Compare Robin Pope Walking Safari by Wild About Africa vs 8-day Zambia Victoria Falls + Safari by Ker & Downey Africa

Day 1 - Mfuwe, South Luangwa National Park
After arriving at Lusaka Airport and passing through immigration, you are directed to a smaller plane for your flight transfer to Mfuwe Airport by South Luangwa National Park. The flight lasts 70 minutes and upon arrival, a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you and drive you to Nkwali Camp. The road journey takes about one hour and passes by colourful local scenes of village life, subsistence farming and the African bush. Situated on Robin Pope's private land, the lovely Nkwali Camp overlooks the Luangwa River and the South Luangwa National Park beyond. Ideally situated for the start of your Zambia safari, Nkwali Camp has six rooms, each with an open-air, en suite bathroom and overlooking the river. After a little time to relax and freshen up you'll join an expert safari guide on your first game drive into South Luangwa National Park. End your first day with a cool drink whilst watching the sunset, and possibly followed by a spotlit night drive.
Dinner is included at Nkwali Camp.

Day 2 - Luangwa Walking Camp
After an early breakfast, you and your group will head north to start the walking mobile safari. Robin Pope Walking Safaris have become known as the wilderness experience of the South Luangwa. To reach your location, you enjoy an interesting drive along bush tracks covering about 90kms into the northern reaches of the park and to the Mupamadzi River. You usually arrive in camp around midday, in time for a tasty lunch. The camp team travelled ahead and you'll find the camp already set up for your arrival. Accommodation is in spacious walk-in tents furnished with chairs, storage compartments, and camp beds fitted with mattresses and made up with comfortable bedding. There's time for a relaxing siesta before afternoon tea and your first sortie on foot. You'll start by exploring the area in the vicinity of the camp as there is plenty to see here. Return in time for sundowners and dinner under the stars!
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Days 3 to 6 - Luangwa Walking Camps
Each morning you will rise early and head out on a walking safari at sunrise in order to make the most of the cool morning air. The area you explore with your knowledgeable guide is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the wildlife curious and unused to man. Walking safaris aren't route marches; they're about taking a time to spot signs of wildlife and learn how the ecosystems work. From ants to buffalo, a bird's nest to tracking a lion, you will stop often to discover the many facets of the bush with your safari guide. Usually, the group will return to camp for lunch and a siesta before afternoon tea. Then head out on a shorter walk in the afternoon, returning to camp as the sun sets over the horizon.

Whilst you explore, the camp team may pack up your tents and move on to set up in a new location. When you arrive at the new spot hungry for lunch, you'll find everything laid out and ready for you. The mobile camp is typically moved three times during the five nights on your walking safari. The exact number of times the move is made, and where the new camp is set up is dependent on wildlife movements at the time of your visit.

During the walking safari, you will slowly make your way along the Mupamadzi River, a major tributary to the Luangwa River. Each walk will be led by your Robin Pope Walking Safaris guide who is an experienced naturalist and qualified walking guide. He will be accompanied by an armed game scout as required by Zambia national park regulations.
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 7 - Tena or Nsefu, Nsefu Sector
After an early breakfast, it's time to hop in a safari vehicle for the four to five-hour transfer drive back through the bush to the Luangwa River and the crossing point into the park's Nsefu sector. In 1949, the Senior Chief Nsefu established a private game reserve on the Luangwa River's eastern bank. This has since been absorbed into the boundaries of the present-day South Luangwa National Park and is known as the Nsefu sector. Upon reaching the river, you'll be met by the camp staff and transferred across by boat. From there it's a short drive to your comfortable accommodation at either the lovely Nsefu Camp or smart Tena Camp.

Nsefu was the first safari camp in Zambia. Dating back to the early fifties, it is one of four safari camps in South Luangwa that belongs to Robin Pope Safaris. Accommodation at Nsefu would be in en-suite thatched rondavels built on wooden platforms, whilst accommodation at Tena Camp, also Robin Pope Safaris, would be in large walk-in en-suite safari tents. Each camp overlooks the Luangwa River and has a small waterhole nearby which attracts a variety of thirsty game. Which camp you stay at will depend on the safari departure date - talk to us at Wild about Africa for details.

When you arrive you will be shown to your tent and given time to freshen up before lunch. Then there's time to relax before the afternoon and evening game drive. Time to rest those weary legs!!
Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 8 - Flight home
After breakfast, you will be transferred through rural Zambia to Mfuwe Airport - a drive lasting about two hours. Arrive in time to meet your flight to Lusaka and check in for your international flight home.
Includes breakfast & lunch.

Note: It is possible to add more time on at one Nkwali Camp at the beginning of the safari and/or Tena or Nsefu Camp at the end of the safari. Speak to us at Wild about Africa for more information and the costs for this option.

Days 1 to 3: Livingstone

From Livingstone Airport you will take a short transfer with a Ker & Downey Africa representative to your lodge.

This hotel has river-facing rooms with a fantastic view of the Zambezi River where you can the views from your private balcony and is nearby the Victoria Falls which is one of the Seven natural wonders of the world. There is lots on offer at The David Livingstone including a Health Spa in a tranquil environment, a restaurant in a traditional Zambian restaurant, shuttle services to Livingstone town. Great setting with grass banks on the Zambezi River for you to watch amazing sunrises or sunsets.

On day 2 we have included a Guided Tour of the Falls on the Zambian side which will take between 2 to 3 hours. You will get to see the Falls with a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable experience.

Activities And Services

• Kalai Restaurant
• Gwembe Terrace

Recommended

• Ujiji Bar

Days 4 to 7: Victoria Falls (Zambia)

After a gourmet breakfast with a view of the Zambezi River, you will be collected by your driver and taken back to Livingstone Airport, from the airport you will change vehicles and you will be transferred to your next lodge in Zambia which is 12kms upstream from Victoria Falls.

We have chosen this lodge as it is the only lodge in the area to offer guided walking safaris is in the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and accommodation is in tree-houses connected by wooden walkways set amongst the trees.

They offer game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles into the National Park and guests can be lucky enough to see the rare wild dog on occasion in the Park. Also offers guests a walking tour of Victoria Falls, canoeing on the Zambezi, Sundowner Cruise, a local school & village tour where guests can hire bicycles to use to tour the village and seasonal fishing.

Activities And Services

• Game Drive
• Tour of Victoria Falls
• Walking Safari
• Canoeing on the Zambezi
• Sundowner Cruise
• Local School & Village Tour
• Fishing

Optional

• Flight of Angels
• White Water Rafting
• Livingstone Island Visit
• Tour of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe Side)

Day 8: End Of Itinerary

After your morning activity, usually a game drive or walking safari, take a short transfer back to Livingstone to either the airport or alternative destination for your onward journey.