South Luangwa Safari

9 Days

South Luangwa safari

The 9-Day South Luangwa Safari is one of Zambia’s prime Safari Tours in South Luangwa National park. It’s well known for its abundant wildlife over a area of 9.050 km². The savanna woodland is home to hundreds of bird species. You’ll spend 4 days at the Flatdogs Camp on the border of the national park before you move to Zikomo Safari Lodge.

Zambia is situated on a high plateau in South Central Africa. The Zambezi river runs from the equatorial region down to the south-east provinces. It supports not only agriculture but wildlife. The Luangwa river and the Kafue are two other big rivers that supports wildlife in this region.

The South Luangwa national park has luxury safari lodges nestled around the park. Our Tours can depart from Lusaka the capital city of Zambia. A good road connects the capital city to the South Luangwa national park.

During your stay you will be accompanied by experienced Tour Guides on game drives. Walking safaris are also a very good way to come as close to nature.

Overview

This Tour is a Luxury jungle safari tour. During your stay you will stay at 2 exclusive Safari camps. All meals will be provided and you will have activities scheduled each day in the service of an English Guide. If you are into photographing this would be your good stay to capture as much of the 450 species of birds in this national park. Optional you can plan walking safari while here , another opportunity to get as close to nature as you can. Of course you will be accompanied by a Guide and/or Ranger.

Tour Highlights

  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Birding

Itinerary

On Arrival at Mfuwe International Airport, your driver will be waiting for you for transfer to the Flatdogs Camp. Its a drive of less than an hour from the airport to the camp just on the banks of Luangwa river. As you drive to the camp already lots of monkeys, bush bucks and baboons sighting. You will stay at the Flatdogs safari camp on a luxury Safari tents. During your stay here you have 2 game viewing activities ( morning, afternoon and evening game drives, walking safaris) per day included. Our competent nature guides will bring you closer to nature. South Luangwa is very good for the cats big and small. Your evening game drives will be quite interesting. And your mornings and evenings you’ll be entertained by birds’ calls. What To See: Beautiful scenery, lovely bird calls, hippos, crocodiles, cats, elephants and more. Accommodation: Luxury Tented En-suite chalets.

You will be at Zikomo safari Camp for the following 4 nights . Nsefu means Eland the largest antelope weighing 1 000 kg. As you transfer from Flatdogs you drive through rural or countryside of Zambia. You’ll have a glimpse of the culture of Zambia. The Safari lodge is also on the banks of the Luangwa river. You have 2 game viewing activities per day included of your choice( morning, afternoon, evening game drive, walking Safari) Accommodation: Zikomo Safari Camp Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 :
Lusaka

The Tour ends today shortly after breakfast. You will have your transfer to the airport in time for your flight. If the flight is from Lusaka then departure from the lodge will be early in the morning.

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle) Transportation to and from!! Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip on lodges with family environment Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip First Aid Medical Kit All the required permits and paperwork

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare Visa Charges Your travel and medical insurance Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc Food and accommodations not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter. International vaccinations and inoculations Postage and porterage fees Tips and gratuities for driver and Guides

Frequently asked Questions

How fit do I need?

No fitness requirements. All game drives are from open vehicles. The walking safaris are usually 3 hours.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Your 2 lodges have charging, lightning and hot showers.

Are there ATMs ?

You would not need an ATM in the national park. However you may carry a few cash to buy personal items and to pay your gratuities.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed at your lodge. Outside the lodge area you will not have network. However should you want to be connected all the time, you would have to buy a sim card from the local providers and register it to be access network.

Is it necessary to hire?

Guides are already included in the package. However you will be required tip them a minimum of $5 a day.

How much do guides and porters cost?

Porters at International airports usually cost $10-$20.

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South Luangwa Safari
12% Off
From €2,850 €2,500
/ Adult
  • 1-12 people
  • Luxury Safari Lodges
  • Lusaka
  • Moderate
  • All year
  • 8 Breakfast, 7 lunches, 7 diners
  • Game drives and walking safari accompanied by an English speaking Guide
  • Luxury lodges

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