HIGHLIGHTS
GREAT FOR
Honeymooners – adventurous couples who enjoy hiking
Photographers – different perspective from a vehicle
Families – teenagers and up who like ‘roughing it’
AVAILABLE ACTIVITIES
Game drives
Walking safari
Nature walks
Hide viewing
BEST TIME TO GO
High Season⊕: July to October
Green Season⊕: November to June
OVERVIEW
Three of Zambia’s heaviest hitters make up this comprehensive itinerary that could include everything from kayaking with elephants and spotting hundreds of bird species to game drives in a truly remote destination and being awed by the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Add cultural tours, nature walks and seasonal catch-and-release fishing and you have the rare journey that truly has something for everyone.
You begin in beautiful South Luangwa National Park, fed by the Zambezi River that comes down the Victoria Falls. Then you overnight in Lusaka, a growing metropolis and the country’s capital. From urban to wilderness is your next move as you fly into remote Kafue National Park. The finale is time near the unforgettable Victoria Falls.
TRIP SUMMARY
DURATION
10 Nights / 9 Days
DESTINATIONS VISITED
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
North Luangwa National Park, Zambia
ACCOMMODATIONS VISITED
DAILY ITINERARY
From Lusaka, you take a light aircraft to Mfuwe Airport, where you’re met by your driver for the road transfer through South Luangwa National Park. After a morning of travelling, Tafika Camp and all its hospitality will be a welcome sight.
Set on the meandering but unpredictable Luangwa River, it is the ideal stop on your first night of this trip. Game drives and guided walks will introduce you to the topography, wildlife and vegetation found in this fascinating park.
Why we love Tafika Camp:
- Soaring thatched roofs provide natural air conditioning
- Two hides for keen birders and photographers
- In May, unique microlighting safaris over the park
- Mountain biking and night drives are on offer
Today’s the big day: the first stretch of your walking safari! Setting off in the cool of the early morning, your guide, an armed park ranger and a tea porter will lead the way from Tafika to Big Lagoon (previously known as Crocodile River Camp). Best of all, your luggage will be specially portered so only a light daypack is needed.
Walking is a brilliant way to connect to birds, insects, reptiles, fungi, flowers and all the little things in nature.
Why we love Big Lagoon (Crocodile River Camp):
- Only three chalets for very small groups
- Back to basics while completely comfortable
- Total disconnection from the Internet
- Stunning location under mature ebony trees
After two nights of being sensitised the night sounds of Africa and relishing hot bucket showers, today you spend the morning walking to Big Lagoon’s sister camp – Chikoko Tree. Again, long walks are full of surprises, from a sleeping leopard to a breeding herd of ellies.
Like Big Lagoon, Chikoko is very rustic and is rebuilt from scratch by local artisans using traditional methods every season. Open-air showers, simple rooms and food rustled up right over the fire complete the picture.
Why we love Chikoko Tree Camp:
- Just three chalets built into the tree canopy
- Enchanting views of the popular acacia grove
- Blissfully balmy evenings around the campfire
- A digital detox to reset and refocus
Lace up your boots again as you walk to Chikoko Crossing where a canoe will be waiting to ferry you across the Luangwa River. From there, a driver will take you to Luzuki Airstrip for your light-aircraft flight to Mwaleshi Airstrip in North Luangwa National Park.
Not as visited as its southern counterpart, North Luangwa is wilder and remoter. Three very relaxing nights here give you plenty of time to explore this Eden on foot and by game drive vehicle.
Why we love Mwaleshi Camp:
- Four chalets for a small camp with true intimacy
- Within a rhino sanctuary so chance of seeing Big 5
- Swimming in the Mwaleshi River on a hot afternoon
- Switching off from all phones and other devices
After so much walking, you may actually enjoy just sitting back today as you reverse your journey. A drive to Mwaleshi Airstrip sees you catch the flight to Mfuwe Airport in South Luangwa, from where you fly back to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka.
As a complete break from the outside world in some of Africa’s most productive wildlife areas, little can beat this itinerary that has been created to appeal to enthusiastic hikers, campers, trekkers and birders alike.
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