The birthplace of walking safaris, South Luangwa National Park hosts some of Africa’s densest wildlife populations. The Luangwa River attracts 60 animal and more than 400 bird species to a landscape that changes dramatically with the seasons. The hippo population is huge, while elephant, antelope and primates are easily spotted. Predators are, not surprisingly, in good supply, and range from lion and leopard to an extraordinarily high concentration of crocodiles. For those after a glimpse of the legacy of colonial Africa, the Harvey family’s Shiwa Ngandu estate offers every safari activity imaginable as well as fishing trips, horse riding, visits to hot springs and waterfalls and an Edwardian-style manor house.
Recommended accommodation
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Bushcamp Company
The Bushcamp Company has five very different but equally inviting camps all within walking distance of each other. Perfect for couples or small groups of up to eight guests.
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Norman Carr Safaris
Set at the southern end of the Great Rift Valley, the Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli and Mchenja Bush Camps and Kapani Lodge offer a wide range of safari options from more basic walking through to high end luxury safaris.
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Luangwa House
For families or groups of friends, not wanting to share the bush with others, a private home has to be the answer and Luangwa Safari house is one of the most stylish and luxurious houses in Africa.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 LONDON/LUSAKA
Schedule overnight flight from London to Lusaka.
DAY 2 LUSAKA/SAUSAGE TREE
On arrival in Lusaka connect by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi National Park. Game drive transfer to Sausage Tree for a 3 night stay.
DAY 3 - 4 SAUSAGE TREE
2 days of activities including game drives, night drives, walking, boating, canoeing and fishing.
DAY 5 SAUSAGE TREE/BUSHCAMP COMPANY
Transfer from the Lower Zambezi by light aircraft to the Luangwa National Park. Game drive to one of the Bushcamp Company Camps for a 4 night stay. You can stay in one camp for 4 nights or split between 2 camps and walk or game drive between them.
DAY 6 - 8 BUSHCAMP COMPANY
3 days of activities with focus on walks but also game drives and night drives.
DAY 9 BUSHCAMP COMPANY/SHIWA HOUSE
Transfer from Mfuwe to Shiwa by light aircraft and spend 2 nights at Shiwa House.
DAY 10 SHIWA HOUSE
Activities including exploring the house, outbuildings and soaking up the amazing history, guided walks, horse riding, relaxing at the hot springs and boating.
DAY 11 SHIWA HOUSE/LUSAKA
Transfer from Shiwa by light aircraft to Lusaka. Overnight at Chaminuka Lodge.
DAY 12 LONDON
Early transfer to Lusaka airport for daytime schedule flight to London. Arrive London late afternoon.
Price from £3,100 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
