ITINERARY FOR WILD & LUXURIOUS SOUTHERN AFRICA Zambia & South Africa

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1 ITINERARY FOR WILD & LUXURIOUS SOUTHERN AFRICA Zambia & South Africa

2 Let your imagination soar Journey overview Thank you for choosing to travel with andbeyond. We are a leading luxury experiential travel company and we take exceptional care of our guests in order to make a difference. Our commitment to sustainable responsible travel, community empowerment and conservation is world renowned. By embarking on this journey with us, you are helping us realise our vision. Our private tailormade journeys offer complete freedom of choice. The itinerary below has been carefully designed to give you a taste of the exciting, endless possibilities and can be tailored to suit your exact preferences. What we love about this journey Spectacular sunsets over the Luangwa River The South Luangwa - a delight to explore on foot andbeyond the Big 5 Get close to the spectacular game wandering in and out of the Zambezi channels Seven Worlds of Wonder at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Highlights of this Itinerary Canoeing in the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park Enjoy a guided walking safari at South Luangwa For the ultimate in game viewing exclusivity we recommend that you book a private safari vehicle at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Book a Maputaland Beach Adventure during your stay at Phinda Specially created for Adventure Travellers Avid Photographers Walking enthusiasts

3 At a glance 12 nights / 13 days Two Guests DAY PROGRAMME Day 1 Transfer from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Transfer from Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Overnight: Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Day 2 Transfer from Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Scheduled Charter flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mfuwe Airstrip Overnight: Time + Tide Chinzombo Day 3 Overnight: Time + Tide Chinzombo Day 4 Overnight: Time + Tide Chinzombo Day 5 Scheduled charter flight from Mfuwe Airport to Jeki Airstrip Included activities: Game Drives Day & Night, Walking Safaris, Fishing, Birding Overnight: Sausage Tree Camp Day 6 Overnight: Sausage Tree Camp Day 7 Overnight: Sausage Tree Camp Day 8 Scheduled Charter flight from Jeki Airstrip to Kenneth Kaunda International Scheduled flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Transfer from King Shaka International Airport to andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Overnight: andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge Day 9 Included activities: Game Drives Recommended activities (at additional cost): Maputaland Beach Adventure, Rhino Conservation Activity Overnight: andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge

4 Day 10 Overnight: andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge Day 11 Transfer from andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve King Shaka International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Transfer from King Shaka International Airport to the Oyster Box Overnight: The Oyster Box Day 12 Overnight: The Oyster Box Day 13 Transfer from the Oyster Box to King Shaka International Airport Departure

5 Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Lusaka, Zambia Day 1 Upon arrival at you will be met by an andbeyond representative and transferred by road with fellow guests to Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka. Spend your 1 night stay at Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka in a Standard Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes bed and breakfast.

6 Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Lusaka, Zambia The welcoming Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka is sprawled amongst beautifully landscaped gardens within the vibrant business district of Lusaka. Here guests can unwind in a selection of stylish suites each with its own ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, modem connection and satellite television. Guests can indulge in delicious continental-style meals at the Musuku Restaurant, which boasts views of the flourishing gardens, or tuck into hearty pub fare and refreshing drinks at the lively McGinty s Pub. A sparkling swimming pool, sauna, aromatherapy salon, boutique store and fitness centre add to guest delight. A golf course and squash courts are situated near the hotel. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT SOUTHERN SUN RIDGEWAY LUSAKA The central location, with shopping and entertainment areas close by. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate that the golf course, tennis, squash and bowling courts are within walking distance. As the perfect end to a busy day, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the large outdoor pool.

7 Time + Tide Chinzombo South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Day 2 After breakfast you will be driven with fellow guests to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. You will embark on the scheduled charter from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mfuwe Airport. You will be transferred from Mfuwe Airport to Chinzombo Experience your 3 night stay at Chinzombo in a Villa with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, transfers to/from local airport, standard drinks, laundry, service charge & two daily activities, game drives (day & night) walking safaris, boating (seasonal) and cultural visits

