nets and are en suite.

Transport
 · On foot - easy to moderate walks throughout the tour.
 · Boat - an afternoon river cruise on the Chobe River in a 16 seater launch or pontoon cruiser.
 · Canoe – a full day canoeing down stream on the Lower Zambezi River on flat water. Two-man Indian canoes provided which are stable and easy to paddle. An experienced river guide will accompany the group and no previous paddling experience is required.
 · Open Game drives - for game viewing activities in Chobe National Park we use open game viewing 4WD vehicles. This allows us the opportunity to really feel part of the bush, the smells, sounds and of course great views!
 · Safari Truck – custom built Sunway Safari truck with 12 forward facing seats. Comfortable touring and good for game viewing. Large, sliding windows and viewing hatches give everyone a great view; or Toyota Hiace minibuses with 10 forward facing seats (roof rack and trailer for equipment and baggage). There are a couple of long days of travelling but the vehicles have a comfortable cruising speed and Zambia lends itself to the pace of African travel. The emphasis of the trip is “getting out and doing things”.

Local Payment
 · A local payment is required on this safari and this will be collected by the tour leader on departure. This covers a portion of the local operational costs including entrance and park fees. This ensures that a major portion of your tour price goes directly into the country you are visiting, benefiting local communities and contributing to the conservation of the area.

Participation
 · An essential part of your Sunway Safari is participation – from putting up your tent (while camping) or packing away in the morning to helping with meal preparation and cleaning up – it’s all part of your adventure and when everyone puts in a little effort the trip will run smoothly. Your tour leaders will do all the meal preparation but we do ask the clients to help with the washing up. Team spirit is part of the fun!

Zambian Tourist Visa Waiver
 · Sunway Safaris can apply for a Zambian tourist visa waiver on behalf of Sunway clients. Please forward passport details with your booking. Please note that, although Sunway will apply for the visa wavier, this is not a guaranteed waiver and issue of a free of charge tourist visa is subject to Zambian border authority decision.

Shopping
 · Craft shopping for carvings, batiks, paintings and clothing is best in Zambia, particularly Livingstone / Victoria Falls which has a wide variety of curios. We also visit a craft market outside Lusaka, which is good for wooden carvings. (Remember to buy small items and limit your impact on the environment) 
 · In Botswana crafts are limited but you may find some small local vendors with carvings or grass work.

Food
 · We pride ourselves on giving very good healthy meals to our clients and will provide three meals per day, except 3 dinners in Livingstone, where we try out local restaurants.
 · The tour leaders do the shopping and meal planning for each group. He/she will always try to obtain fresh produce wherever possible. A rough idea of what these will consist of is: Breakfast - cereals or coffee and toast or the occasional fried breakfast, Lunch - cheese, cold meats, salads on bread or rolls, Dinner - braais (local barbecue), potjies (stews), stir fries etc. We use regular plates, cups and cutlery. All cooking and eating utensils will also be provided.
 · We do cater for special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian or allergies.)
 · We will supply fruit squash served with breakfast and tea or coffee served with breakfast and dinner. All other beverages will be for your own expense. We will not supply bottled drinking water although it is available at many shops on tour.

Difficulty
 · Anyone who is generally active and in good health should enjoy this trip. The outdoor enthusiast enjoys simple campsites, you will get dusty on occasion; but this is Africa!
 · Everyone is asked to help out with the running of camp on tour. In other words if everyone spends a little time setting up camp, preparing meals and cleaning up then the tour will run smoothly and everyone will have a good time. Participation is the name of the game.
 · Road conditions on this tour vary enormously so please be aware that some days may be delayed due to local conditions. Although there will some long days in the vehicle we try to keep these to a minimum.

Things you should know
 · Includes all park entrances, game drives and canoeing on the Lower Zambezi River!
 · You will need a valid passport and visas for entry into Botswana and double entry into Zambia. Please note that these can be arranged in advance and can also be obtained at the border. (Please check visa requirements with your travel agent)
 · There is a visa waiver service available through Sunway Safaris for Zambia – please enquire at the time of booking.
 · Because of limited banking facilities and tour schedule clients will only be to change travellers cheques in Lusaka and Livingstone.
 · Please note that travellers cheques receive a poor rate of exchange in Zambia compared to US$ / ₤ cash. We recommend you bring Euro, US$ or South African Rand on this safari. Expenses in Livingstone can be paid in US$ or Euro and major credit cards can also be used for optional activities.

Common questions about this trip
1. What do I need to bring?
A warm sleeping bag, comfortable clothes for warm days and cool evenings, walking shoes, a raincoat, hat and sunglasses, swimsuit, a water bottle and a small pair of binoculars also comes in very handy and most importantly - a sense of adventure!
2. Is it safe?
Zambia and Botswana are relatively safe and your guide knows the countries intimately and will endeavour to show you the best parts while looking after you. In the city of Lusaka keep a careful eye on your belongings and don’t leave anything lying about - petty theft is rife. In the wild areas your guide will brief you on the necessary precautions, follow this advice and you will be fine. Be aware of your personal belongings and you will have a great trip!
3. Do I need malaria tablets?
Yes, the trip passes through malaria areas and prophylactics are recommended.
4. Can I buy camera film?
Film and other accessories are not readily available on tour - we suggest you bring all the film, batteries and everything else you expect to need. A camera with a zoom lens from wide angle to telephoto, 35-200mm, is advisable to capture both scenic and wildlife shots.
5. Can I wash my clothes on tour?
There are facilities for hand washing your clothes along the way.