Lusaka in Style: 3 Days of Luxury & Leisure
Discover Lusaka, Zambia’s cosmopolitan heart, where vibrant city life meets the untamed wilderness. While many know it as a bustling gateway, Lusaka offers its own compelling blend of sophisticated markets, lively bars, and immediate access to breathtaking game reserves. This three-day luxury itinerary is your invitation to experience both. Journey with us into a world of unparalleled indulgence, balancing urban energy with the natural wonders and awe-inspiring wildlife waiting just beyond the city.
Highlights
- Enjoy a luxury sundowner game drive. Witness the spectacular Lilayi sunset and meet resident giraffe.
- Track wildlife during an exclusive guided walking safari.
- Search for rare Roan Antelope and Tsessebe on a morning game drive.
- Discover over 300 bird species while exploring the reserve.
- Experience Lusaka’s urban energy. Balance sophisticated city life with immediate access to the bush.
- Optional: Encounter the rare White Rhino at the Lusaka National Park sanctuary.
Includes
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- Meals and drinks (As specified)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Lusaka and Sundowner Tour
Your luxury escape begins at Lusaka Airport, where you will be personally greeted and chauffeured to Lilayi Lodge, your sanctuary for two unforgettable nights. After settling into your accommodation, the magic of the African bush awaits. As the afternoon light softens, you will embark on an exclusive sundowner game drive. Picture yourself sipping a chilled glass of wine or a refreshing cold drink, witnessing the spectacular Lilayi sunset paint the sky, all while surrounded by nature. This is the prime time for wildlife viewing. Be on the lookout for a variety of antelope, graceful zebra, and warthogs. The highlight of your drive is often an encounter with the resident herd of giraffes that call this beautiful reserve home. Your perfect first day concludes with a delightful dinner back at the lodge.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Into the wild
Morning Guided Game Drive
Begin your day with the quintessential safari experience: a guided morning game drive. This is often the most rewarding time for wildlife viewing, offering crisp air and active animals. From the comfort of your custom safari vehicle, you will explore Lilayi Lodge’s sprawling 650-hectare private reserve—a sanctuary of unspoiled grassland. Home to over 25 species of mammals and 300 bird species, the reserve offers an exceptional opportunity to see Zambia’s unique fauna. You will be expertly guided by our knowledgeable team, many of whom boast over 20 years of experience in the bush. They will introduce you to the resident population, including the iconic giraffe, majestic Roan Antelope, elusive Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, and the rare Tsessebe, among many others.Walking Safari Tour
This afternoon, gain a profound and primal perspective of the African bush on an exclusive guided walking safari. Stepping out of the vehicle and onto the earth awakens your senses, offering a unique and unhurried experience that traditional game drives cannot match. This journey allows you to truly become part of the environment, getting intimately close to nature, tracking wildlife, and noticing the subtle details often missed. It is a deeply immersive experience—an essential element of the luxury safari tradition.Optional Excursion: Lusaka National Park – The Urban Safari Sanctuary
For a uniquely convenient and rewarding wildlife encounter, we offer an optional game tour to Lusaka National Park. Located just 30 kilometers from the city, this is Zambia’s newest and most accessible park, presenting a fascinating blend of urban proximity and pristine wilderness.
Despite its compact size, the park is a crucial sanctuary, home to thousands of animals, including the rare White Rhino, along with giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, and eland, all roaming freely across its diverse habitat of forests, lakes, and waterfalls. It is an extraordinary opportunity to tick off key species without a long overland journey.Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Departure
Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at Lilayi Lodge, reflecting on your exclusive safari experiences and time in the Zambian bush. At the appropriate time, you will be met by your driver for a smooth and seamless transfer directly to Lusaka International Airport (LUN), where you will check in for your onward flight. We trust your luxury escape has been truly unforgettable.
Meals: Breakfast
