Safari365

4.7/5 – 18 Reviews

$7,059 to $7,280 pp (USD)

2 travelers   on   Start date
Request a Quote

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Breakdown of Costs
1 Available
1 Unavailable
Start Date
Age at the end of the tour
*This tour does not accept children under 16.
Travelers

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Safari in Zambia begins

Safari in Zambia begins

To start off your mobile walking safari, you take a light aircraft flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe. From Mfuwe you will be collected by a friendly lodge staff member and transfer to Nkwali Camp. At the camp freshen up and overnight. The property overlooks the South Luangwa National Park. After settling in, enjoy an afternoon game activity with the choice of a game drive or walking safari.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)
High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)
Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in South Luangwa NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
BuffaloAbundant
HippoAbundant
Show more
ZebraCommon
HyenaCommon
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Nkwali Camp
  • Mid-range bush camp located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Start off the day after a hearty and delicious breakfast. Then you will head out on your first day of a guided walking safari. This area is known as the first overnight walking safaris in Africa. After checking out, the group will be driven to the north of the park and then cover 10km of walking following the Mupamadzi River. All walks are led by a highly experienced guide and accompanied by an armed game scout, therefore there is the utmost safety during your Zambia mobile walking safari.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Enjoy a full day of a walking safari, this is one of the most exclusive experiences on offer in the African bush. For birders, there are over 450 species to be found in the park. This is an adventure of a lifetime that has been operating since 1990. Walks in the park are centered around the Luangwa River and much of the area is inaccessible by road, which keeps it a wildlife sanctuary for the large concentration of animals in the area.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

On day 4 join the guide and armed scout walking to a different location in the park, learning about wildlife on the way and enjoying a picnic lunch in the wild. There will be breathtaking landscapes in this 9000km2 protected area. There are three endemic animals in the Luangwa valley - Thornicroft's giraffe, Cookson's wildebeest and Crawshay's zebra.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

On day 5 join the guide and armed scout walking to a different location in the park, learning about wildlife on the way and enjoying a picnic lunch in the wild. There will be breathtaking landscapes in this 9000km2 protected area. There are three endemic animals in the Luangwa valley - Thornicroft's giraffe, Cookson's wildbeest and Crawshay's zebra.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Mobile Safari Camp - South Luangwa National Park

Throughout the Zambia mobile walking safari, you will have an authentic African experience. Being on foot with professional walking guides, allows you to get up close to nature. Immerse yourself in sights, sounds and smells of the bush. There is no better place to have a walking safari.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

South Luangwa - Luangwa River

South Luangwa - Luangwa River

Today you will overnight at Nsefu Camp is the first photographic safari camp in Zambia. After arriving at the camp, relax in your chalet. In the afternoon you can join seasonal boating, or if you don't feel like venturing out, you can sit at the viewing hide that overlooks a lagoon. You can also experience an evening game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle. The camp has one of the best locations in South Luangwa, being located on a scenic meander on the Luangwa River. Elephants are in abundance and often cross at this meander. The guides at the camp have a wealth of knowledge.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Nsefu Camp
  • Luxury bush camp located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Livingstone International Airport

Livingstone International Airport

Today is your last day of this Zambia mobile walking safari, you will be transferred to the local airstrip and then take a light aircraft flight through to Lusaka via Mfuwe airstrip.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Interested in This Tour?

Request a Quote

  • We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
  • Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
  • If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By

Best price guarantee

Your request will be sent directly to the operator

If preferred, you can contact the operator directly

Next: Request a Quote

Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Safari365, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Safari365.