Luxury For Less Safari

8 Day Zambia Luxury For Less Safari
Nkwali Camp South Luangwa
Lower Zambezi National Park
Chongwe, Lower Zambezi National Park
Chongwe River Camp

Safari Information

  • 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: South Luangwa

  • Lusaka to Mfuwe we fly heading to the South Luangwa National Park.
  • On the drive to Nkwali Camp, we pass through local villages, agriculture as well as wild African bush.
  • Nkwali Camp is our home for the next four days.
  • After checking in, lunch or high tea awaits.
  • An introductory afternoon game drive into the South Luangwa National Park is what we have been waiting for.
  • Overnight: Nkwali Camp

Days 2-4: South Luangwa

  • The next few days are in general spent game viewing, either by vehicle or by legendary bush walking safaris.
  • Breakfasts, mid-morning and afternoon teas, coffees and cakes, lunches and dinners are par for the course.
  • Each day we enter the National park from our private concession via either the nearby pontoon or by boat over the Luangwa River.
  • The game in the area is excellent - and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic species of giraffe, the Thornicroft Giraffe.
  • We at Uyaphi.com can highly recommend morning bush walks, the terrain is flat, the guides are brilliant and the wildlife abounds around every corner.
  • Game drives are recommended in the late afternoons and early evenings, as one gets to move greater distances to see the Big cats.
  • Overnight: Nkwali Camp

Day 5: Zambezi River

  • We leave the South Luangwa and fly in the direction of the Lower Zambezi National Park.
  • Chongwe River Camp is our home for the next three days, located on the confluence of the Chongwe and Zambezi rivers.
  • Arriving in time for lunch with vistas over this spectacular valley.
  • As an afternoon activity, we suggest a boat safari along the Zambezi River culminating in sunset drinks on the river itself.
  • Back in time for an alfresco dinner and chat around the campfire
  • Overnight: Chongwe River Camp

Days 6-7: Zambezi River

  • Your days on the Lower Zambezi are spent taking part in some of the most diverse wildlife activities found anywhere in Africa.
  • Canoeing down the Zambezi River is certainly a must.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives into the Lower Zambezi National Park
  • Fishing for Africa's premier game fish, the Tigerfish can grow as big as 10-12 kg (catch and release policy is in place).
  • And last but certainly not least, sun-downer boat trips are a perfect end to your days here in Zambia.
  • Overnight: Chongwe River Camp

Day 8: Safari Ends

  • After breakfast and farewell.
  • A drive through the park to the airstrip to meet the plane taking you to Lusaka (30 min) for your onward flight.
Rates From

From US$ 4060.00 pp sharing

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • Zambia Luxury For Less 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
Rates Include
  • Accommodation as stated
  • All meals and activities as per itinerary
  • All game viewing
  • Laundry
  • Bar
  • National Park fees
  • Transfers and internal flights (not for North Luangwa)
Rates Exclude
  • All meals and activities as not stated
  • Visas
  • Airport taxes
  • Premier wines and spirits in some camps
  • Items of a personal nature
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