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ZAMBIAAFRICAS BEST KEPT SECRET
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DEAR ADVENTURERZambia! I am thrilled to announce our new Eco expedition to Africa and hope you will
join me for an unforgettable adventure in a truly extraordinary country. ere is a reason
Zambia is called Africas best kept secret and as we explore three national parks we will
discover an amazing diversity of ecosystems and witness the unimaginable numbers of
wildlife that thrive within their protective borders.
is country encompasses some of the least-explored wilderness areas on Earth, and we
divide our time between Kafue, the countrys oldest national park; its newest, Lower
Zambezi National Park; and its most legendary, South Luangwa National Park. Our dayswill be filled with unparalleled close-up wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities
as we travel in 4x4 vehicles by day and night, set out on walking safaris, and by small boats
along the Zambezi River. Of course, the classic safari elements complement our adventures:
luxury tented camps, dinners beneath a starry chandelier, and natures symphony to which
we fall asleep and wake-up each day.
Our Kafue explorations focus on the northern Busanga Plains whose red lechwe symbolize
the success that national park protection offers: just 50 years ago these graceful creatureswere near extinction, but their numbers have grown into the high thousands and can be
seen grazing in large herds. Attracting large concentrations of herbivores, the vast open
plains also provide exceptional viewing of the predators that hunt them.
South Luangwa, with its life-giving river, ox bow lakes, and dambos(flat wetland areas),
offers an impressive variety of terrain and intense concentrations of wildlife with no fewer
than 60 animal species and at least 400 species of birds. Te walking safari originated here
and well set out in search of two species found nowhere else on the planet: Cooksons
wildebeest and the graceful ornicrofts giraffe.
e mighty Zambezi River is the centerpiece of our time in the Lower Zambezi National
Park. During the height of the dry season well enjoy hippo-filled and crocodile-lined
rivers, vegetation-rich islands where birdlife is profuse, and the constant flow of elephants,
buffalo, and waterbuck quenching their thirst along the shore.
e scale and variety of Zambias resident avian species is, simply, awesome and during our
visit in mid to late October well also have the palearctic migrants from Northern Europe
and the intra-African migrants arriving in anticipation of the rainy season that begins in
November.
Please join me on this safari adventure in a land that few outsiders have visited, where true
wilderness still exists untouched, and where Africas wildlife wonders thrive.
Kindest regards,
Lex Hes
Expedition Leader
ELEPHANTS, KALAMU CAMP Wilderness Safari
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DAY 1
DEPART USADepart USA on your independent international
flight to Lusaka, Zambia.
DAY 2
LUSAKA, ZAMBIAArrive Lusaka and transfer to the Taj PamodziHotel, surrounded by lush gardens and situatedin the heart of the city. Welcome dinner and
overnight.
DAYS 3 6
LUSAKA / KAFUE NATIONAL PARKFly to Busanga airstrip, our gateway intoKafue, Zambias oldest and largest national
park. Untouched by human development, the
magnificent Busanga Plains are populated by
astounding quantities and diversity of wildlife
that move into the region as the dry season
progresses. Red lechwe, nearly extinct just 50
years ago, now graze the protected plains in the
thousands, as do puku, oribi, roan and sable
antelope, herds of tsessebe, hartebeest, zebra,
and buffalo. is incredible wealth of game
draws predators in large numbers, including
wild dogs, leopards, and cheetahs, which can
achieve their full speed on this flat landscape.
Lion on the hunt are often spottedsometimes
in prides numbering close to 20. Nocturnal
species include aardvark, genet, civet, hyena,
and the amazing greater and lesser bushbaby.With luck we may also witness the nocturnal
flight of the pennant-winged nightjar.
Birding on the plains is an exceptional
experience and Kafue boasts 490 avian species
including crowned and rare wattled cranes,
black storks, African finfoot, black-collared
eremomela, scaly-throated honeyguide, and
the endemic Chaplins barbet.We spend four days here with the group split
two nights each at Shumba and Kapinga
Camps, allowing for an in-depth exploration
of the wildlife-rich Busanga Plains that spread
across nearly 300 square miles of the northern-
most region of the park.
