12-Day Fruit Bat Migration Expedition

You in lusaka and transfer to wild dog lodge

Day 1You in lusaka and transfer to wild dog lodge You in lusaka and transfer to wild dog lodge You land in Lusaka at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Upon landing, you can use this time to change your currency into Kwacha, a Zambian currency, and transfer to wild dog lodge, where you will spend a night before the safari starts. Food in the restaurant at your cost. Main Destination: Lusaka (City) Accommodation: Wild Dogs Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Lusaka (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Fika lodge

Day 2Fika lodge Fika lodge After breakfast, we pack our luggage and drive to Mukushi, on the way will stop in kabwe city and add up on our groceries, and have a quick lunch. We will stop over at Fika lodge for a night and proceed the following morning to kasanka national park. We will provide all meals. There will be no activity on this day. Main Destination: Mkushi (Town) Accommodation: Fika Lodge Budget lodge located near Mkushi (Town) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon bat viewing

Day 3Morning and afternoon bat viewing Morning and afternoon bat viewing Morning: The Dawn Return At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland. Afternoon: The Dusk Departure Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka. Main Destination: Kasanka National Park Best Time To Visit October to December (Bat migration) High Season October to December (The park gets busy) Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Kasanka NP HippoCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LeopardVery Rare ZebraRare HyenaVery Rare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone CheetahNone WildebeestNo

Morning and afternoon

Day 4Morning and afternoon Morning and afternoon Morning: The Dawn Return At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland. Afternoon: The Dusk Departure Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka. Main Destination: Kasanka National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Kasanka NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Day 5Morning and afternoon Morning and afternoon Morning: The Dawn Return At first light, join your armed scout and professional guide to witness millions of straw-colored fruit bats returning to their roost. You'll likely head to a treetop hide like Fibwe, where you can watch the sky "rain" bats as they drop into the evergreen swamp forest. Afterward, begin your walking safari. The cooler hours are perfect for tracking elusive Sitatunga antelopes in the marshes or spotting rare birds like the Pel’s fishing owl while your guide decodes tracks and signs in the miombo woodland. Afternoon: The Dusk Departure Following a midday siesta, set out on a guided walk through the riverine forest. Your guide will highlight the unique flora that sustains the ecosystem. As the sun dips, find a strategic clearing or platform. The highlight is the dusk departure: a breathtaking spectacle where 10 million bats take flight at once, darkening the sky in a swirling cloud of wings. It is an immersive, sensory experience that defines the magic of Kasanka. Main Destination: Kasanka National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Kasanka NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to bangweulu wetland

Day 6Transfer to bangweulu wetland Transfer to bangweulu wetland After a hearty breakfast, you’ll trade the forests of Kasanka for the vast, watery wilderness of the Bangweulu Wetlands. The drive transitions into an open landscape of floodplains and lily-covered lagoons, the primary haunt of the prehistoric Shoebill stork. After a quick midway lunch, you’ll reach Nsobe Camp. If time allows, an afternoon drive offers your first glimpse of the endemic Black Lechwe gathering by the thousands. As the sun sets over the horizon, you’ll settle into your campsite for a night under the stars, surrounded by the wild symphony of the swamps. Main Destination: Bangweulu Wetlands Best Time To Visit May to July (Shoebills and black lechwe) High Season Never (The park is never busy) Best Weather April to September (Cool and it hardly ever rains) Wildlife in Bangweulu Wetlands CheetahCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardRare Wild DogRare Show more ElephantVery Rare LionVery Rare BuffaloRare GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Budget camping Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Day 7Morning and afternoon Morning and afternoon Today is dedicated to the search for the legendary Shoebill. You’ll head into the heart of the swamps aboard a mukolo—a traditional dugout canoe—allowing you to glide silently through the papyrus to find this prehistoric bird in its natural habitat. The afternoon continues the adventure across the floodplains, where the vast herds of Black Lechwe congregate. As evening approaches, the focus shifts to a Sessebi (Tsessebe) viewing, capturing these swift antelopes against the golden light of the Bangweulu horizon. Main Destination: Bangweulu Wetlands Accommodation: Budget camping Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afternoon

Day 8Morning and afternoon Morning and afternoon Today is dedicated to the search for the legendary Shoebill. You’ll head into the heart of the swamps aboard a mukolo—a traditional dugout canoe—allowing you to glide silently through the papyrus to find this prehistoric bird in its natural habitat. The afternoon continues the adventure across the floodplains, where the vast herds of Black Lechwe congregate. As evening approaches, the focus shifts to a Sessebi (Tsessebe) viewing, capturing these swift antelopes against the golden light of the Bangweulu horizon. Main Destination: Bangweulu Wetlands Accommodation: Budget camping Just outside Bangweulu Wetlands Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Mutinondo Wilderness

Day 9Transfer to Mutinondo Wilderness Transfer to Mutinondo Wilderness Mutinondo Wilderness is a private paradise of granite "whaleback" inselbergs and crystal-clear rivers. Morning: High-Altitude Hiking Start with a sunrise hike up Mayense, the highest peak, for 360-degree views of the Luangwa Valley. The cool morning air is ideal for exploring the 75km trail network. Guided or solo, you can trek through miombo woodlands to discover ancient San rock art or spot rare birds like the Bar-winged Weaver. Afternoon: Waterfalls & Rivers As the day warms up, take a leisurely walk to Choso or Ndubaluba Falls. The rivers here are croc- and bilharzia-free, making the rock pools perfect for a refreshing swim. You can also grab a canoe to paddle along the Musamfushi River, ending your day with a sundowner atop a nearby granite dome to watch the wilderness turn to gold. Main Destination: Mutinondo Wilderness Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Mutinondo Wilderness Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Morning and afernoon

Day 10Morning and afernoon Morning and afernoon Mutinondo Wilderness is a private paradise of granite "whaleback" inselbergs and crystal-clear rivers. Morning: High-Altitude Hiking Start with a sunrise hike up Mayense, the highest peak, for 360-degree views of the Luangwa Valley. The cool morning air is ideal for exploring the 75km trail network. Guided or solo, you can trek through miombo woodlands to discover ancient San rock art or spot rare birds like the Bar-winged Weaver. Afternoon: Waterfalls & Rivers As the day warms up, take a leisurely walk to Choso or Ndubaluba Falls. The rivers here are croc- and bilharzia-free, making the rock pools perfect for a refreshing swim. You can also grab a canoe to paddle along the Musamfushi River, ending your day with a sundowner atop a nearby granite dome to watch the wilderness turn to gold. Main Destination: Mutinondo Wilderness Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Mutinondo Wilderness Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to fika lodge

Day 11Transfer to fika lodge Transfer to fika lodge Transfer to fika loge. After breakfast, we pack our luggage and drive back to Mukushi on the way we will stop over for a quick lunch and proceed to the lodge at Fika. Dinner in the restaurant is at your own cost. There will be no activity on this day. Main Destination: Mkushi (Town) Accommodation: Budget camping Near Mkushi (Town) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to lusaka

Day 12Transfer to lusaka Transfer to lusaka After a final breakfast at Fika Lodge, you’ll pack up for the scenic drive to Lusaka. Following a quick lunch stop along the Great North Road, you'll arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport for your Air transfer home, marking the end of an unforgettable Zambian expedition. Main Destination: Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Exploration Africa Wildlife and Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. This group tour requires a minimum of 4 p