The Ultimate Walking Safari

Duration10 Nights
StyleSafari
When to GoJun - Oct
Price GuideFrom £6,470 Per Person

This itinerary is the ultimate walking safari experience in Zambia. While other destinations offer bush walks, the South Luangwa National Park is the birthplace of the walking safari, with Norman Carr making real marks in the safari industry. You’ll spend a few days walking in the South Luangwa National Park, before flying to the remote North Luangwa National Park after.

At a Glance

Day 1

Lusaka
- Arrival to Lusaka and transfer to boutique hotel

Days 2 - 7

South Luangwa National Park
- Transfer to South Luangwa National Park
- 2 nights at a luxury lodge enjoying game drives, walking safaris and cultural visits
- 4 nights at 2 bush camps accessed only by foot

Days 8 - 11

North Luangwa National Park
- Light aricraft transfer to North Luangwa
- Exclusive and authentic safari experience

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Gemma D Souza

Africa Specialist

With family roots in Kenya, it became a continent I have naturally gravitated towards. I’ve traveled extensively around East and Southern, working with luxury camps, guides, and rangers for over eight years. I am enthralled by Africa and would happily talk about this diverse continent’s wildlife, cultures and experiences all day, every day.

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What's Included

2 nights in Tafika Camp, north of the Nsefu Sector
4 nights in the walking safari camps of Remote Africa
Accompanied by professional and expert guiding and rangers
Fly to the remote North Luangwa National Park for 3 nights in Mwaleshi Camp
All internal flights outlined in the itinerary
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including all house drinks on safari
1 night in Lusaka on arrival
Expert planning advice and 24/7 support from our dedicated staff

What's not Included

As we have clients from all over the world. Our itineraries do not include flights.
Any premium brands or drinks not included
Gratuities for local guides
Visas if required
We strongly advise all guests to purchase comprehensive travel insurance

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive in Lusaka
You will be met on arrival in Lusaka international airport and transferred to the luxury boutique hotel called Latitude 15. Whether you are arriving in the morning or evening, the night here will allow you to rest and recover after your long-haul flight.
Days 2 - 3
South Luangwa National Park
This morning you will be transferred to Lusaka’s domestic airport to fly into the South Luangwa National Park (Mfuwe airstrip). On arrival, you will be met by a guide from Tafika Camp and begin your game drive up north through the park, past the Mfuwe and Nsefu Sectors. You will arrive in the flagship camp of Remote Africa called Tafika Camp. You will stay here for 2 nights, enjoying game drives (day and night), walking safaris, and cultural visits.

Tafika Camp is a family-owned and run safari camp. The Coppinger’s have been in the safari industry for a long time, and really do know how to make your time special. When you are not enjoying the safari activities, enjoy time in the camp and enjoy an ‘armchair safari’ looking out to the banks of the river.
Accommodation Options:
- Tafika Camp
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  Tafika Camp
  Camp Highlights
  Six comfortable chalets made of the local material makuti, featuring open-air ensuite bathrooms and verandas
  The camp is a seasonal camp, open during the peak season between May to 15th November
  Located on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River, north of the Nsefu sector
  Exceptional game viewing around camp and in the Nsefu sector - especially lion prides and wild dog populations
  A very authentic safari experience with some of the best safari guides in the park
  Tafika Camp Overview
  As the flagship camp of the portfolio, Tafika Camp truly does stand for everything that Remote Africa is trying to achieve. The camp sits north of the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa National Park. This area is great for big cat populations – wild dogs and lion prides in particular. This area is also much quieter than the Mfuwe area, so game viewing can feel entirely exclusive – as if you have the whole national park to yourself. With six chalets, Tafika Camp is the perfect place to enjoy the serenity of the bush, as well as feel in the midst of the exhilarating safari experience. The chalets are made from a local material called makuti, and each have open-air bathrooms and a veranda. Activities here include day and night game drives (in open-sided vehicles), mountain bike safaris, bush walks, and local visits to communities and schools. The camp also has its own photographic hide. Spend the afternoon here, watching herds of elephant, antelope, and a beautiful collection of bird species come down to drink from the waterhole.
- Lion Camp
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  Lion Camp
  Lion Camp Highlights
  10 luxury suites built on raised wooden platforms, connected by elevated walkways
  Swimming pool, bar and alfresco dining areas
  Located in the Nsefu Sector - a hotspot for lion prides, wild dog, hippo, elephant and more
  Evening breeze air conditioning and large, comfortable rooms
  Lion Camp has a hide at water level - perfect for amateur and professional photographers
  Lion Camp Overview
  Lion Camp is an independent lodge in the South Luangwa National Park, offering luxury safari accommodation with fantastic guiding. The camp is located just outside the Nsefu Sector, north of Mfuwe. This area is thriving with big cat populations – lion prides, leopards, and wild dogs in particular. The camp comprises 10 luxury suites, connected by elevated wooden walkways with unparalleled views out to the plains. The rooms are very spacious and well-appointed, each featuring ensuite bathrooms with double vanity stations, a day bed, and a private wooden veranda – perfect for an armchair safari or an afternoon siesta. The main area has a swimming pool, an evening firepit, a photographic hide, and alfresco dining areas. If you are looking for a luxury Zambia safari with reliable game sightings, Lion Camp is certainly a good option.
Days 4 - 7
South Luangwa National Park
After two nights at Tafika Camp, you will being your walking safari trail. You will spend the day walking in the bush, guided by professional walking guides and a park scout. You will spend the next two nights in Chikoko Bush Camp. This is a camp that is built during the peak season in Zambia, and accessed only by foot.

