This 8-day South and North Luangwa safari combines the untamed South and North Luangwa National Parks to enjoy Zambian game viewing at its best. South Luangwa National Park is also known as the “Valley of the Leopard” as the chances of spotting this animal are very high. The North is a remote wilderness explored on foot during morning and afternoon walking safaris; there has been very little development in North Luangwa National Park, so the wildlife viewing on a Luangwa safari will far surpass anything you’ve experienced before. While on a safari in Zambia, you may get the opportunity to see the Thornicroft’s Giraffe and the Cookson’s Wildebeest, both of which are endemic to South Luangwa National Park.
Highlights of the Safari
Tafika Camp, South Luangwa National Park
Tafika, an intimate camp located on the east bank of the Luangwa River, offers the visitor exceptional and exclusive game viewing because of its remote location. The Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park, where the park is located, is known as The Valley of the Leopard because of the high number of leopards found here. Not only is there a good chance of seeing leopards during your stay but you’ll also have the opportunity to see species such as serval, crowned crane, lion, wild dog, elephant, giraffe, puku, hippo, and crocodile. Enjoy dinners in true safari style, by candlelight with the bush coming alive around you.
Mwaleshi Camp, North Luangwa National Park
Mwaleshi Camp is situated on a bend of the Mwaleshi River inside the rhino sanctuary. With a mindful environmental footprint in mind, the four thatched chalets are rebuilt every year from natural materials and offer uninterrupted views of the Mwaleshi River. Game viewing is an exclusive affair, mostly on foot, using existing animal paths, thereby reducing our impact on the area. Led by an experienced guide and an armed National Park scout, guests will have a chance to see the Big 5 as well as wild dog, kudu, and Cookson’s wildebeest on foot. A walking safari is an opportunity to appreciate many small treasures of the bush, with all your senses. Located just upstream from the camp is the beautiful Mwaleshi Falls.
