The Royal Livingstone Hotel HIGH The Royal Livingstone Hotel is as opulent today as the Victoria Falls Hotel was in its heyday and it is without doubt the best place to view the falls. The luxurious rooms all have superb views of the river. There is a beautiful swimming pool and a large wooden platform beneath a shady tree which projects out over the Zambezi. perfect for sundowners! Sindabezi HIGH OUR CHOICE If you want seclusion, Sindabezi is a small, intimate lodge located on a totally secluded island in the middle of the Zambezi River, accessed only by boat. It consists of just four individual thatched cottages. The island is surrounded by Victoria Falls National Park and the wildlife is abundant with large herds of elephant in the area, a variety of antelope and of course a magnifi cent birdlife. Toka Leya HIGH Toka Leya is the newest property in the area. It consists of 12 spacious tents on raised wooden decking beside the Zambezi River. There is a wonderful infi nity pool right beside the river and a central dining and bar area. The Zambezi Sun MID The Zambezi Sun is right next to the falls. Guests can stroll straight from the hotel grounds into the falls park. The rooms provide the usual hotel amenities and the public areas include a lounge and bar with a restaurant and large swimming pool. It is a good choice for families or those on a tighter budget. 24 ITINERARY Day 1 Depart UK for Lusaka Day 2 Dine beneath huge jackelberry trees overlooking the Kafue River from your base in Central Kafue, Lufupa Tented Camp ( BLD) Day 4 Moving to Musanza Camp in northern Kafue, to enjoy great game- viewing, beautiful scenery and wholesome food in the wilderness ( BLD) Day 6 Busanga Plains is one of the wildest parts of Africa, with 1000s of lechwe, cheetah and tree- climbing lions. Enjoy it from your base at Busanga Bush Camp ( BLD) Day 8 Time to reminisce with tales of the wildlife you have enjoyed on safari ( BLD) Day 9 Depart for the UK ( via Johannesburg) ( B) Day 10 Arrive UK Extend your stay at Victoria Falls. Ask us for details. KAFUE'S RIVERS & PLAINS Highlights . A unique safari to the remote Kafue wilderness . Cheetah and tree- climbing lions on the Busanga Plains . Little chance of seeing any other safari- goers This safari is a step back in time to travel by four- wheel drive with top wildlife guides on a short overland safari to a real wildlife haven. Experience a nostalgic, luxury safari that recreates the sense of a game- viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. GROUP TOUR Departure dates Weekly, every Monday Flight inclusive cost per person From £ 3059 Single room supplement From £ 375 What's included Flights ( fl ight inclusive package only), transfers, meals as indicated, two nights hotel accommodation and seven nights tented camp Max. group size 8 Tour code WZKF Talk to an expert 0845 130 6982 BUSANGA BUSH CAMP/ MUSANZA LUSAKA TO LIVINGSTONE ZAMBIA Kafue National Park LUFUPA CAMP

Kafue National Park Covering some 22,500 square kilometres, Kafue is one of the world's largest parks and consists of woodland and wide grassy ' dambos' grazed by Defassa waterbuck, sable, hartebeest, blue wildebeest, Cape buffalo and Burchell's zebra. The vast Busanga Plain in the north is dominated by the Lufupa River system, which recedes in the dry season stranding large herds of hippos in shallow pools. This is one of Kafue's richest wildlife areas attracting a diverse range of antelope including thousands of red lechwe. The profusion of game in the park attracts lion, leopard and cheetah in good numbers. Kafue offers a traditional game- viewing adventure reminiscent of the times of the great African explorers. Nanzhila Plains, Southern Kafue MID OUR CHOICE This is an intimate lodge comprising four spacious thatched cottages and a raised central boma overlooking a dambo frequented by wildlife. A highlight here is the chance to observe the area's strong populations of wild dog and cheetah, as well as all the other major predators. Konkamoya Lodge, Southern Kafue MID Konkamoya is a small family- run safari lodge in the south of the park, consisting of just three chalets. The atmosphere is personal with walks, fl y- camping trips and canoeing all on offer. Wilderness Safaris HIGH Wilderness Safaris are now operating a family of properties in Kafue - Busanga Bush Camp, Kapinga Bush Camp, Shumba Bush Camp, Lufupa Tented Camp and Musanza. These bring with them the same exceptional quality of service and guiding that has made them famous elsewhere. All are located in superb wildlife areas, and we recommend a mixture of tented, bush and lodge accommodation to make the most of your visit to Kafue. Hippo Lodge, Northern Kafue MID Hippo Lodge is a small vintage- style stone camp with four private chalets and two safari tents, located on the bank of the Kafue River. Highlights here include extensive game- viewing by boat, foot or vehicle. and soaking in their nearby natural hot springs. SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Depart UK for Mfuwe ( via Lusaka) Day 2 South Luangwa, 2- nights, Tafi ka. Game drives morning and night, and optional micro- liting ( BLD) Day 4 South Luangwa, 2- nights, Chikoko Tree Camp. Walking safaris and relaxing in this beautiful bush camp ( BLD) Day 6 South Luangwa, 2- nights, Crocodile River Camp. Morning and afternoon walks ( BLD) Day 8 North Luangwa, 4- nights, Mwaleshi. Walking safaris, picnics and perhaps a night drive ( BLD) Day 12 Lusaka, 1- night, Pioneer Camp ( BD) Day 13 Depart for the UK ( arrive home same day) Departure dates Daily, May to November Cost per person From £ 4785 ( May - June, Nov), £ 4885 ( July & Oct), £ 4999 ( Aug & Sept) What's included Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, eleven nights tented camp, guided activities LUANGWA WALKING ADVENTURE This is another of our really popular Luangwa safaris. After the fi rst couple of nights at Tafi ka, you will mainly be enjoying the wildlife on foot. Walking out of Tafi ka to the riverside and crossing over by banana boat you enter a vehicle free world so you can concentrate on the sounds and smells of the wilderness - the tracks, trails and the real bush experience. Then by light aircraft across the valley to North Luangwa to resume your wilderness quest on foot from Mwaleshi. TAILOR- MADE AFRICA | ZAMBIA Or visit us on the web www. wildlifeworldwide. com25