South & North Luangwa National Park Safari

7 Days

Zambia

Classic, Walking

This itinerary is ideal for clients looking for a full Luangwa valley safari since it includes top-notch wildlife regions in both the south and north Luangwa national parks. In South Luangwa National Park, clients will enjoy day and night game drives with plentiful wildlife, whereas in North Luangwa, most of the activities are done on foot, resulting in the famous Luangwa walking safari. This route delivers a true close-to-nature experience while also revealing Zambia’s secret beauty, the Luangwa.

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Highlights

Walking safaris in the middle of nowhere
Guides who are passionate and among the best in the industry
Leopards and a plethora of birds can be seen on a day or night game drive safari.

Inclusions

Mfuwe Lodge – South Luangwa National Park

3 nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, tea, and coffee, and three-course Dinner)
2 game viewing activities per day (Day & Night game drive safaris and Walking Safaris)
Laundry and Wi-Fi Service
Park Entry Fees, All levies and All Government Taxes

Buffalo Camp – North Luangwa National Park

3 nights Ensuite Chalet Accommodation
All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea/coffee and Dinner)
2 game viewing activities per day (Walking Safari or Limited Game drives safaris & Sundowners)
Park Fee and All Taxes

Transportation; All Road & Airport Transfers, Return Lusaka to Mfuwe Domestic Flight, Return Charter flight from Mfuwe Airport to Mwaleshi Airstrip in North Luangwa National Park

The Itinerary

Day 1

Meet & Greet /Flight to Mfuwe

Take your flight to Lusaka Intl Airport (LUN) and Our agent will meet you at the airport and assist you with luggage then help you to check onto your domestic flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park.

When you arrive at Mfuwe Airport, a guide from Mfuwe Lodge will greet you, assist you with your luggage, and transfer you by road to Mfuwe Lodge, your home for your first three nights in the Luangwa Valley. The journey takes about 45 minutes and takes you to pass the Mfuwe’ s communities.

Arrive and check-in, depending on your arrival time you may choose to proceed on a night game drive in search of nocturnal wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner and bed.

Day 2 & 3

Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa NP

Breakfast will be served before you depart for a morning wildlife drive or walking safari, returning to the lodge almost in time for brunch and free time to relax before the afternoon tea /coffee time, followed by an afternoon/night game drive, in search of nocturnal wildlife before returning to the lodge for dinner and bed.

Day 4

Transfer flight to north Luangwa NP

Breakfast and an early morning game drive will be followed by a transfer to Mfuwe Airport for a 30-minute charter flight to Mwaleshi Airstrip in North Luangwa National Park.

A guide from Buffalo Camp will be waiting for you when you arrive at Mwaleshi Airstrip. He will take you on a 30-minute transfer to Buffalo Camp, arriving in time for lunch.

Check-in, lunch and free time to relax before the afternoon tea/coffee time followed by the afternoon/evening game viewing activity such as a walking safari, followed by sundowners, before returning to the camp for dinner and bedtime at your convenience time.

Day 5 & 6

Buffalo Camp in North Luangwa NP

After breakfast, you will depart for a walking safari or game drive, taking a break with tea and snacks, and then returning to the lodge for lunch and some leisure time in your room. The afternoon activity could be a brief walking safari or a wildlife drive with sundowners, followed by dinner and bed at the lodge.

Day 7

Air Transfer to Lusaka via Mfuwe

After breakfast, you may go on a morning game drive and then go to Mwaleshi Airstrip for your short flight to Mfuwe Airport and then your flight from Mfuwe to Lusaka for your onward connection, depending on your flight itinerary.

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Where You'll Be Staying

Mfuwe Lodge

South Luangwa National Park

Award-winning safari lodge set in the most prolific game area of the South Luangwa. The perfect place to enjoy excellent game viewing, recharge your batteries, or start and finish your journey to our Bushcamps. Ease yourself in Luangwa life with a stay at the award-winning Mfuwe Lodge. Set inside the park, just five minutes’ drive from the main gate, the lodge’s allure is instantly obvious. Beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany, its eighteen air-conditioned chalets are arranged around the…

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Buffalo Camp

North Luangwa National Park

The camp founded in 1980, the buffalo was the first allowed to operate in North Luangwa National Park, all thanks to the anti-poaching efforts of its founder John Harvey. Today it still offers a unique experience of African wildlife, thanks to the vast knowledge of its owner Mark Harvey and his experienced staff. The camp is built almost from scratch every year – 7 Chalets, Kitchen, bar and dining area rise from nearly nothing within 4 weeks. Accommodation: Guests are…

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What's not included

Visa Fees & Insurance - International Flights - Departure Tax – US$ 16 Per Person - Drink from the Bar & Laundry at Buffalo Camp - Tips and anything of Personal Nature

