Duration
15-Day
Kasanka National Park, Zambia
Rather than just doing game drives and explore the area in a vehicle, an exploration on foot opens up different experiences and new perspective on the natural surroundings. We offer a safari with occasional short walks in areas that are suited to explore on foot. Length and location of our walks may vary according to time of year and rainfall during the previous rainy season. The walks are not strenuous, but normal fitness and health are required to enjoy the excursions on foot.
Plan snapshot
Duration
15-Day
Route
Lusaka to Mfuwe (Mfuwe)
Via Chisamba (Town), Kasanka NP, South Luangwa NP
Country & park
Zambia / Kasanka National Park
Style
Shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
On request
Minimum age
12 years
Activities
game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & canoe/mokoro safaris
Accommodation
Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge - Mid-range hotel near Lusaka (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals
Meals at Own Expense; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
EUR
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
EUR
Before booking
Quote flow
This budget tour includes camping and hotels. Guests must assist with camp chores.
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
This tour starts on fixed start dates only.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Day 1
Mid-range hotel near Lusaka (City) – Meals at Own Expense
Meals at Own Expense
Day 2
Inside Kasanka NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-6
Bordering Mutinondo Wilderness without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Kapishya Hot Springs (Highlight) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-14
Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 15
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Pick up from Lusaka Airport around lunch time. We can do a short shopping stop to buy drinks and snack for the next days on safari. Then transfer to Protea Safari Lodge near Lusaka. Overnight in modern rooms. Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel. (-/-/-). Mid-range hotel located near Lusaka (City) Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 2
Transfer from Chisamba to Kasanka National Park (around 6 hours driving). We set up camp at the Pontoon Campsite. The rare and very shy Sitatunga Antelope can be normally seen grazing close to the campsite. We do a walking trip in the afternoon. Camping inside the National Park. (FB). Inside Kasanka NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
After breakfast transfer to Bangweulu Wetlands (around 4hours) These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when the waterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools and channels. In the afternoon of day 3 we will do a game drive to explore the area. On day 4 we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork (depending on the water level we either walk or take a canoe, the walk can also involve wading through the swamp). This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa, but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common. The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endless landscape, is an unforgettable African experience! Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB). Inside South Luangwa NP All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness (5-6 hours driving). Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We have a full day to explore and enjoy the special atmosphere in this area. We either do 2 short walks or one long walk on day 6. 2x Camping (2x FB). Bordering Mutinondo Wilderness without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
After breakfast we drive to our next stop over: Kapishya Hot Springs (4-5 hours driving). In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall, before and after the hike you can relax in the hot springs. Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense instead of the walk, entrance fees will apply). Camping on the banks of the Manshya river. (FB). All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
We drive to the north-western boundary of North Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). We set up our camp at Samala Camp near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon we will take a walk along the river, and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in the mountain stream. Camping at the Samala Campsite at the park’s border (FB). Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Today’s stage takes us from 1400 m altitude down the escarpment to the hot Luangwa Valley. While we drive the temperature gets hotter and the lush Miombo forest gives way to the hot savannah (around 3 hours driving). We will do a short walk in the close surrounding of the campsite with a scout. Big herds of hippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes can be seen from our camp. Camping at the campsite just outside the National Park. (FB). Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thornicroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the afternoon we will do a game drive in the Nsefu Swctor of the park (no walking trip planned on that day). Camping on the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve. (FB). Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Through traditional villages we drive to the central area of the South Luangwa National Park, where we set up our tents at Wildlife Camp (around 1,5 hours driving). On these days we will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle on our game drive along the river, which often produces spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa. 2x Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp. (2x FB). Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 13
After another morning game drive, we pack a small backpack and start our walking trip in the afternoon to the Bush Camp, which is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River under huge Natal Mahogany trees providing shade during the hot days. Wildlife is in abundance and can be spotted from the bush-camp. A fully qualified guide and scout will lead the trek. The next morning sunrise and birdsong wakes up the bush. After breakfast, it is time to pack up and head back to camp on foot – another three hour through Africa’s wilderness In the afternoon of day 14 we will do a last game drive for sunset. 2x Camping (2x FB). Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 15
After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport and departure. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
Camping equipment
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)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Sleeping bag
Bath towels
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)
Offered by
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
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Hi! 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
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
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
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.
Marie-Laure and Serge · Australia
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in Euros (EUR).
This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Protea Hotel Lusaka Safari Lodge - Mid-range hotel near Lusaka (City) – Meals at Own Expense. Meals: Meals at Own Expense
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Adventure Purists, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
This group tour requires a minimum of 4 people to run.
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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