South Luangwa through a Lens

Spend a week in 2 beautiful camps far from the busy central area of South Luangwa. This area has amazing game viewing - 95% of guests staying at Kaingo and Mwamba Camps see leopard and lion. Shenton's have unique photographic hides which allow for intimate close up game viewing and spectacular photographic opportunities. Their camps are used by professionals such as National Geographic, Discovery Channel, BBC, Frans Lanting and Andy Rouse.

Shenton Safaris is owner run and operated and both Derek and his wife Jules are fantastic photographers, the vehicles allow for balancing large lens on the bumpy roads and beanbags are provided. The passionate guiding team are extremely exeperienced and knowledgeable. Drives and walks are operated from both camps.

Their unique photographic hides include a hippo hide where you can sit and watch pods of hippos going about their daily business (which consists of lots of snorting and sleeping!), an elephant hide which is high on a platfrom in the bush on the Luangwa river near a point where elephants regularly cross in the dry season. It is possible to arrange sleep outs and special bush dinners on the platform. There is a mobile floating hide on a boat which is moved into position in the dry season to get up close to the spectacular Carmine Bee Eaters when they are nesting in the river banks.

Information

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Included

7 nights accommodation with Shenton Safaris, all meals, transfers, flights Lusaka - Mfuwe - Lusaka, game viewing and park fees, drinks, laundry.

Not included

International flights, visas, Lusaka costs, premium spirits and champagne, elephant hide sleep outs.

Is it for you?

For the amateur or professional photographer or someone who wants an excellent safari with superb hosting and guiding in a beautiful part of South Luangwa.

Best time

Kaingo is open 20 May - 1 November and Mwamba Bush Camp opens on 1 June.

Getting there

Direct flights to Lusaka from UK operate 3 times a week and there are daily flights from Lusaka to Mfuwe.

Weather and highlights

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- Jan
- Sunny
- 15
- 28
- Feb
- Sunny with Cloud
- 15
- 28
- Mar
- Heavy rain
- 15
- 26
- Apr
- Heavy rain
- 15
- 26
- May
- Sunny
- 10
- 24
- Jun
- Sunny
- 0
- 20
- Jul
- Sunny
- 3
- 22
- Aug
- Sunny
- 8
- 25
- Sep
- Sunny
- 15
- 30
- Oct
- Sunny
- 15
- 30
- Nov
- Rain
- 15
- 26
- Dec
- Rain
- 15
- 38

Unique photographic hides and the camps are used by many professional photographers
Beautiful and very comfortable camps in a remote area of the park
Excellent big cat sightings
Great service, hosting and surroundings

Itinerary

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Duration: 7 nights/ 8 days

7 nights at Kaingo and Mwamba Camps in the remote northern part of South Luangwa. You can choose which order to do the camps and how many nights in each subject to availabilty.

Day 1 Arrive Lusaka, meet and greet and flight to Mfuwe, transfer to your camp, game viewing on the way. Kaingo Camp

Day 2 - 4 Game viewing, drives, walks and photographic hide visits based at Kaingo Camp.

Day 5 Transfer (short drive or 3 hour bush walk) to Mwamba Bush Camp for 3 nights.

Day 6- 7 Game viewing from Mwamba, drives, walks and photographic hides.

Day 8 Transfer back to Mfuwe airport for flight back to Lusaka

If your international flight means you need to overnight in Lusaka we can book that for you, from £75 per person depending on your choice of hotel.

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 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

Zambia