South Luangwa Walking Safari: Zambia

Essential Information

Trip Profile

Travel by 4WD, internal flight and on foot; reasonable fitness required.

Accommodation

On all departures we will stay in Mfuwe Lodge for at least two nights, usually one night at the start and one night at the end. The lodge is well equipped with en suite facilities; each room has a fan, fridge, mosquito net and tea making facilities. In Lusaka we usually use the Southern Sun Ridgeway Hotel for the final night on this itinerary.

On the walking safari we will utilise some of the most exquisite bushcamp accommodation in all of Africa. For further information about these camps, please check out the images on our website.

Chindeni - a small camp located in the apex of an oxbow lagoon and comprising of four comfortable en suite chalets. There is a large shaded communal area that offers excellent game viewing opportunities - night and day!

Bilimungwe - set beneth a huge mahogany tree, the heart of the camp looks out over a watering hole. It's location close to the Luangwa River and plains means it is one of the best for wildlife viewing on it's doorstep.

Kapamba - each room has a large double-sized sunken bath with excellent views of the Kapamba River where hippos wallow close by. Again this is a small camp, comprising of just four chalets, with a well positioned communal area and bar.

Zungulila - a unique small camp that is only accessible to visitors on foot, located at the top of a raised knoll with views out over an expansive plain. Each tent is well equipped with en suite facilities and it's own private veranda, like Bilimungwe and Kapamba this camp also has a large communal area and well stocked bar.

At the time of publication, the itineraries on each 2012 date are scheduled to be as follows:

2nd and 9th May - 1 night Mfuwe, 3 nights Kapamba, 3 nights Zungulila, 1 night Mfuwe, 1 night Souithern Sun in Lusaka

13th June - 1 night Mfuwe, 3 nights Bilimungwe, 3 nights Zungulila, 1 night Mfuwe, 1 night Souithern Sun in Lusaka

19th Sep - 1 night Mfuwe, 3 nights Zungulila, 3 nights Kapamba, 1 night Mfuwe, 1 night Souithern Sun in Lusaka

3rd Oct - 2 nights Mfuwe, 3 nights Zungulila, 3 nights Bilimungwe, 1 night Souithern Sun in Lusaka

7th Nov - 1 night Mfuwe, 3 nights Zungulila, 3 nights Chindeni, 1 night Mfuwe, 1 night Souithern Sun in Lusaka

Please note: each bushcamp only has room for 8 clients, with a mix of twin and double rooms; we therefore strongly recommend booking early to guarantee availability and the correct room type.

Food

All breakfasts, all lunches and 8 dinners included.

Reality Check

In arguably the best park for walking safaris in the whole of the continent, experience the freedom of Africa's untamed wilderness; walking between traditional Zambian bushcamps the experience is one not to be forgotten.

You should be confident in your ability to walk on undulating ground (with no footpaths) for three to four hours, twice a day at a slow pace.

Accommodation is some of the best and most comfortable that we use anywhere in the world. Rooms are well equipped and food is delicious and plentiful. This is a true Premium Adventure for those after a more traditional African safari experience.

Normal group size and age

Normally 4 to 8 plus leader and appropriate local staff. Minimum age 18.

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The vast majority of Exodus adventures are adult group holidays. Groups are always small in size. We strongly believe that this adherence to small groups means a better experience for all; more time with your guide, less waiting around and a reduced impact on the communities and environments visited.
Each group is generally made up of like-minded travellers - with singles, couples and friends all joining in together. All these trips are suitable for single travellers, but if you prefer to travel with clients booking individually, please see our Solo Departures page.

In order to provide a more accurate grading system, where a trip falls between two grades we use an intermediate or split grade, for example Leisurely/Moderate. Occasionally, there are optional activities available en route, in this case the optional grade is indicated in brackets, for example Grade Challenging (climb Tough+). Clearly, conditions may differ from region-to-region or month-to-month and as such the information given on these pages is designed to act as a guide only. In all cases you should refer to the respective holiday's Trip Notes for further details.

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