Shumba Camp Located in the heart of theBusanga Plains, Shumba Camp sits close to
permanent water and seasonal floodplains.
Raised platforms afford stupendous views
and wildlife watching opportunities. Hippos
in great numbers frequent the local waters
and bird activity is lively in the lush fig tree
branches that shelter the camp.
Kapinga Camp Designed and built inharmonious relationship with its environment,
Kapinga is situated in the northwest corner
of the Busanga Plains with sweeping views of
the land and the many species of antelope that
graze here. Herds of wildebeest, zebra, and
buffalo are commonly seen and birders will
thrill to the sighting of Bohms bee-eaters that
thrive in the shade of the camp.
At both camps enjoy multiple opportunities
to view and photograph both iconic and
lesser-known herd and predator species on
walking safaris, by open 4x4 vehicles, and
on night drives.
DAYS 7 9
KAFUE NATIONAL PARK /SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARKFly by charter aircraft to Kalamu in SouthLuangwa National Park for three extraordinary
days of exploration in one of Africas most
spectacular wildlife sanctuaries.
Fabled for its incredible wildlife that comprise
60 animal species, and its few human visitors,South Luangwa is also considered the best walk-
ing safari destination in all of Africa. During
our time here we have the chance to explorethe Luangwa River vegetation and adjacent
dambos, a series of area wetlands, on guidedwalks. Game viewing drives take us through
mopane woodland, open grassland, and along
river shores lined with giant crocodiles, and
to oxbow lakes where herds of elephant gather
and hippos jostle for space. Birders watch for
yellow-billed storks, tropical boubou, crested
cranes, scarlet-chested sunbirds, and Lillians
lovebird, to name but a few species found here.
South Luangwas leopard population is the
densest in Africa. ese magnificent cats seem
to pose for the camera as they laze among tree
branches or move stealthily through dense
underbrush. At night, their rasping sounds
can create a dramatic soundtrack. Other
predatorslions, wild dogs, spotted hyenaare easily viewed in this driest time of the year,
when water becomes a shrinking commodity
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and game is increasingly concentrated.
Cooksons wildebeest and ornicrofts
giraffethe worlds tallest animal at nearly
18-feetare found nowhere else on the
planet except in this corner of Africa.
Kalamu Lagoon Camp Built beneath
a canopy of ebony trees, this new camp
sits along a lagoon off the Luangwa River
in the remote southern section of the park.
A viewing platform offers spectacular views
of the intense numbers of wildlife attracted
to the lagoon shores.
DAYS 10 12SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK/LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK
We fly by charter aircraft to Jeki airstrip in
Lower Zambezi National Park and spend
three days exploring the region around the
legendary Zambezi River.
Breathtaking wilderness is modest praise for
Lower Zambezi, which encompasses 1,580square miles of diverse ecosystems, including
rugged escarpment, 80 miles of riverfront,
and countless islands, lagoons, and acacia-
dotted floodplains. Lush vegetation provides
rich habitat for huge herds of elephants often
spotted drinking along the waters edge.
Buffalo and waterbuck feed along the grassy
banks of the Zambezi, and Africas iconic
predatorslion, leopard, and wild dogall thrive on the abundant prey.
Ride motorized boats or canoes past croco-
diles basking in the sun, down channels
teeming with hippos, and close to reed islands
where wildlife feed. A trip highlight could be
witnessing a group of elephants swimming
across the river. Birdlife here is astounding
as well, and we watch for Pels fishing owl,
majestic fish eagles, goliath heron, woolly-
necked storks, as well as lovebirds, hornbills,
and dazzling little bee-eaters.
Game drives give us excellent photographic
opportunities with antelope, buffalo, and
elephants filling the lens. Lions stalking
their prey are a frequent sight, and leopards
are particularly fond of the baboons and
vervet monkeys that thrive here. Walking
the floodplains and mopane forests is also
an option, as are night drives, which offerthe best chance to spot leopards.
