Overview
This 7-nights walking safari trip offers a unique experience to wilderness enthusiasts. This Zambian safari trip sets in south and north of Luangwa National Parks. Start your guided tour from Tafika camp next to Luangwa River. Discover the real experience of Safari by early morning walks, evening game drives, mountain biking, and microlight flights.
Your next stop is situated in the remote north of the park near Mwaleshi River. Mwaleshi camp is known for its exclusive on foot-guided safaris. This remote area guarantees an experience of a lifetime as you explore this vast field without the feel of any human presence except for your crew.
Go on a 4×4 trip to Mwaleshi Falls where you can swim in clear and safe water of the river.
Itinerary Highlights
- Extended walking safaris in pristine wilderness
- Passionate & experienced rangers
- Mountain biking, microlighting & village visits
- Leopard & endemic birdlife
More Information
Tour Duration
8 days
Start
Luangwa Parks Area
End
Luangwa Parks Area
Comfort Level
Comfortable
Type of Accommodation
Tented
Destinations
Zambia South Luangwa National Park, North Luangwa National Park
Accommodation
- 3 nights at Tafika Camp
- 4 nights at Mwaleshi Camp
Day to day itinerary
Tafika and its wild beauty
- Once arrived at Mfuwe airport you’ll embark on a 90-minute drive giving you instant start before you are transferred to Tafika lodge.
- Your thatched chalet camp is set on river Luangwa bank under the shade of giant sausage trees is going to offer a unique experience as you watch elephants and hippos taking a bath from your camp.
- Get to see Zambia’s famous leopard along with over 400 species of bird.
- Go on 4×4 guided game drives, micro lightning, mountain biking, walk on safaris as you explore nearby Mkasanga Village.
- Get hold of decades of information gathered through repeated interaction with wilderness as experts guide you to some of the remote places of Luangwa valley.
- Freshly produced organic cuisines right from the vegetable garden are going to crave your taste buds once you leave this beautiful location.
Days 4-7
Mwaleshi’s wildlife
- Get ready for some in-flight experience, as a light aircraft takes you to Mwaleshi Camp’s airstrip.
- This camp is set 10km away from Mwaleshi and Luangwa rivers. Known for its beautiful mopane trees incorporated interior design.
- Explore Cookson’s wildebeest, buffalos, lions, hyena, puku, rhino, white-winged sparrow and other wildlife unique to this area as your go on extensive on foot twice a day safari accompanied by experts.
- For relaxation lay under thatched shelter alongside Safe River offering enough depth to enjoy a refreshing swim as well.
- Enjoy your nights in the open sky as you count stars under mesmerizing spell of the wilderness.
Day 8
It’s time to say goodbye
After you’re done with your freshly made organic breakfast, head to Mfuwe airport from where you’ll fly home.
Inclusions
- 3 Nights at Tafika Camp on fully inclusive basis
- Road transfers
- National Park fees
- Contribution to Luangwa Conservation & Community Fund
- 4 Nights at Mwaleshi Camp on fully inclusive basis
- Laundry,Activities at each camp
Exclusions
- International flights
- Airport taxes
- All meals and drinks not specified
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature