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Elephant in South Luangwa National Park

Wild Zambia on foot

13 days from £7,750pp
Elephant in South Luangwa National Park
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Tour highlights

  • Game drives in the Luangwa National Park.

  • Stunning birdlife.

  • Dramatic sunsets and lush landscapes.

  • Few other visitors and off-peak prices.

  • Boat safaris from November to April.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka.

  • On arrival in Lusaka, you will be met and assisted through immigration with your luggage. You will be shown to your internal flight to Mfuwe. You will meet your guide and be driven through Mfuwe town to the South Luangwa National Park and your lodge.

    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
    • Southern Sun, Lusaka
      Southern Sun, Lusaka
    • Carmine bee-eater colony
      Carmine bee-eater colony

  • A full day of game-viewing activities. The South Luangwa National Park is considered one of the finest safari destinations in Africa, where you can expect to see lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, hyenas and more.

    • Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
      Carmine bee-eaters, South Luangwa
    • Elephant at dusk
      Elephant at dusk
    • Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River
      Lioness on the banks of the Luangwa River

  • Today you will have the option of taking both a morning and afternoon activity. Normally the activities will start at around 6.00am, and you will then return mid-morning for lunch and siesta before going out again in the afternoon.

    • Leopard
      Leopard
    • Young male lion
      Young male lion
    • Hippo in the Nile cabbage
      Hippo in the Nile cabbage

  • Enjoy another full day of safari activities, boating on the Luangwa River (November to April), walking or driving on the all-weather roads.

    • Young zebra with oxpeckers
      Young zebra with oxpeckers
    • Lion on a buffalo kill
      Lion on a buffalo kill
    • Leopard in a Sausage Tree
      Leopard in a Sausage Tree

  • This morning, you will transfer by boat further north. Depending on what you see along the way, this journey will take a few hours. On arrival, you will be able to explore the area on foot to see what game you can find.

    • Hippo in the Luangwa River
      Hippo in the Luangwa River
    • Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
      Carmine bee-eater colony in the banks of the Luangwa River
    • Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole
      Lioness & cubs drinking from a waterhole

  • Spend today either boating through the ebony groves or walking through the Nsefu sector, soaking up the peace and tranquillity of this beautiful area of the park.

    • Young impala, South Luangwa National Park
      Young impala, South Luangwa National Park
    • Lion, South Luangwa National Park
      Lion, South Luangwa National Park
    • Tracking lion on a walking safari
      Tracking lion on a walking safari

  • A second full day at Nsefu enjoying safari activities based on the Luangwa River.

    • Elephant in the Luangwa Valley
      Elephant in the Luangwa Valley
    • Sunset on the Luangwa River
      Sunset on the Luangwa River
    • Crawshay's Zebra
      Crawshay's Zebra

  • This morning, water levels permitting, your guide will take you downriver again by boat to Nkwali Camp on the banks of the Luangwa for your final few nights on safari. Here you will be able to enjoy some game drives and night drives.

    • Lion in the Luangwa National Park
      Lion in the Luangwa National Park
    • Elephant crossing the Luangwa River
      Elephant crossing the Luangwa River
    • Walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park
      Walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park

  • Explore the more southern parts of the South Luangwa National Park using both a boat and a 4x4 vehicle.

    • Walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park
      Walking safari in the South Luangwa National Park
    • Watching giraffe in the South Luangwa
      Watching giraffe in the South Luangwa
    • Elephant coming down to the Luangwa River
      Elephant coming down to the Luangwa River

  • Another full day of safari activities from Nkwali, perhaps explore the game management area surrounding the camp, well known for its game sightings.

    • Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
      Leopard, South Luangwa National Park
    • Lioness in the South Luangwa
      Lioness in the South Luangwa
    • South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

  • Spend a relaxing morning before heading to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka. On your way, you can visit Tribal Textiles for some locally-produced shopping, so make sure you have enough space in your luggage!

    • Lion in South Luangwa National Park
      Lion in South Luangwa National Park
    • South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
    • On safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
      On safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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