15-Day Walking Safari Zambia

Arrival in Lusaka

Day 1Arrival in Lusaka Arrival in Lusaka Pick up from Lusaka Airport around lunch time. We can do a short shopping stop to buy drinks and snack for the next days on safari. Then transfer to Protea Safari Lodge near Lusaka. Overnight in modern rooms. Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel. (-/-/-). Main Destination: Chisamba (Town) Accommodation: Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge Mid-range hotel located near Lusaka (City) +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included

Kasanka National Park

Day 2Kasanka National Park Kasanka National Park Transfer from Chisamba to Kasanka National Park (around 6 hours driving). We set up camp at the Pontoon Campsite. The rare and very shy Sitatunga Antelope can be normally seen grazing close to the campsite. We do a walking trip in the afternoon. Camping inside the National Park. (FB). 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 WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Budget camping Inside Kasanka NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 3-4Bangweulu Swamps Bangweulu Swamps After breakfast transfer to Bangweulu Wetlands (around 4hours) These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when the waterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools and channels. In the afternoon of day 3 we will do a game drive to explore the area. On day 4 we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork (depending on the water level we either walk or take a canoe, the walk can also involve wading through the swamp). This interesting, strange lo

Kapishya Hot Springs

Day 7Kapishya Hot Springs Kapishya Hot Springs After breakfast we drive to our next stop over: Kapishya Hot Springs (4-5 hours driving). In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall, before and after the hike you can relax in the hot springs. Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense instead of the walk, entrance fees will apply). Camping on the banks of the Manshya river. (FB). Main Destination: Kapishya Hot Springs (Highlight) Accommodation: Budget camping Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

North Luangwa National Park

Day 8North Luangwa National Park North Luangwa National Park We drive to the north-western boundary of North Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). We set up our camp at Samala Camp near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon we will take a walk along the river, and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in the mountain stream. Camping at the Samala Campsite at the park’s border (FB). Main Destination: North Luangwa National Park Best Time To Visit July to October (Animals are easier to find) High Season July to October (The park is little visited) Best Weather April to August (Cooler and it hardly ever rains) Wildlife in North Luangwa NP ElephantCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon Show more Black RhinoOccasional LionOccasional Wild DogOccasional LeopardRare GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

North Luangwa National Park

Day 9North Luangwa National Park North Luangwa National Park Today’s stage takes us from 1400 m altitude down the escarpment to the hot Luangwa Valley. While we drive the temperature gets hotter and the lush Miombo forest gives way to the hot savannah (around 3 hours driving). We will do a short walk in the close surrounding of the campsite with a scout. Big herds of hippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes can be seen from our camp. Camping at the campsite just outside the National Park. (FB). Main Destination: North Luangwa National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector

Day 10Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thornicroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the afternoon we will do a game drive in the Nsefu Swctor of the park (no walking trip planned on that day). Camping on the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve. (FB). Main Destination: South Luangwa National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included) Day 11-12South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area Through traditional villages we drive to the central area of the South Luangwa National Park, where we set up our tents at Wildlife Camp (around 1,5 hours driving). On these days we will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle on our game drive along the river, which often produces spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa. 2x Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp. (2x FB). Main Destination: South Luangwa National Park Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drink

Departure

Day 15Departure Departure After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport and departure. Main Destination: Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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 Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Adventure Purists. $4,595 pp (USD) This tour is offered in EUR. Show rate in EUR Get a Free Quote Select scheduled start date 2 travelers Request a Quote Best pri