Mobile Walking Safari South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The Safaris starts with a night in Nkwali, then the group drives to the north of the park and walks for five days along the Mupamadzi River, covering around 10 kilometers per day. This river is a major tributary of the Luangwa River. The relocated location is secluded, and the landscape is home to a variety of shy and rarely seen game. You will be able to experience the outdoors like never before, from tiny ants to massive buffalo, birds nesting, and lion tracking.
With a fully serviced mobile camp that has been particularly constructed for comfort and is well-equipped with tents and beds. The toilet is a bush potty with a wooden throne, and the showers are beneath the tree. The open nature and unbeatable vistas complement the exceptional quality of the refreshments and meals. The safari comes to an end on the final night at Tena Tena, or Nsefu.
Highlights
- Mobile Walking Safaris
- The best wilderness experiences
- Learn the many facets of the bush
- South Luangwa National Park
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- All meals & Bar
- All safari activities
- Return Domestic Flights (Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka)
- Return Road Transfers to/from Mfuwe airport
The Itinerary
Day 1
Meet & Greet/ Nkwali Camp
On arrival at Lusaka International Airport, Meet & greet by our representative who will then assist you with your luggage and help you to check-in for your domestic flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park
On arrival at Mfuwe International Airport, a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you. The drive to Nkwali Camp is 1 hour through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush. Nkwali Camp has a full panoramic view of the beautiful Luangwa River. At Robin’s private land, and looking at the South Luangwa National Park, Nkwali is a good start to your safari. Six rooms that look out over the river and have spacious bathrooms. Depending on your arrival time, during the day you can enjoy lunch looking over the lagoon and the backdrop of Nkwali or enjoy afternoon tea and afternoon game drive will all be available to kick-start your safari adventure.
Day 2
Mobile Camp
After having an early breakfast, you will start walking north on a path known as ‘The wilderness experience of the South Luangwa.’
Driving 90km to Mupamadzi River along a rough road taking you through remote parts of the Park. At around midday, you will arrive at the camp for lunch that is already set for your arrival with tents, showers under the tree and a toilet. Enjoy a relaxing siesta after lunch, before tea and taking a walk around camp in the afternoon, to returning for drinks and dinner under the stars.
Day 3
Mobile Camp
At sunrise, we take a morning walk taking in the remote and wild, the terrain and home various animals. From big to small animals and the guide showing you some spectacular well-kept secrets about the park and the ecology of the park you are touring. The mobile camp will be packed and moved to Camp 2 and lunch will be ready as the guests arrive late morning. Lunch, siesta and afternoon walk.
Day 4
Mobile Camp
Exploring the area on foot and returning to the same campsite.
Day 5 & 6
Mobile Camp
The camp will be moved again to camp three in the morning as you walk down the river. An experienced biologist leads all walks and is escorted by an armed game guide.
Day 7
Tena - Tena or Nsefu Camp
On day seven after an early breakfast, you will cross River Luangwa at a point opposite Tena – Tena, which is a 4 to 5-hour drive. The Tena – Tena staff will meet you at the boat helping the party across the river, and after a 20-minute drive to Tena – Tena camp.
This exclusive and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a marvellous location on a great bend of the Luangwa River. Woods of mahogany trees shades the large of kind tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo, and antelope on the riverbank. Tena has five tents, each with a dressing room, open-air bathroom and private verandah that overlooks a waterhole. All meals are served under the shade of an enormous Mahogany tree in the centre of the camp. On reaching, you will be presented your tent, and lunch will be served followed by a well-deserved rest before the afternoon and evening game drive.
NOTE: The final night could be spent at Nsefu Camp
A bend of the river, 12 kilometres north of the Tena – Tena, is Nsefu which dates back to the fifties was the first game camp in Zambia. Nsefu was created after it was recognized as a beautiful area in the fifties and reopened in 1999 keeping the original style with only two camps operational in the park. To give you an exclusive experience that view of the park and including looking out at animals as they graze. The bar, tucked in beside a substantial dormant termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for animals, particularly leopard that hunts in the night. The original rondavels have been enlarged, with a spacious bathroom added. Each room has a distinct view of the river, through generous windows and from the unique wooden veranda.
Day 8
Departing / Flight to Lusaka
Today you will check out of the camp and depending on your flight time your guide will transfer you to Mfuwe Airport in time for your flight to Lusaka for onward connection. When you arrive in Lusaka at Lusaka International Airport our representative will welcome you and assist you with the luggage to Check-in on your International Flight Back Home.
Where You'll Be Staying
Nkwali Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Tena Tena Camp
South Luangwa National ParkWhat's not included
Personal Comprehensive Travel Insurances - Gratuities - Visa fees where applicable - International flights
Why Choose Absolute Zambia Safaris?
Absolute Zambia Safaris is a specialist in bespoke and private safaris in Zambia. Through our large safari operators, we proudly assist our guests in designing custom-made safaris.
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