13 Days Discover South Luangwa And Kafue NP

Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon 5 minutes from the lodge and this adventurous river crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the South Luangwa National Park, giving access to extraordinarily good wildlife encounters. Kafunta is also a short game drive from the main gate giving access to the abundant game viewing of the Mfuwe sector. The early morning hours are ideal for a game drive or alternatively a walking safari can be arranged. During your afternoon game drive you will stop for sundowners in the bush to fully experience the magnificent African sunsets. You continue with the drive in the dark which allows you to spot nocturnal animals.

After breakfast you will proceed to the rustic and adventurous wilderness camp, Island Bush Camp, or the brand new and fabulously located tented camp, Three Rivers Camp (enquire). Highly qualified guides take you on exciting game drives or walking safaris and share their extensive knowledge of the Zambian bush with you. The South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is the home of the walking safari and one of the few places where it is possible to walk amongst the African wildlife. Walking safaris are a great opportunity to be at one with nature and experience a safari from a unique perspective.

Take a game drive back to Kafunta River Lodge and schedule your activity for the afternoon. Each of the luxury private chalets and the main lounge & dining area overlook the game rich flood plain. The wildlife hide underneath the deck is also the perfect place to enjoy a spot of birding or photography during the hottest part of the day. Next to the bar is a infinity pool and the only natural hot tub in the Luangwa Valley.

Secluded, set in a remote area of the Kafue National Park, you will have a real wildlife experience, mostly all to yourself. With the assistance of your guide, daily activities for your stay at Musekese will be scheduled to suit your needs as far as possible. Encounter wildlife on excellent walking safaris, boating or morning, afternoon and night game drives or just whilst having a drink on the camp deck, from herds of elephant frolicking to the hundreds of puku keeping an eye out for one of the resident lion prides in the area. Tasty food and caring service will compliment your customized itinerary at Musekese.

Enjoy breakfast at the camp before a morning transfer (game) drive to KaingU Safari Lodge (4 hour drive, plus 10min boat). Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch by the river’s edge, followed by a siesta, afternoon boat cruise, sundowner and dinner.

With the assistance of your highly qualified guide, daily activities for your stay at KaingU will be scheduled to suit your needs. The Lodge is located on a stunningly beautiful part of the Kafue River, with a myriad of channels, rapids and islands lending itself to a range of exciting river based activities which include boat cruises, birding, canoeing and river trails. Morning and afternoon game drives allow you to explore a larger area and encounter wildlife up close. Seasonal highlights are also the Bee eater- and Parrot-hides which offer you great photographic opportunities. From the top of one of the large granite boulders in the Namwala GMA you will get a 360° view over nothing but nature! Visit the KaingU Trust school or a rural African village, see where groundnuts grow and fields are still plough by oxen. Sleep out in the cosy Tonga-treebasket, a unique way for adventurers to be even closer to nature. Whilst relaxing at KaingU, you will enjoy delicious meals and snacks, inspired by local ingredients and the constant persuit of an exceptional experience for our guest.

Filled with memories and a wholesome breakfast or brunch, you will depart to Lusaka (road transfer: 4-5 hours) or to your next destination.