ZAMBIA SAFARI – LUWI RIVER TRAIL
8 Nights Privately Guided Zambia Safari Adventure
Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli Bush Camps
Luwi Camp which has been described as “the best little bush camp in Africa” is the starting point for the adventure, exploring the wild areas up towards the source of the Luwi where no other people ever go. Then a few days are spent at Nsolo, downstream of Luwi and at Kakuli with its wide views high on the banks of the Luangwa. Guests can also opt for a night or two out under the stars with just a mossie net, a guide and a scout for company and camp fires to ward off nocturnal visitors, miles from “civilization” – this Return to the Wild sleep out is only for the most adventurous of spirit!
PRICED BASED ON MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE – FROM US$ 3,990.00 per person sharing
INCLUDED
Accommodation, 3 meals daily, safari activities, all air/road transfers from Lusaka and to Livingstone Airports
EXCLUDED
Flights to Lusaka and out of Livingstone, Park Fees, Visa Costs, Travel Insurance
The safari is led by one of our excellent veteran guides, such as Shaddy Nkhoma or Innocent Tembo with one of our most experienced armed scouts, this eight night privately guided safari is perfect for adventurers and those looking for a really involving wildlife and wilderness experience.
DAY 1
Arrive at Lusaka and fly to Mfuwe where you will be met and driven to Luwi Bush Camp. Settle in to camp and depending on your time of arrival set out on foot to explore the local area, spend time at the nearby croc and hippo filled lagoon and get your bearings.
DAY 2 & 3
Leave camp before the sun rises, taking a picnic breakfast and lunch with you and head up stream deep into really wild country towards the foothills of the Muchinga Escarpment into the miombo woodland. You can then start to walk downstream of the Luwi and just see how far you get! Have brunch in the shade of a tree overlooking one of the many waterholes in the “back country” then head back towards Luwi in time for a sundowner at the lagoon and dinner in camp.
DAY 4 & 5
Leave camp early on foot and start downstream towards Nsolo Camp, the river widens in this section and the Luwi’s white sands carve a dynamic route through open grazing lawns, palm and trichelia groves, thicket and game rich “dambos” for which the Luangwa Valley is so well known. You’ll arrive at Nsolo in time for brunch to find your luggage waiting for you in your room. Have a rest and soak up the magical atmosphere of this, one of the oldest bush camps in the Luangwa Valley.
DAY 6
For the most adventurous of spirit – leave Nsolo and head downstream towards Kakuli. Find a spot to set up your bedroll and mossie net, build the camp fire and make preparations for your “Return to the Wild” sleep out night.
DAY 7 & 8
Meander along with the Luwi and arrive with the river at the confluence of the Luangwa and Kakuli Camp. Named after Norman Carr who was affectionately named Kakuli – an old buffalo bull, this camp has sweeping and majestic views over the Luangwa. Spend your final days on an all day drive way upstream, exploring on foot or just relaxing in camp and making the most of the spectacular views over the hippo filled Luangwa River
DAY 9
After a final breakfast, experience your final game drive through the Park on the way back to Mfuwe Airport and onward to your international departure.
The itinerary can be adapted to suit individual requirements. Guests can add a night or two at Kapani Lodge to be closer to the villages and experience some of our community projects, or perhaps add a night or two at Mchenja for a bit of luxury at the end of the trip.
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