7 Night horse safari + vic falls adventure
8 Days, 7 Nights
a week of riding + adventure in africa
Embark on an unforgettable 7-night journey that combines the thrill of a Zambian horse safari with the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls. This extraordinary itinerary invites you to experience Africa’s wilderness firsthand, with diverse landscapes, captivating wildlife, and enriching cultural encounters.
View our 2025 departure dates here!
Highlights
Kick off your journey at the luxurious Chundukwa River Lodge, located just 25 kilometers from Livingstone and the world-renowned Victoria Falls. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, this retreat offers spectacular views and a front-row seat to the Zambezi River - famous for its outstanding wilderness, birding and wildlife.
The following day, embark on an exclusive horse safari in the remote Simalaha Wilderness. Accessible only by horseback, this pristine region is ideal for exploring the wild plains, where seasonal flooding creates a landscape that vehicles cannot traverse.
Well-trained horses accustomed to wildlife allow you thrillingly close encounters with giraffes, zebras, and antelope as you gallop across the plains.
Though secluded, your stay in our eco-camp is anything but rustic. Enjoy plush linens, an eco-friendly pool that doubles as a wildlife viewing hide, and fresh, healthful meals. End each day under starlit skies, feeling truly connected to nature here.
What you'll love
If you crave an adventure to one of the most remote and serene places in Zambia, the Simalaha Wildlife & Community Conservancy might just be calling your name. And best of all, it's completely eco-friendly, so you'll be leaving paradise just as you found it!
Insiders tip
For keen birders, this remote and lesser-known conservancy is a hidden gem. This area of Zambia is famous for the rare and elusive Shoebill, as well as a variety of waterfowl and waders. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Something to think about
When planning a safari in Zambia during July and August, remember that while the days can be pleasantly warm, the mornings and evenings can be quite surprisingly chilly! Layers and warm clothing will be essential.
7 Night Itinerary
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
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Fly into Livingstone Airport (HMIA / LVI)
Once you have cleared Immigration and collected your luggage, you will be met by a member of our team and transferred to Chundukwa River Lodge, 25mins by road. After checking in and a light lunch on the patio overlooking the river you will hop onboard our lodge boat and embark on a Zambezi Sunset Cruise.
Overnight at Chundukwa River Lodge in a Luxury Riverside Chalet or Chundu Cottage on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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Wake up with the sun from your Zambezi chalet. At a pre-arranged time, we will depart for Zambian Horseback Safaris! Our journey starts with a 40 minute road transfer to a small African harbour called Mambova. Local villagers and fishermen trade their daily catch here and it is a kaleidoscope of colour, noise, children, goats and chickens!
We continue our journey by river. This magical boat journey takes you upstream on Africa's fourth largest river - the mighty Zambezi. This trip is an adventure itself and a highlight for all guests! You can expect to see hippos, crocodiles, local fisherman in their traditional dugouts called mokoros, local cattle grazing on the riverbanks and beautiful, remote village scenes. After two hours on the river, look out for our horses, saddled and waiting on the riverbank. It’s time to ride!
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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We start each day before dawn at Zambian Horseback Safaris, with your choice of tea or coffee and a light breakfast before setting off in search of wildlife and adventure. We watch the sunrise each morning from horseback, a magnificent tradition that we love to share with our guests! Every day will be spent exploring the Simalaha Wilderness on horseback, an area of epic significance – 180,000 km² of raw wilderness – a place to immerse oneself in the vast plains; gently approaching and appreciating huge herds of wildlife, mopane forests, giant and ancient baobab trees, the life-giving Zambezi River and the people that call this land home – Lozi people who go about their day to day lives between the riverbanks and their homesteads, moving their cattle along the Riverbeds and fishing for their families on the river.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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For riders, being able to canter into the horizon on land without predators and without holes is an absolute joy. We encourage riders to enjoy the space and to experience the pure riding freedom of the Simalaha. Here, time seems to stretch and slow right down. It's an opportunity to disconnect from responsibilities and routines and to connect with nature.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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Each day will slightly differ, the route will be determined by Doug with the best interests of the group and where the wildlife concentrations are.
Overnight at Zambian Horseback Safaris in a Luxury Safari Tent on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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This morning, enjoy a final opportunity to canter across the plains, and enjoy the sunrise and wildlife before our return journey to Livingstone. We will depart by river to Mambova Harbour and then by road to Chundukwa River Lodge. It’s now time to relax. Opt for a massage, or laze by the pool. Take a walk through our indigenous gardens and see where the path leads.
Overnight at Chundukwa River Lodge in a Luxury Riverside Chalet or Chundu Cottage on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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After a good night’s rest and a hearty fresh breakfast, guests may feel free to explore Livingstone and Victoria Falls today. No set time departures, no waiting for the late risers – you are free to spend as much time as you want to experience the world’s largest waterfall and surrounding attractions. This is your day to do it all, see it all, experience it all! Use of our vehicle with a driver/guide is included in your stay with us.
There are many additional experiences that you may want to do - our driver/guide will take you there, wait for you and bring you home safely at the end of the day. These outsourced activities are extra and for your own account - or may be billed into your itinerary.
Overnight at Chundukwa River Lodge in a Luxury Riverside Chalet or Chundu Cottage on a Fully-Inclusive Basis
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Enjoy the sunrise from your Riverside Chalet, and perhaps take a morning ride along the river! Later, take our transfer back to Livingstone Airport for your ongoing journey.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
+ 4 Nights at Zambian Horseback Safaris on a Fully Inclusive Basis
All your meals, bush picnics, pop-up sundowners, snacks, house wine, beers, soft drinks and teas & coffees
5-7 hours of riding per day, depending on your preference. We make a provision of two horses per rider
Single or Shared accommodation in a safari tent in our luxury eco camp
Park Fees of USD $50.00 per person per night - a direct contribution to the Simalaha Community Conservancy toward their wildlife and community projects. Thank you for supporting Responsible Tourism!
Return Transfers from Chundukwa River Lodge to Zambian Horseback Safaris
VAT, Tourism Levy & Service Charges
+ 3 Nights at Chundukwa River Lodge on a Fully Inclusive Basis
All your meals, house wine, beers, soft drinks and teas & coffees
Livingstone Airport transfers
You may choose one of the following experiences with our compliments – per day; Victoria Falls Day Trip per stay, Horse Riding, Zambezi Cruise, Floating Picnic, accompanied bushwalk, mountain bike tour
Victoria Falls Rainforest Entrance fees of US$ 20.00 per person
VAT, Tourism Levy & Service Charges
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
+ Optional Chobe Day Trip (note a single supplement may apply)
+ Flights and Visas
+ Victoria Falls / Kasane arrivals and departures - available at additional fee
+ Personal medical and travel insurance with medi-evacuation cover (compulsory)
Zambian Horseback Safaris - our Fully Inclusive Rates exclude premium drinks, the optional starbed experience (an additional fee applies - kindly note that this is not possible in Rainy Season!)
Chundukwa River Lodge - our Fully Inclusive Rates exclude premium drinks, and any additional activities, transfers or dining experiences outside of Chundukwa that you may opt to do. Should you wish to eat out at a local restaurant or hotel in Livingstone during your stay at Chundukwa River Lodge this will be for your own account.
HOW TO BOOK
To ensure the best experience for everyone, we kindly ask all interested riders to complete and return our Riding Form. This form helps us understand your riding experience, allowing us to match you with the right horse and ensure a safe, enjoyable safari for all participants.
