Zambia: 8-Days Nanzhila Cultural, Historical and Wildlife Safari Adventure

Highlights
Immerse yourself deep into authentic Zambian culture, art, history and exciting adventure.
Spend time connecting with local community members.
Meet Her Royal Highness, Chieftainess Mweenda.
Enjoy a variety of cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Centre.

1. Introduction

   Our Zambian culture is our pride, our wildlife is our heritage. It is all yours to enjoy!

   Immerse yourself deep on an unforgettable journey packed with pure and authentic Zambian culture, art, history and exciting adventure. This unique Nanzhila tour package is also spiced up with the ’Out of Africa’s best wildlife experience” for you to truly enjoy value for your money!

   Why we are unique! 

   We are a professional team of indigenous Zambians specialized in offering cultural and wildlife tourism.

   The whole exciting cultural excursion is carried out by a professional and dedicated team of indigenous Zambian tour guides, chefs and other support staff. These staff are all knowledgeable in various aspects of cultural and wildlife tourism.  They work in unison under the close supervision and guidance of the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) who is well vested in the local customs and traditions.

   What you will do on this Nanzhila 10-day tour

   The most important thing that you will do on this tour is spend time connecting with local community members living in genuine functioning African traditional villages.  You will experience what daily African village life is like in Zambia in real time.  You will learn more about the rich pre and post-colonial history of Zambia first-hand in real time.

   Other activities.

   Among many other exciting activities, you will do on this trip, you will tour the mighty Victoria Falls, do a sunset cruise. You will also go for a game drive tour of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park all in Livingstone, the tourist capital city of Zambia.

   Lusaka city is the place the Tour will end from.

   The tour ends in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia where you will see first-hand the bustling city life style of people there. You will visit  the Lusaka Museum  to wrap up the activities of this 10-day tour.

   Below is the summary of the travel pan.

   – You will visit: Livingstone (Victoria Falls):   You will tour the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

   Rhino Walk Safari

   You will experience BREATH TAKING ENCOUNTERS with the endangered White Rhino whilst walking in the untamed Zambian bush of Livingstone’s Mosi-O-Tunya National Park.

   –  You will visit: Kalomo capital of North-Western Rhodesia (now Zambia), up to 1911.

   –  You will visit: Choma, provincial political town centre of southern province of Zambia.

   –  You will spend two days at Mukazubo  Cultural Research Institute in Chisekesi.

   – You will  do a number of cultural activities span over two days at  Mukazubo  Cultural Research Institute in Chisekesi.

   –  You will visit  Family Safari outside Monze to see some wildlife in a private forest reserve.

   –  You will visit  the only  woman traditional Chieftainess Mwenda in Chikakanta district of southern province.

   –  Travelling style: Overland transportation.

   Updated and latest  travel information:

   1. The information contained in this package was recently reviewed against current trends in the travel industry and was updated accordingly. This tour itinerary will be done in full conformity to current World Health Organization (WHO) health and hygiene travel protocols. This is also inclusive of the United Nations Climate Change Conference COPE 27 requirements on sustainable travel in order to meet global climate goals.

   2. If you will be arriving in Zambia through the Livingstone’s Harry Mwanga International  Airport, kindly  give us details in advance on the airline you will fly in with, flight  number, date of arrival  and expected time of arrival at the airport

   3. Pick up variations: Should you already be in Zambia and wish to undertake this exciting safari tour, other than being picked up from the airport as is stated in this package, we can pick you up from any other place you are staying at within Livingstone. However, you should give us clear details of  the location where we should pick you from a day before the tour commences.

   Guaranteed  Group Travel Departure.

   We do not wait for tour seats to fill up to the required number. All our departure dates on this tour are 100% guaranteed to take off  on the stated date regardless of the number of people that have booked. The  set base  default arrangement is “Group Tour Arrangement” where other people will join you in the safari tour.

   Private Tour 

   A specially designed tour can also be offered to individuals wanting either a private or solo travelling arrangement.  For a private tour, this means that you have only family members or close friends in your company travelling together.

   Solo Traveller

   For a solo tour arrangement, you will be all by yourself as a single traveller accompanied by our tour guide and driver. You may be joined by other solo travelers on the same tour arrangement like you.

   Narration: However, in both private or solo travel tours, some wildlife viewing activities in the Parks are run by the lodges/camps themselves.  At such times, kindly expect to share safari vehicles with other people.

