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For the adventurers who yearn to get even further out into the wilderness, to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of the bush we offer dedicated walking safaris in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park.

Our mobile walking Safaris have long been known as the best wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. Our camps offer a unique combination of creature comforts and stunning remote locations in the South Luangwa National Park. However, some of our guests want to get even further out into the wilderness, to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and smells of the bush. For these adventurers, we offer dedicated walking safaris. Walking through the bush is a completely different experience to driving. All your senses are alert. Every sound, every movement – the flap of a bird’s wing, a tail swishing through the tall grass – acquires significance. This is where an expert guide really comes into his own. Not only will he or shE point out wildlife and birdlife to you, he will also teach you to hone and sharpen your senses and to spot the cluesthat lie around you in the bush. As one of our guests saidafter walking for five days along the Mupamadzi River, it islike reading an engrossing book, compared to watching afilm!

South Luangwa National Park is widely known asthe home of the walking safari. The area is remoteand wild, the terrain and habitats varied and thegame shy and unused to man. From ants tobuffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking a lion, you willlearn the many facets of the bush. All walks areled by a highly experienced guide and alwaysaccompanied by an armed game scout, thusgiving you the utmost safety during this adventure.

Zambia  |   7 Nights 8 Days

Highlights

WALKING SAFARIS The only way to really discover
the secrets of the bush. Walks are led by an
experienced naturalist and accompanied by an
armed game scout. All our camps are intimate and
highly personalised. Flexibility and responsiveness
to guests’ wishes are key.

ITINERARY SCHEDULE

Day 1 :- NKWALI CAMP

On arrival at Mfuwe International Airport, a guidefrom our Mobile Walking Safaris will meet you.The drive to Nkwali Camp is 1 hour throughcolourful local scenes of villages, agriculture aswell as bush. Nkwali Camp has a wide view of theLuangwa River. It is overlooking the SouthLuangwa National Park, Nkwali is ideally situatedfor the start of your safari. The six rooms all lookout over the river and have open-air bathrooms.Depending on your arrival time, in the day you willenjoy a lunch looking out over the lagoon to theback of Nkwali or if in the afternoon for tea andthe afternoon and night game drive.
Overnight at Nkwali Camp.

Day 2 :- MOBILE CAMP

After an early breakfast, you will be headingnorth to start your walking mobile which hasbecome known as THE wilderness experienceof the South Luangwa. Your drive is some90kms to the Mupamadzi River along a bushroad, through remote parts of the park. Youarrive in camp for lunch around mid-day. The camp is already set upfor your arrival with well-equipped walk-intents. The shower is under a tree and thetoilet is a long drop with a wooden throne.Enjoy a relaxing siesta after lunch, before teaand going for a walk around camp in theafternoon, to return for sundowners and dinner in the open under the stars!

Overnight at your Mobile Camp

Day 3 :- MOBILE CAMP

Up at sunrise for the morning walk. The area
is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats
varied and the game shy and unused to man.
From ant’s to buffalo, a bird’s nest to tracking
a lion, you will learn the many facets of the
bush. The mobile camp will be packed and
moved to Camp 2 and lunch will be ready as
the guests arrive late morning. Lunch, siesta
and afternoon walk.

Overnight at your Mobile Camp

Day 4 :- MOBILE CAMP

Explore the area on foot – returning to the
same campsite.

Overnight at your mobile camp

Day 5-6 :- MOBILE CAMP

The camp will be moved again to camp 3
during the morning as you walk further down
the river.
The Mupamadzi River is a major tributary of
the Luangwa. All walks are led by an
experienced naturalist and accompanied by
an armed game scout.

Overnight at your mobile camp.

Day 7 :- TENA TENA OR NSEFU LODGE

After an early breakfast, transfer to the
Luangwa River crossing point opposite Tena
Tena. This is a 4 to 5-hour drive. A staff will
meet and boat the party across the river, and
then a 20-minute drive to Tena Tena camp.
This remote and small camp lies within the
National Park and enjoys a stunning location
on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River.
Most meals are taken under the shade of a
huge Mahogany tree in the centre of the
camp. On arrival you will be shown to your
tent and then lunch will be served followed by
a well-deserved siesta before the afternoon
and evening game drive. Time to rest those
weary legs!!

Overnight at Tena Tena or Nsefu Lodge.

Day 8 :- DEPARTURE

From Nsefu Camp travel by road to Mfuwe airport
and fly again by proflight to Lusaka

Package cost

₹Cost on request

Inclusions / Exclusions

What is included

• Stay at Nkwali Camp 1 night and Nsefu Camp 1 Night.
• Mobile Walking camp site for 5 nights – The camp consists of accommodation in three twin walk-in Meru tents, maximum six guests. Facilities provided are Bucket shower and long drop loo. No power here, just paraffin lamps and torches are using for lighting. Bottled water is provided at the camp free of charge. • All walking safari activities with park fees.
• All Meals (From Tea on Day 1 till dinner on Day 7) and drinks (except champagne).
• laundry and Bottled water.
• Transfer to/from Mfuwe airport.

What is not included

• International flights to Lusaka, Zambia
• Domestic flights Lusaka to Mfuwe International airport and back
• Visas
• Vaccinations
• Gratuities- Tipping Is not expected but always enthusiastically received if you are happy with the service. Please always give tips for the staff to the management to be shared out and please tip your guide individually.
• Travel Insurance
• Increases in park fees, government taxes and levies, exchange rate fluctuations and fuel surcharges
• Premium imported wines, champagnes, spirits & liqueurs where drinks are included Extra night stay if required at Lusaka for flight connections pre and post trip.
• GST Tax 5 % and TCS 5 %

Weather Info

The best time to visit Zambia is between May to
October which the dry season and one can access all
the parks and reserves. This is when the
temperatures are mild and pleasant which makes all
the outdoor and wilderness activities very
comfortable. During these months you can see the
wildlife easily as the animals congregate around the
rivers and waterholes also making it easier to travel
more distances in the forests. The dry months are
from April till October and the wet months November
till March. Temperatures range throughout the year
from between 11-40 C.

Note

The last night can be spent at Nsefu Camp. NSEFU CAMP On a sweeping bend of the river, 12 kilometres north of Tena Tena, lies Nsefu. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. We reopened the camp in 1999, in keeping with the original style, and so operate the only two camps in the Nsefu Sector of the park. The view of the river is superb and includes a terraced area where game grazes during the day. The bar, tucked in beside a huge dormant termite mound, overlooks a waterhole that is very productive for game, especially leopard at night. The original rondavels have been extended, with a spacious bathroom added. Each room has a clear view of the river, through large windows and from the new wooden veranda.
Rates and condition subject to change without notice.
Walking fitness -For a general idea of fitness level, here are some guidelines. This does not mean this is the distance and timing of every day. But it gives you an idea of how fit you need to be.
You should also be able to run 50 meters, but please understand that this is not because you will be running from an animal! It’s just another way of showing a level of fitness.
The ultimate walking safari experience involves walking appx 10 km in 4 hours on the varied ground.
Health All visitors should be medically insured. We recommend that visitors to Zambia take malaria prophylactics. Tetanus, polio, typhoid and the hepatitis vaccinations are recommended. It is advisable to know your blood group type in case of an emergency. Please do ask for up to date health advice in your home country.
Airport Tax:Most airlines now include airport taxes in the tickets. But for charter flights these may still be payable, please confirm with us for exact amounts. International airport taxes: US$40 per person Domestic airport taxes: US$16 person.
Insurance is a must.
Wanderers bears no responsibility for any delays, local unrest, cancellation of flights or change of itinerary and retains the right to alter or cancel an activity with just reason.

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