Chiawa Camp An award-winning safari
camp, Chiawa sits beneath a grove of
evergreen mahogany trees overlooking the
confluence of the Zambezi and Chiawa
Rivers. After Lower Zambezi was established
as a national park in 1983, the Cumings
family built the camp and brought the veryfirst tourists to the park. It was also along
these local riverbanks that Calvinist mission-
ary David Livingstone traveled during his
exploration of southern Africa nearly 150
years ago.
DAY 13
LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK /
LUSAKATransfer to Jeki airstrip for our flight to
Lusaka and connect to your flight to the USA.
DAY 14
LUSAKA / USAArrive USA and connect with homeward flights.
Lusaka
ZAMBIA
KAFUE
NATIONAL PARK
SOUTH LUANGWA
NATIONAL PARK
LOWER ZAMBEZI
NATIONAL PARK
KalamuLagoonCamp
ChiawaCamp
ShumbaCamp
KapingaCamp
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HIPPOS
BOHMS BEE-EATER
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WHAT TO EXPECTTravel between the camps will mostly be by small charter aircraft and road transfers are
in 4x4 game viewing vehicles, except within Kafue where we transfer to the camps by
helicopter. Wildlife viewing will be in open-sided 4x4 vehicles that offer excellent photo-
graphic opportunities, but the drives can be long and over bumpy surfaces. For most
activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required.
Most nights on safari are spent in deluxe tented accommodations, designed to the highest
standards, with hot and cold running water in the en suite bathroom area. All of the safari
camps are built to blend into the environment and have separate lounge and bar areas that
offer stunning vistas.
We will be in Zambia at the end of the dry season, when water sources have receded,
creating excellent game viewing as wildlife congregates around the available water. Expect
high temperatures (90F) during the day with cooler temperatures at night. We will mail a
complete list of recommended clothing and a suggested reading list to you approximatelyfive months prior to departure. ose travelers who possess a sense of humor, flexibility,
and a true spirit of adventure will remember their time here for many years.
LEX HES Lex, a natura list and wildlife photographer, was born and educatedin Johannesburg and has been involved in the world of wildlife for over 25 years.
Previously a guide at the world-famous Londolozi Game Reserve, Lex is now a popular
freelance nature guide who imparts his wealth of knowledge of Africas ecosystems in
an easygoing and friendly manner. He is an author and nature photographer with five
books to his creditthe highly acclaimed Leopards of Londolozi; a childrens book called
Bushschool;Attracting Birds to Your Garden in Southern Africa; e Complete Book ofSouthern African Mammals; and Wild South Africa, about the biomes of his native country.
In addition to time spent in the Mpumalanga Lowveld and guiding visitors around
South Africa, Lex has been involved with biological work on the sub-Antarctic islands
of Amsterdam and Marion and has led tours to Kenya, Botswana, Zambia, and Namibia.
MEET OUR LEADER
SHUMBA CAMP Mike Myers
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192 Nickerson Street #200 Seattle, WA 98109 USATel:206-285-4000 Toll-free: 1-800-628-8747Fax:206-285-5037 E-mail:[email protected] site:www.zeco.comGiving You the World
TERMS & CONDITIONS1. RESERVATIONS: 25% of the expedition fare, a longwith a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reservea place for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a
Eco-Expeditions (ECO), program. e balance of theexpedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fareis also due at this time. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollarsand must be paid in U.S. dollars. Credit cards accepted fordeposit only.
2. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:Notification of cancellation of this program and anyindependent travel arrangements must be received inwriting by ECO. At the time we receive your writtencancellation, the following penalties will apply: 120 or more days prior to departure: $500 per person 60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
59 days prior to departure through day of departure:100% of expedition fareSome air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expeditionhas departed, there will be no refunds from ECO for anyunused portions of the trip. e above policy also appliesto all extensions and independent travel arrangementsmade in conjunction with this program.
3. TRIP CANCELLATION AND INTERRUPTIONINSURANCE: We strongly advise that all travelerspurchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance asprotection against an emergency that may force you tocancel or leave from an expedition while it is in progress.A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you uponreceipt of your reservation.
