- Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
- Duration; 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Lodging; Bush Camps
- Group Size; Minimum 2
- Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Day 1: Nkwali Camp
- After a short flight from Lusaka, we land at the Mfuwe Airport where our transfer awaits us.
- A short 1 hour drive through local villages awaits, this is a great opportunity to experience rural Zambia.
- Nkwali Camp located on the Luangwa River is our home for the next few nights.
- After checking in and getting ourselves sorted, lunch awaits.
- We depart on our first South Luangwa National Park game drive in the afternoon before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Accommodation Nkwali Camp
Day 2: Nkwali Camp
- Breakfast is served around an open fire before our wildlife activities start.
- We enter the South Luangwa via either a boat ride across the Luangwa River or via the main gate (Season dependant).
- The wildlife and birdlife here are second to none in Africa, our Luangwa Walking Safari has started.
- During our incredible walking experience, we stop for a mid morning break for a spot of welcome coffee and cake.
- Returning to our camp around mid day we can relax, have a swim and of course, lunch is served.
- Late afternoon we set off on our game drive into the National Park, returning around 20:00 for a scrumptious dinner and a few night caps.
- Accommodation Nkwali Camp
Day 3: Tena Tena Camp
- Rise and shine, an early start to the day awaits before we head off on a 3-hour game drive to Tena Tena Camp within the Park itself.
- The camp offers not only a feeling of complete and upper isolation but also sweeping views of the Luangwa River and all her wildlife.
- From the dining room and bar area, we can sit and watch elephants, hippos and antelopes on the riverbank in front of us.
- After arriving we have lunch and a chance to relax and take in the scenery.
- An afternoon and night game drive (with sunset drinks) is on the cards returning to the camp for dinner.
- Accommodation Tena Tena
Day 4: Luangwa Bush Camping
- As the sun rises so do we, breakfast is waiting.
- We depart Tena Tena on foot in the direction of our first bush camp (as wild as one can get).
- We arrive in time for a leisurely lunch followed by a siesta in the bush.
- Tea and cake are followed up by our afternoon walk.
- We returning to our bush camp for sun downers and dinner around the camp fire.
- Accommodation Bush Camping
Day 5: Luangwa Bush Camping
- Today we explore the surround riverine habitat on foot in the early morning and late afternoons.
- Returning to the camp for lunch and dinner.
- The whole day is dedicated to the amazing wildlife and birdlife of this particular area of the South Luangwa.
- This is a very flexible day and your guide will discuss options to suit you and any other guests.
- Accommodation Bush Camping
Day 6: Nsefu Camp
- After a relaxed breakfast, we head back to Nsefu Camp on foot, stopping along the way for tea and cake.
- We arriving in time for lunch.
- Relax and unwind until the afternoon game activity, this is generally a game drive but you can request a walk should you desire.
- Dinner is served upon returning.
- Accommodation Nsefu Camp
Day 7: Nsefu Camp
- Our last full day in the South Luangwa National Park.
- Today we have the choice of walks, game drives or even the chance to visit the Kawaza village to meet local people and experience life in an African village.
- Accommodation Nsefu Camp
Day 8 Luangwa Walking Safari Ends
- A short morning activity followed by a transfer to Mfuwe Airport.
- With sadness, we say fair well to one of Africa's wildest National Parks.
From US$ 3850.00 pp sharing
The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.
- Luangwa Walking Safari Rates
- All rates are subject to availability
- Rates may vary according to season
- Lodging may change depending on your budget
- All rates may change without notice
- Single supplement may apply
- Three meals a day
- All game viewing
- Laundry
- Local beers and wines
- National Park fees
- Transfers to/from Mfuwe Airport
- Meet & greet at Lusaka Airport
- Items of a personal nature
- Visas
- Airport taxes
- Premier wines and spirits
- International flights and costs
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