Depart from New York or Washington, DC for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will go through customs, collect your luggage and take the courtesy shuttle to your hotel.

The Metcourt Laurel Hotel, formerly The Senator Hotel is a five star luxurious Hotel that always gives guests more than expected. The Metcourt Laurel Hotel offers its visitors a unique experience, luxurious accommodation and relaxation facilities, the finest in dining and entertainment, a unique retail concourse, multi-faceted conference facilities including executive boardrooms and video conferencing.

After breakfast this morning you will take the courtesy shuttle back to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Livingstone, Zambia on South African Airways.

On arrival at Livingstone Airport you will be met and transferred by road to the The River Club. Accommodation will be reserved for you for one night in a standard room inclusive of breakfast.

The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, 11 miles upstream from Victoria Falls. The Camp has a distinct Edwardian flavor and guests here have the opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River in a peaceful and tranquil setting away from the crowds.

Ten luxurious, thatched chalets overlook the Zambezi River, and have en-suite facilities including a bath, shower, toilet and basin. All of the rooms have fans. The rooms are all completely open in the front giving guests the best possible views of the Zambezi. The main dining room and lounge also has an interesting library. The Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is possibly the greatest waterfall in the world. Daily trips to the Falls are a highlight. Boating to the Zambezi River's islands provides relaxed afternoon activities, and fishing and sundowner trips are also offered. The Zambezi National Park is located just across the River, and elephants can be seen on the riverbank. Rich bird life is found in the area. Hippos are regularly sighted (and heard) along the River's edge.

This morning after breakfast and check-out procedures, you will be met and transferred by road to Livingstone Airport.

On arrival at Livingstone Airport you will be met by a Sefofane representative and transferred by scheduled light aircraft to Lufupa Tented Camp. On arrival at the airstrip you will be met by a lodge representative and transferred by road to the camp.

The Kafue National Park is 22 500 sq km, one of the largest National Parks in Africa. The Kafue River winds through the park entering in the north-eastern corner and is joined by the Lufupa and the Lunga rivers which are the three main veins that bring life into the Kafue National Park. In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains � one of Zambia�s most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.

Lufupa Tented Camp is located just south of the Busanga Plains and is home to hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive oribi. Lichtenstein�s hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope. This wealth of game is also a big attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion. The thick riverine vegetation along the Kafue and Lufupa rivers brings fantastic diversity to one�s experience of the Kafue National park.

On the confluence of the Lufupa and Kafue rivers is the location of Lufupa Tented Camp. This is as �wild� as you can get in today's world: an unfenced mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains, "dambos" (open grassy areas that sometimes will fill up with rainwater) and diverse riverine vegetation.

Today you will take part in morning and afternoon/evening game drives.

The camp caters for 18 guests in nine well-appointed canvas Meru tents, and is perfectly situated, overlooking the Kafue River. Activities include game drives, boat cruises, fishing, walks and night drives, led by qualified guides who are extremely knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. For those interested in birding, the park boasts 491 species, including endemics such as Chaplin�s Barbet.

After your morning activity and brunch, you will be transferred by road to Shumba Camp. Accommodation will be reserved for you for three nights in a room inclusive of all meals, scheduled daily activities, laundry and drinks (excluding premium imported brands).

Shumba Camp is comprised of six spacious luxury safari tents on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding plains. A maximum of 12 guests can be accommodated at any one time and great emphasis has been placed on the "guided" experience - being led by qualified, enthusiastic people with in-depth knowledge of the area and its wildlife. Guests have the option of game drives and walking safaris in and around the Plains, and night drives provide the added excitement of the nocturnal wonders of the area. For those interested in birding, the Park boasts 491 species of birds, including endemics such as Chaplin's Barbet.

For the next two days you will be at leisure and participate in game viewing activities offered by the Camp.

At 8,700 sq mi, Kafue National Park is one of the largest National Parks in Africa. In the extreme north of the Kafue lie the Busanga Plains - one of Zambia 's most significant wetland resources and one of the few areas in the world that remain untouched by development and human activity.

This morning, after your activity and brunch, you will be transferred by road to the Kafue Airstrip (approximately 3 hours). On arrival at the Airstrip, you will be met by a Sefofane representative and transferred by scheduled light aircraft to Livingstone Airport for your departing flight.

At Livingstone Airport you will depart on your South African Airways flight back to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will connect for your ongoing flight back to the USA on South African Airways.

Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!