The South Luangwa Holidays

The ox-bow lakes, plains and woodlands of the South Luangwa National Park host huge concentrations of game, including elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, giraffes, hippos and over 400 species of birds, and are home to exceptional walking safaris. It's not for nothing that many people refer to the South Luangwa as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, with the Luangwa River being one of the most intact major river systems in Africa and the life blood of the park's 5,600 square miles. With direct flights from Lusaka, the South Luangwa National Park is a great place to start your safari holiday in Zambia and one can easily spend a week or more on a South Luangwa safari combining a stay in many of the small, intimate bushcamps that are dotted along the Luangwa River and many of the lagoons in the area. We sometimes recommend starting off with a few nights in one of the slightly larger lodges around the Mfuwe area where the game is prolific and the focus is mainly on game drives, before venturing out further into the park and staying in a combination of two or three of the smaller more rustic camps where the focus is more on walking. Led by highly experienced guides and accompanied by armed scouts, South Luangwa walking safaris are the best way to discover the diversity and secrets of the African bush, and we only work with the very best guides and camps.
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The South Luangwa holiday ideas

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    From Bush to Beach - Discover Zambia and Malawi

    Enjoy the best of both worlds on this two-week bush and beach combo to Zambia and Malawi

    14 days, from £6050 to £8300

  • One Country Zambia – Livingstone – Lower Zambezi – South Luangwa

    From Livingstone to South Luangwa - A Safari Adventure in Zambia

    Experience the natural wonders and incredible wildlife of Zambia in three distinct destinations: Livingstone, Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa

    9 days, from £6950 to £9100

  • One Country Zambia – South Luangwa National Park

    A Zambian Walking Safari - Into the Wild Heart of South Luangwa

    Lace up your walking boots for 12 days in Zambia, trekking through wild plains in search of iconic African wildlife

    12 days, from £8300 to £10750

  • One Country Zambia – South Luangwa National Park – Kafue National Park – Lower Zambezi National Park – Victoria Falls

    Game Drives, Bush Walks & Stunning Scenery - The Ultimate Zambian Safari

    Uncover a variety of captivating creatures and natural wonders on this 15-day Zambian safari adventure

    14 days, from £15450 to £20050

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What to expect on the South Luangwa holidays?

The South Luangwa is famed for its remote walking safaris. With 3,500 square miles (about the size of North Yorkshire) of bushland to be explored, there is little chance of seeing the same area twice. Venture into the park in a rumbling 4x4 and spend the night on the banks of the Luangwa River, listening to hippos honking in the river below and lions defending their territory in the distance. Wake up with the sun to the soundtrack of the bush before heading out on foot with an expert guide to spot everything from giraffes and buffalos to birds’ nests and lion tracks. The park is the perfect place for a family safari adventure, whether introducing children to the wonders of game drives for the first time or digging deeper if they’ve already been on safari before. Venture out in the early hours of the morning with checklists in hand for the ultimate adventure for little ones, before pulling over in the bush for a lunch like no other in the heart of the South Luangwa surrounded by wildlife. For a different kind of adventure between drives, take part in family cooking classes or head into a local village where the youngsters can have a kick-around with the local children. Ending the day with sundowners and dinner under the stars will quickly become the norm, though we doubt the burning sunsets or crystal-clear constellations could ever feel ordinary.

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