Compare DR Surf Tours by Waterways Travel vs 13 Day Safari in Zambia’s Animal Kingdom by Absolute Zambia Safaris
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| Duration | 6 days | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 540 | $ 8,122 |
| Price Per Day | $ 90 | $ 625 |
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| Trip Style | Retreats | Retreats |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
Breakfast, Lunch & Three Course Dinner |
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Surf packages in the D.R. are coordinated in conjunction with D.R. Surf Tours and local resident/surfer Allan Landgren. Their high level of personalized service, comfortable accommodations, uncrowded surf potential combined with over 8 years of experience running surf tours makes this a smart choice for surfers looking to maximize their water time. |
This itinerary is best for clients who are interested in the abundance of wildlife as it features Zambia’s top prime wildlife area the Kafue National Park which is one of the oldest parks in Africa with a visit to the vast Busanga Plains. It’s also Features the first wildlife area the famous South Luangwa National Park nicknamed the valley of the leopard as it’s the best place in Africa to spot the Leopard. You also have a chance to experience the walking safari that South Luangwa is also known for as the Home of the walking safari. |
Depending on the swell and wind conditions, there are different types of waves on the north coast for different types of surfers. Outer reefs, peaky sandbar perfection, powerful walls. The locals say the area “has it all” or “lo tiene todo.”
Tides
The shift between high and low tides is only 2-4 feet on any given day in the lunar cycle. For this reason, most spots are generally surfable throughout the day. Usually being a little softer on the high tide and heavier on the low.
Surf Spots:
Encuentro: 3 reef breaks. The right is a peak takeoff, with a long peeling wall, into a deep water channel, up to 200 meters. The left is a shallow reef point that features 3 different takeoff spots that can be linked together with fast hollow sections. The third is Coco-Pipe, an outer section of reef that breaks heavy on bigger days. This wave barrels in both directions, but the right has a channel for paddling back out. Playa Encuentro is the most consistent surf spot on the North Coast.
Destroyer: This left breaks in super shallow water on a coral reef that has fingers sticking up. Hollow takeoffs give way to fast “must make” sections that really get the adrenaline pumping. Similar to many reef pass waves in the South Pacific, this spot is for advanced surfers only.
Mananero: Empty beachbreak that has some good power. There are miles of peaks and plenty of waves for all. Usually offshore in the morning, there are lefts and rights with good hollow sections.
La Pasa: This hidden right hander breaks on a shallow coral reef and comes out of deep water. These are fast steep takeoffs with draining sections to drive through. When the conditions are right, it really is a perfect wave.
La Preciosa: A shoulder type left that breaks a little farther out, in the middle of a small bay. This wave is a powerful peak and fast takeoff that slides it’s way around the reef. There is more water moving on this wave than most, and it is always bigger than it looks from the cliff. This wave is somewhat wind protected and usually surfable throughout the day.
El Barco: This is an A-frame reef setup and there is a wrecked ship that sits just outside the normal lineup and helps the wave stand up. This wave peels left and right equally well and is known as a performance wave. Protected from the wind, this wave stays glassy long after the others have blown out.
El Burro: A right hand reef that is wind protected. A heavy takeoff gives way to long walls and very carve-able sections. One of the longer waves in the region, offering multiple turns on every wave.
La Bahia: An A-frame peak that breaks out in the middle of a very deep bay. Needs a big swell, but the wind is always offshore here. On some swells the left is better, on most swells the right is better, but both offer steep takeoffs and short intense rides. Breaking over a semi-shallow reef in the middle of the bay, there is a deep water channel on both sides allowing for easy paddle outs on the biggest days.
La Boca: This is a rivermouth located in the back of La Bahia. The river has formed a right hand sand point that breaks just in front of the cliff. Offering long and sometimes fast sand bottom spinners, this wave is also wind protected and surfable all day.
Kite Beach: This outer reef setup has lefts and rights. It can be long and even hollow. This wave picks up swell when other waves don’t. Popular for kite boarding because of the wind. This wave needs super glassy conditions.
Because of the Easterly trade winds, the Amber coast still has plenty of surf from May to September. Although not usually bigger than “head high”, there is always a wave that will make your day. These months are perfect for surfers that just want fun small waves with no crowds.
