Compare Barbados and Bequia by Audley Travel vs 8-day Zambia Victoria Falls + Safari by Ker & Downey Africa

Day 1: Barbados

Accommodation: Little Arches Boutique Hotel

On arrival you'll be met before you go through passport control so you can be whisked through this process. You'll then be transferred to Little Arches just a 10 minute drive from the airport. This cute boutique property will be the perfect place to explore the south of Barbados.

Day 2: Barbados

Accommodation: Little Arches Boutique Hotel

If you are here on a Friday night, take a taxi to Oistins to join the locals on their Friday evening ritual. Local fishermen bring their catch of the day to the dockside to be cooked by their families and sold at food stalls.

Day 3: Barbados

Accommodation: Little Arches Boutique Hotel

Today you could take part in a visit to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery, followed by a guided walking tour of Bridgetown.

Day 4: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Enjoy breakfast in the hotels restaurant upstairs before your driver comes to collect you to return you back to the airport. You'll then take the light aircraft to beautiful Bequia. On arrival you will be met by an open back taxi and transferred to Bequia Beach Hotel.

Day 5: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Enjoy your first full day at Bequia settling in to your super hotel. Take a stroll along the beautiful beach and relax beside the pool. Perhaps this evening head out for dinner at a local restaurant, Fernando's is particularly good.

Day 6: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Today you could take a tour of the island, visit local markets and enjoy views from up high. This evening why not head to Jack's Bar to enjoy watching the sunset with a sundowner in hand.

Day 7: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Take a stroll along the Belmont coastal path. Starting in Port Elizabeth, the path hugs the water and winds its way around passing Belmont and Princess Margaret Beach before continuing with steps up and over the headland.

Day 8: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Find out which night will have the special barbeque at Bequia Beach Hotel. There is plenty of food and some live entertainment.

Day 9: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

Why not have a wander around Port Elizabeth and look around the market today. The tourist information centre is useful to find out what is going on this week.

Day 10: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

The are hidden stories to Bequia, enjoy these with your local taxi driver. This can be easily arranged through the hotel.

Day: 11 Bequia

Accommodation: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

All the beaches in Bequia have their own unique character. Visit Industry Bay on the northeast coast for a quiet spot with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 12: Bequia

Accommodation options: Bequia Beach Hotel & Bequia Plantation Hotel

If you feel like testing out your sea legs then visit Tobago Cays and discover some incredible snorkeling and even the chance of seeing turtles.

Day 13: Return home

You'll have the morning at leisure before being transferred back to the airport in time for your short flight to hop back to Barbados. Make sure you have your departure tax ready to pay upon departure in Bequia, ECD100 per person. You'll have a bit of time in the airport at Barbados before your international flight home but there are plenty of shops and places to sit or maybe get a snack.

Days 1 to 3: Livingstone

From Livingstone Airport you will take a short transfer with a Ker & Downey Africa representative to your lodge.

This hotel has river-facing rooms with a fantastic view of the Zambezi River where you can the views from your private balcony and is nearby the Victoria Falls which is one of the Seven natural wonders of the world. There is lots on offer at The David Livingstone including a Health Spa in a tranquil environment, a restaurant in a traditional Zambian restaurant, shuttle services to Livingstone town. Great setting with grass banks on the Zambezi River for you to watch amazing sunrises or sunsets.

On day 2 we have included a Guided Tour of the Falls on the Zambian side which will take between 2 to 3 hours. You will get to see the Falls with a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable experience.

Activities And Services

• Kalai Restaurant
• Gwembe Terrace

Recommended

• Ujiji Bar

Days 4 to 7: Victoria Falls (Zambia)

After a gourmet breakfast with a view of the Zambezi River, you will be collected by your driver and taken back to Livingstone Airport, from the airport you will change vehicles and you will be transferred to your next lodge in Zambia which is 12kms upstream from Victoria Falls.

We have chosen this lodge as it is the only lodge in the area to offer guided walking safaris is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and accommodation is in tree-houses connected by wooden walkways set amongst the trees.

They offer game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles into the National Park and guests can be lucky enough to see the rare wild dog on occasion in the Park. Also offers guests a walking tour of Victoria Falls, canoeing on the Zambezi, Sundowner Cruise, a local school & village tour where guests can hire bicycles to use to tour the village and seasonal fishing.

Activities And Services

• Game Drive
• Tour of Victoria Falls
• Walking Safari
• Canoeing on the Zambezi
• Sundowner Cruise
• Local School & Village Tour
• Fishing

Optional

• Flight of Angels
• White Water Rafting
• Livingstone Island Visit
• Tour of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe Side)

Day 8: End Of Itinerary

After your morning activity, usually a game drive or walking safari, take a short transfer back to Livingstone to either the airport or alternative destination for your onward journey.