For the those seeking the ultimate in authentic safari experiences, a walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is the holy grail. Spend 10 days exploring the Zambian bush with your guide: track lion and other big and small game whilst learning key bush skills and relish the heart-pumping moments when you come close to some of nature's most impressive wildlife. South Luangwa is also home to some of the densest populations of leopard in Africa. Stay in comfortable yet simple bush camps and round off the trip in luxury at a super-chic camp on the banks of the Luangwa River.
CLASSIC ZAMBIA WALKING SAFARI
HIGHLIGHTS
- Tracking lion and other big game on foot.
- Spotting hippo and crocodile from your private terrace.
- Spending an exciting night under the stars camping in the bush in South Luangwa National Park.
- Enjoying two nights at the chic Chinzombo Camp in the Luangwa Valley.
- Walking in the footsteps of the legendary Norman Carr, pioneer of Zambian walking safaris.
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Arrive
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Day 1 Arrive South Luangwa National Park
Fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe to begin your Zambian safari at Luwi Camp, which will be your home for the next two nights. This rustic camp is situated deep in the heart of South Luangwa away from the main Luwi River set under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon. Renowned for its fantastic walking safaris, guests can enjoy tracking lion and other big game on foot. Accommodation comprises traditional thatch chalets made from natural materials. Each room comes equipped with twin beds that are draped in mosquito netting and all rooms have en-suite facilities. The style is that of a traditional African safari, using natural resources in keeping with an authentic bush experience.
Overnight: Luwi Camp
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Day 2 South Luangwa
Spend the day on foot tracking wildlife with your guide or simply relax at the lodge and watch the abundance of wildlife that comes to drink from the adjacent lagoon.
Overnight: Luwi Camp
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Day 3 Nsolo Camp
Continue your Zambia safari at Nsolo Camp, also set in the heart of the pristine South Luangwa National Park. Situated on a bend in the dry Luwi riverbed, often used as a road by roaming antelope and predators alike, Nsolo is ideally located for excellent game viewing. Accommodation comprises four individually designed chalets, each built on raised wooden decking featuring its own private verandah and high thatched roof. The rooms are all en-suite with twin or king beds, whilst the furniture includes dark wooden tables and woven chairs made out of local materials.
Overnight: Nsolo Camp
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Day 4 Nsolo
Spend the day tracking animals on foot with your guide. This evening there is an optional sleep out. Drive part of the way to Kakuli, where your bed roll and mosi net will be set up, a camp fire lit and dinner prepared. Settle in for your night in the bush. This truly once in a lifetime experience will have you re-counting bush tales to friends and family back home for months.
Overnight: Sleepout from Nsolo
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Day 5 Kakuli Camp
Having awoken early in the heart of the bush, enjoy a gentle walking safari to Kakuli Camp this morning. Named after its founder Norman Carr, affectionately known as Kakuli - meaning old buffalo bull - and located at the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa Rivers, the lodge has spectacular views of the surrounding waterways. Accommodation comprises four traditional canvas safari tents, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom and private terrace overlooking a river where hippo and crocodile rest. The spacious rooms come with twin or king beds draped in quality linen and the lodge also features a central structure made from canvas and thatch. Built on a wooden deck overlooking grassy floodplains that lead down to the two rivers, guests can enjoy fabulous game viewing opportunities as animals come down to the river to drink.
Overnight: Kakuli Camp
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Day 6 - 7 Kakuli
Spend the next two days enjoying a combination of river activities and day and night game drives. The area is known for its abundance of nocturnal predators so a night drive is a must.
Overnight: Kakuli Camp
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Day 8 Chinzombo Camp
Transfer this morning to Chinzombo. This camp is wildly luxurious in design and brings unrivalled levels of comfort, elegance and style to the Luangwa Valley. The main living areas are built to blend into the natural surroundings and the six spacious rooms come equipped with huge bathrooms and luxurious spa amenities as well as their own plunge pool and sweeping wooden deck.
Overnight: Chinzombo Camp
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Day 9 Chinzombo Camp
Spend the day enjoying a variety of different activities from day and night game drives to walking safaris.
Overnight: Chinzombo Camp
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Day 10 Mfuwe - Lusaka
Transfer to Mfuwe where you will catch your light aircraft flight to Lusaka. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Latitude 15 Hotel where you will spend the last night of your Zambian safari relaxing before your onward journey.
Overnight: Latitude 15
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Day 11 Depart
Transfer to the airport in time to catch your international flight home.
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Depart
GUIDELINE PRICES - Per Person
| Low | $ 10,645 |
| High | $ 13,177 |
BOOKING NOTES
- Price is per person, based on two people sharing a room
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation as detailed in the itinerary.
- Daily breakfast.
- Private transfers throughout.
- All sightseeing, entrance fees and guide services as detailed in the itinerary.
- Internal flights where detailed in the itinerary.
EXTRAS
- International flights.
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks, gratuities (discretionary).
- Entrance fees and excursions not specifically mentioned as included.
- Travel insurance or visa fees.
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