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FROM US$7,480-US$9,520

Hippo Safari

Combining excellent game with aspects of remoter safari in South Luangwa, as well as the cultural delights of Livingstone, this trip also makes use of long-stay discounts, making it an excellent-value and well-rounded adventure.

Hippo Safari: Prices & Details

Prices & Details for the Hippo Safari

Below are costs for the Hippo Safari and details of what’s included. This is just an example of what we do; each of our holidays is tailor-made. Contact our Expert team now for them to design a trip that will suit you really well.

At a glance

Starts: Lusaka International Airport
3 nights Nkwali - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Tena Tena - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Nsefu - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Full Board & Activities
2 nights Waterberry Lodge - Livingstone & Victoria Falls, Zambia Full Board & Activities
Ends: Livingstone International Airport
Hippo Safari: prices

Holiday price guide

Include international flights from/to the UK

What's included

  • All internal flights and transfers in Zambia.
  • All meals and most drinks whilst on safari (including all soft drinks, house wines and local beers & spirits).
  • All safari activities, including walking safaris and 4WD safaris in open safari vehicles.
  • Park fees at all the safari camps.
  • A comprehensive pack of information covering the places that you'll be visiting, including a copy of Zambia: the Bradt Travel Guide, written by Expert Africa's Chris McIntyre

What's not included

  • Champagne, specially imported spirits, fine vintage wines and similarly exotic alcoholic drinks (for which all safari camps & hotels will charge extra).
  • Gratuities (which are optional).
  • Zambian visa fees (at present these are $50 per person for a single entry and $80 per person for a multiple entry)

Notes about this trip

  • The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.
  • It is very easy to change the duration of this trip by a few days, either staying longer at the camps, or shortening it by one or two days. Just discuss what you want with us.
  • Nkwali is the only camp open 1-21 January; Nkwali and Luangwa River Camp are the only camps open 01 April to 21 May.
  • From 22 January to 31 March, and 1-20 November, this trip is based on 3 nights at Nkwali, 2 nights at Nsefu, and 2 nights at Luangwa River Camp.
  • Tena Tena is only open from the end of May to 31 October.

International flights

Many of our travellers organise their own flights. However, if you're starting in the UK, we can arrange flights to and from Africa as a part of your holiday. Ask us as we design your trip.

Outbound London Heathrow > Lusaka International Airport
Return Livingstone International Airport > London Heathrow
Typical Prices From US$2,180 to US$2,270 pp
Hippo Safari: flights & prices
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