WALKING, HIKING AND CAMPING SAFARI

Luangwa Valley, Kapishya, Bangweulu Wetlands and Mutinondo Wilderness

Set Tour Date : 09SEP – 23SEP2025

Day 1: Mfuwe After arrival at Mfuwe airport transfer to our campsite at Wildlife Camp. Camping next to the Luangwa River. Dinner is being served underneath the clear African sky .

Day 2: South Luangwa National Park- Mfuwe area: We will spend the day with game viewing inside the National Park and will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produces 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 in the riverbanks. Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp or similar.

Day 3-4: 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 a last game drive in this area for sunset. 2x Camping

Days 5 and 6: South Luangwa National Park– 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 mornings we will do game walks along the Luangwa River, in the afternoon game drives with our 4x4 vehicle. Camping on the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve.

Day 7: Through Luambe NP 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 game walk 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.

Day 8: North Luangwa National Park: Today’s stage takes us from the hot Luangwa Valley up the steep escarpment (altitude 1400m)

Day 9: 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

Days 10 and 11: Mutinondo Wilderness Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness. 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. 2x Camping

Days 12 and 13: Bangweulu Swamps. 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).

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. It is here that we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork. This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa. We move on foot and with a boat (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! Camping at Nsobe Campsite

Day 14: Mkushi: After a last game drive or walk in the morning we carry on to Lake Waka-Waka and arrive in the afternoon at Mkushi, where we stay overnight at Fika Lodge. Dinner in the restaurant

Day 15: Lusaka: Transfer to Lusaka

Price pp sharing: USD3999 (Min: 4 participants, max: 8 participants) Single supplement: USD345 pp Guaranteed window seat!

INCLUDES- All meals (except dinner in Mkushi)

transfers (inclusive airport transfer on the first and last day of program)

Competent English-speaking guide and a helper/cook

All camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pillow), big tents (1.80 m height) with stretcher, high density mattress and mattress-cover.

All park entrance fees

Overnight walking trip in South Luangwa

All activities as indicated in the program

EXCLUDES- international flights and domestic flight to Mfuwe

Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (we supply juice and drinking water).

Visa fees to Zambia for certain nationalities

Night game drives

Sleeping bag and pillow

Entrance fee to Shiwa N’gandu (about US$ 20-00 pp)

Personal insurance, personal expenditure (i.e. curios)

Tips