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Zambia to Madagascar in Style A Safari & Beach Escape

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Main area at night with awesome stars at Time + Tide Chinzombo, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Luxury safari tent at sunset at Time + Tide Chinzombo, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Large luxury safari suite at dusk, Time + Tide Chinzombo, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Main area on the banks of the river at Time + Tide Chinzombo, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Elephant visits the luxury tented room at Time + Tide Chinzombo, on a safari tour of South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
aerial view of a private Island in the Indian Ocean, Miavana by Time and Tide, Madagascar.
Ariel view of romantic couple on the Indian Ocean Island sandy beach in Madagascar. Miavana by Time+Tide
luxury infinity pool on a private Island in Madagascar, Miavana by Time and Tide, a perfect hideaway
Aerial view of the beach resort Miavana by Time and Tide. Perfect Indian Ocean hideaway in Madagascar

Bush & Beach

Wild Zambia meets Madagascan paradise in this utterly unforgettable safari and island escape.

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AT A GLANCE

The Essentials

All the details you need to know about your journey

Starts

Johannesburg

Ends

Johannesburg

Visits

South Africa, Zambia & Madagascar

Duration

11 nights

Style

Fly-in

Best time

Nov 26

Price From

$29375

Board basis

Fully-Inclusive
Illustrated itinerary Map od Africa and Madagascar

Overview

Zambia to Madagascar in Style

Count Your Lucky Stars

Pair wild Zambia with a palm-fringed island paradise, the perfect ending to the safari of a lifetime. We believe that every bush safari needs a beach ending where you can hide away from the world. And, yes, counting your lucky stars will take on a very literal meaning.

Your stay will be split between South Luangwa, located in the eastern part of Zambia, at the tail end of Africa’s great rift valley, where you’ll find one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife in Africa; and Nosy Ankao, an island on the north-eastern tip of Madagascar, peopled with dolphins, migrating humpback whales, five different turtle species and abundant tropical fish.

Trust us, this is a safari not many have experienced… and no-one forgets.

ITINERARY

The Journey at a Glance

1 Night
Intercontinental O.R. Tambo
Breakfast Included
5 Nights
Miavana by Time+Tide, Madagascar
Fully Inclusive
5 Nights
Chinzombo, Zambia
Fully Inclusive

YOUR STAY

Camps & Lodges

5 Nights

Chinzombo

In a kink in the Luangwa River, vast lawns topple over the edge of the sandy river banks, anchored by six enormous tented suites. While not out of place, Chinzombo’s lowkey high design elevates it above the more classic style...

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View of the lounge, pool, fire-pit and the stars above the Luangwa River at Chinzombo lodge. Zambia
1 Nights

Intercontinental O.R. Tambo

OK, so technically this one doesn’t tick the boxes of one of our typical out-of-the-ordinary destinations. But that certainly doesn’t make it any less extraordinary. (We’re very fussy when it comes to that sort of thing.) Just a martini olive...

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Intercontinental OR Tambo International entrance
5 Nights

Miavana by Time+Tide

Dotted with towering baobabs and ruled (in part) by King Julien himself, Madagascar is a wonderfully strange micro-continent of rainforests, exotic beaches and unusual species you won’t find anywhere else on earth. Just off the north-eastern tip, on its own...

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Aerial view of your own private island in the Indian Ocean, Miavana by Time+Tide, Madagascar

Your Stay

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Some of the Destinations You’ll be Visiting

Elephants walking in single file on African safari in Zambia

Zambia

View Area
Elephant family cross the river at dusk, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

South Luangwa

View Area
Small forested island and boat in turquoise water off Madagascar

Madagascar

View Area
wooden dugout canoe in the crystal clear waters of Nosy Ankao in Madagascar in the Indian Ocean

Nosy Ankao

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Details Matter

Day by Day Itinerary

You’ll be met at Lusaka airport and flown on to Mfue, South Luangwa’s gateway and closest airport. Such is the abundance of wildlife, your transfer to the lodge becomes your first of many game drives – and a great introduction to the area.

