Luangwa Walking Safari

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 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.