$8,435 to $10,200 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Welcome to Livingstone
Welcome to Livingstone
Your Zambian adventure begins with a flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone, where a private road transfer delivers you to the David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa. Set on the banks of the Zambezi River, just 5km from the Victoria Falls, all rooms face the river which captivated the great explorer himself. This evening, step aboard the Lady Livingstone for a sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi — the perfect golden welcome to Zambia.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- The David Livingstone Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
The Victoria Falls Up Close
The Victoria Falls Up Close
This morning, a shared guided tour takes you to the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with some of the most dramatic viewpoints anywhere along the gorge. In the afternoon, visit the David Livingstone Museum on a shared guided tour — a fascinating insight into the life and extraordinary journeys of the explorer whose name this town bears.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zambia)
- Accommodation:
- The David Livingstone Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Onto the Birthplace of Walking Safaris - South Luangwa
Onto the Birthplace of Walking Safaris - South Luangwa
A private road transfer takes you to Livingstone Airport, where you board your Proflight connection via Lusaka to Mfuwe — the gateway to the South Luangwa National Park, widely regarded as one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations and the birthplace of the walking safari. A shared road transfer delivers you to Mfuwe Lodge — set inside the park beneath a canopy of ebony and mahogany, its chalets arranged around two lagoons where an endless stream of wildlife keeps guests enthralled from the open deck and swimming pool.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mfuwe Lodge
Wildlife in South Luangwa NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
A Meander on the Luangwa River
A Meander on the Luangwa River
A shared game drive transfer takes you from Mfuwe Lodge to Nkwali Camp — your home for the next three nights, situated on the banks of the Luangwa River on a magnificent meander, overlooking the National Park. Located on Robin Pope Safaris' private land outside the park, Nkwali offers a private game viewing area behind camp as well as exclusive access into the park — either by boat or across the pontoon. Six chalets with bamboo-woven walls, thatch roofs and open-air en-suite bathrooms open onto magnificent views of the river. Understated elegance, seclusion and superb service from the very first evening.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nkwali Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
A Full Day Among Luangwa's Big Game
A Full Day Among Luangwa's Big Game
A full day at Nkwali — walking safaris at dawn, game drives through the park, and the constant theatre of the Luangwa River in front of camp. The South Luangwa is home to some of Africa's greatest concentrations of wildlife — elephant, buffalo, lion, hippo, giraffe and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife — and Nkwali's privileged riverfront position puts you right in the heart of it all.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nkwali Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Footsteps in the Luangwa Dawn
Footsteps in the Luangwa Dawn
A final full day at Nkwali before moving deeper into the valley tomorrow. Make the most of a last morning walking safari — there is no more intimate or exhilarating way to experience the South Luangwa than on foot — before an afternoon game drive and sundowners on the river bank.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nkwali Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Onward to Nsefu
Onward to Nsefu
A shared game drive transfer takes you to Nsefu Camp — one of the oldest and most beloved camps in the South Luangwa, situated in the exclusive Nsefu Sector on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River. This remote corner of the park is renowned for its exceptional wildlife density and the intimate, unpretentious character of a camp that has been welcoming safari lovers for generations. Settle in and let the river and the bush do what they do best.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nsefu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Leopards, Wild Dogs & Elephant Herds - Nsefu Safari Day
Leopards, Wild Dogs & Elephant Herds - Nsefu Safari Day
A full day in the exclusive Nsefu Sector — one of the most productive game viewing areas in the entire valley. Walking safaris, game drives and night drives reveal the extraordinary wildlife diversity of this remarkable landscape, with the Luangwa River providing a constant, ever-changing backdrop to every activity. The South Luangwa's legendary leopard sightings, wild dog packs and vast elephant herds are never far away in this corner of the park.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nsefu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
A Final Night in Nsefu
A Final Night in Nsefu
Another extraordinary day in the Nsefu Sector. With the exclusive concession largely to yourselves, every drive and walk feels entirely personal — a reminder of why the South Luangwa is considered one of Africa's truly great safari experiences. Tonight, one last dinner at Nsefu before your bush camping adventure begins.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nsefu Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
A Night of Bush Camping
A Night of Bush Camping
A shared game drive transfer takes you to Luangwa Bush Camp — one of the South Luangwa's most authentic and immersive experiences, offering a raw, back-to-basics encounter with the African wilderness that few other destinations can match. Simple, intimate and utterly wild, this is the Luangwa Valley stripped back to its very essence — just you, your guides and the bush.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Luangwa Bush Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Where the Safari Legend Began - Tena Tena
Where the Safari Legend Began - Tena Tena
A shared game drive transfer takes you to Tena Tena — the camp that started it all for Robin Pope Safaris, and still a firm favourite among safari lovers the world over. Nestled under a magnificent grove of mahogany trees in the exclusive Nsefu Sector, Tena Tena sits on a double-tiered river bank where each tent enjoys its own private view onto a long stretch of the Luangwa River. Hippos wallow in the shallows below, lions roam the opposite bank, and the en-suite bathrooms open to the elements with curved walls around the trees and the river always in sight.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tena Tena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
A Final Day on the Luangwa River
A Final Day on the Luangwa River
A full final day at Tena Tena — perhaps the most evocative address in the entire Luangwa Valley. Walking safaris through the mahogany woodland, game drives into the Nsefu Sector, and the endless, mesmerising drama of the Luangwa River from your private veranda. The South Luangwa National Park — one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas in Africa and possibly its finest wildlife sanctuary — reveals itself in all its glory from this legendary riverside camp.
- Main Destination:
- South Luangwa National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tena Tena Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 13
Farewell to Zambia's Wild Heart
Farewell to Zambia's Wild Heart
A shared road transfer takes you back to Mfuwe Airstrip for your Proflight connection to Lusaka. From the thundering spray of the Victoria Falls to the wild meanders of the Luangwa — this has been Zambia at its most authentic, most intimate and most unforgettable. Until next time.
- Main Destination:
- No major destination visited
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
