$8,777 to $11,319 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Zambia & Transfer to South Luangwa National Park
Arrival in Zambia & Transfer to South Luangwa National Park
Arriving in the capital city Lusaka, you’ll take a domestic flight to Mfuwe and a private transfer to South Luangwa National Park. You’ll be staying at Luangwa River Camp, right on the banks of the scenic Luangwa River. This private and intimate safari camp consists of just five bush suites, located next to the game-rich Luangwa Wafwe area. As a result, there will be plenty of wildlife drifting in and out of view.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Luangwa River Camp
Wildlife in South Luangwa NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Exploring South Luangwa National Park
Exploring South Luangwa National Park
One of the best safari destinations on the continent, South Luangwa is right at the end of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with the river winding through the vast parklands, making for epic landscapes. This abounding natural beauty also attracts wildlife and huge concentrations of big game favourites can be found here. The animals include giraffe, elephant, hippo, leopard and lion. Take a morning or evening game drive to explore different regions of the park, and participate in a walking safari to learn about the environment in more detail.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Luangwa River Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Transfer to Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park
Transfer to Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park
Heading deeper into the park, you’ll move on to your next accommodation, Tena Tena. Buried deep in the exclusive Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa, this luxury safari camp is the flagship property of famed safari enthusiasts, Robin Pope Safaris. It offers an insight into a restricted section of the national park.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tena Tena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Exploring South Luangwa National Park
Exploring South Luangwa National Park
Spend your last full day in South Luangwa with more game drives and bush walks. Then you'll take a trip to Kawaza village to learn about the tribal textiles produced by local craftspeople, painted by hand with designs inspired by the region’s wildlife. These crafts make for fantastic souvenirs. If you’re travelling with kids, a great place to visit is the Wildlife Education Centre.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tena Tena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park
Leaving South Luangwa, you’ll take a domestic flight from Mfuwe to Jeki via Lusaka, followed by a private transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park. You’ll stay at the five-star Potato Bush Camp, a luxury safari property comprised of just three spacious tents, complete with private plunge pools. After sunset, take a night game drive to see nocturnal wildlife such as African wildcats, genets, civets, honey badgers, porcupines and maybe even the rare pangolin.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Potato Bush Camp
Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Exploring Lower Zambezi National Park
Exploring Lower Zambezi National Park
Enjoy the Zambezi River on your doorstep with canoe safaris, boat trips, fishing excursions and sunset river cruises. With “floating sundowners” you can relax on the deck of the boat, gin and tonic in hand, watching bathing pods of hippos and looking out for lurking crocodiles. You might even see elephants splashing in the waters, or crossing the river to Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools on the other side.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the Lower Zambezi region on foot as part of an intrepid walking safari. Once you leave the safety of the vehicle, everything changes and you’ll be treated to wildlife watching and safari experience you can’t get from the backseat of a jeep. Discover the tiny lizards and insects which also call the park home, learning about plant life and ecosystems. Afterwards, examine tracks and scat to understand how rangers track wildlife.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Accommodation:
- Potato Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Departure from Zambia
Departure from Zambia
Your one-week Zambia safari adventure comes to a close, with a private transfer back to the Jeki and a domestic flight to Lusaka International Airport. With a taste of two of the country’s best safari destinations, you’ll return home with a camera full of photos and a heart full of memories, with plenty to tell loved ones upon your return.
- Main Destination:
- Lower Zambezi National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
