The Six Nights South Luangwa Safari explore the areas around Kapani Lodge and 3 other remote bush camps in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park.
Please note that all of our safaris are tailor-made; this itinerary is just a suggestion and can be amended to better fit your requirements.
Accommodation
1 night Kapani Lodge
2 nights Luwi Bush Camp
1 night Nsolo Bush Camp
2 nights Mchenja Bush Camp
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: South Luangwa - Kapani Lodge
On arrival at Lusaka Airport we can arrange a meet and greet service to assist with immigration and customs formalities and the transfer to the domestic departures lounge for your flight to Mfuwe.
You will be met at Mfuwe Airport by your safari guide who will drive you to Kapani Lodge, usually arriving in time for brunch. You will have the rest of the day to relax, until gameviewing this evening which will be by vehicle leaving camp around 4pm. You will stop for sundowners in the Park and then continue with the second half of the drive, which is conducted after dark in search of nocturnal species. You will return to camp at around 7:30pm in time for dinner.
Accommodation: Kapani Lodge
Day 2: South Luangwa - Luwi Bush Camp
You wake early and meet around the camp-fire for a light breakfast whilst watching the sun rise over the lagoon. You will pack your bags and take them with you because this morning's gamedrive will deliver you to your next camp, Luwi Bush Camp.
On arrival you will be served with brunch and briefed on the walking safaris that lie ahead of you. Later in the afternoon you will set out from camp on foot accompanied by your professional guide and an armed escort scout for your first true walking safari.
Accommodation: Luwi Bush Camp
Day 3: South Luangwa - Luwi Bush Camp
A full day exploring the area around Luwi. There is a permanent lagoon next to camp complete with a large number of hippo and crocodiles. This evening the walk will finish with sundowners overlooking this wonderful spectacle.
Accommodation: Luwi Bush Camp
Day 4: South Luangwa - Nsolo Bush Camp
This morning you will rise early and set off from the camp-fire on foot. Your morning walking safari will end at Nsolo Bush Camp where you will find your bags waiting and the camp staff ready to welcome you. After brunch you will have a few hours to rest before your afternoon walk.
Accommodation: Nsolo Bush Camp
Day 5: South Luangwa - Mchenja Bush Camp
Tea and toast is served around the campfire at dawn. You head off again on foot and follow the course of the Luwi sand river as it makes its way towards the Luangwa River. Before the confluence you head East and find Mchenja Bush Camp nestled under a magnificent ebony grove on the bank of the Luangwa. A cool drink will be waiting, brunch will be on the table and your bags will have been delivered to your tent. This afternoon you can drive or walk or try a mixture of both, the choice will be yours.
Accommodation: Mchenja Bush Camp
Day 6: South Luangwa - Mchenja Bush Camp
A full day based at Mchenja Bush Camp with options of walks or drives and plenty of chances to sit and watch the river flow past. Alternatively you may choose to take a picnic out in the vehicle with you and explore some new territory further up river.
Accommodation: Mchenja Bush Camp
Day 7: End of Safari
This morning you will have the opportunity to stay a little longer in bed. Breakfast at Mchenja will be followed by a gamedrive through the Park ending up at Mfuwe airport for your flight to Lusaka and onwards.
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