The South and North Luangwa Walking Safari
1st June to 31st October 2005 - US$2525.00 per person sharing
The South and North Luangwa Walking Safari
Trip code: SP405
A nine day/eight night walking safari operating in a wilderness area
of great natural beauty teeming with big game. All luggage and supplies
are portaged into the camps, as there are no roads. The trails are
between Chikoko and Crocodile Camps, both constructed of thatch overlooking
plains of game and all the action of a day in the wild. Mwaleshi
Camp situated in the North Luangwa blends into a scenic bend of the
Mwaleshi River, a clear perennial tributary of the Luangwa River.
The remoteness of the North Park, an area legendary for its large
population of lion, huge herds of buffalo and endemic Cookson's Wildebeest,
is enhanced by the lack of roads, all game viewing is on foot.
Package includes:
Return road transfers Mfuwe airport to South Luangwa Camp
Return air charters North Luangwa National Park
4 nights Chikoko Walking Trails camps South Luangwa
4 nights Mwaleshi Camp North Luangwa
Highlights:
Remoteness from all roads/vehicles making this a true walking
safari
Excellent professional guides
At Mwaleshi birding specials include White winged babbling
starlings and
Fulleborn's Longclaw.
At all camps lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and hippo
are abundant. The Luangwa is notable for two endemic
species: Thornicroft's Giraffe and Cookson's Wildebeest. Cheetahs
have been recorded but are rare
Cost:
1st June to 31st October 2005 US$2525.00 per person sharing Includes:
full board accommodation, road transfers, game viewing activities,
bar and laundry, national park entry fees Excludes: Air
fares to and from the Luangwa Valley, Visa fees, items of a personal
nature
Best time of the year:
July, August, September are the most popular times to visit, October
is hot but best game viewing
Tips and notes:
This safari is not suitable for non-walkers and children
under 15yrs
The temperatures are very high in the latter part of September, October
This safari is an excellent combination with Malawi and
can be readily arranged as part of the Kafue National Park in
West Zambia, the Lower Zambezi Valley and Victoria Falls
Best Access:
By daily flights from Lusaka or Lilongwe (Malawi) to Mfuwe Airport
- South Luangwa Valley
Daily international flights to Lusaka or scheduled connecting flights
from Johannesburg to Lusaka or Lilongwe
