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Safari Itinerary

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 direction Lower Zambezi (South).
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 Tiger that 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 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.

Nkwali Camp

Nkwali Camp has been designed so that guests always look out - to the bush and to the Luangwa River. The land is superb game viewing country, with a beautiful area of ebony woodland and open grasslands. Elephants regularly cross the Luangwa, seen from the bar, or come to the waterhole near the thatched dining room.
Nkwali Camp
Chundukwa River Lodge

Chundukwa River Lodge, a small intimate and luxurious lodge located within a 30-minute drive from Livingstone and 36 kilometres upstream of the Victoria Falls. Owner run and managed, Chundukwa offers just six river-facing chalets all with views of the Zambezi.
Chundukwa River Lodge
Kakuli Bush Camp

Kakuli Bush Camp is one of the few Zambian and Luangwa bush camps to open in February and March. At this time of year, the river is high, we gain access by boat and activities are either on the river or on foot in the drier, sandy areas that surround the camp, spectacular wildlife.
Kakuli Bush Camp
Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge

Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge, a Relais & Châteaux property situated on the mighty Zambezi River just upstream from Victoria Falls on a 15 km stretch of private waterway. The perfect option for both a romantic escape or a unique fun-filled family holiday.
Royal Chundu Zambezi River Lodge
Luwi Bush Camp

Due to its remote location, there are not many roads in the area so activities are centered on walking safaris. This fact makes Luwi Bush Camp one of the most enthralling camps in Zambia. The wildlife in the area is prolific and to track it each day on foot is a memory that will last a lifetime.
Luwi Bush Camp
Busanga Plains Camp

Busanga Plains Camp is an intimate option for those seeking out an almost private safari experience, perfect for couples, honeymooners and small groups alike. The camp offers up only four luxurious tented suites, each with commanding views over the Busanga Plain.
Busanga Plains Camp