8 Time + Tide Chinzombo South Luangwa National Park, Zambia Exclusive and luxurious, yet quintessentially natural, Chinzombo is tucked into the shade of ancient trees on a bend of the Luangwa River. Six beautiful villas combine a modern architectural feel with indigenous materials, locally reduced leather, reeds, canvas and recycled composite timber floors. Each beautifully situated villa boasts its own private plunge pool, refreshingly cooled sleeping area and generous bathroom. Bedrooms open out onto shaded decks, while each villa also has a yoga and exercise area, as well as a spa treatment area. A winding path connects the villas with a shared lounge and dining area set in the shade of msikizi trees. Elegant dining and lounge areas, as well as library, look out onto the river. A treeshaded pool surrounded by a lookout deck offers a cool place to relax in the heat of the day. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT CHINZOMBO CAMP Take a boat ride across the river to enjoy direct access into the game rich Luangwa Park. Spend an afternoon on the deck of your villa watching elephant come down to the river to drink.

9 Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi, Zambia Day 5 After breakfast you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport for your onward arrangements You will embark on the scheduled charter flight from Mfuwe Airport to Jeki Airstrip Once landed at Jeki Airstrip you will have a game drive transfer to Sausage Tree Camp Relax and discover during your 3 night stay at Sausage Tree Camp in a Luxury Suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes accommodation, meals, beverages, laundry, internal park transfers, safari activities and fishing. Included activities: Game Drives Day & Night Walking Safaris Fishing Birding

10 Sausage Tree Camp Lower Zambezi, Zambia Sausage Tree Camp is hidden amongst mature sausage and mahogany trees on the banks of the Zambezi River. Guests are spoilt for choice, as the camp offers Bedouin-style tents with an ensuite bathroom and private veranda, as well as Honeymoon tents with an ensuite bathroom, dining area, personal bar, private pool and veranda. The sole-use Kigelia House is perfect for small groups or families, as it features spacious bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, a sitting room, private pool and veranda. Superb African-fusion meals are served in the open-air dining tent, on the main viewing deck or in the privacy of guests tents. Refreshing sundowners can be enjoyed in the welcoming bar area, which is fronted by an enormous teak deck that overlooks the Zambezi River, while a sparkling swimming pool completes the setting. Adventures include twice-daily game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, boat cruises and fishing. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT SAUSAGE TREE LODGE Spend an evening dining on the banks of the Zambezi, serenaded by hippos and frogs. Grab a fishing rod and try your hand at catching the powerful tiger fish (and releasing it, of course). Sip on a refreshing drink while you cruise down the Zambezi at sunset. Guaranteed a private guide throughout your stay

11 andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Day 8 After a delicious breakfast you will have a game drive transfer back to Jeki Airstrip. You will embark on the scheduled charter flight from Jeki Airstrip to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport from there you will board your scheduled flight to King Shaka International Airport via OR Tambo International Airport. You will be collected by an andbeyond representative at and driven to andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge. This award-winning private game reserve is set within easy reach of the Indian Ocean coastline and the famous isimangaliso or Greater St Lucia Wetland Park in northern KwaZulu-Natal. andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is known for its abundant wildlife, diversity of habitats and wide range of safari activities. Soak up the experience during your 3 night stay at andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge in a suite with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, scheduled safari activities, refreshments on game drives, a 1 hour nature walk, emergency medical evacuation insurance and laundry. Conservation fees apply to all ages Included activities: Game Drives Recommended activities (at additional cost): Maputaland Beach Adventure Rhino Conservation Activity

12 andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa Fringing the reserve s wildlife-rich wetland system, along the edge of a rare sand forest, the vibrant and intimate &Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge offers a tranquil oasis in the middle of flourishing wilderness. This charming lodge, which has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment, features just six thatched suites to ensure exclusivity. Phinda Vlei s fresh new look is inspired by the elegant, turn of the century, plantationstyle homesteads of KwaZulu-Natal s sugarcane and pineapple barons. Each air conditioned suite features a spacious room, luxurious ensuite bathroom, and dressing room. The ensuite bathroom provides a sense of old world luxury, while the suite s interiors showcase a mix of curated antiques and collectibles. Guests can also take advantage of a private lap pool and game viewing deck that overlooks a grassy meadow, where they can observe antelope grazing nearby, as well as a variety of birdlife. Unwind in the beautiful surrounds of the main guest area, which also includes a handsome library, and a convivial fire pit setting - perfect for pre-dinner drinks! Mealtimes are a delightful affair, with a variety of settings to indulge in the lodge s delectable menus; one of which is a spacious, all-weather deck that allows for al fresco dining with spectacular views of the surrounding wetland. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ANDBEYOND PHINDA VLEI LODGE Dine under a million stars in the vlei area that gives the lodge its name. Enjoy a soothing massage on your private veranda and watch the nyala as they amble past your room. Don t be alarmed if you find your lap pool visited by elephants that often come to quench their thirst!

