15-Day Zambia Walking Safari with Bat Migration

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

Arrival in Mfuwe

After arrival at Mfuwe Airport, you will meet your guide and the other participants at the small airport in Mfuwe. Afterwards, transfer to our camp (Croc. Valley Camp or similar). Clients are requested to help set up camp that's next to the Luangwa River. Dinner is being served underneath the clear African sky.

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easy to find)

High Season July to October (Busy and high-season rates apply)

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

Wildlife in South Luangwa NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

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ZebraCommon

HyenaCommon

Wild DogOccasional

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

South Luangwa National Park

These days we will spend game viewing inside the national park. We will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa.
During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. The colourful carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests on the river banks.
Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle.
You'll be camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp (2 xFB).

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Walking Safari in South Luangwa NP

After another morning game drive, we pack a small backpack and start our walking trip in the afternoon to the Bush Camp, which is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River under huge Natal Mahogany trees providing shade during the hot days. Wildlife is in abundance and can be spotted from the bush-camp. A fully qualified guide and scout will lead the trek.
The next morning sunrise and birdsong wakes up the bush. After breakfast, it is time to pack up and head back to camp on foot – another three hour through Africa’s wilderness
In the afternoon of day 4 we will do another game drive in this area for sunset. (2x FB).

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside South Luangwa NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

South Luangwa NP - Nsefu Sector

Early in the morning we pack up our camp and drive via traditional villages to the Nsefu sector of the park. South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the afternoon we will do a game drive with our 4x4 vehicle in the Nsefu Sector.
Camping on the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve. (FB).

Main Destination:

South Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Through Luambe National Park to North Luangwa National Park

Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to North Luangwa Park which is remote and wild. We will do a short game walk in the vicinity of the campsite and along the Luangwa River with a scout. Big herds of hippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes can be seen from our camp.
Camping at the campsite just outside the National Park. (FB).

Main Destination:

North Luangwa National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easier to find)

High Season July to October (The park is little visited)

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

Wildlife in North Luangwa NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

LeopardRare

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

North Luangwa National Park

Today’s stage takes us from the hot Luangwa Valley up the steep escarpment (altitude 1400 m). While we drive the temperature gets cooler and the dry savannah gives way to the Miombo forest. In the northern area of the park, we set up our camp at an exclusive campsite near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon we will take a walk along the river, and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in the mountain stream.
Camping at the Samala Campsite at the park’s border (FB).

Main Destination:

North Luangwa National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kapishya Hot Springs

Next stop over on our trip is Kapishya Hot Springs, which allows us to relax in the hot springs. Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense). In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall. Camping (FB).

Main Destination:

Kapishya Hot Springs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mutinondo Wilderness

Early in the morning, we'll drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness. Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We will do a sunset walk to enjoy the special atmosphere at dusk. Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle. You'll be camping at the campsite of Mutinondo Wilderness (full board basis).

Main Destination:

Mutinondo Wilderness

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Mutinondo Wilderness

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Bangweulu Swamps

We'll move on foot or on water (depending on the water level) to find the water birds, the huge herds of Lechwe antelope and other animals like tsessebe (a species of antelope), zebra, buffalo and black-backed jackal.
The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endless landscape is an unforgettable African experience! Participants are requested to help with setting up tents and loading the vehicle.
You'll be camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x VP).

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

• Inside Bangweulu Wetlands

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Kasanka National Park

Early in the morning we go further to the Kasanka National Park. Towards the end of October and in November millions of straw-coloured fruit bats arrive from the Congo. This is known as the world’s biggest migration of mammals - a sight not to be missed! With some luck we will be able to observe the rare and shy Sitatunga Antelope (among other animals). The bird life is amazing as well at this time of the year. Camping inside the National Park. (FB).

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

Show more

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Kasanka NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Chisamba

On the Great North Road, we head towards Chisamba (around 6 hours drive), where we stay overnight at Protea Safari Lodge. We can still do a short walk on the premises of the hotel. Overnight at Protea Safari Lodge in modern rooms.
Dinner in the restaurant (B/L/-).

Main Destination:

Chisamba (Town)

Accommodation:

Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located near Lusaka (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

After Breakfast transfer to Lusaka International Airport and departure.

Main Destination:

Lusaka 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.