Itinerario
Nuestro objetivo no es ofrecer la "clásica" experiencia de safari a pie por la que son famosos los operadores de renombre del valle del Luangwa. Ofrecemos un safari con paseos cortos ocasionales por zonas adecuadas para explorar a pie. La duración y la ubicación de nuestros paseos pueden variar según la época del año y las precipitaciones de la temporada de lluvias anterior y, por supuesto, los distintos lugares en los que nos encontremos.
Los paseos no son extenuantes, pero se requiere una forma física y una salud normales para disfrutar de las excursiones a pie.
Programa del tour
Llegada a Lusaka
Punto de partida
Lusaka, Zambia
12:00
y 3
Estos días los dedicaremos al avistamiento de animales dentro del Parque Nacional. Exploraremos la zona con nuestro vehículo de avistamiento de animales. Los safaris por el río Luangwa suelen producir avistamientos espectaculares. Las familias de hipopótamos se dan en grandes cantidades en el río, sin parangón en África.
Durante la estación seca (de julio a octubre), muchos canales laterales del río se secan, dejando atrapados a los peces. Esto atrae a muchas especies diferentes de depredadores, como el águila pescadora africana, el chacal y la hiena, por mencionar sólo algunos. Los coloridos abejarucos carmín se ven a menudo posados frente a sus nidos en las orillas del río.
Acampa a orillas del río Luangwa en el Croc Valley Camp o similar. (2x FB).
Pantanos de Bangweulu
y 5
Temprano por la mañana, recogemos nuestro campamento y nos dirigimos a través de las aldeas tradicionales al sector Nsefu del parque. El PN South Luangwa es conocido por su abundancia de fauna africana: Jirafa de Thorneycroft, Gnu de Cookson, Cebra de Crawshay y grandes manadas de búfalos y elefantes. Por las mañanas haremos safaris a pie a lo largo del río Luangwa, y por la tarde safaris en nuestro vehículo 4x4.
Acamparemos a orillas del río Luangwa en el Campamento Kalovia, reservado exclusivamente para nuestro grupo (2x FB).
A través del PN Luambe al Parque Nacional Luangwa Norte
y 7
Recogida y viaje por el Parque Nacional de Luambe hasta el Parque de Luangwa Norte, remoto y salvaje. Haremos un safari a lo largo del río Luangwa con un explorador. Grandes manadas de hipopótamos llaman a esta zona su hogar; desde nuestro campamento se pueden ver elefantes, varias especies de antílopes, así como perros salvajes e incluso leones.
Acampa en el campamento del Río Luangwa Norte, dentro del Parque Nacional. (2x FB)
Parque Nacional de Luangwa Norte
Día 8
La etapa de hoy nos lleva desde el caluroso valle del Luangwa hasta la escarpada escarpa (1400 m de altitud). Mientras conducimos, la temperatura se va enfriando y la sabana seca da paso al bosque de Miombo. En la zona norte del parque, montamos nuestro campamento en un camping exclusivo cerca de la Puerta de Mano. Por la tarde daremos un paseo a lo largo del río, y es posible darse un refrescante baño en el arroyo de la montaña.
Acampada en el Camping Samala, en el límite del parque (FB).
Parque Nacional de Luangwa Meridional - Área de Mfuwe
y 11 Mutinondo WIlderness
Temprano por la mañana nos dirigiremos a nuestra siguiente parada, Mutinondo Wilderness. Enormes "whalebacks" (peñascos de granito) esparcidos entre el bosque de Miombo crean el paisaje único de Mutinondo. Disponemos de un día entero para explorar y disfrutar del ambiente especial de esta zona.
Acampada (FB)
Salida
y 13
Estos remotos pantanos son únicos en ecología, fauna y flora. El agua cubre enormes extensiones de los pantanos hasta aproximadamente abril de cada año, cuando la línea de flotación retrocede lentamente y las aves acuáticas se congregan para alimentarse en las charcas y canales.
Es aquí donde buscaremos a la esquiva cigüeña picozapato. Esta interesante ave de aspecto extraño se ha vuelto muy rara en la mayor parte de África, pero aquí en Bangweulu son bastante comunes.
Nos desplazamos a pie y en barca (dependiendo del nivel del agua) para encontrar las aves acuáticas, las enormes manadas de antílopes Lechwe y otros animales como el tsessebe (una especie de antílope), la cebra, el búfalo y el chacal de lomo negro.
Las manadas de miles de Lechwe en este paisaje aparentemente interminable, ¡es una experiencia africana inolvidable!
Acampada en el Campamento de Nsobe (2x VP)
Cambio de itinerario para el viaje en octubre: a finales de octubre millones de murciélagos frugívoros llegan al Parque Nacional de Kasanka, por lo que cambiamos el itinerario en consecuencia para poder ver la mayor migración de mamíferos del mundo
Día 13
Paseos o safaris por la zona, acampada (FB):
Mkushi
Tras un último safari o paseo por la mañana, nos dirigiremos al lago Waka-Waka y llegaremos por la tarde a Mkushi, donde pasaremos la noche en el Forest Inn. Cena en el restaurante (D/A/-)
Día 15
Traslado a Lusaka y salida por la tarde. (B/-/-)
(Noche adicional opcional en Lusaka y salida el día 16).
