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Luangwa Valley
USD 5950
MAY-OCT
7 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 7500 per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location : Mfuwe Airport
South Luangwa North
01 : Tafika Camp
02 : Tafika Camp
03 : Tafika Camp
South Luangwa South
06 : Chamilandu Bushcamp
07 : Chamilandu Bushcamp
End location : Mfuwe Airport
South Luangwa North
The northern sector of South Luangwa is relatively remote and very strong for wildlife, with guest accommodation in a fine selection of intimate camps and offering a range of very strong dry safari activities.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Mfuwe
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Tafika Camp
Tafika Camp is located in the South Luangwa North area.
The camp is centred on a simple open-sided 'chitenge', leading out to a campfire area above the river.
Guest accommodation is in a total of just six Rooms with outside bathrooms.
Activities include vehicle safari, night vehicle safari, walking safari, hides, mountain-biking safari and cultural interaction.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the national park.
Night vehicle is also permitted for a couple of hours after sundown.
The camp is centred on a simple open-sided 'chitenge', leading out to a campfire area above the river.
Microlight safari is only available here quite rarely these days, most commonly in May.
The best time of year is the Jun-Sep dry season, although there are good reasons to visit during other months.
Day 4 , 5
lodge
Tafika Walking Trails
Tafika Walking Trails is located in the South Luangwa North area.
Big Lagoon Camp is usually accessed on foot from Tafika Camp.
The camp is centred on an open-sided 'chitenge', leading out to a deck over the lagoon.
Guest accommodation is in just three reedwork rooms with outdoor bathrooms.
Chikoko Tree Camp is usually accessed on foot from Big Lagoon Camp.
The camp is centred on an open-sided 'chitenge', leading out to a deck over the lagoon.
Guest accommodation is in just three reedwork rooms with outdoor bathrooms.
Activities are centred on walking safari and hanging out with the guys.
South Luangwa South
The southern sector of South Luangwa is the most remote and scenic part of the reserve, with guest accommodation several excellent small camps and offering a range of very strong dry safari activities.
Day 6 , 7
lodge
Chamilandu Bushcamp
Chamilandu Bushcamp is located in the South Luangwa South area.
The camp is centred on a modest open-sided 'chitenge', leading out to a campfire area.
Guest accommodation is in just three elevated Rooms with outdoor bathrooms.
Activities are centred on vehicle safari, walking safari and night vehicle safari.
The primary activity is vehicle safari inside the national park, by day and night.
Walking safari is also high on the agenda and may include deliberate approaches onto elephants and lions.
Day 8
Departure : Mfuwe Airport
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