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Zambia – 9-day South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi Luxury Safari – Private accommodated

9 days / 8 nights
South Luangwa National Park • Lower Zambezi

Country

Zambia

Duration

9 days

Highlights

South Luangwa National Park

Lower Zambezi

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Zambia – 9-day South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi Luxury Safari – Private accommodated

From $8,680
Lion Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Lion Camp
Lion Camp
Lion Camp
Lion Camp

Includes

Light aircraft flight between Lusaka - Mfuwe - Jeki -Lusaka
Airstrip & interlodge road transfers 
8 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis
Private guide & 3 fishing permits per person at Anabezi -additional fishing permits cost $30 per person per day
2 daily, shared safari activities
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Premium brand 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
  • Lion Camp

    Day 1 - 5

    Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is one of the best National Parks in Africa for an authentic, truly African wilderness safari. Lion Camp is located in the northernmost reaches of the park, away from park gates, ensuring an unforgettable wildlife experience without the congestion of other vehicles and masses of people. Where guests are at-one with nature and its inhabitants. The camp is built on the water’s edge amongst woodlands and some large sausage and mahogany trees. The main lodge is a large open, spacious and airy thatched area with private nooks, seating areas and a pool. A well-stocked bar, real size snooker table, coffee station and reading area form part of this offering. The openness of the lodge affords spectacular views of the plains with the constant presence of wildlife. The original rondavels that were built during 1967, offering the first permanent accommodation to scouts and Norman Carr walking safaris have been restored and house the shop, wildlife library, small gym facility and a photographic studio, loved by all photographers as it offers a quiet spot with enough space and electrical points.
    Lion Camp
    Lion Camp
    Lion Camp
    Lion Camp
    Lion Camp
    Lion Camp
    +55

Day 1

Day Notes:

Upon landing at in Lusaka, board your light aircraft flight to Mfuwe, where you will be met by your guide and transferred to Lion Camp, where you will spend the first 4 nights on safari. After checking in, enjoy your first afternoon game drive.

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

  • Transfer from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Lion Camp

  • Check-in to Lion Camp

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 2 - 4

Day Notes:

Safari activities included at Lion Camp are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Guided walking safaris (mornings only)

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Located on the Zimbabwean border in the southern reaches of Zambia, the Lower Zambezi region is best known as the home to the Lower Zambezi National Park which features exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas. It is renowned for its abundant game - hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, fish eagles, and herds of elephants can be spotted, among other species. The landscape is characterised by rugged, unspoilt wilderness of vast floodplains, scattered with indigenous woodlands. Visitors can look forward to an array of wonderful activities along the Zambezi including game drives, walking safaris, canoe trips, and excellent tiger fishing.
Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi
Lower Zambezi
  • Dulini Anabezi

    Day 5 - 9

    Explore pristine and untouched wilderness in one of Africa’s most remote safari destinations. Dulini Anabezi sits on the banks of the Zambezi River in a secluded corner in the eastern area of Lower Zambezi National Park. Far from the majority of other camps, Dulini Anabezi is surrounded by the iconic Winterthorn forest, renowned by safari experts, professional photographers, and documentary film crews. Watch elephants roam the floodplain and bathe in the Zambezi River while relaxing in your private plunge pool from one of our 12 luxury tents. Each tent is your own personal retreat, built on elevated wooden decks and optimized for game viewing. Dulini Anabezi provides the opportunity to discover this unusual landscape and its abundance of wildlife through a variety of activities by land or water, offering day and night game drives, walking safaris, canoeing, water safari, catch-and-release fishing and spectacular birding. Or, if you’re looking to slow down and relax, pamper yourself with one of our in-room spa treatments.
    Dulini Anabezi
    Dulini Anabezi
    Dulini Anabezi
    Dulini Anabezi
    Dulini Anabezi
    Dulini Anabezi
    +20

Day 5

Day Notes:

After your last shared morning game drive in South Luangwa and breakfast, you will be transferred back to Mfuwe Airport to catch your flight to Lower Zambezi. Once you land there, you will be met by your new guide and transferred to Anabezi Tented Camp, where will stay for another 4 nights. Depending on your arrival time,  go on your first shared afternoon safari activity in the Lower Zambezi, or enjoy a sundowner drink from the deck.

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Lion Camp

  • Transfer from Lion Camp to Mfuwe Airport [MFU]

  • Charter Flight from Mfuwe Airport [MFU] to Jeki Airstrip

  • Transfer from Jeki Airstrip to Dulini Anabezi

  • Check-in to Dulini Anabezi

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 6 - 8

Day Notes:

Safari activities included at Anabezi Tented Camp are the following:

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Boat cruises
  • Canoeing
  • Birding

 

  • Shared morning and afternoon safari activities

Day 9

  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Dulini Anabezi

  • Transfer from Dulini Anabezi to Jeki Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Jeki Airstrip to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport [LUN]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

South Luangwa National Park
Zambia
Day 1-2

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.
Lower Zambezi
Zambia
Day 5-6

Lower Zambezi

Located on the Zimbabwean border in the southern reaches of Zambia, the Lower Zambezi region is best known as the home to the Lower Zambezi National Park which features exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas.

Accommodations

Lion Camp
South Luangwa National Park
Day 1-5

Lion Camp

Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park is one of the best National Parks in Africa for an authentic, truly African wilderness safari.
Dulini Anabezi
Lower Zambezi
Day 5-9

Dulini Anabezi

Explore pristine and untouched wilderness in one of Africa’s most remote safari destinations.

1-15 November 2025

  • Per person sharing: US$ 9,485
  • Single supplement: US$ 11,365
  • Per child sharing, age 6-11 years: US$ 5,125

CAMP CLOSED 16 NOVEMBER 2025 - 20 MAY 2026

21 May - 14 June 2026 - STAY 8, PAY 6 NIGHT SPECIAL

  • Per person sharing: US$ 8,680
  • Single supplement: US$ 9,655

15 June - 15 July 2026 - STAY 8, PAY 6 NIGHT SPECIAL

  • Per person sharing: US$ 10,325
  • Single supplement: US$ 11,715

16 - 31 July 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 13,130
  • Single supplement: US$ 14,980

1 August - 30 September 2026

  • Per person sharing: US$ 14,030
  • Single supplement: US$ 17,290

1 - 15 October 2026 - STAY 8, PAY 6 NIGHT SPECIAL

  • Per person sharing: US$ 10,165
  • Single supplement: US$ 11,555

16 - 31 October 2026 - STAY 8, PAY 6 NIGHT SPECIAL

  • Per person sharing: US$ 8,520
  • Single supplement: US$ 9,495

CAMP CLOSED 1 NOVEMBER 2026 - 20 MAY 2027

   

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