This affordable Zambia Tented Camp Safari offers a thorough exploration of South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. The tour price includes return flights from Livingstone to Mfuwe, near South Luangwa, as well as meals, game viewing activities, cultural excursions, road transfers, and more.
Experience unspoilt South Luangwa Park in open 4×4 vehicles and on foot. On guided game drives see a wide array of wildlife and birds while soaking up the beautiful wild bush scenery. Sunset to night game drives include sundowners in the bush before searching for nocturnal animals with a spotlight. In season you can also explore the wilderness on guided early morning walks with expert guides in South Luangwa Park.
Stay in luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms and deck areas next to the Luangwa River, where you can see various animals and birds. Enjoy a comfortable stay in this unique wilderness setting, providing a genuine African safari experience at an affordable price!
Day 01: Livingstone to Mfuwe & South Luangwa National Park L-D
You start your 7 Day South Luangwa Tented Camping Safari by catching a domestic flight from Livingstone to Mfuwe, bringing you to the doorstep of South Luangwa National Park. You will be collected at Mfuwe airport by your guide who will transport you to your accommodation – the tented camp close to the Mfuwe main gate of the national park.
You will have some time to rest after your arrival at this classic tented camp. Lunch will be served in the a la cart restaurant, and then you will have some more time to enjoy the atmosphere of our camp in the African bush. At teatime, around 3:30 pm, you will meet your guides and have the opportunity to discuss your special interests. Then, it is time for your first exciting game drive in South Luangwa National Park, the top wildlife destination in Zambia.
We leave at around 4:00 pm, setting off in an open 4×4 Land Cruiser that has been custom-built for this environment. The open sides ensure unobstructed views of the veld. Your highly qualified guides will provide excellent service and will share their expert knowledge of the African bush and its inhabitants. Signs of wildlife activity like tracks and scats will be pointed out as you are guided to exciting sightings of the animals and birds of this famous, yet remote national park.
By sunset, we stop at a scenic spot to enjoy the changing colours of the African sky, while drinks are served. Now our game viewing adventure gets an added dimension as the guides use a spotlight to find rarely seen nocturnal animals and birds, as varied as beasts of prey like the lion and leopard, but also smaller creatures like civet and porcupines.
Back at our accommodation, a campfire awaits where we can relax after enjoying our dinner.
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Please note: Your flight from Livingstone is included in the tour price. However, your guide only meets you at Mfuwe
Day 02 – 06: Mfuwe & South Luangwa National Park B-L-D
From day two to six we explore South Luangwa National Park in depth, making the most of our opportunities to not only drive through the bush in an open vehicle but also experience the wilderness on foot in the company of expert guides.
Your days begin with a light breakfast at about 5:30 am, consisting of coffee or tea, toast and cereal. Without wasting any time, we board the open 4×4 at 6:00 am to make the most of the early morning which is an excellent time for spotting an abundance of animals at South Luangwa National Park. The meandering Luangwa River is a good place to spot large numbers of hippo and elephants, and you are sure to see many animals coming to drink at the edge of the water. These may include rare Thornicroft’s giraffes and also the Crawshay’s zebra that is endemic to this region. Bird lovers will be in heaven, as there are more than 400 species in South Luangwa National Park. The riverine forest includes trees like mahogany and ebony, and you will also see examples of the giants of the tree world – the baobab. Throughout your explorations, your guide will be opening up the wonders of this unspoilt environment by sharing detailed information about the flora and fauna of the Luangwa Valley ecosystem.
By 10:00 when we return from our early morning game drive, brunch will be waiting for us at our tented camp. Now you can choose between both breakfast and lunch dishes. Late morning is time to relax, either by the pool or in your comfortable tented room.
Later in the afternoon, we return to the game park for a sunset game drive that includes sundowners surrounded by the bush. Afterwards, the spotlight will guide our drive as we look for, amongst other things, leopard and hyena that prefer to roam the bush at night. Nocturnal birds such as owls may also cross our way. By 20:00 we are usually back at the camp where dinner is served. After dinner, you can make the most of the clear dark skies to star gaze, or you can simply relax and share stories around the campfire.
Apart from game drives, other activities are available as well. In the dry season (usually from June to October) walking safaris (usually taking three to four hours) are very popular. In fact, South Luangwa is thought of as the birthplace of the typical African walking safari! If you want, you can also combine a walking tour with a game drive, doing two hours of each. A walking tour will give you the opportunity to get really close to nature, seeing, apart from the more than 60 species of animals, amazing birds, plants, and insects.
Cultural tours to local Mfuwe village are available. On these tours, you can learn more about the community and their conservation initiatives. We specifically visit the Luangwa Conservation & Community Fund (LCCF), which is also an anti-poaching centre. At a local school, you can learn about the support work done in the area.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Mfuwe to Livingstone – Zambia B
On your last morning of this South Luangwa Tented Camping Safari, you have breakfast at the tented camp, after which it is time to say goodbye. You are then taken back to Mfuwe airport for your return flight to Livingstone at Victoria Falls in Zambia.
Meals included: Breakfast
| Place | Night (s) | Hotels |
| South Luangwa National Park | 06 | Camp |
- Welcome on arrival with fresh flower garlands.
- Meet to attend airports / hotels by our office representative.
- 06 nights in accommodation as per the program.
- Meals as per program.
- Domestic flight from Livingstone – Mfuwe – Livingstone
- Guide Services ( English language )
- Entrance fees to the monuments.
- All taxes.
• International flights
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tipping.
• Travel Insurance.
• Visa If any.
• Accommodation in good hotels.
• Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
• Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost. – Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
• In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.
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