The
quality of South Luangwa National Park is reflected in the
quality of our guides - the best in Zambia. The local
professional guide association sets high standards, and all
our guides have passed their tough examinations. Our
qualified and experienced guides lead all your activities
and, as they are all Zambian, they give you a true insight
into their own South Luangwa Park.
On walking safaris you will
be accompanied by an armed scout assigned by the National
Parks Board, as well as our own knowledgeable guide.
For
guests joining one of our licensed game drive vehicles the
entrance fee to the park is paid directly to National Parks
and the permit is valid for 24 hours. Please see rates for
park entry on the Rates and Information pages.
Children under 12 enter the
park at half price. Please note, amounts are only payable in
US dollars or Zambian Kwacha, no other currency or credit
cards are accepted.
Entrance regulations are
subject to change without notice.
To make the most out of your
visit to the park, we suggest you use your entrance permit
wisely. For example, if you choose to book a morning drive /
walk and a night drive with us, your park entry is only paid
once.
MORNING
DRIVE SAFARIS
These leave camp at
06.00hrs and return around 10.30hrs. A morning
drive allows you to enjoy the full beauty of Luangwa in
the early sunlight and the cool temperatures, before the
day heats up. The last hunt of the night predators, the
waking up and starting day-to-day business of the
smaller mammals, the sound of over 470 species of birds
and this all can be seen and heard before the sun rises
too high.
Safaris are conducted in
open vehicles to let you smell and feel the bush even
more. Our knowledgeable guides can tell you all you ever
wanted to know about a great variety of mammals, birds
and trees as well as some local insight and folklore as
well as the history of the area.
All safaris are half
price for children between the ages of 2-12.
NIGHT
DRIVE SAFARIS
Our night drives
leave camp at 16.00hrs and return around 20.15hrs. After
enjoying the late afternoon light you will stop for a
‘sundowner’ drink. Once refreshed, you will continue to
search by spotlight for nocturnal animals. Ever wondered
what hippos do at night, how the roaring of a lion
sounds close by, or perhaps you will spot that elusive
leopard?
Your guide may also find time for some star
gazing, as the clear night skies give a fantastic view
of the constellations. All can be possible during this
safari. Our guide, accompanied by a 'spotter', will take
you on a combined trip with two hours of daylight ending
with another two hours of darkness. You are able to
witness
at close hand
the change in animal life, from
diurnal to nocturnal activities.
All safaris are
half price for children between the ages of 2-12.
WALKING
SAFARIS
These
operate during the dry season from June to October and
are not to be missed. Walking quietly through the
bush you can explore close up the fascinating insect and
plant world, as well as getting closer to the habitat of
the birds and mammals. What is meant by the 'little
five', which animal does that footprint belong too, why
are the monkeys taking that big pile of droppings
apart?
All these and other questions our guides can answer.
Since our walking safaris are conducted in small groups,
there is time enough to answer all these and any other
questions you might have as you enjoy the variety of the
bush.
Our guide is accompanied
by an obligatory armed scout assigned by the National
Parks Board for any walking safaris conducted in or
outside the National Park. The safety regulations of the
park dictate that children under the age of 12 cannot
take part in walking safaris.
In addition to the
National Park walking safaris, we offer walks on the
camp side of the river which is situated in a Game
Management Area on Wildlife Society land. This area is
much the same as the National Park, and wild animals are
as common here as in the park proper, since they cross
the river from the park to our camp.
Tea and coffee are
provided on your walk. You will enjoy a rest and
refreshment half-way through the safari.
The walking safari sets
off at 06.00hrs and return around 11.00hrs, afternoon
walks or revised times can always be discussed with
management, just let us know.
Why not pre-book a
delicious breakfast or brunch to be ready at the end of
your walk or drive or a hearty meal to await your return
from a night drive?
WILDLIFE
BUSH CAMP
The Wildlife Bush Camp
offers guests a chance to experience an over-night
walking safari, complete with bucket showers
and meals
cooked on an open fire! Our cooks will amaze you with
the menu and nothing can compare to a night in the wilds
and the sounds you can hear. The camp consists of 4 twin
tents, two bush toilets and bucket showers – it has no
electricity and is basic in many ways but rich in
atmosphere and location.
Our knowledgeable and
qualified Zambian guides, an armed scout and bush “chef”
escort you on this magical overnight trip and show you
the wonders of nature.
A morning walk will take
you out to the bush camp, where our cook is waiting for
you with refreshments. After brunch,
a relaxing
afternoon in the middle of the bush awaits you, with
bird song, hippo conversation and other animal sounds.
Regular visits from elephants or giraffes make the
afternoon complete. After tea is served, the second walk
of the day goes out, to return just before sunset.
Our bush camp is offered
as full board only, including all your meals and
activities from the day you depart, until the last
breakfast and return walk from the bush.
What more can be said,
it’s an experience not to be missed!
KAWAZA
VILLAGE 