   Safety, flexibility and transparency

   We are committed to ensuring that your tour and activities with us is robust, safe, flexible and transparent. We offer you traveller-friendly cancelation and rebooking policies.

   Booking with flexibility  with us means you can…

   If your plans change,  choose a new date with easy and hassle-free – You’re not locked in.

   Cooperate Social Responsibility (CRS) by practicing sustainable tourism

   We are committed to undertaking sustainable travel on this safari tour to ensure that natural and cultural environments are well protected under the  “Take photos and leave your footprints Only” theme.

   Malaria Risk – How to Protect Yourself Against Malaria.

   Zambia is a high malaria risk country throughout the whole nation including urban areas. The highest risk of infection is in the rainy season, from November to May.  Persons visiting Victoria Falls must take malaria suppressive medication. In addition to the suggested antimalarial medication, use a mosquito bed net and effective repellents to avoid the bite of the nocturnal Anopheles mosquito whilst on tour in Zambia.

   Before you travel to Zambia, kindly consult your local physician or travel health clinic for the malaria prophylactic regimen most appropriate to your need to protect you from getting Malaria whilst visiting Zambia.

   Waiver of Visas requirements

   Effective 1/10/2022, Zambia is now offering free visa entry into the country for the following countries: China, Norway, USA, Japan, UK, South Korea, Gulf States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the entire EU countries. For other countries, please check with your local travel agents  before traveling on the procedures of obtaining a travel visa to Zambia.

1. Day 1 Arrive in Livingstone at International Airport

   Arrive in Livingstone the  primary tourism hub  of Zambia. You will be met at the Livingstone International airport (Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport) by our hospitality greeters and company driver.  You will be transferred to and stay in  a good tourism style accommodation facility in Livingstone.

   Afternoon Activity:  Time permitting after your check-in late in the afternoon, you will be picked from the reception of the lodge.  You will then be transferred for your exciting, relaxing and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the mighty Victoria Falls aboard a medium-sized boat vessel.

   Afternoon Activity: Time permitting after your check-in late in the afternoon, you will be picked from the reception of the lodge. You will then be transferred for your exciting, relaxing and splendid sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River above the mighty Victoria Falls aboard a medium-sized boat cruise.

   Highlights.

   • Enjoy a relaxing sunset adventure along the Zambezi River

   • See flocks of birds skim the water as the sun sets behind the skyline.

   • View a variety of game, including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants.

   • Relax with a drink and enjoy the African sunset over the mighty Zambezi River.

   • Admire spectacular views of the surrounding nature reserves.

   • Experience the wonders of nature that this mighty Zambezi river has to offer

   At the end of the cruise, you will be transferred back to your lodge.

   19:30 pm: At the end of the day, you will be served with a well-prepared fresh dinner.

   20:00 pm: Narration: In the evening we will have a ‘meet and greet session’ in the lounge where you will meet your fellow travellers unless if you are a solo or private travellers. In the event that you are the only one booked on this tour, there shall be no group meet and greet session.

   Briefing: You will also receive a short briefing from the Chief Experience Officer (CEO) on some pertinent facts such as personal safety, required eco-tour practices and some important country information and social etiquette.

   21:50 pm: After an exciting day on the sunset cruise, you will retire to bed.

   What happens if you are already in Zambia?

   Suppose  you have already  arrived  or stay in Zambia and wish to undertake this exciting 10 Day Nanzhila Cultural and Historical Safari trip. In this situation, there is no need for us to pick you from  the Livingstone International airport as stated in the travel plan.  You will simply need to position yourself  at a  suitable place in Livingstone at least one day before the commencement of the tour. You should therefore give us the precise location of the place in Livingstone  (i,e Lodge or hotel or residence) where we will pick you from in Livingstone.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

   Start pointWe will meet you at the Livingstone’s Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone, Southern, Zambia06:00 – 14:00

2. Day 2 Tours and activities in Livingstone, the primary tourism hub of Zambia

   Program of the day

   07:10 am: – Wakeup; thereafter take a morning bath.

   07:30 am – Take your sumptuous breakfast.

   08:00 am – You will travel to the mighty Victoria Falls for a wonderful waterfalls viewing and tour experience excursion.

