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Elephant in South Luangwa National Park

Wild Zambia on foot

11 days from $6,240pp

Elephant in South Luangwa National Park
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Tour highlights

  • Bushcamps which only accommodate a handful of guests ensure for an intimate safari experience.

  • Guides expertly trained in walking safaris will take you through epic landscapes for up close wildlife encounters.

  • Night safaris, only permitted in certain parks, are one of the best ways to spot the elusive leopard.

  • Really get to know this quiet corner of South Luangwa as you walk from camp to camp.

Price includes:

  • Domestic flights in destination
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival in Lusaka, you will be met and assisted with immigration and luggage. You will be shown to your internal flight to Mfuwe. You will meet your guide and be driven through Mfuwe town to the South Luangwa National Park and your lodge.

    • Honeymoon Lions, South Luangwa National Park
      Honeymoon Lions, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Puku, Game Drive, South Luangwa National Park
      Puku, Game Drive, South Luangwa National Park

  • After your morning safari and breakfast, you will be driven to your next lodge, where you will have time to relax before your first walking safari. The South Luangwa National Park is considered to be the birthplace of the walking safari and one of the finest safari destinations in Africa, where you can expect to see lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, hyenas and more.

    • Microlighting in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      Microlighting in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
    • Carmine Bee Eater, South Luangwa National Park
      Carmine Bee Eater, South Luangwa National Park

  • With no fewer than seven oxbow lagoons within a short walk from Chamilandu, an abundance of wildlife and birdlife abounds, and with only three treehouse-style rooms, sightings are sure to be intimate.

    • Elephants crossing the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park
      Elephants crossing the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park
    • Elephant reaching for high branches, South Luangwa National Park
      Elephant reaching for high branches, South Luangwa National Park
    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa National Park
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa National Park

  • Enjoy another full day of safari activities. If you wish to give your feet a rest in the afternoon, there are several hides strategically placed around the lagoons, which are the perfect place to while away an afternoon.

    • Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
      Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
    • Dinner in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
      Dinner in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
    • Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
      Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company

  • This morning, you will walk further south to Chindeni. Depending on what you see along the way, this journey will take a few hours. On arrival, you will be able to explore the area on foot further to see what game you can find.

    • Relaxing in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
      Relaxing in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
    • Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
      Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River by the Bushcamp Company
    • Relaxing by the Kapamba River with the Bushcamp Company
      Relaxing by the Kapamba River with the Bushcamp Company

  • This morning, you can continue to explore the national park on foot. Tonight, we recommend a nighttime drive where you can try your luck at spotting some of the area's nocturnal species, such as the elusive aardvark.

    • Dinner in the Kapamba River with the Bushcamp Company
      Dinner in the Kapamba River with the Bushcamp Company
    • Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
      Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
    • Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River
      Sundowner drinks in the Kapamba River

  • A second full day at Chindeni, enjoying safari activities based on the Luangwa River. During downtime, be sure to enjoy your private wooden deck, which offers views of the main watering hole.

    • Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
      Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
    • Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
      Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
    • Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
      Game drive with the Bushcamp Company

  • This morning, your guide will take you further downriver to Bilimungwe for your final few nights on safari. Here, you can continue to enjoy wildlife drives and night drives, in addition to the renowned walking safaris.

    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony
    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk

  • Explore the more southern parts of the South Luangwa National Park in a vehicle or continue on foot. Make the most of your downtime by unwinding on your private wooden deck, where you can soak in breathtaking views of the watering hole. It's the perfect spot to relax and connect with nature.

    • Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
      Game drive with the Bushcamp Company
    • Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
      Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
    • Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
      Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company

  • Another full day of safari activities from Bilimungwe. The woodland environment around the camp serves as a nice counterpoint to the more open environments you'll have seen in the prior camps.

    • Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
      Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
    • Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
      Guided walk with the Bushcamp Company
    • Walking safari in the South Luangwa
      Walking safari in the South Luangwa

  • Spend a relaxing morning before heading to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka.

    • Walking at sundown
      Walking at sundown
    • Sundowners in the river, South Luangwa National Park
      Sundowners in the river, South Luangwa National Park
    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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