The main draw to a walking safari is that you can experience life in the bush from a different perspective. While you do see big game on foot in Zambia, a walking safari really does emphasize the smaller aspects of a safari – the flora and fauna that is often overlooked on a game drive.

After two nights in Chikoko Bush Camp, you will walk through the bush to the next bush camp called Crocodile Bush Camp. Both Chikoko and Crocodile Camp are small, intimate camps made from local makuti material, reed and thatch. These camps blend effortlessly into the bush, offering a really authentic and original safari experience.

You will spend today walking through the South Luangwa National Park. This area is north of the Nsefu Sector, and is a hotspot for elephant, buffalo, hyena, lion and wild dog in particular. Zambia is particularly famous for seeing big game on foot, and you will often come across fresh leopard or big cat footprints.
Accommodation Options:
- Chikoko Trail Camps
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  Chikoko Trail Camps
  Chikoko Trails Highlights
  These camps are only accessible on foot - no vehicle access
  Chikoko Camp and Crocodile Camp are both made up of 3 chalets each, offering an intimate and authentic safari experience
  The idea is to combine them in a 4-5 day safari itinerary, walking between the camps
  A hotspot for elephant, lion prides, eland, kudu, hippo, crocodile and wild dog
  Combine with the sister property, Tafika Camp, for a week-long safari in the South Luangwa National Park
  Chikoko Trails Camps Overview
  For those looking to do a walking safari itinerary in the South Luangwa National Park, look no further than combining the Chikoko Trail Camps. This is made up of two smaller bush camps – Crocodile Camp and Chikoko Camp – which both operate between June and October. Both camps are made up of three chalets, and are only accessible on foot. The idea of the Chikoko Trail is that you spend the day on foot in the bush, experiencing the smaller (and bigger) elements of the South Luangwa National Park. You will be guided by a professional walking safari guide and accompanied by a ranger and scout. The idea is that you walk between the camps, spending a night (or two nights) each at Chikoko Camp, Crocodile Camp, and then the sister property Tafika Camp. With no vehicle access, these bush camps give you an experience like no other. Sightings around this area include large herds of elephant, giraffe, wild dog, lion prides, hippo, and a host of antelope like eland and kudu.
- Chinzombo Camp
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  Chinzombo Camp
  Lodge Highlights
  6 luxury rooms with contemporary yet authentic safari decor
  The canvas rooms each feature spacious ensuite bathrooms with free-standing baths and private plunge pools overlooking the Luangwa River
  Stunning main area with a wooden viewing deck overlooking the curve of the Luangwa River
  A one-hour drive from Mfuwe airport, with a game drive on route
  In-room spa treatments and sleepouts available to make your safari even more special
  Chinzombo Camp Overview
  As the flagship camp of the Time + Tide collection, Chinzombo is one of the most luxurious properties in all of Zambia, if not Africa! This award-winning camp comprises six safari suites, each featuring an ensuite bathroom, a free-standing bath, a private veranda and a plunge pool. The camp sits on the banks of the Luangwa River and offers some of the best game viewing in the park, just outside the Mfuwe region. As you land into Mfuwe airport, your safari guide will greet you and your game drive will begin as you head back to camp. Enjoy morning, evening and night game drives, walking safaris, and boat safaris (seasonal) from Chinzombo. During the midday heat, relax in the main area of the lodge, enjoying and photographing the animals that come down to the water or wander through camp. For couples or honeymoon couples, Chinzombo really does offer the most luxurious stay, and you can make it even more special by booking in-room spa treatments or sleepouts under the stars.
Days 8 - 10
North Luangwa National Park
This morning you will take a light aircraft transfer north to the sister camp in the North Luangwa. North Luangwa National Park is even more remote, authentic and hidden than the Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park. With only three camps in the park, you will feel like you have the entire park to yourself. Mwaleshi Camp sits on the banks of the Mwaleshi River, and offers a really authentic safari experience.
Day 11
Departure
This morning you will be transferred to the North Luangwa airstrip to fly to Lusaka. Here you will be transferred to the international airport where you will connect onto your international flights home.