Arrive at Lusaka International Airport and be met by a representative of Chiawa Safaris. Board a scheduled charter flight to Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zaambezi.
Board a scheduled charter flight (35 minutes) to Jeki Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi.
Meet and greet from a Chiawa Camp team member followed by a game drive transfer (15 minutes) to the river.
Board a speedboat to complete the safari transfer by river (40 minutes) to Chiawa Camp.
Chiawa Camp.
See the impact of conservation in the Lower Zambezi National Park with Grant Cumings, owner of Chiawa Camp & Old Mondoro. Enjoy exceptional land and water based safaris, including 4×4 day and night game drives, walking, canoeing and boating in one of the richest wildlife areas on the continent. Days are as flexible and tailor-made as you like!
One of the best inter-camp transfers, take a speedboat from Chiawa Camp to Old Mondoro and embark on a fabulous safari (90 minutes) down the mighty Zambezi River.
Old Mondoro.
A perfect combination with sister camp Chiawa, Old Mondoro offers an intimate safari experience. Activities include 4×4 game drives boating, canoeing and catch and release fishing, but the camp is really known for its excellent walking opportunities. Otherwise, stay in camp, get comfy, and enjoy a lodge-based safari with the frequent elephant and hippo activity around camp.
Game drive transfer (45 minutes) from Old Mondoro to Jeki Airstrip.
Connect with a scheduled charter flight from Jeki Airstrip to Mfuwe Airport.
Meet and greet at Mfuwe Airport by The Bushcamp Company team member followed by a road transfer (40 minutes) from to Mfuwe Lodge. Freshen up here before you continue by road south to The Bushcamps (1,5 hours to 3,5 hours depending on which camp). This is game drive transfer through the South Luangwa National Park and the perfect way to gain a sense of the vast wilderness.
The Bushcamp Company - suggested Chamilandu or Chindeni
SUGGESTED: Chamilandu or Chindeni
While the name “Bushcamps” may be misleading, these are super chic camps, each with an individual style. As the safari industry becomes increasingly commoditised, it is refreshing to find a balanced safari style that combines the cocooning of luxury and safety with wild, connected safaris. With The Bushcamp Company’s expert guides you not only see Africa from a vehicle, but step off and feel, hear and smell Africa on foot.
Between Chindeni and Bilimungwe there is an option to walk (3,5 hours) with an experienced guide between the camps. This is a truly fabulous experience and your bags will be taken ahead by car.
Alternatively is is a game drive transfer from either Chamilanu or Chindeni to Bilimungwe or Kapamba.
The Bushcamp Company - suggest either Bilimungwe or Kapamba.
SUGGESTED: Bilimungwe or Kapamba
Choose to stay in any of the 6 intimate and individual bush camps (2 nights and 3 nights) and experience the South Luangwa on foot in the presence of world-class guides. Set out from any of these secluded camps to be guaranteed an exclusive, diverse wildlife experience. End the day with a signature sundowner in the Kapamba river.
Game drive transfer from the Bushcamps to Mfuwe Lodge (up to 3,5 hours).
Mfuwe Lodge - night is required here to get a PCR test done.
Located at the gateway of the National Park, this area has exceptional game viewing. Mfuwe Lodge has numerous waterholes around which attract wildlife and this is also the lodge that welcomes elephants as guests in the summer months of October and November. These giants walk straight through reception in search of ripe mangoes on the wild mango tree.
Road transfer (40 minutes) from the Mfuwe Lodge to Mfuwe Airport.
Depart from Mfuwe Airport back to Lusaka Airport, to carry on with your international flight.
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