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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Dillon P

01/01/2025

Epic experience Truly a once in a lifetime experience! We always felt safe and well looked after on the trip, the scenery was excellent and the value for money was off the charts. Definitely a trip we would want to do again.

howard0928

10/11/2024

Excellent operator! Absolute Zambia was fantastic. Every connection ran smoothly, a representative was in hand whenever necessary. Booked us in fantastic lodges with great accommodations and even better food Highly recommended

Sorel

19/10/2024

Well organized, amazing safari Robert helped us plan every detail of our first safari/trip to Africa. He was incredibly responsive via email, and allowed us to explore a variety of options. We visited the city of Lusaka, 2 game parks, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, and a Mozambique beach resort. Every step of the way went smoothly.I especially recommend South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi game parks for safari. We saw a wide range of game and our guides were knowledgeable. It was overall an amazing experience.

Laurent - societyofexploration

18/09/2024

100% recommendation for your Zambia travels Robert arranged a two weeks photography tour for us, combining Wildlige and culture (Likumby Lya Mize and Nyau mask dances) and we enjoyed it a lot. He was extremely responsive to answer all our questions before the tour and arranged many extras that are, for photographers, of the utmost importance - private safari vehicles, full day game drives, efficient planning - making sure we didn‘t miss a thing! Also the recommended lodges were faultless. A special thanks to our driver, Kamara, who, with his professionalism and positive attitude, helped to overcome every small difficulty that we met during our overland travel days. The budget we gave was also respected and we got good value for our money. I give a 100% recommendation to this reputable Zambian owned company.

marys

25/08/2024

AMAZING EXPERIENCE Robert Zgosi was amazing! Everything on our trip was perfectly planned and executed. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I have recommended this company to friends and would definitely use them again!

Diamond1924

07/07/2024

Absolutely Great Tour AZS organised a perfect customised tour for us, combining Victoria Falls and South Luangwa nature reserve. Everything went really smoothly from stepping off the plane at Livingstone, crossing the Zimbabwean border, internal Zambian flights, and selecting terrific Lodges. We were pleasantly surprised to be welcomed at Lusaka Airport as we connected to our flight to Mfuwe. Would thoroughly recommend - AZS were brilliant at rearranging everything when we had to delay our trip as well. Really good.

Anna L

14/05/2024

Perfect holiday in Zambia Robert designed a perfect trip for our family. He chose local owned lodges that met our budget. He was always available to make sure we were okay or to give us advice. I highly recommend Absolute Zambia Safari!

Howard K K WONG

13/05/2024

The most professional and trustworthy agent for safaris in Africa We have just returned from a wonderful 9 days’ trip in Zimbabwe which was recommended and well organized by Robert from Absolute Zambia Safaris. According to our budget and wishing list, Robert organized us to stay at two wonderful lodges each close to two different National Parks in Zimbabwe and last stop by Victoria Falls. I was lucky to have entrusted Robert to organize my first experience of safari at his own country ( 5 days’ Luangwa trip) in 2019. Same as before, we did not have to think about anything on this trip but enjoying every moment on our safaris, especially the sightings of white rhinos which we mostly interested in. All the arrangements were seamless with only one hiccup, it was not the fault of Robert or his team but the “Imvelo” whose tram services could not be resumed on the date as they had hoped. What a pity that we could not celebrate our special event on that tram as planned. Robert be given credit once again in this regard, he promptly negotiated with Imvelo who eventually compensated us a charter flight to Victoria Fall with no extra charge and had out luggage forwarded by road to our hotel on the same day. All the way through our return to the airport for our flight back home, definitely exceeded our expectations. Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris was truly amazing and I wholeheartedly recommend him to those planning a trip in South Africa.

Gary V

19/12/2023

Another perfect holiday We were a party of eight, most of us on a return trip (last one in 2020 - also with Absolute Zambia Safaris) under the expert guidance of Robert. It was again a holiday without a single complaint. Pickups were reliable and punctual, the David Livingstone resort is perfectly located on the banks of the Zambezi with comfortable beds, sumptuous food, an infinity pool, and an unlimited supply of food and drinks on the silent but spacious sunset cruise. Robert (from Absolute Zambia Safaris) dealt with all our changes, additions, amendments, and cancellations with endless patience and understanding. It was a perfect holiday, we will be back. Thank you Absolute Zambia Safaris.

Lisa A

24/11/2023

Amazing five-day trip Absolute Safari organised an amazing five-day trip for us which included 2 nights in Mwanfushi safari lodge and 2 nights by Victoria falls. Everything worked out perfectly and Robert was quick on the email, answering and organising according to our wishes. Our driver Brian was excellent and always on time and the price very reasonable. Can highly recommend.

South & North Luangwa National Park Safari

Highlights

Inclusions

The Itinerary