Quick Summary

11-Day Wild Zambian Safari is a 11-Day tour in Zambia via the Wild Zambian Safari route, starting from USD 10637. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
11-Day

Route
Wild Zambian Safari

From
USD 10637

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 11-Day Wild Zambian Safari

Zambia's three stunning premier parks are all different. The lagoons and riverine woodland of the Luangwa, the escarpment and water experience of the Lower Zambezi, the miombo woodland and vast open plains of Kafue are contrasting and all host exceptional game. The camps are small, personal, and immaculately run. This is a spectacular safari through Zambia - remote areas, with dedicated guides and excellent game.

Duration: 11-Day
Route: Wild Zambian Safari
Starts at: USD 10637

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 11-Day Wild Zambian Safari

Day 1: Arrival
Day 2-4: South Luangwa National Park
Day 5: Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 6-7: Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 8-10: Kafue National Park
Day 11: Departure

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrival
Day 02-04	South Luangwa National Park
Day 05	Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 06-07	Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 08-10	Kafue National Park
Day 11	Departure

Day 01: Arrival

>> On arrival at Lusaka International Airport, you will be met by a Robin Pope Safaris representative who will have a name board with your name. You will be assisted with checking in for your flight to Mfuwe, South Luangwa. The flight is on average one hour. At Mfuwe International Airport, a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you for a game drive transfer to Tena Tena, in the Nsefu Sector of the South Luangwa. The Nsefu Sector was recognized then as a phenomenal area, and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris owns the only two camps in this sector of the Park.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Accommodation: Tena Tena Camp > Luxury tented bush camp bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Day 02-04: South Luangwa National Park

>> After breakfast around the campfire, your safari will continue with another relaxing day in the Nsefu Sector, with morning and evening game activities. Depending on the time of year, an all-day picnic drive covering different habitats comes highly recommended and is an exceptional day’s safari.

A few more days to explore the Tena Tena area fully —a chance to drive or walk through the ebony groves. Or you may decide this is an ideal day, depending on the heat and time of year, to explore further afield. Possibly a day tour to Kawaza village for a cultural experience or Tribal Textiles to get some insight on the local industry, plus a chance to buy some souvenirs.
Nothing is set in stone, and your days will be designed and planned with you bearing your interests in mind.

You can mix and match activities to maximize your experience in this game-rich and remote area of the Luangwa. During your stay, there will be night game drives.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Accommodation: Tena Tena Camp > Luxury tented bush camp bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

Day 05: Lower Zambezi National Park

>> In the morning, you'll fly to Lower Zambezi your flight to Jeki for Tusk and Mane in Lower Zambezi National Park.

Kutali is a comfortable tented camp with all the luxuries one could wish for, but with the charm and ethos of a true seasonal bush-camp. With just 5 guest tents, catering for no more than 10 people in camp at once —each tent is carefully and expertly located for the best possible views across the Zambezi River. The Kutali tents are bespoke and very comfortable, with high quality linen and mattresses, alongside flushing toilets, running water taps and traditional bucket-showers! A main area stretch-canvas tent set beneath the towering Winterthorn trees makes for an exceptional location for meals, reading, charging cameras and wildlife watching.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Accommodation: Kutali Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Lower Zambezi NP

Day 06-07: Lower Zambezi National Park

>> There are 3 full days to explore the Lower Zambezi. Both camps offer a rustic appeal fly camping with a great focus on walking, complemented by boating, canoeing and game drives. This offers you a perfect mix of land and water-based activities led by highly passionate and experienced safari guides.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Accommodation: Kutali Camp > Luxury tented camp located inside Lower Zambezi NP

Day 08-10: Kafue National Park

>> After breakfast and farewells, a drive through the park to the airstrip to meet the plane taking you to the Kafue National Park. Landing at the Lufupa Airstrip you will be transferred to Ntemwa-Busanga Camp.

Ntemwa-Busanga Camp is the sister camp to Musekese Camp, perfectly situated in the southern sector of the Busanga Plains, offering an exceptional opportunity for wildlife photography, especially of the iconic sable and roan antelope, which thrive in this region. Full-day game drives allow for exploration of the vast plains and visits to other renowned destinations within the area.

The Busanga Plains are renowned for their high concentration of predators, including the famous ‘swamp lions,’ and offer excellent opportunities to spot cheetahs and leopards. Birding is world-class, with diverse habitats attracting large numbers of water birds during the dry season, creating ideal conditions for avid photographers to capture stunning wildlife moments.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Accommodation: Ntemwa-Busanga Camp > Mid-range bush camp located inside Busanga Plains (Kafue NP)

Day 11: Departure

>> After breakfast and a morning activity, time permitting; you will be transferred to Lufupa airstrip for your flight to Lusaka to connect onto your onward flight.