Punto final
Mfuwe, Eastern, Zambia
14:00
Política de cancelación
1. Validity of agreement.
Only the English version of this agreement is valid on a court of law. The German version must be regarded as a correct translation of the English version as possible.
2. The offer.
2.1 The safari or tour offer will be in accordance with the description of the offer Contained in the latest Prospectus. Any additions or alterations to the offer must be confirmed by ADVENTURE PURISTS in writing. The offer as agreed to, which includes statements and details given with the booking confirmations, is binding.
3. Notice by ADVENTURE PURISTS.
3.1 In the following circumstances and cases ADVENTURE PURISTS may give notice and thus cancel this agreement:
a. Seemingly important reasons that could lead to the cancellation of a tour or any other offer prior to the commencement of such tour or offer, or the discontinuation of a tour or any other offer after commencement of such a tour or offer, such as mechanical defects to transportation mediums (vehicles etc.), weather conditions, acts of God, unrest, strikes, epidemics, unexpected governmental legislation and regulations or any other similar occurrences or incidents not deliberately caused by ADVENTURE PURISTS.
b. If the traveler for whom the reservation according to this agreement has been made, be it the client according to this agreement or not, persistently disturbs, harasses or inconvenience fellow travellers, and/or unreasonably affects the performances of the tour or any other offer and/or when the behaviour of the traveller is contravening this agreement to such an extent that an immediate cancellation of this agreement is justified.
c. If the client is in breach of contract.
3.2 The decision to give notice according to this agreement lies solely with the Management of ADVENTURE PURISTS. In any case ADVENTURE PURISTS is obliged to immediately inform the client when the preconditions for a cancellation or discontinuation of a tour or any offer have been postulated.
4. Withdrawal and cancellation from the contract of tourism
The client can cancel the contract of tourism at any time, essential for that is the access of the cancellation notice to ADVENTURE PURISTS. In case of cancellation or if the client does not leave out for the trip, ADVENTURE PURISTS can claim refund for the already done tour arrangements and necessary expenses.
In any case the following charges will become due:
Time Charges
4 weeks before travel 40% cancellation fee
2-4 weeks before travel 60% cancellation fee
0-2 weeks before travel 100% cancellation fee
5. Objections and complaints.
5.1 Possible claims by the client (tour participant) for whatever reason, in all cases prescribe 6 months after the date of completion of the relevant tour. All claims submitted after this period are null and void.
5.2 During the journey (tour or safari) any possible defects or failures or any given contingencies , occurrences or incidents which appear to the client (tour participant) to be a deficiency or shortcoming, must immediately (on the spot) be communicated to the tour leader of ADVENTURE PURISTS. If such a deficiency is not communicated on the spot and immediately to ADVENTURE PURISTS, subsequent compensation claims on the matter are not possible. Any substantial deviation from the performance and offer contained in the agreement, or incidents and occurrences which may appear to the client (tour articipant) to be a substantial deviation and/or defect, the client must, in addition to communicating the matter to the tour leader, inform the head office of ADVENTURE PURISTS in writing immediately. If neglecting and failing to do so, the client forfeits all rights to subsequent claims for compensation and damages.
6. Liability of ADVENTURE PURISTS.
6.1 ADVENTURE PURISTS as a reputable business, is liable for the satisfactory supply and delivery of the contractually agreed product, being tours, safaris and other related offers. ADVENTURE PURISTS accepts no further liability.
6.2 ADVENTURE PURISTS accepts full liability for damages incurred, due to a tour/offer , or part thereof, which has not been supplied and delivered according to this agreement. ADVENTURE PURISTS liability is limited to an amount equal to the agreed price of the tour or offer, and only includes the immediate direct (not consequential) damages incurred. Partial reductions or omissions made to the tour or offer, do not entitle the client to a full refund of the tour price.
6.3 ADVENTURE PURISTS is not liable for any deficiencies, shortcomings, defects or damages that may arise due to third parties (subcontractors) such as hotels, lodges, other safari-and tour operators etc. In such instances ADVENTURE PURISTS undertakes to remove and eliminate such deficiencies, shortcomings or defects, if at all possible, and/or make alternative arrangements or bookings. The decision to refund an appropriate portion of the tour price lies entirely with ADVENTURE PURISTS, which decision will only be taken after consultation with the client (tour participant).
6.4 ADVENTURE PURISTS is strictly not liable for any deficiencies, shortcomings, and defects, possible additional costs arising therefrom and damages due to accidents and disasters occurring during transportation by air. Any possible claims for damages have to be directed to the appropriate Carrier.
6.5 ADVENTURE PURISTS is not liable for any disorders of products when acting as an agent for, and on behalf of, other parties. As far as it is possible, clients will be informed if a specific tour, etc. is offered by ADVENTURE PURISTS on behalf of others and is thus merely acting as an agent.
