Zambia will be dancing to David Livingstone’s beat this month, the bicentennial of the legendary explorer’s birth being marked by various events throughout the year. Organised by The DavidLivingstone Bicentenary and Livingstone 2013 Initiative, in partnership with the Zambia Tourism Board, an International Cultural Arts Festival will be held on 21 and 22 June, making this the ideal time to book an adventure with us!
A lively street carnival is set to wind its way through the centre of the town on 21 June, live bands performing at the Livingstone Royal Golf & Country Club during the evening. A community-focused event, the following day will feature African music, cultural dancing, arts, crafts and food – masked Zambian dancers roaming through the crowds.
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Many of our adventures have daily departures so you can enjoy the festivities and add on a safari in Zambia or neighbouring Zimbabwe for the ultimate stay in Africa.
Start your Victoria Falls Adventure short break & city stay with a sundowner and experience a sunset boat cruise on the tranquil upper Zambezi River. Pump up the adrenaline and add on a flying fox ride across the Bakota Gorge. Starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Daily departures.
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Stay in a private game lodge in the Hwange National Park, the Big Five haunt home to the Painted Dog Project. The small group safari includes, a sunset game drive to spot the elusive leopard, and Zambezi National Park river walk, the paths taking you to some of the areas more remote watering holes. The 5-day Victoria Falls & Game Parks starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Daily departures.
Get up close and personal with two of the Big Five, on a lion walk and elephant encounter in Zimbabwe. The short safari & trek also includes a wildlife cruise on the Zambezi. The 5-day Lion & Elephant Encounter starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – ends Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Daily departures.
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The 5-day Chobe & Victoria Falls small group safari covers Africa’s elephant capital with game drives in the Chobe National Park. A thrilling white water rafting trip down the Bakota Gorge and canoe safari on the Zambezi are optional activities. Starts Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – ends Victoria Falls, Zambia. Daily departures.
For further information link to: The David Livingstone Bicentenary & Livingstone 2013 Initiative
Please note – Double entry visa required for those visiting both Zimbabwe and Zambia, and flying in and out of Zambia (approx $80).