Secluded Safaris in Africa

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1 Secluded Safaris in Africa Nigel David Stenning Owner/ Lead guide P.O. Box , Langata, Kenya, East Africa Mobile: Face book: Nigel.Stenning

2 INSPIRED JOURNEY OVERVIEW Accommodation 30 May - 1 Jun 15 Suites (Rhodes and Livingstone), (x2) 1-4 Jun 15 Superior Safari Tent at Chiawa Camp, (x2) 4-6 Jun 15 Villa at Norman Carr Safaris - Chinzombo, (x2) Transfer 30 May 15 Livingstone Airport to The River Club 1 Jun 15 The River Club to Livingstone Airport Flights 30 May 15 Johannesburg - Livingstone Lusaka - Johannesburg 1 Jun 15 Livingstone to Lower Zambezi 4 Jun 15 Lower Zambezi to Mfuwe 6 Jun 15 Mfuwe to Lusaka 2

3 Day 1 & 2 30 May 1 June X SUITES (RHODES AND LIVINGSTONE) AT RIVER CLUB In: 30 May 2015 Out: 1 June 2015 Rates include: All meals, local drinks (excludes premium imported brands) and activities are included 2 nights The River Club, with its Edwardian-style house and manicured lawns on the banks of the swift-flowing Zambezi River offers colonial respite in the heart of Africa. The main area is a well-appointed verandah-clad residence, with a comfortable lounge, large dining room and impressive library. Lush gardens (where midday meals are often served) spread out beneath the trees and a swimming pool with its deck and hammocks provides a refreshing siesta spot. With 10 luxury chalets spread out amongst the riverine vegetation, comprising luxurious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, provide quiet sanctuary s overlooking the river with uninterrupted views. Activities include sundowner cruises, visits to the Victoria Falls, Simonga Village, local markets and Livingstone town which is rich in history and certainly worth exploring. The River Club makes for an ideal Livingstone sojourn away from the hussle & bussle of the town. 3

4 Day June 2015 SUPERIOR SAFARI TENT AT CHIAWA CAMP In: 1 June 2015 Out: 4 June nights Rates include: All meals, scheduled lodge activities, drinks (except premium imported wines, champagnes, spirits and liqueurs), laundry, park entry fees, transfers between Old Mondoro / Chiawa Camps & Jeki / Royal Airstrip. The award-winning Chiawa Camp in the Lower Zambezi National Park is owned and run by the Cumings family, and their personal touch is evident as soon as you step off the boat upon arrival. Perhaps the most outstanding feature here is the absolute flexibility and eagerness to accommodate each guest s preferences, particularly when it comes to activities. Accommodation is a choice of superbly constructed tented units with en-suite facilities and an ever-present sensitive carbon footprint. The lodging blends effortlessly into the natural surrounds and provides sumptuous retreats. Like everything else at this slick camp, food and drink is taken seriously. Meals are events at Chiawa: dinners are heralded by the wonderful kitchen choir; indulgent menus, and different venues. Lively conversation and fireside night-caps flow naturally.chiawa is renowned for its excellent guides and the plethora of wildlife activities to choose from. As well as the legendary nature walks and 4 4 safaris, you might choose a canoe safari, sunset cruise, nigh drive, tiger-fishing or fly-fishing, or even star-gazing. The wildlife viewing is superb here with lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, prolific bird life and many more animals in plenty. 4

5 Day 6 & June X VILLAS AT NORMAN CARR SAFARIS - CHINZOMBO In: 4 June 2015 Out: 6 June nights Rates include: All meals, transfers to and from Mfuwe airport, inter-camp transfers, safari activities, standard bar drinks and house wines and laundry. Opened in early June 2013, Chinzombo is a brand-new camp on an old site that spans an expansive curve of the Luangwa River overlooking South Luangwa National Park. Designed by two of the safari industry s leading designer/architects, this camp is a first for Zambia in terms of its sheer opulence and very clean, contemporary style. The best news is that this shiny new camp comes from Norman Carr Safaris, which is probably Zambia s oldest photographic safari company with a track record of running first-class safari camps. However you look at it, Chinzombo is not a typical Zambian camp. It s a step more luxurious and more contemporary than any of the other camps in South Luangwa, and at least a little more costly, too. However, its food and guides and very good indeed at the top end of Zambia s normally high standards so if luxury is your priority, then it s perhaps worth the extra cost. 5

6 Meet Nigel David Stenning Nigel has been safari guiding in Africa for 30 years. He has also worked as a teacher in Africa, UK and Asia. He has both an academic and practical knowledge of Africa s wilderness areas. Nigel is an avid hiker and outdoorsman. He has guided numerous trips up Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya and the Virungu Mountains in Rwanda/Uganda to see the Mountain gorillas. He is also an avid fly fisherman and golfer who can organize and guide any type of activity safari. Nigel is passionate about the wild and has a wonderful knowledge of the history, culture and wildlife of Africa. When not on safari, he lives in Nairobi with his wife Ruth and two daughters. 6