The Essence of Africa in Zambia

This African safari holiday starts with two nights in a stylish lodge, then spends six nights in two distinct bush camps on the Luangwa River within South Luangwa National Park, before returning to the private lodge for one more night. A variety of wildlife watching activities are included in the 10-day South Luangwa safari, including guided game drives, night game drives, and walking safaris.

From landscape to animal diversity to accessibility, South Luangwa National Park is regarded as one of Africa’s best and most spectacular parks. Impalas, Pukus, and buffaloes graze the open plains; leopards, which are frequently hunted in the dense woodlands; elephant herds wade through the marshes; and hippos eat peacefully on Nile cabbage in the Luangwa River. The birdlife is likewise magnificent, with over 400 species recorded.

Highlights

  • Unlimited Fun and Adventure.
  • Enjoy the Nature and Natural Beauty of Africa.
  • 4 x 4 Open Game Drive Safaris (Day & Night Game Drive)
  • Legendary Walking Safari

Inclusions

  • 9 Nights accommodation
  • All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Tea/Coffee, Snacks & Three Course Dinner)
  • 2 Game Viewing activities each day including guided 4 x 4 open vehicle Game drives during both Day and Night and Guided Walking Safaris
  • National Park Fees, bed levies, Luangwa Conservation & Community & Laundry Services
  • Return road transfers from Mfuwe airport to Kafunta River Lodge
  • Return Domestic Flight (Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka)
  • All Intercamp Road Transfers
  • Local drinks (excluding premium brands)
  • Government Taxes national
  • Laundry Services

The Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Meet & Greet/ Flight to Mfuwe

You fly to Lusaka International Airport in Zambia (LUN), and on arrival you will be welcomed by our representative who will then help you to check in onto the flight to Mfuwe.

1hr 10 minutes and upon arrival at Mfuwe airport, you will be met by your hosts from Kafunta River Lodge and transferred to the lodge. On arrival at your lodge, you may want to undertake a night game drive or relax at your lodge enjoying a bush boma under the stars.

Day 2

Kafunta Lodge, South Luangwa National Park

A full day to explore everything South Luangwa National Park has to offer, including game drives with knowledgeable guides in the park and walking safaris with experienced guides through this wildlife-rich park.

Day 3

Transfer to Island Bush Camp

After breakfast, you’ll be transfer through South Luangwa National Park to your remote and intimate bush camp on the Luangwa River in an open vehicle. You will arrive at the camp in time for lunch and relaxation, followed by afternoon tea, a night game drive, and a return to the camp in time for dinner and bed.

Day 4 & 5

Island Bush Camp, South Luangwa NP

After a morning breakfast and walking safari or morning game drive, you’ll return to the camp in time for lunch, relax, and afternoon tea, before heading out for a night game drive, dinner, and bed.

Day 6

Transfer to Three Rivers Buch Camp

After breakfast, you will be transferred through South Luangwa National Park to Three Rivers Bush Camp, where you will spend the next three nights. Arrive in time for lunch, then unwind with afternoon tea and a night game drive before returning for dinner and bedtime.

Day 7 & 8

Three Rivers BushCamp, South Luangwa NP

Breakfast in the morning, followed by a morning game drive or walking safari before returning to the camp for lunch and relaxation, followed by a night game drive, dinner, and bedtime.

Day 9

Transfer to Kafunta Lodge

After a morning breakfast and game drive or walking safari, you will be transferred to Kafunta Lodge for your final night in an open vehicle. You’ll arrive in time to unwind and go on a night game drive.

Day 10

Departure

Today you have breakfast and morning game drive then you will be transferred to Mfuwe airport depending on your flight time to Lusaka and onwards connection. You will be met by our representative at Lusaka International airport who will then assist your with luggage and check in.

Where You'll Be Staying

Kafunta River Lodge

South Luangwa National Park
Kafunta River Lodge is set in the riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. This classic safari lodge offers guests all the comforts while being situated in unspoiled wilderness. With 8 private chalets and 2 luxury suites, there is something for all discerning guests. Central to the lodge is the spacious bar and dining area. Built around a semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, the lodge offers…
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Island Bush Camp

South Luangwa National Park
This small, personalized camp lies under a grove of Mahogany trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, Zambia. The Island Bush Camp offers rustic accommodation in grass/reed huts, with the modern comforts of hot showers and running water. Each chalet has a private verandah overlooking the Luangwa River. The Island Bush Camp is 2 hours’ drive south of Kafunta River Lodge in a very remote game-rich area of the southern section of the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Far…
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Three Rivers Camp

South Luangwa National Park
Three Rivers Camp is the latest addition to the Kafunta Safaris’ portfolio and is set at the confluence of the Luangwa, Kapamba and Lusangazi Rivers in South Luangwa, Zambia. The stylish tents lay under shady sausage trees and are facing either the Luangwa River or the game-rich lagoon. Sitting in the cozy chairs near the dining area, you will have boundless views of the Luangwa River and the Kapamba River, with their white beaches where hippos love basking in the…
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What's not included

Visa Fees - International /Regional Flights - Travel & Medical Insurance - Excluding premium brands - 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
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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.
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10/11/2024
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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
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Sorel
19/10/2024
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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.
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Laurent - societyofexploration
18/09/2024
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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.
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marys
25/08/2024
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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!
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Diamond1924
07/07/2024
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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.
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Anna L
14/05/2024
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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!
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Howard K K WONG
13/05/2024
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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.
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Gary V
19/12/2023
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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.
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Lisa A
24/11/2023
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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.

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