South Luangwa National Park
Found in eastern Zambia at the end of the Great Rift Valley, South Luangwa National Park is famous for its population of leopards, who stalk the antelope, impalas and pukus that line its riverbanks.
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park's best safari parks and camps
South Luangwa National Park, in the Eastern province of Zambia, is is one of the most wildlife-rich national parks in the country. The park is home to more than 400 species of birds and over 60 different mammals, including antelopes, lions, elephants and more. South Luangwa is the only place in the world to see the Thornicroft species of giraffe as well as the Cookson’s wildebeest...read more
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Victoria Falls and Zambia’s wildlife
Wildlife sanctuaries and powerful waterfalls
South Luangwa National Park Tours
Explore South Luangwa Bush Camping
5 days bush camping in South Luangwa
5 daysFrom $3,047| South Luangwa National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
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Explore South Luangwa Bush Camping
5 days bush camping in South Luangwa
5 days $3,047 – $3,551 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | South Luangwa National Park |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
This package gives clients a unique experience exploring South Luangwa, getting close to nature, bush camping and experiencing plenty of safari game drives. Spending two night in a lodge gives you a chance to catch up with the outside world via internet access and gives you the opportunity to relax in spas while you complete the rest of your activities.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
Zambia’s Premier Wildlife Safari
Wildlife safari in South Luangwa National Park
7 daysFrom $4,120| South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
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Zambia’s Premier Wildlife Safari
Wildlife safari in South Luangwa National Park
7 days $4,120 – $4,790 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
South Luangwa National Park is Zambia's premier wildlife park, with magnificent wildlife and great cabins. Where the now popular walking safaris originated from over 60 years ago, this new African destination retains some of the most exceptional world-class safari tour guides.
South Luangwa National Park has many extraordinary wildlife spectacles, few can contend. South Luangwa has a high quantity of game in comparison to other parks, and you will get to experience these day and night.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
Exploring Luangwa’s Unspoilt Wilderness
5 day walking safari in Luangwa National Park
3 daysFrom $2,925| South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
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Exploring Luangwa’s Unspoilt Wilderness
5 day walking safari in Luangwa National Park
3 – 4 days From $2,925 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Moderate |
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July - October |
Expertly guided walking safaris featuring a mix of tracking, stalking & observing Africa’s wildlife on foot with experienced guides in a remote and undisturbed corner of South Luangwa National Park.
Surefoot Safaris operate exclusively from their tented bush camp, Mapazi. Nestled under mature trees on the banks of the Luangwa River, Mapazi provides an authentic camping experience with a few essential comforts. You will explore Luangwa’s unspoilt wilderness, tracking big game, bird watching and uncovering some of nature's best kept secrets.
Exploring the bush on foot promises a unique blend of excitement and serenity. You are intimately involved in the interpretation of signs and sounds, developing your own tracking skills and an appreciation of how to best negotiate a path through Africa’s iconic big game.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
Zambia's Animal Kingdom
13 days safari in Kafue National Park and South Luangwa National Park
13 daysFrom $7,300| South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
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Zambia's Animal Kingdom
13 days safari in Kafue National Park and South Luangwa National Park
13 days $7,300 – $7,720 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
This itinerary is best for clients who are interested in the abundance of wildlife as it features Zambia’s top prime wildlife areas: the Kafue National Park, one of the oldest national parks in Africa, and the famous South Luangwa National park which is nicknamed as the valley of the leopard due to the high quantity of leopards in the area.
South Luangwa is also known as the home of the walking safari, you will be granted the opportunity to participate in one. Halfway through your trip you will visit the Busanga Plains, where you will be able to relax at camp and also go on guided bushwalks and game drives.
You will finish your trip in South Luangwa participating in safaris and game drives, with an additional opportunity to go on a village tour or visit the local fabric shop.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
Zambia's Photographic Safari
14 day classic safari in Lower Zambesi and South Luangwa national parks
14 daysFrom $9,521| Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food |
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Zambia's Photographic Safari
14 day classic safari in Lower Zambesi and South Luangwa national parks
14 days From $9,521 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Culinary, Food |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
Explore Zambia’s premier safari destinations through game drives, walking safaris and river activities. This luxury itinerary combines two of the country’s premier safari destinations, Lower Zambezi National Park, and South Luangwa National Park to create the ultimate Zambia safari itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike looking to rove the parklands by road and river.
At the start and end of your trip you will have the opportunity to explore Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Your hotel will be in the heart of Lusaka which provides you with direct access to local shops and restaurants, also being close by to the Arcades shopping and entertainment complex giving you a culture-rich experience of Zambia.
Chamilandu Bushcamp also has photography hides, the best time to visit the hide is after lunch and before the afternoon game drives safari - Or you can decide, we are very flexible on this! Chamilandu is very well positioned and if the hide is quiet your guide can take you to the River Elephant Crossing point where you can take photos of the Elephant Cruise on the river between the National Park and the Game Management Area, which offers a very beautiful backdrop of the Chindeni Hills.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
South Luangwa & Victoria Falls
Walking safaris, game drives & helicopter tour
7 daysFrom $4,010| Victoria Falls, Livingstone, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
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South Luangwa & Victoria Falls
Walking safaris, game drives & helicopter tour
7 days $4,010 – $4,330 per person By Absolute Zambia Safaris| Destinations | Victoria Falls, Livingstone, South Luangwa National Park, Lusaka |
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| Activity | Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities |
| Tour Type | Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
| Physical Level | Mild |
This 7-day safari takes you to two of Zambia's safari and tour highlights. You'll begin with a three-night stay in South Luangwa National Park, where you'll be able to enjoy the plethora of wildlife, as well as a famed Night Game drive and the Luangwa Walking Safari.
Then, for your final three nights, you'll go to Victoria Falls to explore the falls and take part in some spectacular activities including a helicopter trip and a sunset boat tour on the Zambezi River, among others.
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Accommodation |
All nights in carefully-selected, quality-assured accommodation including unique, independently-owned boutique hotels, safari camps, lodges and resorts. All accommodation can be upgraded or changed on request. |
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Guided excursions |
All trips and excursions accompanied by expert, bi-lingual guides to give you an insider’s view of Zambia Safaris and more. |
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Ground transfers |
All airport collections, hotel transfers and any other ground transfers in private or shared vehicles and comfortable minivans. |
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Internal flights |
Domestic/internal flights are included. |
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Camping equipment |
Tents and all necessary camping gear and equipment supplied. |
South Luangwa National Park Travel Companies
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| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Responsible Travel |
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| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
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