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9-Day South, North Luangwa and Luambe National Parks

South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

9-Day South, North Luangwa and Luambe National Parks

4.9 / 5 · 24 reviews Offered by Adventure Purists 9-Day

Overview

South Luangwa National Park is famous for being one of Africa's best national parks. The park is known for its abundance of African wildlife; Thorneycroft's giraffe, Cookson's gnu, Crawshay's zebra, and big herds of buffalos and elephants. Luambe and North Luangwa National Park are hidden gems far off the beaten tracks.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

9-Day

Route

Mfuwe to Mfuwe (Mfuwe)

Via South Luangwa NP, Luambe NP, North Luangwa NP

Country & park

Zambia / South Luangwa National Park

Style

Mid-range safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Minimum age

12 years

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks

Accommodation

Msandile River Lodge - Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences – Lunch & Dinner Included

Meals

Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

USD

9-Day South, North Luangwa and Luambe National Parks
South Luangwa National Park visual context for this itinerary.

Rates

Rates Per Person

USD

Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 n/a* USD $5,115 USD

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Important To Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 8 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour. Move your mouse pointer over a rate to see the local payment.

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Route

Tour route map
country Zambia
Start Mfuwe (Day 1)
Day 1-3 South Luangwa NP
Day 4 Luambe NP
Day 5-8 North Luangwa NP
End Mfuwe (Mfuwe) (Day 9)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

12
Minimum age of 12 years

The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & nature hikes/walks
Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Msandile River Lodge

Day 1-3

Msandile River Lodge

Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences – Lunch & Dinner Included

Lunch & Dinner Included

Msandile River LodgeMsandile River LodgeMsandile River Lodge
Luambe Horizons Camp

Day 4

Luambe Horizons Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Luambe NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Luambe Horizons Camp
North Luangwa River Lodge & Camp

Day 5-7

North Luangwa River Lodge & Camp

Mid-range bush camp inside North Luangwa NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

North Luangwa River Lodge & CampNorth Luangwa River Lodge & Camp
Luambe Horizons Camp

Day 8

Luambe Horizons Camp

Mid-range tented camp inside Luambe NP – All Meals Included

All Meals Included

Day 9

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

South Luangwa National Park

Day 1

South Luangwa National Park

Pick up from Mfuwe Airport on day 1 and transfer to Msandile River Lodge, beautifully set on the bank of the Luangwa River. Game drives are undertaken in the central area of the National Park. Game viewing is also possible from your safari tent and the pool area. 2 game drives per full day are included, also night game drives. Game drives are shared with other guests of the lodge. Park entrance fee of US 25 pp must be paid on site. Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Destination: South Luangwa National Park Stay: Msandile River Lodge Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Luambe National Park

Day 4

Luambe National Park

After breakfast you will be picked up and start the transfer through several villages to Luambe National Park. Situated on the eastern bank of the Luangwa River, it lies in the heart of the Luangwa Valley between Lukusuzi, and North and South Luangwa National Parks. It was declared in 1938 and is one of the oldest conservation areas in Zambia. You stay overnight at Luambe Camp, the only camp in this park, remote and wild. Wildlife sightings are far away from the often very busy southern Luangwa Valley. Game activities are shared with other guests of the lodge. Mid-range tented camp located inside Luambe NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: Luambe National Park Stay: Luambe Horizons Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Luambe NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
North Luangwa River Lodge

Day 5

North Luangwa River Lodge

This remote piece of land, covering 4 636km² offers one of the finest wilderness experiences in Zambia. This remote area is wild and untouched, which makes the beauty of visiting North Luangwa - you can experience Africa as it was a hundred years ago. You will be doing game walks and game drives in this special part of Zambia. Game activities are shared with other guests of the lodge. Overnight at North Luangwa River Lodge. Mid-range bush camp located inside North Luangwa NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: North Luangwa National Park Stay: North Luangwa River Lodge & Camp Mid-range bush camp located inside North Luangwa NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Luambe National Park

Day 8

Luambe National Park

Driving back to Luambe National Park, where we stay another night at Luambe Camp. An afternoon game drive in this small and exclusive park will be conducted from the experienced guides of the lodge (game activities are shared with other guests of the lodge) Overnight at Luambe Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Luambe NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Destination: North Luangwa National Park Stay: Luambe Horizons Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Luambe NP Meals: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Transfer to Mfuwe Airport

Day 9

Transfer to Mfuwe Airport

After breakfast transfer to Mfuwe Aiport for departure in the afternoon. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Mfuwe
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to/from Mfuwe Airport (MFU - Check price)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Adventure Purists
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Adventure Purists

4.9 operator rating 24 reviews

After being in the mobile safaris business since 1992 , Johannes Stallmann founded Bundu Safaris /Adventure Purists Ltd Zambia in 2005 concentrating thoroughly on Zambia and being one of the first offering fully catered mobile Safaris in this country. Rely on our experience and equipment and enjoy Zambia - The Real Africa!

