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Remote Luangwa Walking Safari

Duration
10 days
Price
£7,450 pp.
Location
Zambia, Africa
North Luangwa Walking Safari Zambia

Trip Highlights

  • Experience incredible safaris in amazing remote locations
  • Sleepout under the stars in North Luangwa
  • Enjoy walking safaris in their original home

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • Fully-qualified English speaking guides
  • Transfers and internal flights

Our specialist says:

Zambia is the home of the walking safari and this trip gets you off the beaten track in the South and North Luangwa National Parks to explore on foot.

The chance to get off the vehicle and enjoy full days on walking safaris is one of the great attractions of a visit to Zambia. The remote northern part of the South Luangwa National Park, as well as its neighbouring North Luangwa National Park have a tiny handful of camps, operated by intrepid guides who make the walking experience a truly remarkable one.

Start off with a night in a safari style camp on the outskirts of Lusaka where you will have the chance to relax after your flights and prepare for the adventure that awaits you in the bush. From Lusaka fly up to Mfuwe and enjoy a leisurely game drive transfer through the park to your first camp, a remote but beautiful spot on the banks of the Luangwa River where you will be able to enjoy all manner of activities in the most beautiful setting imaginable. From there you will continue on foot to a remote bush camp deep in the South Luangwa where the focus is on walking safaris and a truly immersive bush experience. Dine under the stars, sleep in open-fronted reed-built rooms and enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush all around you. There can be few more tranquil spots in the whole park and it is a truly amazing place to spend a few nights. A scenic flight will take you from the South to the North Luangwa National Park, a beautiful part of the country which is only visited by a handful of people every year. Here you can enjoy a wonderfully varied safari with unique wildlife viewing experiences and outstanding guiding. This is a chance to really feel at one with nature and get a feel for how safaris were in times of old.

This incredible safari ticks all of the boxes an ardent safari goer could want to, adventurous, off-the-beaten-track and hosted by great guides. Ideal for those who are looking to enjoy something out of the box and that will create memories to last a lifetime.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Zambia

Staying at Pioneer Camp

Arriving in to Lusaka this afternoon you will be collected and transferred to Pioneer Camp, a safari lodge on the edge of Lusaka and the ideal spot for you to acclimatise for the adventure that awaits you. They do offer game drives within their reserve, so you can enjoy one of these should you wish, or you could sit back by the swimming pool and relax in the sunshine before enjoying a delicious dinner and drinks around the campfire.

Day 2 On to the South Luangwa

Staying at Tafika Camp

This morning you will be collected from Pioneer Camp and transferred back to Lusaka airport in good time for the morning flight to Mfuwe airport. From there a guide will drive you through the park to Tafika Camp, stopping along the way to enjoy the amazing wildlife you will doubtless see as you drive. On arrival enjoy a late lunch and some time to relax before heading out for an afternoon drive through the game-rich wilderness that surrounds Tafika.

Day 3 Exploring from Tafika

Day 4 Set off on foot

Day 5 Exploring from Chikoko

Day 6 Walking the plains

Day 7 The North Luangwa awaits

Day 8 Amazing walking safaris

Day 9 Majestic Mwaleshi

Day 10 To Lusaka and home

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When to go to Zambia

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January

January is a good time to visit Victoria Falls, but the rest of the country is very humid and wet leading to many camps shutting during January.

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February

February remains wet, so its a good month to visit the thundering Victoria Falls, however only a few camps stay open for boating and walking. The rains have created lush vegetation, during this time of year it is alive with the sound of migratory birds in their breeding plumage, an excellent time for birders to visit Zambia.

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March

If you want to witness Vic Falls at its fullest, March is the month to visit, with huge volumes of spray often obscuring the view. The birding is still magnificent in March, and camps offer fantastic value for money as there are no crowds.

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April

In April the weather starts to dry, however rain remains a prominent feature of April. In the Lower Zambezi National Park, lush vegetation is at its thickest making animals more difficult to spot. April is seen to be the best time of year to witness the rarely seen Wild Dog in South Luangwa National Park.

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May

May is a mixed month, the onset of the dry season means rains are unlikely, however access to certain camps is tricky due to sodden grounds. Game viewing in South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi begin to improve as the vegetation things and waterholes begin to dry up, forcing wildlife together.

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June

June is a great time to visit Zambia, the ground starts to dry out and camps are offering excellent deals and there are few visitors to share safari vehicles so you may have some areas to yourself.

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July

July is high season, temperatures rise and all the camps are officially open. If you want to see game then South Luangwa is the best option, whereas the Lower Zambezi is perfect for river cruises and fishing.

Victoria falls is at its best, without being overly wet and clouded with spray.

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August

August's hot and dry weather kicks off what Zambia is famous for, walking safaris. It is the prime time to combine game viewing with Victoria Falls.

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September

Temperatures sore in September reaching high 20's making the long days particularly pleasant. This month sees Carmine Bee Eaters arrive, flocks of hundreds nest in river banks providing a thrilling spectacle of colour and sound.

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October

October sees temperatures sore again, game viewing is best done in the early mornings to avoid the hot midday sun.

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November

November brings the start of the rainy season, but the good news is the sporadic showers are not too disruptive and visitors get to see dramatic skies and stormy skies brewing. Temperatures are high and it can be humid, but the mixed weather brings great value stays. Plus many young animals are being born, making it a fantastic time to see the parks come to life.

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December

The rainy season is in full force in December, grasslands begin to lengthen, foliage thickens and game viewing becomes a little trickier. The rivers rise and dependant on water levels travellers can visit 'devils pool' at Vic Falls, providing high excitement and a head for heights needed if you want to get close to the drop off.

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