12-Day Fruit Bat Migration Expedition

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

You in lusaka and transfer to wild dog lodge

You land in Lusaka at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Upon landing, you can use this time to change your currency into Kwacha, a Zambian currency, and transfer to wild dog lodge, where you will spend a night before the safari starts. Food in the restaurant at your cost.

Main Destination:

Lusaka (City)

Accommodation:

Wild Dogs Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Fika lodge

After breakfast, we pack our luggage and drive to Mukushi, on the way will stop in kabwe city and add up on our groceries, and have a quick lunch. We will stop over at Fika lodge for a night and proceed the following morning to kasanka national park. We will provide all meals. There will be no activity on this day.

Main Destination:

Mkushi (Town)

Accommodation:

Fika Lodge

• Budget lodge located near Mkushi (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon bat viewing

Morning: The Dawn Return
At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland.
Afternoon: The Dusk Departure
Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka.

Main Destination:

Kasanka National Park

Best Time To Visit October to December (Bat migration)

High Season October to December (The park gets busy)

Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Kasanka NP

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

ZebraRare

HyenaVery Rare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Kasanka NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Morning: The Dawn Return
At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland.
Afternoon: The Dusk Departure
Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka.

Main Destination:

Kasanka National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Kasanka NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Morning: The Dawn Return
At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland.
Afternoon: The Dusk Departure
Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka.

Main Destination:

Kasanka National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Kasanka NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to bangweulu wetland

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll trade the forests of Kasanka for the vast, watery wilderness of the Bangweulu Wetlands. The drive transitions into an open landscape of floodplains and lily-covered lagoons, the primary haunt of the prehistoric Shoebill stork.
After a quick midway lunch, you’ll reach Nsobe Camp. If time allows, an afternoon drive offers your first glimpse of the endemic Black Lechwe gathering by the thousands. As the sun sets over the horizon, you’ll settle into your campsite for a night under the stars, surrounded by the wild symphony of the swamps.

Main Destination:

Bangweulu Wetlands

Best Time To Visit May to July (Shoebills and black lechwe)

High Season Never (The park is never busy)

Best Weather April to September (Cool and it hardly ever rains)

Wildlife in Bangweulu Wetlands

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardRare

Wild DogRare

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ElephantVery Rare

LionVery Rare

BuffaloRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Today is dedicated to the search for the legendary Shoebill. You’ll head into the heart of the swamps aboard a mukolo—a traditional dugout canoe—allowing you to glide silently through the papyrus to find this prehistoric bird in its natural habitat.
The afternoon continues the adventure across the floodplains, where the vast herds of Black Lechwe congregate. As evening approaches, the focus shifts to a Sessebi (Tsessebe) viewing, capturing these swift antelopes against the golden light of the Bangweulu horizon.

Main Destination:

Bangweulu Wetlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Today is dedicated to the search for the legendary Shoebill. You’ll head into the heart of the swamps aboard a mukolo—a traditional dugout canoe—allowing you to glide silently through the papyrus to find this prehistoric bird in its natural habitat.
The afternoon continues the adventure across the floodplains, where the vast herds of Black Lechwe congregate. As evening approaches, the focus shifts to a Sessebi (Tsessebe) viewing, capturing these swift antelopes against the golden light of the Bangweulu horizon.

Main Destination:

Bangweulu Wetlands

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Mutinondo Wilderness

Mutinondo Wilderness is a private paradise of granite "whaleback" inselbergs and crystal-clear rivers.
Morning: High-Altitude Hiking
Start with a sunrise hike up Mayense, the highest peak, for 360-degree views of the Luangwa Valley. The cool morning air is ideal for exploring the 75km trail network. Guided or solo, you can trek through miombo woodlands to discover ancient San rock art or spot rare birds like the Bar-winged Weaver.
Afternoon: Waterfalls & Rivers
As the day warms up, take a leisurely walk to Choso or Ndubaluba Falls. The rivers here are croc- and bilharzia-free, making the rock pools perfect for a refreshing swim. You can also grab a canoe to paddle along the Musamfushi River, ending your day with a sundowner atop a nearby granite dome to watch the wilderness turn to gold.

Main Destination:

Mutinondo Wilderness

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Mutinondo Wilderness

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afernoon

Mutinondo Wilderness is a private paradise of granite "whaleback" inselbergs and crystal-clear rivers.
Morning: High-Altitude Hiking
Start with a sunrise hike up Mayense, the highest peak, for 360-degree views of the Luangwa Valley. The cool morning air is ideal for exploring the 75km trail network. Guided or solo, you can trek through miombo woodlands to discover ancient San rock art or spot rare birds like the Bar-winged Weaver.
Afternoon: Waterfalls & Rivers
As the day warms up, take a leisurely walk to Choso or Ndubaluba Falls. The rivers here are croc- and bilharzia-free, making the rock pools perfect for a refreshing swim. You can also grab a canoe to paddle along the Musamfushi River, ending your day with a sundowner atop a nearby granite dome to watch the wilderness turn to gold.

Main Destination:

Mutinondo Wilderness

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Mutinondo Wilderness

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to fika lodge

Transfer to fika loge. After breakfast, we pack our luggage and drive back to Mukushi on the way we will stop over for a quick lunch and proceed to the lodge at Fika. Dinner in the restaurant is at your own cost. There will be no activity on this day.

Main Destination:

Mkushi (Town)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Near Mkushi (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to lusaka

After a final breakfast at Fika Lodge, you’ll pack up for the scenic drive to Lusaka. Following a quick lunch stop along the Great North Road, you'll arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for your Air transfer home, marking the end of an unforgettable Zambian expedition.

Main Destination:

Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.