Walking, Camping, Guided Drive Safari

Day 1: Mfuwe

Afterarrival at Mfuwe airport transfer to our camp (Croc. Valley or similar).Camping next to the Luangwa River. Dinner is being served underneath the clearAfrican sky (-/-/D).

Days 2 and 3: South Luangwa National Park- Mfuwe area:

Thesedays we will spend with game viewing inside the National Park. We will explorethe area with our game viewing vehicle. Game drives along the Luangwa Riveroften produces spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers inthe river, unequalled in Africa.

Duringthe dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up,leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators,such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few. Thecolourful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests inthe riverbanks.

Campingon the banks of the Luangwa River at Croc Valley Camp or similar. (2x FB).

Days 4 and 5: South Luangwa National Park – Nsefu Sector

Earlyin the morning we pack up our camp and drive via traditional villages to the Nsefu sector of the park. South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds ofbuffalo and elephant. In the mornings we will do game walks along the LuangwaRiver, in the afternoon game drives with our 4x4 vehicle.

Campingon the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve. (2x FB).

Days 6 and 7: Through Luambe NP to North Luangwa National Park:

Packingup and drive via Luambe National Park to North Luangwa Park which is remote andwild. We will do a game walk along the Luangwa River with a scout. Big herds ofhippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes aswell as wild dogs and even lions can be seen from our camp.

Campingat the campsite of North Luangwa River Camp inside the National Park. (2x FB)

Day 8: North Luangwa National Park:

Today’sstage takes us from the hot Luangwa Valley up the steep escarpment (altitude1400 m). While we drive the temperature gets cooler and the dry savannah givesway to the Miombo forest. In the northern area of the park, we set up our campat an exclusive campsite near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon we will take awalk along the river, and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in themountain stream.

Campingat the Samala Campsite at the park’s border (FB).

Day 9: Kapishya Hot Springs:

Nextstop over on our trip is Kapishya Hot Springs, which allows us to relax in thehot springs. Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possiblevisit at own expense). In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusawaterfall. Camping (FB)

Days 10 and 11: Mutinondo Wilderness

Earlyin the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness. Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the uniquelandscape of Mutinondo. We have a full day to explore and enjoy the specialatmosphere in this area.

2xCamping (2x FB)

Days 12 and 13: Bangweulu Swamps

These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. Thewater covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when thewaterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools andchannels.

Itis here that we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork. Thisinteresting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa,but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common.

Wemove on foot and with a boat (depending on the water level) to find the waterbirds, the huge herds of Lechwe antelope, and other animals like tsessebe (a speciesof antelope), zebra, buffalo and black backed jackal.The herds of thousands ofLechwe in this seemingly endless landscape, is an unforgettable Africanexperience! Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB)

Day 14: Mkushi:

After a last game drive or walk in the morning we carryon toLake Waka-Waka and arrive in the afternoon at Mkushi, where we stay overnightat Fika Lodge. Dinner in the restaurant (B/L/-)

Day 15: Lusaka:

Transfer to Lusaka and departure in the afternoon. (B/-/-)

(Optional additional night in Lusaka and departure on day16).

Change of itineray for the trip in October: (end of Octobermillions of fruit bats arrive at Kasanka National Park, therefore we change theitinerary accordingly to be able to see the world’s biggest migration ofmammals)

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Days 1-7: see above.

Days 8 and 9: Mutinondo Wilderness

Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, MutinondoWilderness. Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between theMiombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We will do a sunsetwalk to enjoy the special atmosphere at dusk. 2x Camping at the campsite ofMutinondo Wilderness (2x FB)

Days 10 and 11: Bangweulu Swamps

These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora.The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when thewaterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools andchannels that are left behind.

It is here that we will be looking for the elusive Shoebill. This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts ofAfrica, but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common.

We move on foot and with a boat (depending on the waterlevel) to find the water birds, the huge herds of Lechwe antelope, and otheranimals like Tsessebe (a species of antelope), zebra, buffalo and black backedjackal.

The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endlesslandscape, is an unforgettable African experience!

Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB)

Days 12 and 13: Kasanka National Park

Early in the morning we go further to the Kasanka National Park. Towards the end of October and in November millions of straw-coloured fruit batsarrive from the Congo. This is known as the world’s biggest migration ifmammals - a sight not to be missed! With some luck we will be able to observethe rare and shy Sitatunga Antelope (among other animals). The bird life isamazing as well at this time of the year. Camping inside the National Park. (2x FB)

Day 14: Kundalila Falls - Mkushi:

Onthe Great North Road, we head towards Lusaka. En route we will make a detour to Kundalila Falls to do a short hike to the falls,where we can also take a refreshing swim.

Overnight at Fika Lodge near Mkushi. Dinner in the restaurant(B/L/-).

Day 15: Lusaka:

Transfer to Lusaka and overnight at Ciela Resortand Spa on bed breakfast and airport transfers (B/-/-).

Day 16:

After breakfast departure for Lusaka airport.

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