Duration
7-Day
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Explore both the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi, with extended stays at remarkable camps. The unspoiled wilderness that is South Luangwa National Park is known as the Valley of the Leopard and the home to the walking safari. With endemic giraffe and wild dogs, the game viewing is fantastic. The Lower Zambezi National Park is a haven for elephants, predators and birdlife. It offers a variety of activities in Zambia, from game drives to canoeing, boat cruises, walking safaris and fishing.
Plan snapshot
Duration
7-Day
Route
Lusaka to Lusaka
Via South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Kenneth Kaunda Airport (Lusaka)
Country & park
Zambia / South Luangwa National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide) & boat trip
Accommodation
Time + Tide Chinzombo - Luxury lodge inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included
Meals
All Meals Included; Breakfast Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1-3
Luxury lodge inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-6
Luxury tented camp bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
(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
Your safari starts at Lusaka airport. On arrival, connect with the scheduled flight to Mfuwe Airstrip. Meet with your ranger and transfer to the camp where you will spend the next 3 nights exploring this incredible and diverse area. Arrive at Chinzombo, located across from the National Park, in one of the most game-rich areas of South Luangwa National Park. Take a boat across the river with your experienced guide for a game drive, safari walk or boat cruise (seasonal) to catch sight of lions, leopards and other predator action. Your stay includes your meals, selected beverages, laundry and all scheduled shared activities. Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 2
You have two full days to explore this untouched wilderness area. This area is renowned for its walking safari, which allows you to view wildlife close-up under the supervision of professional and knowledgeable armed guides. Nearby, a wildlife hide overlooks a lively oxbow lagoon—perfect for photography. Your days will be filled with amazing game viewing experiences. Back at the lodge, you can lounge on the riverfront sun deck with a book from the open-air library, or cool down at your plunge pool. You will enjoy dinner under the stars, made with fresh produce. Luxury lodge located inside South Luangwa NP All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 4
Today you bid the South Luangwa farewell as you head to your next destination, the Lower Zambezi National Park. You will be transferred to Mfuwe airstrip and then be flown to the airstrip where you will then be transferred to Chongwe River Camp, your home for the next three nights. The small number of camps in Lower Zambezi National Park keep it free from overcrowding. The area is best known for its impressive variety of safari activities – enjoy drives to walking safaris, or take to the rivers on a boat cruise or canoeing safari, or try your hand at tiger fishing (season dependent). Luxury tented camp bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 5
The Lower Zambezi National Park is the newest of Zambia’s exceptional, undeveloped wildlife areas. Most activities are concentrated along the Zambezi as this is what draws the animals and aside from game drives and walking safaris the area offers canoe trips and tiger fishing. Your stay includes all your meals, selected beverages and a range of activities: game drives (day and night), walking safaris, cultural visits, canoeing (seasonal) and boat cruises (seasonal). Luxury tented camp bordering Lower Zambezi NP without fences All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Day 7
Time to say your good-byes on this last day of the journey. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Royal airstrip for the flight to Lusaka. Arrive Lusaka and connect with your international flight. Or contact us to extend your safari. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
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)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
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
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
Offered by
At Discover Africa, we are passionate about Africa! We partner with lodges and operators that are committed to conservation and community upliftment, ensuring your trip contributes to protecting Africa's wildlife and supporting local communities. At Discover Africa, we offer expert guidance to refine every detail of your journey to create one that feels just right for you. Our team is always ready to assist you before during and after your safari, so you can relax and enjoy every moment
Office In
South Africa
Size
20-50 employees (Founded in 2002)
Member Of
ATTA, SATSA & IGLTA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Botswana, Congo (Brazzaville), Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5My daughter who is 27 and I (her mom)have been dreaming of this trip for a few years. It was everything we wanted July seemed to be the best month to visit South Africa. Weather is comfortable, better opportunity for seeing the wildlife , no mosquitos or bugs due to it being winter at that time. Our trip started in Cape Town which was beautiful. We stayed at the Victoria and Alfred for 4 nights. Service and food there was really good. Lots to do in CT. Then we went to the Kambuka River Sands private nature reserve for 4 nights. We rated it 10. Everything about it was great. We then went to Sabi Sabi little Bush reserve for 2 nights. It was great as well. We saw all the animals we wanted to see except for the cheetahs. We also saw lion cubs and baby elephants. End of trip was Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for 3 nights at the Shongwe Oasis. All transfers and domestic flights were pretty much on time. Service was great everywhere. Definitely got your money’s worth.
Laura W · Canada
Was the Safari of lifetime. We spended one week between Zimbabwe for the Victoria Falls and Botswana. Amazing. The river cruse in the Zambezi river is a dream. We saw also Chobe national park and the Delta of Okavongo: a dream. Everything was well organized. The transfer/The Lodge/the Game drive. Chrizaan was super. She provide us the best organization and also assistence during the trip.
Gaia · Italy
We had been thinking about a Southern Africa safari trip for a few years and had some valuable input from Zimbabwean friends who had been on tour many times. So we had a general idea of when and where, but needed guidance on the finer details and options, as well as someone to put it all together once we’d agreed on an itinerary (South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana). This was possibly going to be our one and only trip of this type so we wanted to get it right! I saw an ad for a tour similar to what I had in mind so contacted Discover Africa (DA). Devryn was able to clearly outline his preferences that would meet the brief. He suggested the order of travel, how long at each place, what type of accommodation (generally getting better as we progressed), how to get from A to B etc, via several email conversations. We had a Zoom meeting with him before finalising the plan, where we were able to ask further questions which he was able to answer confidently and competently given he had been to these places himself. We felt confident enough with his recommendations to lock it in, 12 months ahead of the trip. Naturally, you anticipate some things will go wrong on tour eg a missed connection, guide not turning up, accommodation not as described, and we were mentally prepared for that. However every connection was made on time and the accommodation exceeded our high expectations! The Safari experience itself (which Devryn obviously couldn’t guarantee) was superb. The guides from the lodges we used were experienced, informative, respectful of the animals, considerate of what we had and hadn’t seen previously and so every day (twice a day!) was another trip into the unknown. Everyone hopes to see the Big 5, which we did early on. After that it was a matter of literally sitting back in the jeep and seeing what would turn up. The birdlife was better than I expected (lilac-breasted roller was a favourite), and seeing small animals like mongooses (4 different species), a chameleon and steenbok were unexpected highlights. The food was varied at the various lodges with usually a buffet of 3 main courses of western style cuisine (although I ate wildebeest, crocodile, kudu and springbok when it was offered). We finished off with 3 nights in Cape Town to let the Safari experience sink in, which was a very good move. So in summary, we did some initial research, worked out a plan with Devryn, and he nailed the brief. We’ll never know if it could have been even better, but I seriously doubt it.
Garry · Australia
I was in a group of 8 other travelers that we were very well suited to each other. Everyone including the guide was knowledgeable and very interested in all aspects of the tour. The tour guide was also the driver and had very pertinent knowledge of the areas we went to. The itinerary was fairly well paced. Most days we were at our hotel by mid-afternoon. The lodge accommodations were unique and quite rustic in some cases. Staff at those accommodations were very dedicated and pleasant.
Bernice · Canada
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour is unavailable for children.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Time + Tide Chinzombo - Luxury lodge inside South Luangwa NP – All Meals Included. Meals: All Meals Included
This tour starts and ends in Lusaka
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Discover Africa Safaris, 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.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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 Discover Africa Safaris.
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