Dust off those hiking boots and embark on a thrilling game drive and walking adventure in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. Experience the 'real' Africa staying in simple, back-to-nature camps, where you will lose yourself in the sights and sounds of the wilderness. Go even wilder with the addition of a sleepout under the stars experience. The itinerary takes in 3 of our favorite Time + Tide bush camps, namely Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli. Expect outstanding guiding, day and night game drives, walks and the truly memorable game viewing.
The South Luangwa is particularly famous for its leopard sightings and large pods of hippos. For the ultimate safari experience, return to the wild with Time + Tide's signature Sleepout Under the Stars. Just like the early explorers, spent a night falling asleep under a canopy of a million twinkling stars, listening to the susurrations of the nighttime bush. A cozy bedroll, bush loo and culinary team ensure that this experience is as comfortable as it is memorable.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Lusaka
3 nights - Time + Tide Luwi, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
2 nights - Time + Tide Nsolo, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
1 night - Time + Tide Signature Sleepout, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
2 nights - Time + Tide Kakuli, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Ends - Transfer to Lusaka for your international flight home
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Zambia
8 Nights
Safari
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Includes flights from JFK
Highlights
A thrilling back-to-nature safari for the truly adventurous
Zambias famous bush camps - remote, intimate and wild
Sleepout Under the Stars experience
Day and night game drives and walking safaris
The South Luangwa - the Valley of the Leopard
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Meals as specified
Drinks (excluding premium brands)
Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges
Road transfers as detailed in the itinerary
National Parks and conservation entry fees
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Visas and visa fees where relevant
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ACTIVITIES
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4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Fly Camping
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wildlife Hide
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
African Wilddog
Spotted Hyena
Puku
Lion
Leopard
Impala
Hippo
Elephant
Crocodile
Bushbuck
Buffalo
African Fish Eagle
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Zambia
8 Nights
Safari
Includes flights from JFK
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Fly Camping
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Wildlife Hide