In the Caribbean, there are many hurricanes, that send epic summer time surf to the D.R.. Being relatively out of danger in this location, the passing hurricanes send swell, and suck out all the wind, providing whole weeks of glassy conditions and solid swell. These storms occur usually between July and September.
Day 1: Arrival/Meet & Greet at Lusaka Intl Airport
Upon arrival off your international flight meet and greet by a representative from Absolute Zambia Safaris, he will assist you with luggage and immigration and transfer you to Pioneer Lodge where you will spend 1 Night on dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Transfer from Pioneer Lodge to Kafue NP
Today you will have breakfast at Pioneer Lodge, then you will check and your transfer Guide from Mukambi Safari Lodge will be ready to take you on about 4 hours of amazing road transfer to Kafue National Park.
You will arrive at the lodge, check-in and lunch will be served for you then free time to relax followed by a tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Trip to Busanga Plains – Kafue NP
Today you will have breakfast and check out at Mukambi Lodge and then depart with a game drive en-route to the Busanga Plains stopping on the way for a packed breakfast. Lunch followed by tea and cakes before the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp.
Days 4 & 5: Busanga Plains Camp – Kafue NP
Day 4 & 5 will start with breakfast followed by the morning activities include a game drive or guided bush walk on the Busanga Plains. Or, simply relax at the camp by taking take a dip in the pool or reading a book on our viewing platform overlooking the Plains. Afternoon tea break followed by the afternoon game drive then dinner and overnight at Busanga Plains Camp.
Days 6: Transfer to Mukambi Safari Lodge, Kafue NP
Breakfast and depart with a game drive from Busanga Plains Camp to Mukambi Safari Lodge. Brunch followed by a tea break and afternoon activities to include a sunset boat cruise or afternoon game drive. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking take a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage. Dinner and overnight at Mukambi Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Road Transfer to Lusaka Intl Airport
Today you will have breakfast at the lodge and depending on your domestic flight time from Lusaka you may have a morning activity either a game drive or guided bush walk in Kafue National Park. Alternatively, visit our community school. Or, simply relax at the lodge by taking a dip in the pool or enjoy a massage followed by departure for Lusaka by private transfer.
When you arrive at Kenneth Kaunda Intl Airport in Lusaka (LUN) you will be assisted by our representative to check-in onto the domestic flight to Mfuwe. One-hour flight to Mfuwe and on arrival at Mfuwe Intl Airport you will be welcomed by the guide from Zikomo Safari Lodge who will then transfer you for about 45 minutes to an hour through the beautiful villages and bushes.
Check-in and relax. Later you will have dinner and overnight at Zikomo Safari Camp
Day 8 & 9: Explore South Luangwa NP (Nsefu Sector)
On these days you will start with morning breakfast and then you will leave for a morning game drive or walking safari and return to the camp for a lunch break, relax and later it's afternoon tea and afternoon/night game drive and return to the camp for dinner and time. During your free time, you have an option of taking an excursion that can be a village tour, local school or Visit to Fabric Shop.
Day 10: Transfer to Mfuwe Lodge, South Luangwa NP
Breakfast is followed by a morning game drive and then you will return to the camp for a lunch break, after lunch you will be transferred to Mfuwe Lodge on the different side of the South Luangwa National Park, central area.
Check-in and relax. Later you will be served with afternoon tea followed by the afternoon and night game drive returning to the lodge almost in time for dinner and overnight at Mfuwe Lodge.
Day 11 & 12: Game Viewing South Luangwa NP
On these days you will have morning breakfast and then you will leave for a morning game drive or walking safari and return to the camp for a lunch break, relax and later it's afternoon tea and afternoon/night game drive and return to the camp for dinner and time. During your free time, you have an option of taking an excursion that can be a village tour, local school or Visit to Fabric Shop.
Day 13: Domestic Flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka
Morning Breakfast and depending on your flight time to Lusaka and you will check out of the lodge, and the guide will transfer you to Mfuwe Airport in time for your domestic flight to Lusaka.
On arrival at Lusaka International Airport, our representative will meet you and assist you with check-in onto the international flight and this Marks the end of your unforgettable Zambian safari experience.
