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The now famous ‘walking safari’ originated in Zambia’s South Luangwa and is still one of the finest ways to experience this pristine wilderness first hand. The combination of the adventure of walking, coupled with the opportunity to spoil yourself with hot refreshing showers and exceptional hospitality at each camp makes this the ultimate safari experience. Guides are some of the finest in Southern Africa and travelers will see few other tourists while deep in the African bush. End your safari with a few relaxing days on Lake Malawi snorkeling and kayaking in the clear blue waters.
Day 1 – MFUWE: Arrive in Lusaka and transfer onto a light aircraft to Mfuwe Airport, where you will be met and transferred to Mfuwe Lodge. Night drive, dinner and overnight at Mfuwe Lodge inside the South Luangwa National Park. (D)
Days 2-4 – CHINDENI: This morning, road transfer to Chindeni. At Chindeni bush camp you will spend 3 nights viewing the game from your own private raised wooden decking over the still waters of the lagoon and exploring the evergreen forests on foot. Surrounded by hills, shaded by ancient ebonies and nestled on the apex of an ox-bow lagoon, Chindeni’s location is picturesque. Throughout this safari in the South Luangwa, you’ll have opportunities to spot over 60 animal species and over 400 bird species. On the plains you may see the large elephant herds, reaching up to 70 in number. Buffalo are abundant and can gather in herds of many hundreds. Zebra are spotted in small herds, Thornicroft’s giraffe, unique to Luangwa Valley are plentiful, and 14 different antelope species are easily seen on game and night drives. The Park has one of the densest populations of leopard in Southern Africa. Lions are as plentiful in the Luangwa and the excitement of tracking lions and seeing them on a walking safari is unparalleled. They can very often roam in prides of up to 30. (B, L, D, Dr)
Days 5 & 6 – CHAMILANDU: After an early breakfast, set off for Chamilandu camp, where you will spend the next 2 nights nights of your walking safari, exploring the ebony groves and ox bow lagoons. (B, L, D, Dr)
Chamilandu bush camp offers the creature comforts and beauty in one of the Luangwa's prime river venues. Chamilandu has a 180° open vista and the front of each tree house chalet provides the exciting frame for a truly stunning view. Subtle décor adorns the 2m high tree houses.
Days 7-9 – CLUB MAKOKOLA: After breakfast this morning, you will enjoy a game drive en route to Mfuwe Airport where you will fly to Lilongwe, Malawi and be met for a road transfer to Club Makokola. (B, D)
Club Makokola, just North of Mangochi, on the palm fringed southern shore of lake Malawi, an extraordinary lakeside paradise resort comprised of 66 en-suite (with either bath or shower) thatched rondavell style rooms, 28 of the en-suites overlook the lake and are made up by charming thatched cottages each with private facilities.
Day 10 – FLIGHTS: After breakfast, morning airport transfer to Lilongwe airport for your flight home. (B)
Travel Green: We offset 50% of carbon emissions on all safaris! |
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Duration
10 days
2010 Departures
Anytime: June 1-Oct 31, 2010
Accommodations
Bush camps, Wilderness Lodge, Lake-front Lodge
Fitness Rating
Moderate
Activities
Walking safaris, Game drives, night drives
2010 Land-only price*
$5,343 per person
$4,914 if booked and paid prior to 31 March 2010
* All pricing per person based on double occupancy. Changes to itinerary and pricing may apply. Price includes all accommodations, meals, some drinks, guides, transfers, vehicles, park fees, activities as indicated, flying doctors insurance, and a $25 donation to a worthy African charity. Price excludes international flights, visas, tips, inoculations, travel insurance, and anything not specified above. We accept Visa, Master Card & AMEX. We offer a 2% discount for payments by cash/check. No refunds—see terms & conditions for details.
Photo courtesy of the Bushcamp Company
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