15-Day Walking Safari Zambia

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

Arrival in Lusaka

Pick up from Lusaka Airport around lunch time. We can do a short shopping stop to buy drinks and snack for the next days on safari. Then transfer to Protea Safari Lodge near Lusaka. Overnight in modern rooms. Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel. (-/-/-).

Main Destination:

Chisamba (Town)

Accommodation:

Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge

• Mid-range hotel located near Lusaka (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Kasanka National Park

Transfer from Chisamba to Kasanka National Park (around 6 hours driving). We set up camp at the Pontoon Campsite.
The rare and very shy Sitatunga Antelope can be normally seen grazing close to the campsite. We do a walking trip in the afternoon. 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

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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)

Bangweulu Swamps

After breakfast transfer to Bangweulu Wetlands (around 4hours)
These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when the waterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools and channels. In the afternoon of day 3 we will do a game drive to explore the area.
On day 4 we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork (depending on the water level we either walk or take a canoe, the walk can also involve wading through the swamp).
This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa, but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common.
The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endless landscape, is an unforgettable African experience!
Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB).

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

• Inside South Luangwa NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mutinondo Wilderness

Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness (5-6 hours driving). Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We have a full day to explore and enjoy the special atmosphere in this area. We either do 2 short walks or one long walk on day 6.
2x Camping (2x FB).

Main Destination:

Mutinondo Wilderness

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering Mutinondo Wilderness without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kapishya Hot Springs

After breakfast we drive to our next stop over: Kapishya Hot Springs (4-5 hours driving).
In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall, before and after the hike you can relax in the hot springs.
Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense instead of the walk, entrance fees will apply).
Camping on the banks of the Manshya river. (FB).

Main Destination:

Kapishya Hot Springs (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

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

North Luangwa National Park

We drive to the north-western boundary of North Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). We set up our camp at Samala Camp 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

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

Show more

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 1400 m altitude down the escarpment to the hot Luangwa Valley. While we drive the temperature gets hotter and the lush Miombo forest gives way to the hot savannah (around 3 hours driving). We will do a short walk in the close surrounding of the campsite 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

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

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

Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector

Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving).
South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thornicroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the afternoon we will do a game drive in the Nsefu Swctor of the park (no walking trip planned on that day).
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)

South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area

Through traditional villages we drive to the central area of the South Luangwa National Park, where we set up our tents at Wildlife Camp (around 1,5 hours driving). On these days we will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle on our game drive along the river, which often produces spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa.
2x Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp. (2x 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)

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 14 we will do a last game drive for sunset.
2x Camping (2x 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)

Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport and departure.

Main Destination:

Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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