13 The Oyster Box Umhlanga, South Africa Day 11 You will be collected by an andbeyond representative at andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge and driven to King Shaka International Airport for your on route to The Oyster Box Hotel. Put your feet up during your 2 night stay at The Oyster Box Hotel in a Classic Sea Facing Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes breakfast.

14 The Oyster Box Umhlanga, South Africa The landmark Oyster Box Hotel lies at the edge of the beach, overlooking the Indian Ocean. All the suites boast views of the gardens, the lighthouse or the coastline. Ensuite bathrooms, satellite television, CD/DVD players, Wi-Fi and personal bars are included. Selected suites offer balconies to soak up the views. The villas are equipped with opulent bathrooms, private pools and terraces. The larger suites and villas are ideal for families. Guests can unwind with a drink at either the Lighthouse Bar or the Chukka Bar. Casual fare is on the menu at the Ocean Terrace and fine dining at the Grill Room. Here, guests can treat their taste buds to the freshest oysters and the most delicious prawn curry, accompanied by superb local wines. Those in search of pampering can seek out the hotel s spa and the energetically-inclined can head towards the well-equipped gym. Golf and hiking are available nearby. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE OYSTER BOX HOTEL Ask the owners (Stanley and Bea Tollman) to tell you the story of Table 10 in the Grill Room Restaurant it s where they had their first date in 1954! Devour the delicious, plump oysters plucked directly from the hotel s own oyster beds every day they re impossibly fresh!

15 Departure Umhlanga, South Africa Day 13 You will be collected by an andbeyond representative at The Oyster Box Hotel and driven to King Shaka International Airport.

16 Journey overview RATES VALIDITY Per person sharing Mid-season: (1 Apr 31 May 19, 1-30 Nov 19) USD High season (1 Jun Oct 19) USD OUR TREAT Fly Me to Phinda offer has been applied Flights DETAILS Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mfuwe Airport Mfuwe Airport to Jeki Airstrip Jeki Airstrip to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to King Shaka International Airport Transfers DETAILS Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport Chinzombo Mfuwe Airport to Chinzombo Chinzombo Chinzombo to Mfuwe Airport Sausage Tree Camp Jeki Airstrip to Sausage Tree Camp Sausage Tree Camp Sausage Tree Camp to Jeki Airstrip Phinda Private Game Reserve King Shaka International Airport to andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Phinda Private Game Reserve andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve to King Shaka International Airport The Oyster Box King Shaka International Airport to The Oyster Box The Oyster Box The Oyster Box to King Shaka International Airport

17 Accommodation DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Lusaka Southern Sun Ridgeway Lusaka Breakfast South Luangwa National Park Time + Tide Chinzombo All meals and local brands of drinks Lower Zambezi andbeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Umhlanga Sausage Tree Camp andbeyond Phinda Vlei Lodge The Oyster Box All meals and local brands of drinks All meals and local brands of drinks Breakfast

18 Journey overview What s included: Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above All scheduled flights: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport / King Shaka International Airport via OR Tambo International Airport All scheduled road transfers as mentioned above National park fees Emergency medical evacuation insurance Administration Fee Note: This itinerary is only valid from the 1st April 2019 until 30 November 2019 Rates are subject to a minimum of 2 guests traveling Proflight operates scheduled flights on certain days and months within Zambia. Please double check schedule before booking The operator may reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability Validity periods are as specified above - should a booking fall over two rate periods the rate will change and we reserve the right to re-quote Rates exclude gratuities and all items of a personal nature Flight quotes are subject to change, and we reserve the right to re-quote Single traveller supplement and child rates will be quoted on request The rates quoted are subject to change without prior warning if there are any increases in bed levies, park fees, ROE, fuel, sales and airport tax or VAT, third-party services, currency fluctuations or any other circumstances beyond our control in the countries featured in this quote andbeyond Trading Terms apply