Naturecrazi Safaris and Tours

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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 1-4

Discover the Secrets of South Luangwa National Park

Discover the Secrets of South Luangwa National Park

Your Zambian odyssey begins with a short flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airport. Here, you'll be met and transferred to South Luangwa National Park. Expect lush riverine forests teeming with wildlife and sprawling savannas dotted with iconic baobab trees. On arrival at the luxurious Kafunta River Lodge, perched on the banks of the life-giving Luangwa River, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and the sights and sounds of Africa.

Unforgettable encounters:
• You'll embark on game drives in open vehicles, encountering an array of wildlife —from majestic elephants and graceful giraffes to elusive leopards and pride of lions.
• You'll experience the magic of a ‘walking safari,’ a South Luangwa specialty, where you'll feel the untamed wilderness beneath your feet and profoundly connect with nature.
• You'll relax in your private chalet with a verandah overlooking the floodplain.
• You'll relax in the only natural hot tub in the Luangwa Valley, and watch wildlife as they pass by the waterhole.

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:
Kafunta River Lodge
  • Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Explore Untamed Beauty in South Luangwa National Park

Explore Untamed Beauty in South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast on day 5, a scenic game drive takes you deeper into South Luangwa, where Island Bush Camp awaits your arrival. The drive from Kafunta River Lodge will take you through woodlands and riverine landscapes while passing through a couple of authentic villages.

Set under the shade of ancient mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, Island Bush Camp offers a pure wilderness experience with walking safaris at the core of its activities.

At the camp, the views stretch from the Chindeni hills in the Eastern corners of the Luangwa Valley to the Muchinga escarpment in the West, presenting the complete natural boundary of this remote and achingly beautiful wilderness. Every day offers new and unique experiences.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Island Bush Camp
  • Luxury bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 6-7

Walk the Wild Side of Three Rivers

Walk the Wild Side of Three Rivers

After breakfast on day 6, you’ll take a short transfer to Three Rivers Camp. Nestled amidst the confluence of three mighty rivers, your 2 nights at this camp offer an unmatched perspective of the park's untamed beauty. Imagine waking up to the sounds of hippos basking on the riverbanks or relaxing on your private daybed as giraffes and waterbucks stroll by.

• You'll unwind after exhilarating game drives with a pampering massage at the intimate spa tucked away under a giant fig tree.
• You'll spend a night under a canopy of stars in your private sleep-out deck, listening to the nocturnal symphony of the African bush.
• You'll explore the surrounding wilderness on exhilarating bush walks, encountering a diverse array of mammals and birdlife.
• The main lodge open plan communal area has spectacular views of the river and oxbow lagoon. You'll observe the crocodiles basking on the beaches.
• You'll experience bush walks around the camp area and along the river banks.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Three Rivers Camp
  • Luxury tented camp bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 8-10

Find Paradise along the Zambezi River

Find Paradise along the Zambezi River

On day 8, you'll return to Mfuwe Airport. Then, you'll soar over breathtaking landscapes on a scenic charter flight to Lower Zambezi National Park, a haven for wildlife on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. At the luxurious Baines’ River Camp, your 3-night private haven awaits, offering breathtaking vistas across the river to Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. You'll experience river safaris (fishing, canoe & sunset cruises), game drives, bush walks, bush dining, or visits to the local community.

• You'll glide along the Zambezi on tranquil canoe safaris, observing hippos and crocodiles basking in the sun.
• You'll encounter herds of elephants, antelopes, and birdlife during game drives in open vehicles.
• You'll enjoy sundowners while shoals of tilapia exfoliate tired feet in the tepid Zambezi shallows.
• You'll experience the thrill of a sunset cruise on the Zambezi, sipping cocktails as the golden hues paint the sky and the symphony of nocturnal creatures begin to emerge.

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

Wildlife in Lower Zambezi NP

ElephantAbundant
LionCommon
LeopardCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraCommon
HippoAbundant
Show more
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogOccasional
Accommodation:
Baines' River Camp
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Lower Zambezi NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11

View from Above

View from Above

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, you'll gain impressive aerial views over the Lower Zambezi National Park bush on your charter flight to Lusaka Airport.

Here, your overnight accommodation can be arranged (not included in this package) or you may want to extend your African safari odyssey onward, either within Zambia or to nearby Botswana, Malawi, South Africa, or Zimbabwe.

Main Destination:
Lusaka Airport (Lusaka)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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.

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  • This tour is offered by Naturecrazi Safaris and Tours, not SafariBookings.
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