15-Day Walking Safari Zambia

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

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

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

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ZebraCommon

HyenaCommon

Wild DogOccasional

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

South Luangwa National Park

We will spend the day with game viewing inside the National Park and will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produces 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 in the riverbanks.
Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Croc Valley Camp or similar. (FB).

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Walking Trip in South Luangwa NP

After another morning game drive, we pack a small backpack and start our walking trip in the afternoon to the Bush Camp, which is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River under huge Natal Mahogany trees providing shade during the hot days. Wildlife is in abundance and can be spotted from the bush-camp. A fully qualified guide and scout will lead the trek.
The next morning sunrise and birdsong wakes up the bush. After breakfast, it is time to pack up and head back to camp on foot – another three hour through Africa’s wilderness
In the afternoon of day 4 we will do a last game drive in this area for sunset.

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside South Luangwa NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

South Luangwa National Park and 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

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Through Luambe to North Luangwa NP

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

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easier to find)

High Season July to October (The park is little visited)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in North Luangwa NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside North Luangwa NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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

• Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kapishya Hot Springs

Next stop over on our trip is Kapishya Hot Springs, which allows us to relax in the hot springs. Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense). In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall. Camping (FB).

Main Destination:

Kapishya Hot Springs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mutinondo Wilderness

Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness. Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We have a full day to explore and enjoy the special atmosphere in this area.
2x Camping (2x FB).

Main Destination:

Mutinondo Wilderness

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Mutinondo Wilderness

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Bangweulu Swamp

These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when the waterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools and channels.
It is here that we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork. This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa, but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common.
We move on foot and with a boat (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!
Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB).

Main Destination:

Bangweulu Wetlands

Best Time To Visit May to July (Shoebills and black lechwe)

High Season Never (The park is never busy)

Best Weather April to September (Cool and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Bangweulu Wetlands

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

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ElephantVery Rare

LionVery Rare

BuffaloRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Bangweulu Wetlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mkushi

After a last game drive or walk in the morning, we leave the swamps and carry on to Lake Waka-Waka, where we stop for lunch and a swim break if you feel like. From there we carry on to Mkushi, where we stay overnight at Fika Lodge. Dinner in the restaurant (B/L/-).

Main Destination:

Mkushi (Town)

Accommodation:

Fika Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Mkushi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Transfer to Lusaka and departure in the late afternoon (17:00 earliest) or evening (B/-/-)
Optional additional night in Lusaka and departure on day 16.

Main Destination:

Lusaka Airport (Lusaka)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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