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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Mfuwe
Arrival in Mfuwe
After arrival at Mfuwe Airport, you will meet your guide and the other participants at the small airport in Mfuwe. Afterwards, transfer to our camp (Croc. Valley Camp or similar). Clients are requested to help set up camp that's next to the Luangwa River. Dinner is being served underneath the clear African sky.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in South Luangwa NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2-3
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
These days we will spend game viewing inside the national park. We will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa.
During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colourful carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests on the river banks. Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle.
You'll be camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Croc Valley Camp or similar (2 nights on full board basis).
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu Sector
South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu Sector
Early in the morning, we'll pack up our camp and drive via traditional villages to the Nsefu Sector of the park. South Luangwa National Park is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s gnu, Crawshay’s zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the mornings, we will do game walks along the Luangwa River. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy game drives with our 4x4 vehicles.
You'll be camping on the banks of the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Wildlife Reserve on the banks of the river (2 nights on a full board basis).
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Through Luambe National Park to North Luangwa National Park
Through Luambe National Park to North Luangwa National Park
Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to North Luangwa Park which is remote and wild. We will do a game walk along the Luangwa River with a scout. Big herds of hippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes as well as wild dogs and even lions can be seen from our camp.
Camping at the campsite of North Luangwa River Camp inside the National Park. (FB).
- Main Destination:
- North Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in North Luangwa NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
North Luangwa National Park
North Luangwa National Park
Today’s stage takes us from the hot Luangwa Valley up the steep escarpment (altitude 1400m ). While we drive, the temperature gets cooler and the dry savannah gives way to the Miombo forest. In the northern area of the park, we'll set up our camp at an exclusive campsite near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon, we will take a walk along the river and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in the mountain stream. Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle. You'll be camping at the Chikolongo Campsite at the park’s border (on full board basis).
- Main Destination:
- North Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Mutinondo Wilderness
Mutinondo Wilderness
Early in the morning, we'll drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness. Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We will do a sunset walk to enjoy the special atmosphere at dusk. Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle. You'll be camping at the campsite of Mutinondo Wilderness (full board basis).
- Main Destination:
- Mutinondo Wilderness
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10-11
Bangweulu Swamps
Bangweulu Swamps
We'll move on foot or on water (depending on the water level) to find the water birds, the huge herds of Lechwe antelope and other animals like tsessebe (a species of antelope), zebra, buffalo and black-backed jackal.
The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endless landscape is an unforgettable African experience! Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle.
You'll be camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x VP).
- Main Destination:
- Bangweulu Wetlands
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Bangweulu Wetlands
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12-13
Kasanka National Park
Kasanka National Park
Early in the morning, we'll go further to Kasanka National Park. Towards the end of October and in November, millions of straw-coloured fruit bats arrive from the Congo. This is known as the world’s biggest migration of mammals—a sight not to be missed! With some luck, we will be able to observe the rare and shy sitatunga antelope (among other animals). The bird life is amazing as well at this time of the year. Participants are requested to help set up tents and load the vehicle. You'll be camping inside the national park (2 nights on full board basis).
- Main Destination:
- Kasanka National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Kasanka NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14
Kundalila Falls - Mkushi
Kundalila Falls - Mkushi
On the Great North Road, we'll head towards Lusaka. En route, we will make a detour to Kundalila Falls to do a short hike to the falls, where we can also take a refreshing swim. We'll spend the last evening at forest inn near Mkushi. Dinner is in a restaurant at your own expense. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Day 15
Departure
Departure
We'll transfer to Lusaka and depart in the afternoon. Breakfast is provided.
(Optional additional night in Lusaka and departure on day 16).
- Main Destination:
- Lusaka Airport (Lusaka)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