6.6 ADVENTURE PURISTS is strictly not liable for damages incurred due to :
• Acts of God
• War or war-like conditions
• Unrest
• Strikes
• Epidemics
• Natural disasters
• Unfavourable climatic conditions
• Governmental legislation and regulations
• Mechanical defects of transportation mediums
• All occurrences and incidents with alike/similar consequences and effects as for the examples given above.
6.7 ADVENTURE PURISTS only accepts liability for accidents, illness and diseases, if proof of gross negligence or any form of serious default on behalf of ADVENTURE PURISTS can be established. Such liability is limited to the direct (not consequential) damages incurred to a maximum amount equal to twice (2x) the agreed price of the tour or offer. In all other cases ADVENTURE PURISTS is not liable for death, injuries, illness or diseases. Should these lead to the discontinuation or interruption or the tour, refunds to the client (participant) due to the non-participation of any portion of the tour are not possible. ADVENTURE PURISTS will however do its utmost best to assist the client (participant) in limiting the inconvenience and damages incurred.
6.8 ADVENTURE PURISTS accepts liability for delays (such as late arrival at the airport etc.) and possible consequential damages, directly or indirectly, that arise for the client due to such delays, only if proof of gross negligence to any form of serious fault on behalf of ADVENTURE PURISTS can be established.
6.9 ADVENTURE PURISTS is strictly not responsible for the luggage and all personal effects and belongings of the client (participant), including all personal documents (passports, issued air tickets etc.)
6.10 ADVENTURE PURISTS is not responsible for any type of travelling insurance. The client (participant) is personally responsible for sufficient travelling insurance.
6.11 The client (participant) is personally responsible to acquire the necessary and correct travel documents (passports, visas, etc.) which conform to the current rules and regulations. Should insufficient travel documents detrimentally affect the performance of the tour or offer, or cause cancellation and discontinuation of the entire or portions of the tour or offer, the client forfeits any right to claim for damages or refunds. Any possible additional costs incurred by ADVENTURE PURISTS due to insufficient travel documents will be to the clients (participants) account.
It goes without saying that Adventure Purists will do it's upmost to avoid incidents and occurrences which will detrimentally affect the product (i.e. Tour or Safari) offered and agreed to. The safety and satisfaction of the client (participant), as well as customer service which the most pretentious client will approve of, is of utmost importance to Adventure Purists.
7. Applicable law and Domicile.
7.1 This agreement between the client and ADVENTURE PURISTS and the interpretation thereof, shall be subject to Zambian law only.
7.2 Legal actions against ADVENTURE PURISTS can only be lodged at the Domicile of ADVENTURE PURISTS as stated in Clause 7.3 below
8. General.
8.1 Copyright: Adventure Purists LTD (Pty).
8.2 Registered office:
• ADVENTURE PURISTS LTD (PTY)
• 1364 Kabompo Road
• Livingstone
• Republic of Zambia
• International:
• Tel: +260-969496264, +43 6645863317
7.3 Domicil:
• ADVENTURE PURISTS LTD (PTY)
• 1364 Kabompo Road
• Livingstone
• Republic of Zambia
• International:
• Tel: +260-969496264, +43 6645863317
The client and ADVENTURE PURISTS herewith agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. Whereas the client intends to proceed with the tour or other offer as set out in the booking confirmation and which tour or offer ADVENTURE PURISTS has agreed to provide
Detalles del tour
Alojamiento
Todo el equipo de acampada (excepto saco de dormir y almohada), tiendas grandes (1,80 m de altura) con camilla, colchón de alta densidad y ropa de cama.
Transporte
Utilizamos Landrovers ampliados (con capacidad para 12 pasajeros), En nuestros safaris llevamos un máximo de 8 participantes para garantizar espacio suficiente y un asiento en la ventana para cada invitado.
Todos los traslados (incluido el traslado al aeropuerto el primer y el último día del programa)
Seguro
Opcional
No se incluyen otras actividades y servicios.
Vuelos
Los vuelos no están incluidos.
Servicios adicionales
-Todas las comidas (excepto la cena en Mkushi)
-Guía competente de habla inglesa y un ayudante/cocinero
-Todo el equipo de acampada (excepto saco de dormir y almohada), tiendas grandes (1,80 m de altura) con camilla, colchón de alta densidad y ropa de cama.
-Todas las entradas al parque
-Todas las actividades indicadas en el programa
Servicios adicionales
-Vuelos internacionales y vuelo nacional a Mfuwe.
-Bebidas alcohólicas y refrescos (suministramos zumo y agua potable).
-safaris nocturnos
-Entrada a Shiwa N'gandu (unos 20-00 US$ por persona)
-Seguro personal, gastos personales (por ejemplo, curiosidades)
-Propinas
Comidas
Comidas según itinerario.
Guía
Guía de safari
Bueno saber
Divisa
Zambia
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