Office In

Zambia

Size

1-5 employees (Founded in 2005)

Tour Types

Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)

Destinations

Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Traveler feedback

Reviews

4.90 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5
Verified

A great and well-cooperating tour operator, that will plan your stay around your wishes!

Hi! Recently me and my girlfriend visited Zambia for our first time, and had our first ever safari there! We booked via Adventure Purists/Bundu Safari's, and we couldn't be happier with our choice! We first wanted to book for Kafue National Park, but Christa (our lovely contact person) recommended another tour which would be easier accessable during this time of the year. We simply told them what we wanted, for how long, and any additional requests, and they made it happen! Of course we booked this trip hoping to see beautiful nature and amazing animals. (We definitely did see everything we wanted, including the entire Big 5!) But having two of these amazing guides with us really made our trip complete. Moses and Joseph are two wonderful guys that really know what they’re doing and talking about. They make a great duo who can cook, drive, care, spot even the most well hidden animals, and tell us everything about all we want to know like behavior, characteristics, looks and so much more of all the animals we found. Please take good care of such amazing safari guides, as you probably won’t find them of this kind very often. They always asked if we could see everything back in the truck, they asked if there were specific species we should look after. They asked when we wanted to leave, eat, come back to camp, take on extra activities or just chill a bit. Super kind, caring, funny, sweet and pure people. We absolutely would recommend booking with these guys if someone books a safari with Bundu. It was amazing seeing all these different species together and in the wild, and the hunt to always spot even more was really exciting! We think we got really lucky with everything we found, and are really appreciative about being able to make such a unique trip with very unique people! Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity, and we will definitely see you in the future! Kind regards, Babette and Jari

Jari and Babette · Netherlands

Verified

Safari was amazing!

Safari was amazing thanks! All was well. We very much enjoyed our time there. Frank and Sabine were very friendly, and our guide Isacc very knowledgeable.

P N · United Kingdom

Verified

Extensive knowledge of the country, to give the best advice and organize a great tour

I wanted to say a big thank you for all the planning and organization of our trip. (17 Days - 6 people including two children ages 11 and 9) From the initial exciting camping, to the last wonderful lodge in South Luangwa – All the locations were very well chosen. The boat on Lake Kariba, staying at Dawn's cottages, the estate with wild life and many polo horses, the big chalet in Lower Zambezi! And thank you to all the team that assisted us - Andrew, Monica, Joseph. Also in Bostwana and South Luangwa we had really great guides. We were very lucky to see amazing animals, not at once but at each location new and even more special – I won’t bore you with photos :) But there all the usual suspects – highlight was the leopards, the pride of lions, the big heards of elephants, buffalos, wild dogs… and everything in between. All the best from Switzerland

Swiss Family · Switzerland

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Extraordinary encounters with animals and nature, thanks to a very dedicated and passionate team!

We thank Christa for recommending the best nature park for our budget during this season. We were lucky to do our 6-day camping safari in the Lower Zambezi with a wonderful Dutch couple who were also nature lovers. In our small group of four, we were guided by Moses who is an incredible expert at spotting even the most inconspicuous animals like panthers. Thanks to him, during our short safari we were able to see the big five: lions, elephants, panthers, buffalos and rhinos (the latter in a private reserve near Mazabuka where we also encountered giraffes and ostriches). Of course, we saw many other species, such as wild dogs, zebras, impalas, baboons, hippos, crocs, and so on. Each time, Moses explained to us the reasons for their behaviour and how they were linked to each other within their ecosystem. It was fascinating! We learnt a lot! Moses is also an incredible cook who, every evening at Mvuu camp, puts all his heart into preparing delicious traditional dishes in huge portions over the campfire. During our stay in Zambia, we couldn't find a restaurant that could match the quality of his cooking. We were also lucky enough to be driven by Joseph around the bumpy tracks of the park in a unique and beautiful modified Land Rover that we loved so much. Joseph is an extremely skilful (and joyful) driver who took us down tracks that no-one else would have dared. No track or path was impossible to follow the animal footprints of the Lower Zambezi NP! We highly recommend the expertise of Adventure Purists for safaris in Zambia.

Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge
Photo by Marie-Laure and Serge

Marie-Laure and Serge · Australia

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Tour FAQs

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Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Msandile River Lodge - Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Mfuwe

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Adventure Purists.

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