Zambia River Safari

• Diversity & abundance of South Luangwa Park

  Enjoy Game viewing by open 4X4 vehicles each morning and afternoon and exciting night drives in the park offering a diverse safari experience both on safari and while in camp.The areas visited are untouched and beautifully wild. You will not be disappointed.

• ZAMBIA RIVER SAFARI ACCOMMODATION AND ROUTING

  Flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airport
  Arrive at Mfuwe Airport, Zambia
  2 nights All Inclusive at Luangwa River Lodge
  3 nights All Inclusive at Nsefu Safari Camp
  2 nights All Inclusive at Nkwali Camp
  Flight Mfuwe to Lusaka.

• Wildlife of South Luangwa National Park

  Elephant and buffalo occur in herds hundreds strong, and the park’s most numerous antelope species are impala and puku.

  The Luangwa Valley main predators are lion, leopard, spotted hyena and wild dog. Of these, lion are probably the most common, and their large prides are often easily spotted.

  South Luangwa has a top reputation as a first-class park for leopard. This is largely because leopard hunt nocturnally, and South Luangwa is one of Africa’s few national parks to allow spotlight night drives.

  Wild dog are uncommon, but sightings have been becoming much more common in recent years. They’re now regularly seen, especially around February to May, and it seems likely that their numbers are growing.

• BEST TIME TO VISIT ZAMBIA

  The rains in Zambia come mostly in December, January, February and March.

  By April and May most of the rain has faded away, leaving a landscape that’s still green, but starting to dry out. Nighttime temperatures start to drop, especially in higher and more southerly locations.

  In June, July and August the nights have become much cooler, but the days are clear and warm. Make sure you bring warm clothes to wrap up if you’re out at night, as some nights get very cold! Most of Zambia’s small ‘walking bushcamps’ open at the start of June, when the roads have dried out sufficiently to allow access. This is the start of the ‘peak season’ for these countries – with often cloudless days and continually increasing game sightings.

  Into September and October the temperatures climb: the lower-lying rift valleys – Lower Zambezi, Mana Pools and Luangwa Valley – can get very hot in October. However, you’ll see some superb game as the animals concentrate around the limited water sources.

  November is variable; it can be hot and dry like October, or it can see the season’s first downpours. Often it’s a very interesting month as you can see both patterns on successive days.

• BEACH EXTENSIONS

  Zambia sits at the crossroads between East and Southern Africa – if you’re looking for that little bit extra, why not combine your Zambia holiday with a beach break on one of the fantastic Indian Ocean Islands:
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  Seychelles Islands Beach Holidays
  Mauritius Beach Holidays
  Zanzibar Beach Holidays
  Madagascar Beach Holidays
  Mombasa Beach Holidays

Luangwa River Camp lies on the banks of the Luangwa River forming the border of the world renowned South Luangwa National Park in Zambia and marks the end of the Great Rift Valley. It is perhaps one of the few last unspoilt wilderness areas and one of the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa.

• read moreLuangwa River Camp Zambia

  Nestled under an ancient ebony grove and overlooking the Wafwa Oxbow Lagoon, lies the intimate and exclusive Luangwa River Camp, accommodating a maximum of five couples at any one time.

  The lodge accommodates ten people in five Bush Suites
  Each suite is unique in décor and opens onto a private deck
  Sunken bath tub and shower in every suite

  Two beautiful infinity pools, one sunk into the deck on two levels with a waterfall adjoining the two pools (one for swimming and the other for seating)

  Spa treatments available

  The camp is elevated on wooden decks affording great views to the park and river.

  Luangwa River Camp’s open plan lounge, dining area and revitalising infinity pool afford excellent game viewing opportunities and delicious dining under an endless canopy of African stars”

Positioned on a scenic bend of the Luangwa River, in South Luangwa National Park, the camp offers the perfect location for excellent game viewing and bird watching. The bar and lounge area is the best place to take in the scenic views and offers sensational game viewing without even leaving camp.

• read more Nsefu Safari Camp Zambia

  Morning, afternoon and night drives plus guided walking safaris provide ample opportunity to see Luangwa’s wide variety of wildlife: elephant, lion and leopard are often spotted in the area, which also hosts the greatest density of hippo in Africa. Nsefu’s bar overlooks a waterhole which makes it the perfect location to grab a drink, sit down and watch out for animals, especially leopards at night.

  Accommodation:
  Nsefu’s six brick rondavels include a spacious, open-air en suite bathroom with wilderness views and a private wooden deck where you can relax and watch wildlife pass by your front door.

Nkwali Camp lies in an area of ebony woodland just outside the legendary South Luangwa National Park – access to the park is by boat. The area offers some of the best game viewing in the region: elephants can frequently be spotted crossing the river and the park is well-known for leopard, hippo and giraffe sightings.

• read more Nkwali Camp Zambia

  Game viewing by open 4X4 vehicles takes place each morning and afternoon and exciting night drives in the park are also possible. Another highlight is to skim through the waterways in search of wildlife in one of the lodge’s three swamp boats.

  Highlights
  Located in a prime game viewing region
  Excellent game viewing from camp
  Family-friendly safari camp & activities
  Birder’s paradise with over 400 bird species

  Camp Facilities
  Swimming Pool
  Wildlife Bar
  Laundry service
  Library

  The bar at Nkwali is situated on the banks of the river and provides the perfect spot for watching elephant herds cross the Luangwa River.

  Accommodation:
  Nkwali Camp is made up of six chalets overlooking the river.
  The chalets are open at the front during the day to let the view in and enable you to watch elephant, hippo and other animals at the river from the comfort of your bed or private sitting area.

  The en-suite bathrooms are partially open to the sky to allow for showers under the stars.