COST - US $ 1155.00 p/p sharing - 4 to 6 clients. Single Supp $ 220
             US $ 1675.00 p/p sharing - 2 & 3 clients. Single Supp $ 220
Area: -        Zambia - W of Lilongwe in the Eastern Province of Zambia.
Duration: -  7 Nights / 8 days
Season: -   May - October
Persons: -  Minimum 2 - max 6
Interest: -   Game viewing by vehicle and on foot, bird watching, community involvement.

Day 1: - Depart Lilongwe at 0900. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] Here we complete immigration formalities and continue to Mwami - [the Zambian border]. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata - Zambia's capital of the Eastern Province. Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector. A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at  the lodge  in South Luangwa is 15.30pm. On arrival we check into our chalets followed by tea and coffee. Dinner

Day 2: - Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim is to be on our first game drive in South Luangwa Park by 6.15 am. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified safari vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then we again head out for our afternoon drive at around 1600  - returning to the lodge at 2000. Evening Dinner [Night drive - Luangwa is renowned for the night drives and this is INCLUDED in your safari. - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat.]

Day 3: - After breakfast we depart the Mfuwe sector and drive northwards. Our route takes us through the game rich Nsefu Sector. This journey is done slowly with frequent game viewing stops en route. Our arrival in this community owned Mwanya bushcamp is mid afternoon with time to relax by the river whilst watching the magic of an African sunset.

Day 4: - Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call and we do a game walk in the company of an ex poacher turned conservationist - their sharp senses and deep understanding of wildlife will provide you with a most memorable game viewing experience. Our return to Camp is welcomed by a delicious meal prepared by the staff. After a midday rest we drive to nearby local Community school and visit the community and return for a night drive around the camp area, returning to the lodge for dinner.

Day 5: - After breakfast we drive to the next community camp - Chifunda Bushcamp - On the drive we pass through villages and long stretches of Mopane forests. A dark Green canopy of "African Ebony trees" provides a natural ceiling to the open dining area. Arrival at the camp is mid afternoon. Picnic lunch and evening dinner all included.

Day 6: - Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call and we do a game walk in the company of an ex poacher turned conservationist - their sharp senses and deep understanding of wildlife will provide you with a most memorable game viewing experience. Our return to Camp is welcomed by a delicious meal prepared by the staff - after a midday rest, we enter North Luangwa conservancy area on an afternoon / night drive, returning to the camp for dinner.

Day 7: - Here we have a choice of  a morning game walk or a drive into the North park again,  returning for brunch. The afternoon game drive returns as it gets dark and after dinner the local community will provide the evenings entertainment.

Day 8: - This morning after saying our goodbyes, we drive eastwards to Lundazi and cross into Malawi near Jenda.  A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is late afternoon. A free drop off service is offered in Lilongwe

Included in the above package: All transport Lilongwe return, 7 nights chalet accommodation, all meals, all game drives,  walks and night drives as indicated.
Excluded in the above package: Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], park entrance fees [$ 75]

Luangwa Valley -  9050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. The South Luangwa has been described as the premier park in Africa foremost for the variety of species seen when visiting. A visit to Malawi and Zambia would be totally incomplete without experiencing the sheer magnitude and delight of this unique area.

Its Wild Bushcamps offer a unique way to explore and enjoy the Luangwa Valley. Each bushcamp is a rustic design with the African charm of thatch and local materials that blend into unspoiled surroundings under spacious shade trees. It's Wild! Bushcamps are majority owned by the local community under the Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) programme to ensure commercial benefits from these bushcamps make a direct connection between conservation and improved rural livelihoods. 
Mwanya & Chifunda Bushcamp is set overlooking the Luangwa River lined by towering mahogany trees and surrounded by Mopane Forests. The area around the camp is totally wild - semi protected and the game viewing is superb. The morning symphony of birdsong prepares you for exploring game trails, natural salt licks and nearby lagoons by vehicle or on foot. The Luangwa River is shallow enough to walk across and in the moist surface, clear footprints of otters, leopards and elephants can be seen.