South Luangwa Walking Safari

4 Day Tafika Camp
Discover the magic of South Luangwa with a 4 day stay at Tafika Camp, a beautifully crafted bush camp set on the banks of the Luangwa River. This intimate retreat offers superb wildlife viewing, thrilling game drives, unforgettable walking safaris, and the chance to spot the region’s famous leopards. With spacious thatched chalets, excellent in‑camp hides, and dinners under the stars, Tafika delivers an authentic and immersive safari experience from the moment you arrive.

Includes: Bed, All Meals, Fees, Activities & All Drinks (excludes Premium Brands).

Day 1: Arrival
Your safari will start with a scheduled flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to Mfuwe Airport, where you will be picked up and transferred to Tafika Main Camp, your base for the first three nights.

Set on the east bank of the Luangwa River, north of the Nsefu Sector, Tafika Main Camp blends serene bush surroundings with thrilling wildlife encounters. Six spacious chalets, built around magnificent sausage and leadwood trees, offer en suite comfort. A private hide overlooking the camp waterhole is also available for guests to enjoy.

Days here are filled with guided game drives, walking safaris, mountain bike safaris, and cultural visits to Mkasanga Village. The camp’s two hides provide excellent in-camp viewing, where you may see elephants, puku, bushbuck, and a variety of birds gather. The Nsefu sector is renowned for its leopards, giving guests a high chance of spotting these elusive predators.

Mornings begin with breakfast by the Luangwa River, followed by safaris and a buffet lunch. Afternoons allow time to relax in camp or visit the hides. Evening drives finish with sundowners and spotlighting nocturnal wildlife, before a three-course dinner under the stars. Nights are spent lulled to sleep by the sounds of the African bush.

Dinner included.

Day 2 and 3: Game Drives
All vehicles are open, comfortable and accommodate only four guests allowing for great photographic moments and plenty of opportunity to ask the guide questions.

Morning drives set off early from camp and are taken at a relaxed pace. A stop is taken at a scenic sight during the morning to enjoy a hot cuppa' and snack.

On afternoon drives, sundowners are taken overlooking the Luangwa River, after which a spotlight is brought into play, revealing Africa's nocturnal wildlife.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4: Departure to Big Lagoon
After breakfast, you’ll take a short drive to the riverbank and cross by canoe before setting out on a scenic walking safari through the bush from Tafika to Big Lagoon your home for the next two nights. With porters on hand to carry luggage, you can fully immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the wilderness along the way.

Breakfast included.

3 Day Big Lagoon Camp
This 3 day stay at Big Lagoon Walking Camp offers an intimate and authentic wilderness experience in the heart of South Luangwa. Accessible only on foot, the camp sits beside a wildlife rich lagoon framed by ebony forest, where elephants, giraffe, eland, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles often wander through. Each day focuses on guided walking safaris and relaxed in camp wildlife viewing, with evenings spent around the campfire and candlelit dinners under the stars. Your journey continues with a scenic walk deeper into the bush as you head on to Chikoko Tree Walking Camp.

Includes: Bed, All Meals, Fees, Activities & All Drinks (excludes Premium Brands).

Day 1: Arrival
Big Lagoon Walking Camp is tucked on the west bank of South Luangwa National Park, overlooking a tranquil lagoon framed by ebony forest. Accessible only on foot, the camp offers an intimate bush experience, where every day is dedicated to guided walking safaris and the wildlife comes to you. Elephants, giraffe, eland, wild dogs, hippos, and crocodiles often frequent the lagoon, making in-camp game viewing a highlight alongside guided walking safaris.

Pre-dinner sundowners around the campfire lead into a three-course meal by candlelight, and nights are spent under cotton sheets and mosquito nets, lulled to sleep by the sounds of lions and hyenas.

Lunch and Dinner included.

Day 2: Walking Safari
During your stay, mornings begin with a four-hour walking safari, pausing for tea and insights into the bush, while afternoons feature shorter walks starting after tea and returning before dusk. Between walks, relax in hammocks, review wildlife sightings, or enjoy in-camp viewing of the lagoon, which attracts elephants, eland, giraffe, wild dog, hippos, and crocodiles.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: Departure to Chikoko Tree Camp
Your day will begin with a walking safari through the bush, providing a true sense of remoteness and anticipation for your next walking camp, Chikoko Tree Walking Camp, where you will spend your last two-nights.

Breakfast included.

3 Day Chikoko Tree Camp
This 3 day stay at Chikoko Tree Camp offers a truly remote and immersive walking safari in one of South Luangwa’s wildest areas. Accessible only on foot, the camp features just three elevated chalets overlooking open plains where wildlife moves freely below, creating an unforgettable sense of being part of the landscape. Days focus on guided walking safaris along ancient elephant and hippo trails, while afternoons invite relaxed in camp wildlife viewing. Evenings are spent with sundowners around the fire and candlelit dinners, followed by peaceful nights under mosquito nets as the sounds of lions and hyenas echo through the bush. Your adventure concludes with a scenic walk to the river and a canoe crossing as you begin your onward journey.

Includes: Bed, All Meals, Fees, Activities & All Drinks (excludes Premium Brands).

Day 1: Arrival
Chikoko Tree Walking Camp, part of the exclusive Chikoko Trails, is located 8km upstream from Tafika Main Camp in South Luangwa National Park, offering a rare, elevated perspective on South Luangwa’s wildlife. With just three raised chalets overlooking an open area that wildlife freely traverses, the camp gives a sense of being part of the bush itself. Accessible only on foot, guests enjoy walking safaris along elephant and hippo trails, guided by experienced rangers, armed scouts, and a tea-bearer.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Walking safari
Expect mornings to start with a longer walk, pausing for tea and insights into the bush, while shorter afternoon walks return before dusk. Between walks, you can relax in hammocks and enjoy in-camp viewing.

Evenings feature sundowners around the fire, a three-course candlelit dinner, and nights under cotton sheets and mosquito nets, lulled to sleep by the sounds of lions and hyenas. Chikoko Tree Camp offers a rare, unforgettable opportunity to experience the remotest Africa on foot.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, you will set out on a scenic walking safari to the riverbank, where you will cross by canoe. From there, you will be transferred by vehicle to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, connecting with your onward departure.

Breakfast included.