Norman Carr Safaris Walking Safari

Norman Carr pioneered the first walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa in the 1950’s. Using their bushcamps as your base, we can help you plan a walking safari of whatever length you are looking for, and at a date to suit you. We can not guarantee that you will be walking alone with just a guide, as other guests could be at any bush camp at the same time as you, in which case you could be walking together. However the camps have a maximum capacity of 8 or 10 guests so walking groups will always be small.

Trip information

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Included

Accommodation, meals, game viewing, park fees, most drinks, airport transfers and flights Lusaka - Mfuwe return.

Not included

Champagne and luxury spirits

Is it for you?

Walking safaris are accompanied by an experienced naturalist and an armed game scout. The walking is not very difficult, but the terrain is obviously uneven and unpredictable. Walks usually last 3-4 hours.

Best time

The dry season in Zambia's South Luangwa is from May to October is when wildlife begins to congregate at the dwindling water sources, offering good viewing opportunities. October is the hottest month, with temperatures sometimes reaching 40°C or more.

Getting there

There are several direct flights each week from Europe to Lusaka. It is about a 10 hr flight. There are also daily flights to Johannesburg (South Africa). We can arrange the internationals from the UK and all connecting flights. Return flights to Lusaka from the UK start from about £500.

Weather and highlights

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Remote locations deep inside the park
Can combine river and inland locations
Intimate small friendly camps
Rustic but very comfortable accommodation
Amazing wildlife
Get away from the rat race!

Itinerary

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Duration: Any duration.

This is a sample itinerary based on a typical journey on foot down the River Luwi, along which the camps Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli are set. Any number of nights at the different camps can be included - please ask us to price whichever combination you like.

Day 1: Fly Lusaka - Mfuwe airport. Transfer to Kapani Lodge in South Luangwa. 2 nights including day and night drives and walks.

Day 3: Morning game drive. Transfer to Luwi (1½hrs by vehicle) . Afternoon walk.

Day 4: Walk to Nsolo Camp (3-4 hrs). Lunch. Walk near Nsolo.

Day 5: Walk to Kakuli Camp (4-5 hrs). Lunch. Walk near Kakuli.

Day 6: Relax at Kakuli or take drives or walks as you wish.

Day 7: Transfer back to Mfuwe airport and fly back to Lusaka.

Pricing guidelines for Zambia

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £600 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless airlines have special offers). Zambia combines well with Malawi and Botswana.

For each accommodation on this website you will find an indication of the price. The bands are based on the price per person per night at peak season and are represented by the following values for this country:
	£50 to £150
	£150 to £300
	£300 to £500
	£500 to £800
	Over £800

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week mid-high season safari staying in one park in good lodge or tented campBetween £3000 and £5000
2 week safari in various parks in quality lodges and tented camps.Between £4000 and £6000
1 week ‘green season’ safariFrom about £2500 +
2 weeks Zambia and Lake MalawiBetween £4000 and £5000

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