Wilderness Travel 2017 Catalog of Adventures

Zambia, birthplace of the legendary walking safari, is remote and untamed, and we’ve created an adventure that’s the perfect match for its wonders. With consummate safari guide Jason Alfonsi, you’ll set out on foot to explore the incredible sights, sounds, and scents of the African bush firsthand. Seeing big game this way is a whole different experience (you won’t be a bystander here!). And though 3,500-square-mile South Luangwa National Park is as wild as it gets, welcoming lodges and Hemingway-style mobile camps ensure total comfort. Bush walks, night game viewing, 4WD safaris by open vehicle, Zambia Walking Safari WALK ON THE WILD SIDE IN UNTOUCHED AFRICA

and magenta sunsets over an unspoiled African wilderness—if you’re looking for excitement, it’s all here! Days 1-2 Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park A bush flight brings you to Nkwali Camp, a lovely lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River, for 4WD game viewing in prime riverine woodlands. As the sun sets, a different world awakens and evening game drives reveal the nocturnal world of leopard, lion, and hyena. Days 3-6 Walking Safari / Luangwa Valley You’re up at sunrise each day for an exciting bush walk with your tracker guide, with the chance to see elephant, waterbuck, hippo, zebra, and, if your luck holds, the full complement of predators. From examining a bird’s nest to tracking a lion, you’ll learn the many facets of the bush—a true experience of Africa and its

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wildlife that you simply can’t get from a vehicle. Our full-service mobile camps provide wonderful comfort, from cozy walk-in tents with camp beds to delicious meals served al fresco . Days 7-10 Tena Tena Camp In the countryside around Tena Tena, leopard sightings are frequent and famous, and the birdwatching is out of this world. Bush walks and game drives bring us along stunning oxbow lakes and through ebony forests. Depart on Day 10. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE • Cap off your safari at majestic Victoria Falls, “The Smoke That Thunders” • Swim, snorkel, and sail from a waterfront lodge at Lake Malawi • Safari on foot and by canoe along the wildlife-rich Zambezi River

HIGHLIGHTS • Experience an incredible walking safari in an unspoiled African wilderness • Great leopard sightings and the possibility of predator-prey interactions • Night drives allow us to get closer to many nocturnal creatures • Small groups (maximum six) provide an authentic and intimate experience • Welcoming lodges, full-service private camps in the wild DETAILS • 10-day trip begins and ends in Mfuwe • 4 nights mobile tents, 3 nights semi- permanent tented camp, 2 nights game lodges • All meals included

The wild lands around our camps are famous for their thriving population of leopard—it’s a thrill to see one of these gorgeous cats padding through the shadows! PHOTO: SUZI ESZTERHAS

DATES Jul 20-29, 2017

Sep 8-17

Aug 20-29

TRIP COST $6295 (2-6 members) Park fees: $650 No extra charge for singles!

Victoria Falls extension: from $660 Lake Malawi extension: from $1495 Lower Zambezi extension: from $2695 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4-day walking safari in Luangwa Valley, 6-8 miles a day, 4WD game viewing

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