Country
Duration
8 days
Style
Highlights
South Luangwa National Park
Lower Zambezi
Zambia – 8-day South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi Classic Safari – Tailored Fly-in
From $6,245
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Itinerary
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
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Time + Tide Mchenja
Day 1 - 3
Set in a grove of magnificent ebony trees Mchenja (meaning ebony) is a luxurious, elegant and stylish tented camp overlooking a huge sweeping bend in the Luangwa. Mchenja has been described as one of the most luxurious and romantic bush camps in Zambia. Five specially designed octagonal tents with roll-top baths and outdoor showers string along the Luangwa River affording spectacular views from all rooms. -
Time + Tide Nsolo
Day 3 - 5
One of the most historical camps in Zambia, Time + Tide Nsolo is the quintessential barefoot luxury experience. With a design inspired by its intimate riverside setting, it is a haven of comfort amid the wild setting. Lounge on your shady private deck, watching the daily parade of wildlife visiting the dry Luwi riverbed.
Day 1
Day Notes:
When you land in Lusaka, make your way to the domestic terminal to catch your light aircraft flight to South Luangwa. When you land at the local airstrip, you will be met and transferred to Mchenja Camp, where you will spend 2 nights on safari. Once you have checked in, you will enjoy your first shared afternoon safari activity.
Flight Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes.
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Charter Flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN] to Mfuwe Airport [MFU]
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Transfer from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Time + Tide Mchenja
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Check-in to Time + Tide Mchenja
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 2
Day Notes:
Activities included at Mchenja Camp are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Cultural visits
- Boat cruises (seasonal)
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 3
Day Notes:
After your last shared morning safari activity and breakfast at Mchenja, you will be transferred by road to Nsolo Camp, where you will spend the next 2 nights. After you check-in, you will go out on a shared afternoon game drive.
Transfer time: ~1 minute
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Shared morning safari activity
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Check-out from Time + Tide Mchenja
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Transfer from Time + Tide Mchenja to Time + Tide Nsolo
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Check-in to Time + Tide Nsolo
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 4
Day Notes:
Activities included at Nsolo Camp are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Cultural visits
- Boat cruises (seasonal)
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Lower Zambezi, Zambia
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Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
Day 5 - 8
Enjoy the best views in the Lower Zambezi, looking across the meeting point of two mighty rivers.
Day 5
Day Notes:
After a shared morning safari activity and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the local airstrip to catch a light aircraft flight back to Lusaka, where you will change planes for a light aircraft flight to Lower Zambezi. Upon landing at the local airstrip, you will be transferred to Chongwe Camp, where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari. You can then enjoy your first shared afternoon game drive in Lower Zambezi.
Total Flight Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes.
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Shared morning safari activity
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Check-out from Time + Tide Nsolo
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Transfer from Time + Tide Nsolo to Mfuwe Airport [MFU]
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Charter Flight from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]
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Charter Flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN] to Royal Airstrip
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Transfer from Royal Airstrip to Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
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Check-in to Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 6 - 7
Day Notes:
Activities included at Chongwe Camp are the following:
- Shared morning and afternoon game drives
- Walking safaris
- Canoeing (seasonal)
- Fishing (seasonal)
- Cultural visits
- Boat cruises (seasonal)
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 8
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Shared morning game drive
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Check-out from Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
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Transfer from Time + Tide Chongwe Camp to Royal Airstrip
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Charter Flight from Royal Airstrip to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]
End of Itinerary
Destinations
South Luangwa National Park
Lower Zambezi
Accommodations
Time + Tide Mchenja
Time + Tide Nsolo
Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
INCLUDES STAY 7 NIGHTS AND ONLY PAY FOR 6 NIGHTS SPECIAL
July - October 2026
- Per person sharing: US$ 8,260
- Single/solo traveller: US$ 11,480
- Per child sharing, age 4-17 years: US$ 4,425
1-15 November 2026
- Per person sharing: US$ 6,880
- Single/solo traveller: US$ 9,410
- Per child sharing, age 4-17 years: US$ 3,735
CAMP CLOSED 16 NOVEMBER 2026 - 19 MAY 2027
20 May - 30 June & 1-15 November 2027
- Per person sharing: US$ 6,980
- Single/solo traveller: US$ 9,510
- Per child sharing, age 4-17 years: US$ 3,810
July - October 2027
- Per person sharing: US$ 8,360
- Single/solo traveller: US$ 11,580
- Per child sharing, age 4-17 years: US$ 4,500
CAMP CLOSED 16 NOVEMBER 2027 - 19 MAY 2028
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