5 Day Explore South Luangwa Unique Safari
Offered by - Absolute Zambia Safaris
Tour Features
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with this exciting itinerary! Experience the untamed beauty of South Luangwa like never before with two nights of thrilling bush camping, followed by two luxurious nights at a lodge where you can indulge in all the creature comforts. This itinerary is perfect for those who want to get up close and personal with nature. Imagine exploring the wilds of South Luangwa National Park on foot during a walking safari, and then setting up camp in the heart of the wilderness for a night under the stars. But the excitement doesn't stop there. During the day and night game drives, you'll have the chance to spot a wide range of exotic wildlife in their natural habitat, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and more. This itinerary is valid from June to October and can accommodate up to four people. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of the wild and the luxury of a lodge stay!
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Normal 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Zambia
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 | Robin pope Safaris No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
2 | Luangwa Bush Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
3-4 | Mfuwe Lodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
5 | Not included No images available | Breakfast Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa NPYou will fly to Lusaka, Zambia's capital, and arrive at Lusaka International Airport (LUN). Our representative will greet you upon arrival and assist you in checking in for your flight to Mfuwe, which is an hour's flight from Lusaka. A guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you at the Mfuwe airport and transfer you to the camp. Ideally, you would spend the night at a camp not too far off so that you can get up at sunrise and then take a morning walk as a morning activity to the first bush camp. Situated in a secluded area of the Nsefu sector the camp is simple and “bush”. Arriving in time for a leisurely lunch followed by a siesta and an afternoon walk will follow tea and then back to camp for sundowners and dinner around the campfire.
Main Destination: South Luangwa NP
Accommodation: Robin pope Safaris
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Luangwa Bush CampThe day is spent walking in the game-rich area of the Luangwa riverine habitat, with ebony groves, many lagoons and of course the Luangwa River itself. During your morning walk, the camp will be moved to a second site and lunch will be waiting for you on arrival, alternatively, you and your guide may decide to have a picnic lunch en route. This is a very flexible day and your guide will discuss options to suit you and any other guests.
Main Destination: South Luangwa NP
Accommodation: Luangwa Bush Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Transfer to Mfuwe Lodge ,South Luangwa NPAfter a leisurely breakfast, you will leave camp and walk to your next lodge, pausing for tea and cake along the way and arriving at Mfuwe Lodge in time for lunch. After lunch, you will have free time to relax before your afternoon/evening game drive. Tea/coffee will be served before the afternoon Safari excursion, which will begin with an afternoon game drive safari and end with a night safari in search of nocturnal species after sundown. Then you'll be back to the lodge practically in time for supper, and you'll have some free time before bedtime.
Main Destination: South Luangwa NP
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Explore South Luangwa National ParkBreakfast will be served before departing for a morning game drive; you will stop for tea at some point during your game drive and return to the lodge for brunch, and leisure time, and then tea/coffee will be served before the afternoon Safari activity, which will begin with an afternoon game drive safari and end with a night safari in search of nocturnal species after sundown. Then you'll be back to the lodge practically in time for dinner, and you'll have some free time before bedtime.
Main Destination: South Luangwa NP
Accommodation: Mfuwe Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 5 - DepartureBreakfast is served in the morning, and the rest of the day is dependent on your flight itinerary to Lusaka for your onward connection. In time for your flight, a guide from Mfuwe Lodge will transport you to Mfuwe Airport.
Main Destination: Lusaka
Accommodation: Not included
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 1970 - Jan 1, 1970
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Zambia's main airport is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), found 14km from the capital, Lusaka. From Lusaka, you can fly or drive between reserves. When your safari is joined with a visit to Victoria Falls, you will undoubtedly fly in or out of Livingstone Airport (LVI), right outside of Livingstone and near the falls. In most cases, your local tour administrator will orchestrate pick-up from the airport and arrange further transportation as a feature of your safari package.
This tour starts in South Luangwa NP and ends in Lusaka, Zambia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have minimum of three blank pages
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- If you are visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, there is a joint visa for both countries available at all major ports of entry into Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Getting There
Zambia's main airport is Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN), found 14km from the capital, Lusaka. From Lusaka, you can fly or drive between reserves. When your safari is joined with a visit to Victoria Falls, you will undoubtedly fly in or out of Livingstone Airport (LVI), right outside of Livingstone and near the falls. In most cases, your local tour administrator will orchestrate pick-up from the airport and arrange further transportation as a feature of your safari package.
This tour starts in South Luangwa NP and ends in Lusaka, Zambia
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have minimum of three blank pages
- Citizens from most nationalities do not require a visa and will get a 30-day entry permit on arrival.
- When arriving from a country in Africa or the Americas where yellow fever is present, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- If you are visiting Zambia and Zimbabwe, there is a joint visa for both countries available at all major ports of entry into Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Offered By

Absolute Zambia Safaris

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