Remote Africa Safaris Itinerary

A Remote Africa Safaris wildlife and wilderness experience in North and South Luangwa.

9 days from £5,750pp plus international flights.

Full itinerary

Crossing the Luangwa with Remote Africa Safaris

Day 1

To South Luangwa

When you arrive in Lusaka airport you will transfer to a flight taking you north to Mfuwe. Here you will be met by a Remote Africa Safaris guide and driven to Tafika Camp. After lunch and a siesta, you will enjoy and afternoon game drive. Sunset drinks, dinner and a chat by the fire brings your first day in Zambia to a close. Lunch, dinner.

Lunch, dinner

Day 2

Chikoko Tree Camp

After breakfast today you are driven north up the river to a crossing point. After crossing the river you're in South Luangwa National Park, and there are no vehicles in this area, so you're on foot for the next twodays! This is quite simply the best way to experience nature - you are in for a treat!

Full board

Day 3

Chikoko Tree Camp

This is your second day in Chikoko, and you'll continue to immerse yourself in the African wilderness of this beautiful area. Your professional guide and armed scout will always be with you, pointing out the small fascinating things as well as keeping you safe near the larger exciting wildlife you might come across. Your day will be punctuated with a lunchtime siesta, as well as tea breaks and sundowners. The pace is leisurely and unhurried.

Full board

Day 4

Big Lagoon Camp

Today you walk to the next camp along ancient hippo and elephant routes in the bush. Walks are timed for the early morning and later afternoon to avoid the main heat of the day. The walking is not strenuous as there are no hills, but paths can be uneven in places so comfy lightweight walking shoes are recommended. The afternoon walk is planned to arrive in camp before dusk, giving you time to shower, change, relax, enjoy a sundowner drink and look forward to dinner.

Full board

Day 5

Big Lagoon Camp

Another day to enjoy the wildlife and wilderness based at the remote bush camp. The morning walk lasts around four hours and includes a break for tea, coffee and snacks, while the later walk leaves camp following afternoon tea around 3:30pm and returns to camp before sunset. It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in nature, unencumbered by the constraints of a vehicle.

Full board

Day 6

Mwaleshi Camp

Today you're off to a new camp, this time in vast wilderness of North Luangwa. A short charter flight will take you to the airstrip where your guide will meet you and introduce you to the beautiful Mwaleshi Camp on the banks of the river.

Full board

Day 7

Tafika Camp

A full day to enjoy activities from Mwaleshi. Rise early to beat the heat of the day and head out on walking safari in this special part of Zambia. After lunch enjoy a bit of down time before tucking in to freshly baked cakes and tea. Enjoy another walking safari before returning to camp before sunset. Settle down with pre-dinner drinks and snacks and watch the sun go down over the Mwaleshi River. Your delicious three course meal will be served by candlelight.

Full board

Day 9

Depart

At some point today you will be driven back to the airstrip for the charter flight to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Lusaka. The time will depend on what you are doing next. If you're going straight home, you might like the spend the morning here before heading off.

Breakfast