Lower Zambezi, South & North Luangwa • 8 Days
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Experience the wild side of Zambia on this 8-day Lower Zambezi, South & North Luangwa safari through some of the country’s most remote and stunning national parks. Start in Lower Zambezi, where you’ll explore its rivers and plains on game drives, spotting wildlife in a beautiful, untouched setting. Then head to South Luangwa for walking safaris, game drives, and a chance to connect with local culture. Finally, venture into North Luangwa, one of Zambia’s least explored parks, to track big game on foot in a truly wild and scenic environment. This is a safari for those looking to experience Africa at its most authentic and adventurous.
Highlights of the Lower Zambezi, South & North Luangwa Tour
Lower Zambezi
Located on the Zimbabwean border in southern Zambia the Lower Zambezi National Park is known for its exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas. It is known for its abundant game and a variety of different wildlife can be spotted such as hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, fish eagles and herds of elephants. The landscape features rugged unspoilt wilderness made up of vast floodplains scattered with woodlands. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities along the Zambezi including game drives, walking safaris, canoe trips and excellent tiger fishing.
South Luangwa National Park
Bordering the Luangwa River, the northern and southern Luangwa National Parks contain some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. As a result of this and the parks’ successful anti-poaching campaigns, the area has developed into a world-renowned wildlife haven. The South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safari, which allows visitors to view elephant, hippo and even lion close-up under the supervision of professional and knowledgeable armed guides.
North Luangwa National Park
Tourists can only access this magnificent private park via a safari operator, who can take them on exciting walking safaris through the park, where visitors will find themselves surrounded by pristine wilderness. North Luangwa provides a sanctuary for a plethora of wildlife, including buffalo, lion, hyena, wildebeest, bushbuck, zebra, warthog, baboon, puku, elephant, leopard, hartebeest, reedbuck and eland.
Accommodation
Days 1-2
Baines’ River Camp (or similar)
Lower Zambezi
Days 3-5
Tafika Camp (or similar)
South Luangwa National Park
Day 6-7
Mwaleshi Camp (or similar)
North Luangwa National Park
Included
- Return airport transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Passenger safety charge
- Landing fees
- National Park fees
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the itinerary or of similar standard
- Activities and excursions as mentioned
- Contribution to the Luangwa Conservation & Community Fund
Excluded
- International flights
- Flight from Royal airstrip (Lower Zambezi) to Mfuwe airport (quoted separately)
- Flight from Mfuwe airport to Mwaleshi airstrip (North Luangwa) (quoted separately)
- Flight from Mwaleshi airstrip (North Luangwa) to Mfuwe airport (quoted separately)
- Insurances
- Superior wines
Pre-Tour Information
Meals
Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the lodges, where you’ll be staying. They will also provide lunch or a packed lunch, depending on the day’s itinerary. Please inform us of any special dietary requirements in advance.
Visas
The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Zambia, prior to departure.
Travel Insurance
Please note that travel and cancellation insurance is mandatory for every guest travelling withHERE AFRICA . All insurance is solely the responsibility of our guests. Please ensure you arrange your own insurance with protection for the full duration of your journey to cover personal injury, damage and loss of personal items including but not limited to camera equipment and other electronic items, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and loss of luggage, etc. Please speak to your travel agent if you require assistance.
Making your travels meaningful
The Grow Africa Foundation (163-738 NPO) is the responsible tourism initiative started by HERE AFRICA . The focus of Grow Africa is to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and economy in the places we travel to. We do this by instigating and supporting local social and environmental projects.
Your booking makes a difference: With every booking to the value of R10,000 / US$1,000 / EUR1,000 or more a donation of R50 / US$5 / EUR5 will go to the Grow Africa Foundati
Day 1 - Lower Zembezi
Upon your arrival at Royal Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge, nestled within the Lower Zambezi region. The park covers an area of approximately 4,092 square kilometers (1,580 square miles) and is known for its diverse ecosystems, including lush floodplains, dense woodlands, and scenic escarpments, creating a haven for a wide range of wildlife species.
Day 2 -Lower Zembezi
Today you will have the incredible opportunity to embark on morning and afternoon game drives in the Lower Zambezi Valley. This rich variety of habitats provides a sanctuary for a wide range of wildlife species, making it a prime destination for an unforgettable game drive experience.
Day 3-5 - South langwa national park
Day6 to 7 North langwa national park
After breakfast we make our way to the vast wilderness of North Luangwa National Park, via 30-minute flight to Mwaleshi airstrip. We then proceed via road transfer to Mwaleshi Camp, hidden within a scenic bend of the Mwaleshi River. Your days are filled with morning and afternoon walks following existing animal trails. Track big game on foot in Zambia’s wildest park and wallow in the Mwaleshi river in-between walking safaris.
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