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South Luangwa in Depth

9 Nights

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Itinerary Overview

The Luangwa Valley, which marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, is one of the last unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa. It covers an area of over 9000 sq. km. through which the meandering Luangwa River runs. The ox bow lagoons, woodland and plains of the valley host huge concentrations of game - including elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion, giraffe, hippo - and over 400 species of birds.

Accommodation includes: Nkwali Camp, Tena Tena and Nsefu Camp

Day 1UK Departure

UK Departure

Travel overnight from London to Lusaka, via Johannesburg, with BA and South African Airways

Day 2Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

On arrival at Lusaka International Airport you will be met and assisted to check in for your Mfuwe bound flight. Once at Mfuwe, a guide from Nkwali will meet you and drive you to camp. The drive to Nkwali Camp takes approximately one hour through colourful local scenes of villages and agriculture as well as bush.

Day 3Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

At dawn breakfast is served around the campfire with the morning walk or drive leaving soon after, entering the park by boat from the camp or by road via the main gate. The game in the area is excellent – and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic species of giraffe, the Thornicroft Giraffe. A mid morning break of tea, coffee and cake will be taken at a scenic point on a lagoon or the Luangwa River. Return to camp for lunch around mid day. Following tea you will go out on an afternoon game drive that continues into the early night giving the chance to see the nocturnal world, returning to camp for dinner.

Day 4Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park

Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park

Up for an early breakfast and then game drive through the park to the Luangwa River crossing point opposite Tena Tena camp, which is around a 3 hour drive. This remote and small camp lies within the National Park and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. Guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Most meals are taken under the shade of a huge Mahogany tree in the centre of the camp. On arrival you will be shown to your tent and then lunch will be served followed by a siesta and then tea before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 5Bush Camping

Bush Camping

Up at sunrise for breakfast and then the morning walk 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 camp fire.

Day 6Bush Camping

Bush Camping

The 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.

Day 7Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Following a relaxed breakfast you will walk out of camp and head towards Nsefu Camp, stopping for tea and cake along the way and arriving in time for lunch. The camp is on a sweeping bend of the river. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris own the only two camps in this sector of the Park. On arrival you will be shown to your rondavel and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 8Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Being the last whole day in the Nsefu sector you may decide to drive or walk through the ebony groves or take the opportunity of visiting Kawaza village as an option to meet local people and experience life in an African village. If you wish to visit then it is best to mention this when booking your holiday or with Robin Pope Safaris on arrival.

Day 9Departure

Departure

Depending on your flight time you will be transferred by vehicle to Mfuwe Airport which is approximately 1.5 hrs drive from Nsefu. Where possible we would incorporate a game drive. Arrive in time to check in for your flight to Johannesburg where you will have a short layover before your overnight flight back to London Heathrow with BA.

Day 10UK Arrival

UK Arrival

Early morning arrival into Heathrow

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Alyson Riches

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Alyson grew up in Zimbabwe and it was her parents who influenced her a great love of the African bush. It was not just a love of the wildlife but the plant and bird life and everything that is associated in the wild spaces of Africa.

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South Luangwa in Depth

Itinerary Overview

Itinerary

Day 1UK Departure

UK Departure

Day 2Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Day 3Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Day 4Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park

Tena Tena, South Luangwa National Park

Day 5Bush Camping

Bush Camping

Day 6Bush Camping

Bush Camping

Day 7Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Day 8Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Nsefu Camp, South Luangwa National Park

Day 9Departure

Departure

Day 10UK Arrival

UK Arrival

Meet Our Experts

Chris Wain

Julia Melim

Felicity Balcomb

Christine Klerck

Why Choose Africa Travel?

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