Best of Zambia
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Fast Facts
Travelling to:
South Luangwa National Park
duration:
5 Days - 4 Nights
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Zambia safari holidays will not disappoint any African safari enthusiast. This safari itinerary offers four nights in the top safari destination in Zambia, the South Luangwa National Park, combining two different camps to experience the different areas.
Many places claim to be "among the remaining wilderness areas" or "one of the last wildlife sanctuaries"; South Luangwa National Park lives up to both and more. The Luangwa Valley is vast, remote and home to both people and a truly impressive variety of game.
The South Luangwa Park is 9050 sq. kilometer; with the river, its tributaries and the riverine strips being the focus of the wildlife viewing. There are diverse habitats, from huge ox bow lagoons of varying stages of maturity, woodlands, ebony groves, grassland and thickets, that host a great variety of wildlife. The birdlife is also excellent with over 450 species to be seen.
Highlights
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South Luangwa National Park
The southernmost of the three national parks of the Luangwa River, South Luangwa National Park is a world-renowned wildlife haven. The river provides for a huge variety of both animal and birdlife.
Outline Itinerary
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Days 1-2 - South Luangwa National Park
Staying at: Nkwali Camp
Fly from Lusaka Airport to Mfuwe where you will then be transferred by road to the South Luangwa National Park. This exclusive safari camp overlooks the South Luangwa with their entrance into the park by boat. This camp has six guest rooms made of woven bamboo and thatch with open-air bathrooms and views of the Luangwa River. There are extensive game and bird species to be enjoyed on game drives, walking safaris and night excursions.
Days 3-4 - South Luangwa National Park
Staying at: Nsefu Camp
A road transfer to the secluded Nsefu Camp.
Situated in the exclusive Nsefu Sector on a magnificent meander on the Luangwa River across which elephants often cross lies the historic camp Nsefu. Nsefu is one steeped in history and was built in 1951 and barring some upgrades the camp and rooms are still in the same place in the original style. The Nsefu sector was first pronounced a game reserve in 1966 some five years before the South Luangwa was even declared and has always been recognised as an outstanding game-viewing area.
The camp welcomes just twelve guests in six original brick and thatch rondavels with en-suite facilities, each room opening up to what can simply be described as the best view in the South Luangwa. A very active waterhole ensures superb game viewing with exhilarating day and night drives and exciting walking safaris.
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Day 5 - Departure
Transfer back to Mfuwe for your flight via Lusaka to Livingstone Airport.