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In the northernmost reaches of South Luangwa, a region so remote it's rarely visited, is the only mobile walking safari in the park. Run by expert operator Robin Pope Safaris, the five-night walking expedition leads you along the banks of the Mupamadzi River through an area that's renowned for its excellent, and totally undisturbed, quantities of game. Depending on exactly where the wildlife is, the camp will move up to three times, making sure you're always in the best spot for the most thrilling of experiences.
From $990 person/night
Walking up to 10 kilometres a day along the banks of the crystal-clear Mupamadzi River in one of the wildest places left on the continent.
To experience the best of South Luangwa, start your walking safari with a night in sister lodge Nkwali and end at Tena Tena or Nsefu.
You will undoubtedly spot some big game, but a walking safari like this is primarily about the small things in the bush.
Each camping spot is pre-chosen, and all are in shady groves of trees with stunning views over the glistening river. Meals are simple, hearty and delicious, and are cooked in the tiniest of bush kitchens or braai-style (who knew you could make a lemon meringue pie over a fire?!). Lunch is served under the trees, or for a special treat, in the shallow waters of the river – perfect for cooling tired toes.
You'll stay in traditional, walk-in camping tents, with proper (and quite comfortable) beds. Open-air bathrooms have bucket showers, heated by coals and prepared for your arrival, and long-drop loos, complete with a wooden "throne" for your comfort! There’s no electricity, but plenty of paraffin lamps and torches to light the way when darkness falls.
Walking, walking and more walking! Each day, you’ll cover around 10 kilometres on walks that last roughly four hours, accompanied by some of Robin Pope’s top guides. On moving days, the team leaps into action as you leave, making sure that you arrive at the new site to find it complete with ready-made beds and a cool G&T! On the first and last nights at Nkwali Camp and Tena Tena, game drives are also available, mixing activities up nicely.
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South Luangwa National Park has the deserved reputation as one of Africa's best game viewing destinations. A diverse mix of habitats and oxbow lagoons attract a variety of wildlife species. Encounter vast herds of elephant, buffalo, hippo, zebra and an assortment of antelope. However, it is the predators of South Luangwa that produce the most excitement with lion and leopard in abundance and wild dog present in the area.