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Zambia – 8-day South Luangwa Trail – Private Fly-In

8 days / 7 nights
South Luangwa National Park

Country

Zambia

Duration

8 days

Highlights

South Luangwa National Park

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Zambia – 8-day South Luangwa Trail – Private Fly-In

From $5,055
Nsefu Camp
Nsefu Camp
Luangwa River Camp
Nsefu Camp
Luangwa River Camp
Tena Tena

Includes

Light aircraft flights - including 15kg hold and 5 kg hand luggage all in soft bags
Airport and inter-lodge road transfers
7 nights accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park fees

Excludes

International Flights
Premium Drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Bordering the Luangwa River, the northern and southern Luangwa National Parks contain some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa. As a result of this and the parks’ successful anti-poaching campaigns, the area has developed into a world-renowned wildlife haven. The South Luangwa National Park is renowned for its walking safari, which allows visitors to view elephant, hippo and even lion close-up under the supervision of professional and knowledgeable armed guides.
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
  • Luangwa River Camp

    Day 1 - 3

    The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa.
    Luangwa River Camp
    Luangwa River Camp
    Luangwa River Camp
    Luangwa River Camp
    Luangwa River Camp
    Luangwa River Camp
    +55
  • Tena Tena

    Day 3 - 4

    The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa - a claim which is not an overstatement.
    Tena Tena
    Tena Tena
    Tena Tena
    Tena Tena
    Tena Tena
    Tena Tena
    +43
  • Luangwa Bush Camping

    Day 4 - 6

    Name one of the most exclusive experiences on offer in Africa? Bush Camping with Robin Pope Safaris!
    Luangwa Bush Camping
    Luangwa Bush Camping
    Luangwa Bush Camping
    Luangwa Bush Camping
    Luangwa Bush Camping
    Luangwa Bush Camping
  • Nsefu Camp

    Day 6 - 8

    Situated in the exclusive Nsefu Sector on a magnificent meander on the Luangwa River across which elephants often cross lies the historic camp Nsefu. Nsefu is one steeped in history and was built in 1951 and barring some upgrades the camp and rooms are still in the same place in the original style. The Nsefu sector was first pronounced a game reserve in 1966 some five years before the South Luangwa was even declared and has always been recognised as an outstanding game-viewing area. Robin Pope Safaris took over Nsefu in 1998, spent a year upgrading it and opened it the following July.
    Nsefu Camp
    Nsefu Camp
    Nsefu Camp
    Nsefu Camp
    Nsefu Camp
    Nsefu Camp
    +50

Day 1

Day Notes:

Fly from Lusaka to Mfuwe Airport in Lusaka, where you will be met by a representative on the ground,  and then you will be transferred by road to Luangwa River Camp. If time allows, you will go on your first shared afternoon safari activity after check-in.

Transfer Time: ~60 minutes

  • Meet & Greet

  • Charter Flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN] to Mfuwe Airport [MFU]

  • Transfer from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Luangwa River Camp

  • Check-in to Luangwa River Camp

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 2

Day Notes:

The following activities are available:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Guided morning and afternoon safari walks with a tea and cookie stop, a special experience in the middle of the bush
  • Cultural Tour or trip

The afternoon drives along the river are an especially magical experience. 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 3

Day Notes:

After breakfast, and a game drive or bush walk, you will be transferred to Tena Tena Camp for your overnight stay. After settling in, you will enjoy an shared afternoon activity.

Transfer Time: ~40 minutes

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Luangwa River Camp

  • Transfer from Luangwa River Camp to Tena Tena

  • Check-in to Tena Tena

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 4

Day Notes:

After breakfast, if time allows, you will enjoy a shared safari activity before being transferred to Luangwa Bush Camp. Once settled, you will go on an afternoon bush walk followed by tea and then back to the camp for sundowners and dinner around the camp fire.

Transfer Time: ~60 minutes

  • Shared morning safari activity (if time allows)

  • Check-out from Tena Tena

  • Transfer from Tena Tena to Luangwa Bush Camping

  • Check-in to Luangwa Bush Camping

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 5

Day Notes:

After breakfast, enjoy a morning walk, followed by a leisurely lunch and siesta. In the evening, tell stories by the camp fire, and enjoy a delicious dinner.

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 6

Day Notes:

There will be a shared morning activity followed by a road transfer to Nsefu Camp for your final two nights. On arrival at Nsefu, you will be taken on a shared game drive or bush walk in the afternoon.

Transfer Time: ~25 minutes

  • Shared morning safari activity

  • Check-out from Luangwa Bush Camping

  • Transfer from Luangwa Bush Camping to Nsefu Camp

  • Check-in to Nsefu Camp

  • Shared afternoon safari activity

Day 7

Day Notes:

Begin the day with a hearty breakfast around the camp fire. Depending on the time of the year, an all day picnic drive to the salt pans is highly recommended. Make use of the permanent viewing hide at Nsefu Camp.

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 8

  • Shared morning game drive (if time allows)

  • Check-out from Nsefu Camp

  • Transfer from Nsefu Camp to Mfuwe Airport [MFU]

  • Charter Flight from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

South Luangwa National Park
Zambia
Day 1-7

South Luangwa National Park

Bordering the Luangwa River, the northern and southern Luangwa National Parks contain some of the most breathtaking and untouched wilderness in Africa.

Accommodations

Luangwa River Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Day 1-3

Luangwa River Camp

The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa..
Tena Tena
South Luangwa National Park
Day 3-4

Tena Tena

The South Luangwa National Park marks the end of the Great Rift Valley, one of the last remaining unspoilt wilderness areas and possibly the finest wildlife sanctuary in Africa - a claim which is not an overstatement..
Luangwa Bush Camping
South Luangwa National Park
Day 4-6

Luangwa Bush Camping

Name one of the most exclusive experiences on offer in Africa? Bush Camping with Robin Pope Safaris! .
Nsefu Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Day 6-8

Nsefu Camp

Situated in the exclusive Nsefu Sector on a magnificent meander on the Luangwa River across which elephants often cross lies the historic camp Nsefu.

INCLUDES A CIRCUIT DISCOUNT OF US$ 800 - 1,000, DEPENDING ON THE SEASON

22 May - 31 June & October 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 5,990
  • NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, 16+ years: Please Enquire

1 July - 31 September 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 6,945
  • NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT*
  • Per child sharing, 16+ years: Please Enquire

*From the fourth single booked a single supplement applies

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