Itinerary
- Day 1
Lusaka
You'll arrive at Lusaka Airport around midday and get driven to Protea Safari Lodge, which sits near the city. The lodge has modern rooms and you'll have time to settle in before heading to dinner at their restaurant. This gives you a chance to adjust and prepare for the bush ahead.
- Start point
- Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia (Airport )
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel)
- Day 2
Chisamba to Kasanka National Park
The drive from Chisamba to Kasanka National Park takes around 6 hours, so you'll be on the road most of the morning and into afternoon. Watch for the rare Sitatunga Antelope near the campsite as you arrive. In the afternoon, you'll take a walking trip to get familiar with the area. That night you'll camp inside the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking trip in Kasanka National Park
- Sitatunga Antelope viewing
Landmarks Kasanka National Park - Days 3 - 4
Bangweulu Wetlands
After around 4 hours driving, you'll reach Bangweulu Wetlands, a remote area of vast swamps and unique wildlife. On day 3 you'll do an afternoon game drive to check out the landscape. Day 4 brings a search for the Shoebilled Stork, either by foot or canoe depending on water levels and seasonal conditions (the wetlands recede around April). You'll see massive herds of Lechwe across this expansive terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive on Day 3 at Bangweulu Wetlands
- Search for Shoebilled Stork on Day 4
- Walking or canoe exploration of wetlands (depending on water level)
Landmarks Bangweulu Wetlands - Days 5 - 6
Mutinondo Wilderness
The 5 to 6 hour drive to Mutinondo Wilderness takes you to an area with enormous granite boulders scattered through Miombo forest. You'll have a full day to walk around and take in the landscape. Day 6 offers choices between short walks or a longer trek, so you can pick what suits your energy level and interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mutinondo Wilderness landscape
- Walks in Miombo forest (2 short walks or 1 long walk on Day 6)
Landmarks Mutinondo Wilderness - Day 7
Mutinondo Wilderness to Kapishya Hot Springs
After breakfast you'll drive 4 to 5 hours to Kapishya Hot Springs. In the afternoon there's a walk around the camp and birding opportunities. Before and after hiking, you can soak in the natural hot springs to relax your muscles. The historic house Shiwa N'Gandu is nearby if you want to visit (at your own cost). You'll camp on the Manshya River banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk around camp and birding at Kapishya Hot Springs
- Access to hot springs for relaxation
Optional Activities
- Visit to Shiwa N'Gandu historic house (entrance fees apply)
Landmarks Kapishya Hot Springs Shiwa N'Gandu - Day 8
Kapishya Hot Springs to North Luangwa National Park
A 3 hour drive gets you to the north-western boundary of North Luangwa National Park where you'll set up at Samala Camp near Mano Gate. Later in the afternoon you'll walk along the river and cool off in a mountain stream after the morning's travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk along the river
- Swimming in mountain stream
Landmarks North Luangwa National Park - Day 9
North Luangwa National Park to Luangwa Valley
You'll descend about 3 hours from 1,400 meters down the escarpment to the Luangwa Valley. As you go lower, temperature rises and forest gives way to hot savannah. A scout leads a short walk near the campsite where you're likely to spot hippo herds, elephants, and various antelope right from camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short walk with scout around campsite
- Wildlife viewing (hippos, elephants, antelopes)
Landmarks Luangwa Valley - Day 10
Luangwa Valley to South Luangwa National Park (Nsefu Sector)
You'll pack up and drive through Luambe National Park to reach the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa in around 3 hours. The park holds Thornicroft's giraffe, Cookson's Gnu, Crawshay's Zebra, buffalo, and elephants. An afternoon game drive in the Nsefu Sector gets you exploring right away. You'll camp on the Luangwa River near Chibembe Nature Reserve.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drive in Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park
Landmarks South Luangwa National Park Luambe National Park - Days 11 - 12
South Luangwa National Park (Central Area)
Driving through traditional villages, you'll reach central South Luangwa and Wildlife Camp after about 1.5 hours. Over the next two days, game drives along the river often turn up spectacular wildlife sightings. The Luangwa River has remarkable numbers of hippo families living here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Game drives along the Luangwa River
Landmarks Luangwa River 
- Days 13 - 14
South Luangwa National Park (Bush Camp Walking Trek)
After a morning game drive, you'll pack light and start a walking trek in the afternoon to Bush Camp on the Luangwa River beneath large Natal Mahogany trees. A qualified guide and scout lead you. Day 14 morning, birdsong and sunrise wake you in the bush. After breakfast you'll walk back to camp through wilderness (3 more hours), then enjoy one last game drive as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning game drive on Day 13
- Overnight walking trek to Bush Camp
- Walking trek back to main camp on Day 14
- Sunset game drive on Day 14
Landmarks Luangwa River 
- Day 15
Departure
You'll transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your departure flight, ending your Zambia bush experience.
- End point
- Mfuwe, Eastern, Zambia (Airport )
