zambia daily itinerary


Avani Hotel in Livingstone, Zambia

Day 1 - taste of zambia

On arrival, you will be met at the airport by a VIP concierge that will help you get your Kaza Visa and attend to your bags before guiding you to your car. 

Once you arrive at the Avani Hotel (15-minute drive), you are welcomed in Zambian fashion with hospitality and flair and shown to your room located within the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - just steps from one of the seven world wonders: Victoria Falls. 

Later that evening, you will be invited to join the group and some local women of impact in the Boma to experience a traditional Zambian feast complete with game meats, live music, traditional dance, and storytelling. Don’t be startled if you see a zebra or giraffe on your way to dinner. Remember, you are in the National Park, so some wildlife can be seen roaming on the property (non-predatory ones, of course).  

day 2 - mighty zimbabwe

Our second day begins shortly before noon. We will head across the border for the first time to visit Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side (15-minute drive), which is located in a protected rainforest. 

After experiencing the world wonder, we will head into town for local shopping and a one-of-kind women-run gourmet culinary experience. 

 

Chobe Game Lodge, Botswana

Day 3 - postcard from zambia

Day three starts off with a mid-morning safari in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Expect to see hippos, rhinos, impala, buffalos, and elephants amongst other wildlife. Next, we welcome girls from our Girls MAP Foundation program for an elegant picnic overlooking Victoria Falls. We’ll connect with the girls through song, dance, fun games, and conversation - all in a uniquely picturesque setting. 

Once we say farewell to our little friends, we will have some much needed rest before heading over to our sister property at the Royal Livingstone (via golf cart) for a sunset dinner overlooking the Falls.

Day 4 - the women of Botswana

On this day, we’ll rise a little earlier than usual as we are heading across the Kazungula bridge once more - this time for a day in Botswana (90-minute drive). 

We’ll spend the day with the Chobe Angels (Africa’s first all-women guide team), touring the Chobe Game Lodge and learning about their sustainable tourism model and feminist approach to conservation. It will be a full day, but we plan to have you back in Livingstone before sunset.

 

Drinks at the hotel property overlooking the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls

day 5 - you, me, and the zambezi

On our last full day in Livingstone, we will invite you to join us for an optional late morning walk on the property to view Victoria Falls from the Zambia side (if you haven’t ventured to that part of the property already). 

You will then have a free afternoon to do as you wish. Enjoy the spa at Royal Livingstone, get some rest and relaxation by the pool, go shopping or select from more adventurous activities you can add-on. 

In the evening, we will gather one last time for an intimate sunset dinner cruise on the Zambezi River with cocktails, music, and breathtaking views of nature and wildlife.

Day 6 - departures

It’s time to say goodbye to all your new connections with a poolside breakfast before you are chauffeured to the airport where your VIP concierge will escort you to your gate for boarding. 

 

VIP Transfer add-on

international Flights + Johannesburg overnight

Early Arrival (August 26th - September 2nd)

If you opt to have us book your international flights and travel with our group from Newark (EWR), you will arrive a day early in Johannesburg (JNB) and be transferred to your boutique hotel for an overnight stay. 

After breakfast the next morning, you will return to the airport for a regional flight (1 hour 45 mins) from Johannesburg to Livingstone where you will meet the rest of the group and begin the itinerary outlined here. 

On the departure day (day six), you will connect directly from your Livingstone flight to your international flight at JNB airport back to EWR (15-hour direct flight).