4. SHARE POLICY: Accommodations on all ECOprograms are based on double occupancy. If you are travel-ing alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommatewill be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairingroommates, we will always pair participants of the samesex. Al l shared accommodations are nonsmoking. Uponbooking you will be required to pay a Single Supplement,if we are able to pair you with a roommate the supplementwill be refunded. Please note that single accommodationsare limited and cannot be guaranteed throughout.
5. MEDICAL INFORMATION:Participation onan ECO program requires that you be in generally good
health. It is essential that persons with any medical prob-lems and related dietary restrictions make them known tous well before departure. We can counsel you on whetherthe expedition you have selected is appropriate for you.
e tour leader has the right to disqualify any participantat any time during the tour if he/she feels the participantis physically incapable and/or if a participants continuedparticipation will jeopardize either the individual involvedor the group. ere will be no refund given under thesecircumstances.
6. LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS:Luggage size andweight limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage,imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement
due to type of aircraft, will apply for flights to/from/withinthis program. Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials.
7. FUEL COST INCREASES AND CURRENCYFLUCTUATION: In order to keep rates as low as possible,we do not build into the trip fare an allowance to cover
possible increases from fuel costs or currency fluctuations.erefore, as fuel-cost increases may occur and currenciesdo fluctuate around the world, it may be necessary for us
to initiate a rate surcharge at any time before departureif there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control.
8. ITINERARY CHANGES & TRIP DELAY:Itineraries are based on information available at the timeof printing and are subject to change. ECO reserves theright to change a programs dates, staff, itineraries, oraccommodations as conditions warrant. If a trip must bedelayed, or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, roadconditions, transportation delays, airline schedules, govern-ment intervention, sickness, or any other contingency forwhich ECO or its agents cannot make provision, the costof delays or changes is not included.
9. ITINERARY CANCELLATION: ECO reserves the
right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reasonwhatsoever, including too few participants or logistica lproblems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any othercircumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvis-able. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded,and this refund will be the limit of ECOs liability. ECOis not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip mem-bers in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable orpenalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa orpassport fees, or other trip-related expenses.
10. PARTICIPATION: ECO reserves the right todecline to accept any individual as an expedition memberfor any reason whatsoever.
11. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILIT Y: is sectiondefines ECOs responsibility with respect to all of ourtrips, including extensions and independent arrangements.Please read it carefully.
ECO, its Owners, Agents, and Employees give notice thatthey act only as the agent for the owners, contractors, andsuppliers providing means of transportation and/or allother related travel services and assume no responsibilityhowsoever caused for injury, loss, or damage to person orproperty in connection with any service resulting directlyfrom: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expensesarising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, forcemajeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive
or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism,government restrictions or regulations, and discrepanciesor changes in transit or hotel services over which it has nocontrol. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be madewhere deemed advisable for the comfort and well-beingof the passengers.
As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject tochange.
As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedi-tion must be cancelled, ECO is not responsible for anypersonal expenses incurred by trip members in preparingfor the program.
On advancement of deposit to ECO, the depositoracknowledges that he/she has read and understands theabove recited terms and conditions, and agrees to bebound by them.
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ZAMBIAAFRICAS BEST KEPT SECRET
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OCTOBER 13 26, 2010 LEADER: LEX HES
OCTOBER 30 NOVEMBER 12, 2010
$13,980 per person, double occupancy $4,480 single supplement*
Limited to 15 expedition members.
INCLUDED: All accommodations and group meals; group transfers; guided excursionsas stated in the itinerary; entrance fees for parks, reserves, etc.; all gratuities; domestic air
transportation within Zambia.
NOT INCLUDED: Air transportation except as listed above; excess baggage charges;airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures;
passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry,
bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/fax/telephone charges.
AIR FARE: A tentative flight schedule is available upon request. Eco-Expeditions willcontact you approximately 180 days prior to the departure of this program to finalize
your flight plans. As of September 2009, the approximate economy air fare as listed in
the itinerary is $1,775 for New York/Johannesburg/Lusaka/Johannesburg/New York.
Additional fares from other cities will be quoted as needed.
All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars.
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