8 Day Zambia’s Premier Adventure: Wild Zambezi and Luangwa (Private Tour)

Day 1

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Upon your arrival at Royal Airstrip, you’ll receive a warm welcome and be seamlessly transferred to your lodge, nestled within the captivating Lower Zambezi region. The Lower Zambezi National Park, spanning approximately 4,092 square kilometers (1,580 square miles), is a haven of diverse ecosystems, including lush floodplains, dense woodlands, and scenic escarpments. Located on the Zimbabwean border, it’s celebrated for its abundant game, from majestic herds of elephants to hippos, buffalo, crocodiles, and fish eagles. You will stay at Baines’ River Camp, set under Jackalberry and Tamarind trees right on the banks of the Zambezi River. This exquisite lodge blends traditional charm with modern luxury, offering an ultimate escape for the discerning traveler. Each of the eight Explorer Suites and one Family Suite accommodates up to 20 guests, providing elegance, privacy, and spectacular river views from every freestanding suite. Expect amenities like air-conditioning, ceiling fans, minibars, personal safes, king-size beds, and spacious bathrooms. The day concludes with a fully inclusive experience

Accommodation: Baines’ River Camp or similar

Day 2

Lower Zambezi, Zambia

Today offers an incredible opportunity to delve deeper into the Lower Zambezi Valley with both morning and afternoon activities. You can look forward to thrilling game drives and unique water-based game viewing experiences. The park’s rich variety of habitats provides a sanctuary for a wide range of wildlife species, ensuring an unforgettable game viewing experience. Beyond the scheduled activities, the camp’s prime location allows for optional game drives and walks within the Lower Zambezi National Park, or exploring the Zambezi River by motorboat and canoe, even trying your hand at catching a tigerfish. All meals and activities are included as part of your fully inclusive stay

Accommodation: Baines’ River Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Morning and Afternoon Game Game Drives, Water based Game Viewing

Day 3 - 5

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

After a delicious breakfast, you’ll board a flight to Mfuwe Airport (own expense), where you’ll be met and transferred to Tafika Camp, your home for the next three nights. Situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, Tafika Camp offers amazing views, making it a wonderful place to relax. South Luangwa National Park, bordering the Luangwa River, is famed for its breathtaking and untouched wilderness. Thanks to successful anti-poaching campaigns, it has become a world-renowned wildlife haven, particularly celebrated as the birthplace of the walking safari. Over these days, you’ll have the chance to partake in a diverse range of activities, including traditional game drives, exhilarating walking safaris, unique cycling safaris, and enriching cultural visits to the nearby Mkasanga Village. Your stay at Tafika Camp is fully inclusive of all meals, fees, and activities, with most drinks (excluding premium brands) also included

Accommodation: Tafika Camp or simila
Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x3
Included Highlights: South Luangwa National Park Game Drives, Walking Safaris, Cycling Safaris
Please Note: Plane flight to Mfuwe Airport (own expense)  USD 505 per person

Day 6 - 7

North Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Following breakfast, your journey continues to the vast and truly wild North Luangwa National Park. A scenic 30-minute flight will take you to Mwaleshi airstrip (own expense), followed by a road transfer to Mwaleshi Camp, hidden within a picturesque bend of the Mwaleshi River. This camp is described as a “truly special place – unlike any other in Zambia”. Featuring just four thatched chalets built from natural materials, each with en-suite bathrooms and uninterrupted river views, Mwaleshi offers a genuine feeling of solitude and seclusion. It’s located in an area of pristine wilderness with very few roads, yet the game viewing is excellent, with buffalo and lion roaming in vast numbers. Your days here will be filled with immersive morning and afternoon walks, following existing animal trails to track big game on foot in Zambia’s wildest park. You can even enjoy wallowing in the Mwaleshi River between walking safaris. Your stay is fully inclusive of all meals, fees, activities, and most drinks (excluding premium brands)

Accommodation: Mwaleshi Camp or similr
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Highlights: Morning and Afternoon Walking Safaris
Please Note: Mwaleshi Airstrip to Mfuwe Airport (own expense) USD 430 per person

Day 8

Mfuwe, Zambia

Your incredible safari adventure concludes after breakfast. You will be transferred from Mwaleshi Camp to Mwaleshi airstrip for your flight to Mfuwe Airport, carrying unforgettable memories of Zambia’s natural wonders. This final day’s basis is Bed and Breakfast

Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Flight to Mfuwe Airport (own expense) USD 430 per person

Onward Travel Plans

Due to circumstances beyond our control while on tour (such as border crossings, traffic, breakdowns and delays, etc), the end time on the last day cannot be guaranteed. Therefore we strongly recommend you stay the night and fly out the next day. Please consult with your booking consultant.