The Luangwa Encounter

 

Mobile safaris have long been an exciting way to relive the past, a way to follow in the footsteps of the great explorers, a chance to walk as primitive man did, among the untouched earth, in amongst the last of the great bastions of wildlife.

The combination of the adventure of walking safaris, coupled with the opportunity to spoil yourself with hot refreshing showers and exceptional hospitality at each camp makes this the ultimate safari experience.

As your steps carry you through the wilderness during this 9 day/8 night mobile safari, you will spend the evenings relaxing in style.

DAY 1 LUSAKA-MFUWE
On arrival at Lusaka airport, a representative will meet you and transfer you onto a light aircraft flight to Mfuwe International Airport. Here a representative from Mfuwe Lodge will meet you and take you in an open land rover to your lodge. Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge. (d)

DAY 2 CHAMILANDU
Transfer to Chamilandu where you will spend the first 2 nights of your Luangwa Encounter. Explore the ebony groves and a series of seven ox-bow lagoons which yield dramatic habitat changes and attract an abundance of wildlife. Overnight: Chamilandu Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 3 CHAMILANDU
Enjoy the open 180 degree vistas from your tree house chalet at Chamilandu Bushcamp and appreciate all of the Luangwa Valley's diversity. Overnight: Chamilandu Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 4 CHINDENI
After an early breakfast at Chamilandu, set off on your walking trail to Chindeni, arriving in time for a hearty brunch. Chindeni Bushcamp is surrounded by majestic hills, shaded by ancient ebonies and nestled on the apex of an ox-bow lagoon. Chindeni helps weave the spell that is Africa. Overnight: Chindeni Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 5 CHINDENI
Spend your second day at Chindeni viewing the game from your own private raised wooden decking over the still waters of the lagoon and exploring the evergreen forests on foot. Overnight: Chindeni Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 6 BILIMUNGWE
Walk south towards the confluence of the Kapamba and Luangwa rivers to the Bilimungwe bush camp, situated close to both rivers, which holds the distinction of being the southernmost camp in the South Luangwa National Park. Overnight: Bilimungwe Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 7 BILIMUNGWE
Bilimungwe offers not only the solitude you have come to enjoy, but also the ideal opportunity to discover yet another face of the Luangwa Valley, exploring on foot or in a vehicle. The permanent water hole is a popular venue for wildlife and the shallow clear Kapamba River offers the perfect setting to cool down, relax and reflect on the Luangwa encounter that you have just experienced. Overnight: Bilimungwe Bushcamp. (b,l,d)

DAY 8 MFUWE
Return by road for a night relaxing in the luxury that is renowned as Mfuwe Lodge. Mfuwe Lodge sits poised like an island paradise between two lagoons affording constant spectacular game viewing. Together with the extensive network of winding game loops at your disposal and the high standards of the lodge, Mfuwe Lodge completes the safari experience of a lifetime. Overnight: Mfuwe Lodge. (b,l,d)

DAY 9 LUSAKA
Transfer to Mfuwe International Airport for your flight in a light aircraft back to Lusaka. (b)

This tour can also operate in the opposite direction.

This tour only operates from the beginning of June to the end of October each year, due to the rainy season.