You may know that David and I visited Zambia
and the Luangwa Valley this year. We enjoyed the exploration so much we have
organized a Creative Escapes excursion for June 2014.
We will be staying at Thornicroft Lodge
which is situated five minutes out of the Luangwa Park and nestles between
beautiful trees, a small village with the Luangwa River which flows past
languidly. Sightings of elephant, vervet monkeys and even leopard are not
unusual.
Luangwa River
The accommodation is rustic but comfortable
with an ensuite bathroom, netted windows and mosquito netting to add romance to the hot African
nights. Three meals a day are served on the veranda or under the trees. The
food is simple and tasty and certainly satisfies hungry guests after a long game
drive.
The ranger-drivers are enthusiastic and informative of the area giving excellent information and now have an understanding of
photographers’ needs. The drives are four hours long and begin early morning
and return for a brunch and long afternoon relax beside the river. The
afternoon game drive extends into a night rive and starts after tea. Guests are taken into the
beautiful treed park to ‘hunt’ leopard, lion and other elusive creatures. We will also have the opportunity to view the Thornicroft giraffe, puku and many other antelope. We
enjoy sundowners in the park and return home for a quick refresh before drinks
and the evening meal.
Luangwa Leopard
David Kelly [the manager] is a wildlife artist
and enthusiastic photographer with a deep love of the African bush. He is a
gracious host and ensures that all guests are comfortable and well looked
after.
After Thornicroft we flew to Livingstone
and stayed at the Zambezi Sun where we had unlimited access to the Victoria
Falls. This comfortable four star hotel is closest to the falls and is a quick
walk to the Zambezi River and Falls where the numerous viewing points give photographers a great advantage for the best photographic opportunities to capture Mosi-o-Tunya, The Smoke that Thunders. The stay in Livingstone also allows plenty of time to relax and explore the river and surrounding area.
Mosi-o-Tunya
The Creative Escapes tour includes five nights
at Thornicroft Lodge and two nights at the Zambezi Sun including international and
internal flights. [Johannesburg to Lusaka to Mfuwe to Livingstone and back to Johannesburg]. All accommodation and all meals at Thornicroft. Breakfast at
the Zambezi Sun which adds flexibility to the time in Livingstone.
Cost per person sharing: US$3800.00. A maximum of 10 guests will
be accommodated.
We are open for bookings so please contact us should you be interested
in joining us for another exceptional wildlife experience in June 2014.
David and Anne-Marie
