Zambia Two Rivers Safari - Sausage Tree Camp

7 Nights / 8 Days Itinerary

This safari takes place on the banks of Zambia’s most beautiful and contrasting rivers – the Luangwa and Zambezi. The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. The Luangwa River flows into the Zambezi River – just below the Lower Zambezi National Park. This park, scenically bordered by an impressive escarpment, has excellent gameviewing which can be viewed from either the river or by land. Quietly drifting quietly past a huge elephant feeding is a great experience.

Combining 2 nights Nsefu Camp, 2 nights Tena Tena Camp and 3 nights Sausage Tree Camp

Nsefu Camp

Day 1 On arrival at Mfuwe International Airport a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you. The drive to Nsefu camp is about 1hr 30 mins and is through both the GMA and park – gameviewing along the way. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognized then as a phenomenal area and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris owns the only two camps in this sector of the Park. The camp is on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. There are six round rondavals with luxurious ensuite facilities and each room has a clear view of the river through large windows and from the new wooden verandahs. On arrival you will be shown to your rondavel and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 2 Today is a chance to drive or walk through the ebony groves. Or you may decide this is an ideal day depending on the heat and time of year to explore the Nsefu Sector of the National Park possibly with an all day picnic drive to the salt pans that will cover different habitats and is an exceptional day’s safari.

Tena Tena Camp

Day 3 After an early breakfast, transfer by either game drive or walk (about 3 hrs) to Tena Tena. This remote and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom-made tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Tena has 5 tents, each with a dressing room, open air bathroom and private verandah that overlooks a water hole. Most meals are taken under the shade of a huge Mahogany tree in the centre of the camp. On arrival you will be shown to your tent and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 4 Today is a chance to visit the spectacular lagoon, Buca Buca, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to feed and drink. Being remote and so small, we have these scenes to ourselves. Or you may decide to get up before dawn and head out into the bush for a sunrise breakfast and leisurely drive back to camp.

Sausage Tree Camp

Day 5 After an early breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport (1.5 hours) for the flight to the Lower Zambezi (1 hour 30 mins). As you fly into the area, you will see the wide Zambezi River, dotted with islands. Buffalo and elephant are always seen feeding along with the pods of hippos that rest on the edge of the sandbanks. The transfer (1hour) to Sausage Tree is through the park and there is the chance of gameviewing along the way. Sausage Tree Camp has no boundaries and the animals are free to wander straight through and around the camp making the comfort of your tent the ideal wildlife viewing spot. Accommodation is six white Bedouin style tents dotted along the riverbank. The tents are spacious and incorporate a minimalist style including solid Zambian teak furniture and four-poster beds, each serviced by its own Muchinda (private butler). Each tent has an open-air ensuite bathroom. Activities are extremely flexible and with individuals choosing from drives, walks, boat cruises, canoeing and fishing. Gameviewing in the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park is superb and big game, such as elephant, hippo, buffalo and the big cats are even seen regularly in and around the camp! After a late lunch there will be a chance for an afternoon activity – be it on the river or by vehicle.

Day 6 At Sausage Tree there are various activities to choose from. Not only on offer are exciting day and night drives and bush walks, but guests can choose their own day’s itinerary from a selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch and release angling for the infamous tiger fish.

Day 7 Enjoy another full day of activities.

Day 8 After breakfast and farewells, a drive through the park to the airstrip to meet the plane taking you to Lusaka (30 mins) for your onward flight.