Chinzombo is your home for the next five nights. Zambians are known to be some of Africa’s friendliest and happiest people, and here you’ll experience the best of Zambian hospitality, and enjoy the exclusivity of an area that few have had the privilege to visit.

Head out on traditional game drives by day, or venture out after-dark for a nocturnal perspective. For dinner experience the very best of African cuisine on the banks of the river, while absorbing the sounds and peace of the bush. Ahhh yes. Counting your lucky stars takes on a very literal meaning.

Within spitting distance of the airport, Intercontinental does downtime quite well. Grab a spa treatment or three and sip on fine South African wines. You’ll find comfy suites with wonderfully dark curtains for your over night stay. Fall asleep dreaming of lazy river safaris.

On the morning of the sixth day, you’ll start the journey to Nosy Ankao in Madagascar. This time you get wings not wheels, flying over reefs on your very own, private helicopter transfer before checking in to the sublime Miavana. The private resort was only built in 2017, and here you’ll spend the next six days in one of 14 luxury villas.

The exclusivity of the resort plays second fiddle only to the beauty of the island’s white sandy beaches, and the wealth of its famed marine bio-diversity. For those inclined to action, there’s fly-fishing, deep sea fishing, snorkelling or diving off the reef that surrounds the archipelago. Even if you feel like a beached whale from abundant servings of seafood, you’ll want to take a nature walk in search of the island’s resident lemurs.

Unfortunately it's time to say goodbye to your island paradise. Soak up the last morning on Nosy Ankao before starting the journey home.

YOUR STAY

Unmissable Moments

Underwater shot of green turtle swimming near Nosy Ankao, Madagascar

Highlights

  • The Luangwa River winding its way through the park, leaving lagoons and ox bow lakes in its wake.
  • The over-400 species of birds. If you’re lucky you’ll get to see the rare Pels fishing owl.
  • Flying into Nosy Ankao over breathtakingly blue water on a helicopter transfer from the mainland.
  • Diving, deep-sea fishing and other water sports – on what’s called a ‘blue safari’ (for obvious reasons.)

Cool & Unusual

  • South Luangwa is considered the home of the walking safari, pioneered by the legendary Norman Carr. Few activities beat the experience of being on foot in the middle of wild, untouched Africa.

ITINERARY

Dates & Rates

Green SeasonShoulder SeasonPeak Season
Double$29375 per person sharing.
Single Supp
Local Flights

ITINERARY

Inclusions

  • All Accommodation

  • All Activities as per Itinerary

  • All Airport Transfers

  • All Meals & Selected Drinks

  • All Scheduled Flights

  • Conservation Fees

  • Wifi in Camp Where Available

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll spend five nights in South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, a one-night stopover in Johannesburg, and five nights on Nosy Ankao.

From June to October, South Luangwa is at its peak for game viewing, with dry weather concentrating wildlife along the Luangwa River. This period also coincides with Madagascar’s best beach conditions — warm, sunny days and calm seas for snorkelling and diving. July to September is particularly special for humpback whale sightings around Nosy Ankao.

This itinerary blends luxury safari camps in South Luangwa with a private beachfront villa on Nosy Ankao. Expect elegant safari tents with riverside views in Zambia, followed by spacious, sea-facing villas in Madagascar with plunge pools and direct beach access.

Yes. All domestic flights, light aircraft connections, helicopter transfers to Nosy Ankao, and necessary ground transfers are included, making the transition from bush to beach effortless.

South Luangwa offers big cat sightings (lion, leopard), large elephant and buffalo herds, and hippo-filled lagoons, plus more than 400 bird species. Walking safaris allow you to track wildlife on foot, while night drives reveal nocturnal species like genets, civets, and owls.

Your days on Nosy Ankao can be as active or as relaxed as you like. Activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, dhow sailing, deep-sea fishing, whale watching (in season), sea kayaking, and turtle-spotting.

Absolutely. With its mix of secluded game drives, candlelit dinners in the bush, and private island villas, this is tailor-made for honeymoons and romantic escapes.

Yes! You can easily add a few days at Victoria Falls before heading to Madagascar, or include time in Nosy Be and other Madagascan islands for more beach variety.

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