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15-Day Walking Safari Zambia is a 15-Days tour in Zambia via the Kasanka National Park route, starting from USD 4504. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.
15-Days
Kasanka National Park
USD 4504
Kitano Tours & Safaris
ABOUT 15-Day Walking Safari Zambia
Rather than just doing game drives and explore the area in a vehicle, an exploration on foot opens up different experiences and new perspective on the natural surroundings. We offer a safari with occasional short walks in areas that are suited to explore on foot. Length and location of our walks may vary according to time of year and rainfall during the previous rainy season. The walks are not strenuous, but normal fitness and health are required to enjoy the excursions on foot.
- Duration: 15-Days
- Route: Kasanka National Park
- Starts at: USD 4504
Highlights for 15-Day Walking Safari Zambia
Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka
Day 2: Kasanka National Park
Day 3-4: Bangweulu Swamps
Day 5-6: Mutinondo Wilderness
Day 7: Kapishya Hot Springs
Day 8: North Luangwa National Park
Day 9: North Luangwa National Park
Day 10: Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector
Day 11-12: South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area
Day 13-14: Walking Safari in South Luangwa NP
Day 15 :Departure
Itinerary Overview
| Day | Title |
|---|---|
| Day 01 | Arrival in Lusaka |
| Day 02 | Kasanka National Park |
| Day 03-04 | Bangweulu Swamps |
| Day 05-06 | Mutinondo Wilderness |
| Day 07 | Kapishya Hot Springs |
| Day 08 | North Luangwa National Park |
| Day 09 | North Luangwa National Park |
| Day 10 | Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector |
| Day 11-12 | South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area |
| Day 13-14 | Walking Safari in South Luangwa NP |
| Day 15 | Departure |
Day 01: Arrival in Lusaka
>> Pick up from Lusaka Airport around lunch time. We can do a short shopping stop to buy drinks and snack for the next days on safari. Then transfer to Protea Safari Lodge near Lusaka. Overnight in modern rooms. Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel. (-/-/-).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Day 02: Kasanka National Park
>> Transfer from Chisamba to Kasanka National Park (around 6 hours driving). We set up camp at the Pontoon Campsite.
The rare and very shy Sitatunga Antelope can be normally seen grazing close to the campsite. We do a walking trip in the afternoon. Camping inside the National Park. (FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping > Inside Kasanka NP
Day 03-04: Bangweulu Swamps
>> After breakfast transfer to Bangweulu Wetlands (around 4hours)
These remote swamps are unique in ecology, fauna and flora. The water covers huge areas of the swamps until about April each year, when the waterline slowly recedes, and water birds congregate to feed in the pools and channels. In the afternoon of day 3 we will do a game drive to explore the area.
On day 4 we will be looking for the elusive Shoebilled Stork (depending on the water level we either walk or take a canoe, the walk can also involve wading through the swamp).
This interesting, strange looking bird has become very rare in most parts of Africa, but here in the Bangweulu they are fairly common.
The herds of thousands of Lechwe in this seemingly endless landscape, is an unforgettable African experience!
Camping at Nsobe Campsite (2x FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping > Inside South Luangwa NP
Day 05-06: Mutinondo Wilderness
>> Early in the morning we drive to our next stop, Mutinondo Wilderness (5-6 hours driving). Huge ‘whalebacks’ (granite boulders) scattered in between the Miombo forest create the unique landscape of Mutinondo. We have a full day to explore and enjoy the special atmosphere in this area. We either do 2 short walks or one long walk on day 6.
2x Camping (2x FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: Budget camping > Bordering Mutinondo Wilderness without fences
Day 07: Kapishya Hot Springs
>> After breakfast we drive to our next stop over: Kapishya Hot Springs (4-5 hours driving).
In the afternoon we will take a walk to the Chusa waterfall, before and after the hike you can relax in the hot springs.
Nearby situated is the historic house Shiwa N'Gandu (possible visit at own expense instead of the walk, entrance fees will apply).
Camping on the banks of the Manshya river. (FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping
Day 08: North Luangwa National Park
>> We drive to the north-western boundary of North Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving). We set up our camp at Samala Camp near the Mano Gate. In the afternoon we will take a walk along the river, and it is possible to take a refreshing bath in the mountain stream.
Camping at the Samala Campsite at the park’s border (FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences
Day 09: North Luangwa National Park
>> Today’s stage takes us from 1400 m altitude down the escarpment to the hot Luangwa Valley. While we drive the temperature gets hotter and the lush Miombo forest gives way to the hot savannah (around 3 hours driving). We will do a short walk in the close surrounding of the campsite with a scout. Big herds of hippos call this area their home; elephants, various species of antelopes can be seen from our camp.
Camping at the campsite just outside the National Park. (FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering North Luangwa NP without fences
Day 10: Through Luambe to South Luangwa National Park - Nsefu sector
>> Packing up and drive via Luambe National Park to the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park (around 3 hours driving).
South Luangwa NP is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thornicroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra and big herds of buffalo and elephant. In the afternoon we will do a game drive in the Nsefu Swctor of the park (no walking trip planned on that day).
Camping on the Luangwa River close to Chibembe Nature Reserve. (FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Day 11-12: South Luangwa NP- Mfuwe area
>> Through traditional villages we drive to the central area of the South Luangwa National Park, where we set up our tents at Wildlife Camp (around 1,5 hours driving). On these days we will explore the area with our game viewing vehicle on our game drive along the river, which often produces spectacular sightings. Hippo families occur in high numbers in the river, unequalled in Africa.
2x Camping on the banks of the Luangwa River at Wildlife Camp. (2x FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Day 13-14: Walking Safari in South Luangwa NP
>> After another morning game drive, we pack a small backpack and start our walking trip in the afternoon to the Bush Camp, which is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River under huge Natal Mahogany trees providing shade during the hot days. Wildlife is in abundance and can be spotted from the bush-camp. A fully qualified guide and scout will lead the trek.
The next morning sunrise and birdsong wakes up the bush. After breakfast, it is time to pack up and head back to camp on foot – another three hour through Africa’s wilderness
In the afternoon of day 14 we will do a last game drive for sunset.
2x Camping (2x FB).
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
- Accommodation: Budget camping Bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
Day 15: Departure
>> After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport and departure.
- Time: 8-10 hours
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Sleeping bag
- Bath towels
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)