   08:00 am – 10:30 am – Commence touring the mighty Victoria Falls;

   Narration: The Mosi-oa-Tunya/Victoria Falls is the world’s greatest sheet of falling water. It is significant worldwide for its exceptional geological and geomorphological features and active land formation processes. It has an outstanding beauty attributed to the falls i.e. the spray, mist and rainbows. Thereafter visit the local craft market just outside the perimeter fence of the Victoria Falls.

   10:30 am – 11: 00 am – You will then travel back to Livingstone city.

   11:00 am – 12:30 pm – You will visit and commence touring the Livingstone Museum.

   Overview of the Livingstone Museum: Established in 1934, the Livingstone Museum is the largest and oldest museum in Zambia. It is located in the heart of Livingstone, the home of the Victoria Falls. It holds internationally significant collections in Zambian archaeology, history, culture and natural history and provides an important insight into the natural and cultural heritage of Zambia. It is renowned for its important collection of David Livingstone letters and memorabilia.

   Highlight: There are local museum tour guides available to accompany you. The guides’ service is complimentary.

   12:30 pm –13:00 pm – After touring the Livingstone Museum, you will walk across to the Livingstone city centre. You will see the colonial buildings, many shops, banks, local market. This is an opportunity for you to withdraw cash at the numerous automatic teller machines (ATM cash dispensers) for your spending pleasure in Livingstone. Buy your assortment of drinks at the famous Shoprite shop at your own cost; thereafter, you will be transferred back to the lodge.

   13:00 pm – 14:30 pm: You will take your lunch at the Lodge.

   14:30 pm – Take an afternoon of rest in your lodge room.

   16:00 pm: Next activity: Village Tour to Mukuni Village. You will experience and see in real time the true Zambian cultural lifestyle of local people genuinely living a genuine life and not acting for tourists.

   Additional activities: On your way to Mukuni village, you will visit and tour the National Art Gallery for thirty (30) minutes. Meaning that you will leave your lodge at 03:00 pm for the National Art Gallery.

   Thereafter, you will travel to Mukuni village at the outskirts of Livingstone city. During the Mukuni Village tour, you will be treated to an African experience where you will get to learn more about the African culture and also interact with people from the village.

   At the end of the Mukuni Village Tour, you will be transferred back to your Lodge for dinner and good night rest of sleep.

   Meals

   All your meals are prepared by our chef for quality control and consistency purposes. We do not get meals from the lodge you are staying at except in some exceptional circumstances and sometimes breakfast is included in the room rate. However, should you wish to eat the meals and drinks from the Restaurant of the lodge you are staying at, you are free to do so and meet the cost of such meals and drinks which you must settle in full at check-out time to the respective lodge cashier.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

3. Day 3 Game Drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and thereafter depart from Livingstone early in the morning for Kalomo

   Planned activities of the day – Early morning game viewing drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

   You will do an early morning game drive in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Livingstone.

   Overview of Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

   Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site that is home to the Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls which means — “The Smoke that Thunders“, known worldwide as Victoria Falls — on the Zambezi River.

   Narration: What makes this park unique in Zambia is that it’s the only wildlife area with white rhinos. These are closely protected from poachers by the scouts from DNPW (Department of National Parks and Wildlife).

   More details: The Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is Zambia’s smallest National park free from predators. This, in combination with it being an area with man-made boundaries, guarantees an abundance of wildlife throughout the year. In addition to the migratory elephants, wildlife including white rhinos, giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck, warthogs, monkeys, baboons, hippos and crocodiles are residents in the park year round. They inhabit a mix of riverine forest, mopane woodland as well as grassland, which also provides a variety of habitats for numerous bird species.

   Within this park is the Old Drift Crossing Point as well as Cemetery, where the first European settlers were buried. Historically, the Old Drift was where ox-wagons were floated across the Zambezi, before there was a bridge.

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   Chronological order of the program

   05:30 am: Wake up call and take a bath.

   06:10 am: You will be picked from your lodge and proceed to Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park main entrance. You will be required to pay the necessary park entry fees to enable you enter the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.

   06:45 am: Commence game viewing within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. You will take a mini break by the shores of Zambezi River.

   Rhino Walking Safari

   Thereafter you will proceed to the other side of the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park for a walking safari to view the White Rhinos. You are encouraged to donate anything either materially or financially to the Wildlife Protection Officers who watch over these few remaining white Rhinos 24/7.

