5 Days Discovering South Luangwa Bush Camping Safari

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This itinerary offers clients with a one-of-a-kind experience of discovering South Luangwa by staying close to nature for two nights of bush camping, followed by wildlife drives and a lodge stay for the final two nights to enjoy all the comforts.

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South Luangwa National Park
Walking Safari & Bush Camping
Day & Night Game Drive Safari

Notes: Valid June to October/ Max - 4 People

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What's included

1 Night Fully Inclusive at Nsefu Camp – South Luangwa (Inclusive of Luxury Tented accommodation, all Walking safaris, game drives (day and night), cultural/village tour, visit the local market and Tribal Textiles
2 Nights Fully Inclusive at Luangwa Bush Camping – Lusaka (Inclusive of Accommodation, all safari activities, meals, bar, laundry, bar, internal flights ex Lusaka, transfers to/from Mfuwe airport)
1 Night Fully Inclusive at Tena Tena Camp – South Luangwa (Inclusive of Luxury Tented accommodation, all Walking safaris, game drives (day and night), cultural/village tour, visit the local market and Tribal Textiles.
Transportation; Round Trip Domestic Flights (Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka and All Airport Road Transfers

What's not included

Food and Accommodation

Day 1 – 2 : Nsefu Camp – South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, the first photographic safari camp in Zambia offers charm, history, exclusivity, and comfort in the best location in the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Nsefu was opened in the 1950s, the first camp in the South Luangwa and the brainchild of the renowned Norman Carr, who pioneered walking safaris here to benefit conservation and communities long before responsible tourism became a buzzword.

The camp’s location, within the Nsefu Sector, features superb wildlife, and the camp itself provides some fantastic sightings in the dry season, with huge herds of buffalo and elephants meandering across the river. And pukus seem to be ever-present, quietly eating the crimson petals of the camp’s mature sausage trees.

Day 2 – 4 : Luangwa Bush Camping – South Luangwa

ONE OF THE MOST EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES

What is “bush camping”? …walking with the best of guides, dipping deeper into the bush from the fixed camps by camping out for a couple of nights, dinner and stories around the fire, simple but delicious food… When staying at Tena Tena and Nsefu you can walk between the two for two or three days, camping on the way.

This is simple camping but with that extra touch of comfort. There are stand-up tents, mattresses on the ground, sheets and blankets, a wash basin, a shared 60L bucket shower, bush loo, a full bar, food service, fully serviced camp (except laundry). The walking is in one of the most lagoon-rich areas of the Luangwa and hence the game is superb.

Day 4 - 5: Tena Tena Camp – South Luangwa

Tena Tena was Robin's very first camp, and it seems to hold a special place in the heart of everyone who's come to stay over the years. Lying in the remote Nsefu section of South Luangwa National Park, Tena Tena sits nestled under a magnificent and thick grove of mahogany trees. On a double-ti river bank, each room enjoys its private view of a long stretch of the Luangwa River.

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5 Days Discovering South Luangwa Bush Camping Safari

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa NP

When you arrive at Lusaka Intl Airport, you will be welcomed and assist by our representative . You will check in onto your local flight to mfuwe in South Luangwa National Park .

After an hour flight, you will land at Mfuwe airport where a guide from Robin Pope will welcome and transfer you for about 1 hour road transfer to camp through some colourful village life then game viewing opportunity through the park. Check in , then relax and later in the evening you will be served with dinner before bedtime.
Day 2: Morning Bush Walk – Luangwa Bush Camp

Today you will start with early breakfast and then take a morning walk as a morning activity to the first bush camp. Situated in a secluded area of the Nsefu sector the camp is simple and “bush”. Arriving in time for a leisurely lunch followed by a siesta and an afternoon walk will follow tea and then back to camp for sundowners and dinner around the campfire.
Day 3: Full day explore Luangwa Bush Camping

The day is spent walking in the Luangwa Riverine Habitat's game-rich area, which includes ebony trees, several lagoons, and, of course, the Luangwa River itself. The camp will be moved to a new location during your morning walk, and lunch will be waiting for you when you arrive; alternatively, you and your guide may choose to enjoy a picnic meal en route. This is a flexible day, and your guide will talk to you and any other visitors about choices that will suit you.
Day 4: Bush Walk to Tena Tena Camp – South Luangwa

Early Morning Breakfast and then you will walk out of camp and towards your next lodge, stopping for tea and cake along the way and arriving in time for lunch. You will walk into Tena Tena Bush Camp in the Nsefu Sector, check in, and then lunch will be served.

After lunch, you'll have some free time before heading out for an afternoon/night game drive and back to the camp in time for dinner and bedtime.
Day 5: Departure

Depending on your flight time , you will have breakfast and either go for a morning safari or depart for Mfuwe airport after breakfast. You will be transferred to Mfuwe airport in time for your domestic flight to Lusaka and onward connection.

Our representative will be available to welcome you and assist check in onto your next flight or arrangement out of Lusaka intl Airport