Compare South Luangwa & Mana Pools Safari by Audley Travel vs 9 Day Discover Zambia’s Luangwa Safari by Absolute Zambia Safaris
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| Duration | 9 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 7,995 | $ 4,879 |
| Price Per Day | $ 888 | $ 542 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Retreats |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
Breakfast, Lunch & Three Course Dinner |
| Description |
You begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka Airport. |
Join us on a thrilling and exhilarating 9 days Zambian safari to see some of the best wildlife and breathtaking African scenery the Luangwa Valley has to offer. For a total of four nights, stay at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park, followed by four nights at Luambe Camp in Luambe National Park. |
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Lusaka Airport.
Day 2 : South Luangwa National Park
On arrival in Lusaka you'll be met and shown to domestic departures for your light aircraft flight to Mfuwe, close to South Luangwa National Park. Here you'll be met and driven to Mfuwe Lodge, which is located just within the park in an excellent area for game viewing. Enjoy an afternoon safari activity or relax at the lodge.
Day 3 : South Luangwa National Park
Spend today on safari in South Luangwa National Park. You'll be taken out by your knowledgeable safari guides on morning and afternoon/evening game drives or walking safaris. The Luangwa has excellent populations of lion, buffalo, elephant, hippo and much more.
Day 4 : South Luangwa National Park
Another day spent on safari. This is one of the best places in Africa for spotting the elusive leopard. Sightings are never guaranteed, but you may be lucky.
Day 5 : Mana Pools
This morning you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport in time for your flight to Lusaka.In Lusaka you will fly to Harare Airport. On arrival in Harare you will need to buy your visa and then meet your pilot. You will be flown by light aircraft to Mana Pools, which will take around an hour. Your guide will meet you on arrival and drive you to camp. You will be able to head out on an afternoon activity after settling in to camp.
Day 6 : Mana Pools
Enjoy a whole day of safari activities. Game drives explore the woodland, open plains and riverbanks. Mana is well known for its elephant, which stand on their hind legs to reach the trees. It also has excellent populations of buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, eland and more.
Day 7 : Mana Pools
Another full day of safari activities. You may wish to go on a walking safari or take a boat trip on the river to see crocodiles and hippo. Mana has some wonderful birdlife, with species including malachite kingfishers, saddle-billed storks, spoonbills and carmine bee-eaters (in September and October).
Day 8 : International return flight
This morning you'll be transferred to the airstrip, where you'll fly by light aircraft to Harare in time for your onward flight.
Day 9 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
Day 1: Meet & Greet/ Local Flight Lusaka to Mfuwe
You'll book an international flight to Zambia's Lusaka International Airport (LUN). Our representative will greet you upon arrival and assist you in checking your luggage on your local flight from Lusaka International Airport to Mfuwe Airport in South Luangwa National Park.
A Flatdogs Camp guide will meet you at Mfuwe Airport and take you to Flatdogs Safari Camp in the South Luangwa National Park, one of the world's last great wildlife wonders.
After a 45-minute drive to the camp, you will check-in and relax before dinner is served later in the evening then bedtime at your chosen time.
Day 2 /3 /4: Exploring South Luangwa National Park
You'll have three full days to explore South Luangwa National Park, either on game drives or on foot as part of a walking safari. Your days will begin with a delicious breakfast, followed by a morning activity such as a game drive safari or a walking safari, followed by a return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax.
Afternoon tea will be served before the afternoon/evening game drive, which will begin with afternoon game viewing and then transition into a night safari with the use of spotlights in search of nocturnal animals after dark.
You will then return to the camp almost on time for dinner, and then to your preferred bedtime.
Day 5: Game Drive transfer from South Luangwa
Breakfast will be served before your Luambe Camp Guide/Drive meets you at Flatdogs to begin your journey to Luambe National Park. Enjoy a 4-hour road trip that will give you plenty of time to take in the new scenery, varied wildlife, and amazing birdlife you'll see along the way.
After that, you'll check-in, get lunch served, and then have time to relax and enjoy the closer-to-nature experience. Then there will be tea/coffee, followed by a late afternoon/early evening safari activity, before returning to the camp almost in time for dinner and a later bedtime.
Day 6 /7 /8: Explore Luambe National Park
This is your great opportunity to explore the amazing Luambe National Park during these days, and here is a list of things you can do during your stay:
Morning (5:00 am – 9:30 am) - Wake up to various birdcalls and the grunting hippo as they welcome a new day in the beautiful Luangwa Valley while enjoying a quick coffee with biscuits. Then, the early mornings are a great time for mammal monitoring drive with the Luambe guides or ZCP (when available). Other great morning activities include anti-poaching walks, coffee with the carmine bee-eaters OR walking the camera trap circuit to check on the night’s activity!
Midday Siesta (11 am – 2 pm) - This is your time to relax! Have a rest in your tent, or grab your binoculars and spot the birdlife from under the shade of a tree. Alternatively, spend time in the main area with our team learning more about the history of the project, looking at what was caught on the camera traps or updating the leopard family tree. A tasty lunch will be on offer at the camp before heading out for your late afternoon game drive.
Late afternoon / early evening (3 pm – 8 pm) - The late afternoon is a great time to walk the Luangwa listening to the hippos before finishing with sundowners OR heading to Chitingulu village to learn about life for the communities you live next to National Parks. Your evening will be spent relaxing in camp, with a sundowner in hand, watching the pinky sunsets over the river while listening to the antics of the hippo followed by a delicious 3-course meal in the dining area. After dinner, it is a great opportunity to listen and record the bat activity in camp for those with an interest in the smaller, more unique creatures of Luambe!
Day 9: Transfer to Mfuwe Airport / Local Flight
Breakfast will be served first, then check out of the camp and you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport and a local flight to Lusaka where you will connect with your outbound flight.
On arrival at Lusaka International airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will then assist you in checking in for your outbound flight.