   A videographer will capture the entire game drive experience for you. A saved soft copy on a flash will be given to you at the end of the game drive. This way, you will always be able to relive this life-time experience all your life!

   09: 30 am – Exit the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and return back to your lodge for breakfast.

   09:35 am – Take your sumptuous breakfast.

   10:30 am: Leave for Kalomo travelling by road up north on T-1 the main tourist road of Zambia (Livingstone – Lusaka T-1 road). It is a good tarmac road and you will cover a distance of about 128 kms. You will pass a small roadside town of Zimba on your way up north before reaching Kalomo.

   13:00 pm: Arrive in Kalomo town, the first colonial capital city of the then Northern Rhodesia, current Zambia.

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   Overview of Kalomo

   In 1907 it became the capital of what was known as Northern-Western Rhodesia. In 1911 it became the capital of Northern Rhodesia, what is today called Zambia.

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   Program of the day:

   You will visit and tour the first “state house” of the colonial administrator of Northern-Western Rhodesia (now Zambia).

   More details: The Administrator’s house national monument-located in Kalomo Zambia, is a 116 years old house. It was the first home of the British South African Company (BSAco)’s administrator in charge of a territory back then called North-Western Rhodesia. It is believed the house served as present day Zambia’s first state house.

   Thereafter, you will depart for Choma and along the way see the Kalundu Mound: About 3km north of Kalomo, on the main road, is a slightly raised mound (a matter of just a few metres) of earth through which the road passes. This marks the site of an Iron-Age village, and the mound is the accumulated debris of many centuries of occupation.

   14:30 pm Enjoy Lunch break in Kalomo.

   14:45 pm – Depart for Choma, a distance of about 100 kms.

   17:30 pm – Arrive in Choma town

   Narration: Choma is a market town and is the provincial headquarters of Southern Province of Zambia. It lies on Zambia’s main T-1 tourist road and railway line about 285km from Lusaka and 188km from Livingstone. It is home to Choma museum and craft centre exclusively dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Tonga people of southern province of Zambia.

   17:00 pm – Check in at Twin Cave or Leons Lodge or Meridian Lodge in Choma or at any other good accommodation facility.

   19:00 pm – 21:30 pm: Enjoy your nice dinner.

   21: 40 pm: After an exciting day of activities, you will retire to bed to sleep.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

4. Day 4 Choma town, provincial capital centre of the southern province of Zambia.

   Program of the day

   07:30 am: Wake up, thereafter take a bath.

   08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy breakfast

   09:00 am – 11:30 am: Commence cultural educational tour of the Choma museum and art gallery.

   Furthermore, undertake an outdoor tour of the Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula statue, a political freedom fighter for Zambia’s independence.

   Narration:  Choma Museum is a place full of Zambian and African history dedicated to preserving the heritage of the Tonga tribe.  You will see for yourself the historical artifacts and monuments left behind during the colonial rule  of Zambia. It houses and sells traditional crafts and artifacts.

   12: 30 pm – 13:30 pm: Enjoy Lunch break at any good eating place in Choma

   13:50 pm: Travel to  Chikuni Mission in Chisekesi to Mukanzubo Cultural Research Institute centre. Narration: The Institute is a cultural  site dedicated in showcasing,  promotion  and protection of the Tonga Culture,  Heritage, Traditions and  events.

   17:10 pm –  Check-in at  Mukazubo  lodge/hostel accommodation facilities.

   18:00 pm – 19:00 pm:  Enjoy evening dinner.

   19:00 pm – 21:30 pm:  Evening relaxation with friends.

   21:00 pm:  After a day’s travel and exciting activities, you will then retire to bed to sleep.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

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5. Day 5 Full days cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute at Chikuni Mission in Chisekesi

   06:10 am: Wake up, thereafter take a warm or cold bath.

   08:00 am – 08: 30 am – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast

   09:00 am – Commence a number of cultural activities at Mukazubo Cultural Research Institute. These are:

   – CULTURAL MUSIC (DANCE, SONGS), – CULTURAL TOUR, MUSEUM (ARTIFACTS, TRADITIONAL, MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, BEADWORK SHOP).

