IntroZambia Ethical Holidays |
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When
Visits are normally around Easter each year, of approx. 2 weeks durations. Trips are available at other times, on request. |
Costs
Normally vary between £500 - £1,000 (depending on options chosen). This covers internal transport, accommodation and food. Additional costs to consider are: - International flights to Lusaka, Zambian visa (currently £35), innoculations, UK transfers and UK passport (valid for 6 months after return). |
Programme
Week 1
- Experience contemporary and traditional Zambian culture in and around the Copperbelt towns of Mufulira or Ndola (see Note 1. below).
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Week 2 Optiona A |
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Travel from the Copperbelt to a rural farm near Monze (south of Lusaka), staying for two nights at a rural farm and visiting a bush village, to see various demonstrations of rural life and culture. |
Continue on south to Livingstone, to visit the mighty Victoria Falls.
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Then game viewing in the Zoological Park and end the day with a sunset cruise on the Zambesi. |
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Finally we will rejoin the rest of the group for a lively night at Reedmat Lodge in Lusaka, sharing experiences before our flight home in the morning. |
Week 2
Optiona B |
| Travel in 4 X 4 vehicles to the Eastern Province of Zambia, for 3 nights in a remote village 14 km off road. |
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Continue on to Mfuwe for magnificant game viewing in the South Luangwa National Park. We will be staying at Wildlife Camp, where we will enjoy good food, comfortable accommodation and well informed morning and evening game drives. |
| Finally we will rejoin the rest of the group for a lively night at Reedmat Lodge in Lusaka, sharing experiences before our flight home in the morning. |
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Accommodation
On the Copperbelt, self-catering, shared accommodation is the norm, so tolerance and teamwork are essential. In Mufulira, a house which sleeps 20 is used. Here there is a variety of rooms – mostly dormitory style, but some which may suit couples or families, depending on group size. In Ndola and elsewhere, guest houses are generally used, except at: -
- The rural farm, where accommodation is basic, but the food luxurious!
- The remote village in Eastern Province, staying in straw roofed traditional mud huts..
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Notes:-
1. Mufulira or Ndola - Each participant chooses to be based in either Mufulira or Ndola for the first week, depending on contacts, particular interests or school links.
2. Individual Itinerary - On your first day on the Copperbelt, our Zambian colleagues will help plan the details of your week. Should you wish to be independent, you can take responsibility for your own activities. On previous visits, Zambian colleagues have helped arrange many activities, and acted as guides and mentors including: - |
- Hospital, home based care and orphanage visits.
School and nursery visits.
- Visits to peri-urban areas where people live and make crafts such as reed mats, pots and baskets.
- Visits into people's homes.
- Visits to churches, choirs and mothers union.
- Bush walks for those interested in nature.
- 1.2km underground Copper Mine visits.
- Visit to a chimpanzee orphanage.
- Visits for all around town, shops and markets.
- Cultural experiences such as ceremonies, dancing, drumming and singing.
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Planning
Two preparation days are organised, to give essential information, help us gel as a group and to make sure everyone’s itinerary is to their liking. By the end of the first day we expect confirmation and payment of an initial deposit.
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About IntroZambia
IntroZambia is a “not for profit” organisation, founded in 2002 by Steve & Caroline Curtis with Laura Tilling, on the principle of fairly trading with local people, to support economic development through grass roots tourism. |
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