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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,
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
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
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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
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