   12:30 pm – 13:30 pm – Eat your sumptuous Lunch

   14:00 hrs.’: Continue cultural activities,  i.e. TRADITIONAL GAMES , POUNDING, GRINDING,

   PUTINNG ON TRADITIONAL, COSTUMES FOR PHOTO, SHOOTING. TRADITIONAL MEALS (VILLAGE TYPES).

   Note: These activities will well be spread out in a logical sequence to cover the whole day.

   19:00 pm – 21;30 pm:  Evening  relaxation with friends.

   21:00  pm –  Retire to bed sleep.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

6. Day 6 Depart for Lusaka after passing through Family Safari Lodge and Samu Lya Moomba Heritage in Monze

   Program of the day

   07:30 am: Wakeup call; thereafter take a warm shower.

   07:30-07:45 am – Take your sumptuous breakfast

   08:00 am – Depart from Mukazubo Cultural Reseach Centre: Travel to the Family Safari Lodge situated along the T-1 tourism main route outside Monze. Here you see variety of wild animals in a private forest reserve belonging to Family Safari.

   NEXT: Thereafter, travel and arrive in Monze: – An agriculture town, with an estimated population of 163,578 people.

   10:30 am: Visit the Samu Lya Moomba national heritage site outside Monze town in Chief CHOONGO’s chiefdom to see Zambia’s deep cultural heritage.

   Narration (information tip): Samu Lya Moomba holds a special place in Zambia’s history as it was the location some freedom fighters from across Zambia would meet to strategise on the attainment of Zambia’s political independence.

   12:30 am – Lunch: You will be served with some delicious lunch in Mazabuka.

   Narration: Mazabuka, dubbed “The Sweetest Town” in Zambia. This is because sugar canes that are processed into edible household sugar are grown on a large scale in Mazabuka.

   01:30 pm:  Munali Hills Pass route: You will experience the true Zambian culture of this beautiful country along the way to Lusaka. The vehicle will wind its way through beautiful landscape, passing through some green commercial farms, traditional African villages and schools along the way to Kafue.

   Turn-Pike Turn Off: At Turn Pike junction, we will branch off from the T-1 Livingstone Road and turn into the T-2 Kafue Road. By the road-side, we will briefly stop-over by the lay-bye to buy some fresh bananas and apples. .

   04:30  pm: Check-in at  any good level guest lodge/hotel in Lusaka.

   19:30 pm – Dinner.

   21:30 pm  – Retire to bed to sleep early.

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

7. Day 7 Lusaka the capital city of Zambia for more exciting activities

   General Narration about Lusaka city: More than  40% of the Zambian population lives in urban areas,

   The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The nation’s population of around 19.5 million, is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of the country. Lusaka is one of Africa’s most delightful and fastest growing cities in Africa. It is a metropolitan area that offers traditional and hearty Zambian welcome to all visitors.

   Local culture and traditions

   Lusaka was named after the village chief called Lusaaka whose port was located at the point where the National Assembly building now stands. The area was then expanded to provide settlement for workers working on the railway during the British colonial times. Today, Lusaka is a favourite town for many tourists, expatriates, students and the Zambians too simply because of the fast-growing infrastructure, housing and easy access to services.

   Program of the day

   **Wake up, thereafter take a bath.

   – Enjoy a morning sumptuous breakfast

   08:30 am: Undertake the Lusaka  City tour walk.

   09:30 am: Visit the Lusaka National Museum:

   Overview: The National museum of Lusaka will be one of the highlight of your Lusaka tour where you will see exhibits like sculptures, paintings from all ages, cultural highlights and archaeological displays.

   This specific cultural heritage museum tells the background about Zambia using four main divisions; ethnography, witchcraft, history and contemporary art.

   12: 30 pm – Return to your lodge  to take  your lunch.  After that you take some rest in your room.

   03:30 pm – Pick you up to go to Kabwata Cultural Village.

   04:30 pm: – Transferred back to your hotel.

   06:30 pm: Dinner at any restaurant in Lusaka.

   21:00 hrs. Retire to bed to sleep

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   Please note: The times indicated above against each activity may vary during the actual tour due to changed situations or circumstances.

8. Day 8 Final departure to your next destination

   **Wakeup, thereafter take breakfast.

   – Morning rise up, and breakfast.

   – Transferred to Lusaka International Airport (Kenneth Kaunda) to board your return flight home or to your next destination.

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   End pointWe will drop you off at the Lusaka’s International Airport, Lusaka, Zambia06:00 – 23:00