Zambia Walking Safari

After taking the internal flight from Lusaka Airport to Mfuwe we will be met and driven through colourful African scenes of villages and bush to reach the peaceful Nkwali Camp on the edge of South Luangwa National Park, where we will stay for one night.

Elephants can often be spotted crossing the Luangwa River which is overlooked by the camp. Leopards, giraffes and buffalo are also no strangers to the area.

Nkwali Camp
Meals Included: Dinner

An early breakfast means we will take a remote 90km drive north to the Mupamadzi River, a major tributary of the Luangwa, and arrive at the mobile camp ready for lunch. The camp will already be set up with well-equipped walk-in tents. After a relaxing afternoon we will take in the camp’s surroundings on foot before returning for a well-earned dinner under the African sky.

Mobile Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Up at sunrise for a morning walk, we will explore the remote environment by the Mupamadzi River, home to wild game and birds. Lions have been known to be seen in this area. The mobile camp will be packed and moved to the second campsite and lunch will be ready on our return where we will then enjoy a relaxed afternoon at camp.

Mobile Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Based at the same camp we will venture out on foot again to learn about the many facets of the bush; from ants to buffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking a lion. This national park boasts 60 different animal and 400 different bird species, not to mention the rare Thornycroft giraffe, only to be found in the Luangwa Valley.

Mobile Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The mobile camp will follow us down river and be set up as we explore the banks of the Mupamadzi. The Mupamadzi River is clear and shallow; a tributary of the Luangwa, it rises in the mountainous escarpment within sight. In the area there are foothills, open plains, thickets, wooded parklands, reed beds and forest – it is amazing how many terrains and habitats you can walk through in one day. 

Mobile Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

The national park is over 9,000km square and on day 6 we will continue to explore the habitats around the Mupamadzi with an experienced guide.

Mobile Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

On day 7 we transfer to Nsefu Bush Camp where we can take advantage of the variety of activities available from camp; the alternative is to simply relax with a drink on the verandah and enjoy the clear views of the Luangwa River, the most intact river system in Africa.

Nsefu Bush Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Upon completion of your walking safari we will transfer you by road to the Mfuwe Airport to take a connecting flight onto the larger Lusaka Airport and onwards.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Nkwali Camp is located in the Mfuwe region just outside South Luangwa National Park.

Safari Hideaway

Nkwali Camp offers intimate, secluded lodging for up to 12 people. Its six en-suite chalets can be open fronted and are flanked by ebony trees and open grassland. The thatched dining room is an excellent place to watch for animals drinking from the lagoon during the day and the bar deck is built around an ebony tree on the riverbank.

A Range of Activities

From Nkwali Camp you can go on day and night time game drives and walking safaris. Boat trips are also available between November and mid-May, allowing you to explore the lagoon. Access to the park is by boat.

Nsefu Bush Camp was built in 1951 and is situated in an outstanding game-viewing area.

Old-Fashioned Charm

The peaceful Nsefu Bush Camp is renowned for its understated, old-fashioned safari elegance. Each of the six rondavels has a clear view of the Luangwa River and the terrace area is perfect for spotting game grazing during the day. The bar also overlooks a waterhole which attracts many different wildlife species.

Untouched Wilderness

From this camp you can enjoy walking safaris led by knowledgeable guides, day and night time game drives, seasonal boating, as well as intimate tours of local African villages.

The private mobile tented camp is set up in any location that offers the best combination of wildlife, scenery and access to water. It fits hand in glove with a guided walking safari.

Minimalist Comfort

Your tented camp will be transported and set up for you each time you move to a new area, providing you with a home from home.

The emphasis in these camps is on minimalist comfort. The shower is under a tree and the toilets are long drops with wooden thrones. Meals are shared, but you will enjoy proper beds and bedding. The bottom line is that this is the ultimate accommodation from which to commune with the bush, and in which to spend comfortable nights.