Classic South Luangwa Safari

South Luangwa is one of the jewels of Zambia's national parks network. Extending down much of the Luangwa Valley it offers a number of remote bush camps that provide outstanding wildlife watching opportunities and safari experiences including walking safaris and sleep-outs under the stars in unspoiled wilderness. The leopards of South Luangwa are well known with their dense population; but there are a number of other specialties too: Cookson's wildebeest, Crayshaw's zebra and Thornicroft's giraffe, all subspecies native to the valley. In season, from late August / September carmine bee-eaters next in holes in the river banks in their hundreds and provide a real spectacle.

This safari holiday combines either a northern or southern camps, well away from the main park gate and tourist hub of Mfuwe. It is the perfect getaway safari sure to deliver plenty of great wildlife sightings and relaxed safari hospitality.

Arriving into Mfuwe airport late in the afternoon means arrival at your chosen camp after dark. Perhaps you might want to spend a night closer to the main gate but we believe you cannot beat waking up in the heart of the African bush the next morning, with wildlife close by. A special feeling that anticipates the rest of this great safari.

Whichever camp you choose, whether tented or thatched, you can be assured that these small camps offer a unique, intimate experience with the personal touch you would expect from some of Africa's finest wilderness camps. Of course, as you would expect, the safari guides are passionate about their wildlife. You can choose from camps such as Nsolo, Luwi, Mchenja and Kakuli from the highly reputed Time + Tide in the northern area of the park or the camps from Bushcamp Company: Kuyenda, Chamilandu, Chindeni, Bilimungwe, Kapamba, Zungulila in the southern sector of the South Luangwa. Other camp options are possible and we can help you decide where to stay.

One aspect of the groups of camps mentioned above is that you can walk between camps on guided bush walks, luggage being transferred separately, making for an interesting transfer. More so, if you enjoy the magic of a fly camp in a dry river bed en route as is the possible between some of the Time + Tide camps.

South Luangwa offers an incredible week of wildlife viewing unsurpassed in much of Africa.

April - October

Highlight species

	Leopard
	Lion
	Elephant
	Thornycroft's giraffe
	Cookson's wildebeest
	Wild dog
	Carmine bee-eaters
	Large herds of buffalo

Cost from £

Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.

Departure Dates

Any dates to your requirements between April & October inclusive

Difficulty

Generally easy safari with some bush walks on uneven ground.

Flights

No direct flights from the UK. International flights via European hubs, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dubai or Doha. 

Time

GMT +2 hours

Lower Zambezi or Kafue National Park for more safari camps or cross to Lake Malawi to relax. South Luangwa can also be readily combined with a few nights at Victoria Falls from Livingstone.