Overview
South Luangwa is where the walking safari was invented, and it is still the best place on the continent to do it. Days start before dawn on foot, tracking through mopane woodland and riverine forest with a guide and scout, reading tracks and learning the small detail that game drives pass by. Afternoons and nights are spent in an open vehicle looking for the valley's famously relaxed leopards.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Mfuwe
Fly into Mfuwe via Lusaka, road transfer to your riverside lodge. Afternoon orientation drive and sundowners on the riverbank.
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Day 2: First walking safari
Pre-dawn departure on foot with your guide and scout, bush breakfast mid-morning, siesta through the heat, night drive after dinner.
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Day 3: Walk to the bush camp
Full walking transfer deep into the park to a rustic bush camp — bucket showers, paraffin lamps and campfire dinner under the stars.
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Day 4: Bush-camp immersion
Morning walk following fresh tracks, afternoon at leisure in camp, evening drive with a spotlight for nocturnal species.
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Day 5: Luangwa River & leopards
Return towards the main lodge with game viewing en route, afternoon drive focused on the valley's resident leopards.
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Day 6: Departure
Final morning walk or drive, brunch, transfer to Mfuwe for your flight.
What's included
- All park & conservation fees
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with window seat guaranteed
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (B, L, D) on safari days
- Bottled water during game drives
- Airport transfers on arrival & departure
- 24/7 in-country support hotline
- Armed scout and specialist walking guide
- Night drives with spotlight
Not included
- International flights to / from gateway city
- Visa fees (we can handle this — see BorderPass visa services)
- Travel & medical insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses, laundry & souvenirs
- Tips for guides and lodge staff (guideline: $15–25 / day)
- Optional activities (balloon safari, spa treatments)
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