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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival

Arrival

On arrival at Mfuwe Airport, you will be met and transferred to Tafika Main Camp, marking the beginning of an exciting journey into the wilderness. This afternoon you have the opportunity to relax before setting off on an afternoon and evening game drive.

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
Accommodation:
Tafika Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 2-3

South Luangwa

South Luangwa

Your stay at Tafika Main Camp is filled with activities, including morning, afternoon and evening game drives, providing opportunities to witness the park's wildlife. Guided walking safaris will bring you even closer to nature, while cycling safaris offer a unique perspective of the surroundings. You'll also have the opportunity to experience the local culture with a visit to the nearby Mkasanga village.

The camp has 2 hides which offer the opportunity of game viewing in-between activities. The hides overlook the camp waterhole which is often frequented by herds of elephant during August to November. Our seasonal Carmine bee-eater hide (September through to October) offers great photographic opportunities of the colorful breeding colony.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Tafika Camp
  • Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 4-5

South Luangwa

South Luangwa

As part of our walking camps, you will travel to Big Lagoon Walking Camp today. Situated on the west side of South Luangwa National Park, the camp offers a view of a lagoon from the ebony forest that surrounds it. The only way to get there is on foot, and guided walking safaris are the main activity.

With the help of guided walks, visitors can discover the wonders of the environment and get a sense of the bush's pace. From tiny elephant shrews to delicate, wide-eyed antelope to towering giraffes, colossal elephants, and massive herds of buffalo with prides of lion in behind, you will come across intriguing insects that live within animal droppings. As you follow the lion's footprints from the previous night to their resting spot that day, predators turn into prey.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Big Lagoon Camp
  • Luxury bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 6-7

South Luangwa

South Luangwa

You will begin your morning stroll today and finish it when you reach Chikoko Tree Walking Camp. Similar to Big Lagoon, your days will consist of led walks that give visitors a chance to get a feel for the bush and get in touch with nature's pace while discovering the wilderness's beauties. From tiny elephant shrews to delicate, wide-eyed antelope to towering giraffes, colossal elephants, and massive herds of buffalo with prides of lion in behind, you will come across intriguing insects that live within animal droppings. As you follow the lion's footprints from the previous night to their resting spot that day, predators turn into prey.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
Chikoko Trails Camps
  • Luxury bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside South Luangwa NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 8

Departure

Departure

Our safari ends after breakfast. You will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport in time for your flight and onward journey home.

Main Destination:
South Luangwa National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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