Adventure to remote sections of South Luangwa National Park on this safari tour that styles itself after the traditional bushcamp Africa safaris of a bygone era. Go on game drives and learn firsthand why South Luangwa is the birthplace for the walking safari. Tour Victoria Falls for two days and take part in optional adventures in Livingstone, then spend four days in the remote sections of South Luangwa National Park. This week-long safari tour is easily combined with Africa tours in neighboring countries.
Highlights
Walk on safari in South Luangwa National Park spotting 4 of the Big 5
Tour Victoria Falls from the Zambia side and try a Livingstone adventure
Stay in elegant and intimate safari bushcamps set in remote areas
Visit Livingstone Island where David Livingstone first spotted the Falls
Moderately active but not overly strenuous. This level includes activities like casual cycling, yoga, or excursions/activities that typically last 3-5 hours total each day.
Arrive to Livingstone where you are met and transferred to your hotel for the evening. Check in and get settled into your camp, Toka Leya, a twenty-minute drive outside of Livingstone.
Set out on a guided tour of Victoria Falls and Livingstone today. Spend the rest of the day as you like, or arrange for additional activities in Livingstone or through your camp. A variety of adventure activities are offered along the Zambezi River and in the immediate area for those with more time after they tour the falls. Try whitewater rafting, bungee jumping, or river boarding. Visit the Livingstone museum and learn about its history. Or opt to wander the market stalls in Livingstone and enjoy the urban lifestyle. This evening enjoy a guided sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River, spotting crocodiles and hippos along the banks.
*Please note: Victoria Falls is only a trickle in mid-September through November. We can arrange for a guided tour of Livingstone instead this time of year.
Today you are picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight on to Mfuwe (flight excluded from rate). Drive about 45 minutes to Mfuwe Lodge in time for lunch and a little bit of time to explore and rest before enjoying your first dinner in South Luangwa National Park.
Spend these days going on game drives and walking safaris as you explore South Luangwa National Park. South Luangwa National Park is largely attributed with being the innovator of walking safaris, and you have ample opportunity to discover why they do it so well here. Spend your days wandering the park and watching wildlife on day or night game drives. South Luangwa National Park supports larger herds of giraffe, populations of elephant, zebra, and cape buffaloes along with healthy populations of crocodile and hippo in the rivers. Enjoy your time in one of the six intimate bushcamps and experience South Luangwa. Add a few nights to visit some of the rustic bushcamps in the surrounding areas.
Day 7: Return Mfuwe | Fly Home
1 Breakfast
Return to Mfuwe Airstrip this morning in time for your flight on to Lusaka or Livingstone to connect with your international flight home (flight excluded from rate).*
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
