Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

Zambia Walking Safari WALK ON THE WILD SIDE IN UNTOUCHED AFRICA

Zambia, birthplace of the walking safari, is remote and untamed, and we’ve created an adventure that’s a match for its wonders. With our consummate safari guide Jason Alfonsi, we appreciate the African wilderness with all our senses—up close and in a magical

our evening game drives reveal the nocturnal world of leopard, lion, and hyena.

HIGHLIGHTS • Experience an incredible walking safari in a pristine 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 6!) 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

Days 3-6 Walking Safari / Luangwa Valley We’re up at sunrise each day for an exciting bush walk in the early light of dawn, with the chance to see elephant, waterbuck, hippo, and zebra at close quarters, and, with luck, the full complement of predators. From examining a bird’s nest to tracking a lion, we’ll get a deeper understanding of the fascinating bush ecosystem and how it works—a true experience of Africa and its wildlife that you 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 4WD game drives bring us along stunning oxbow lakes and through ebony forests. Depart on Day 10 via Mfuwe. 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

way that is impossible in a vehicle. Tracking game on foot is always a thrill, from seeing a family of elephant taking a mud bath to watching puku,

“We especially loved the walking safari, which really gives you a taste of life in the African bush.” Peter and Henry H. New York NY

waterbuck, kudu, and impala leaping through the bush. South Luangwa National Park is as wild as it gets, but our lodges and Hemingway-style mobile camps ensure comfort. Bush walks, night game viewing, 4WD exploration, and magenta sunsets make this an amazing safari. Days 1-2 Nkwali Camp, South Luangwa National Park From Mfuwe, our game drive brings us to Nkwali Camp, a lovely lodge on the banks of the Luangwa River and a great setting for wildlife viewing in prime riverine woodlands. As the sun sets, a different world awakens and

DATES Jul 20-29, 2018 Aug 20-29 Sep 8-17

TRIP COST $6595 (2-6 members) Park fees: $730 No extra charge for singles!

Victoria Falls extension: from $795 Lake Malawi: Pumulani Beach Lodge extension: from $1695 Lower Zambezi Canoe and Walking Safari extension: from $2695 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4-day walking safari in Luangwa Valley, 6-8 miles a day over uneven terrain, 4WD game viewing

Leopard sightings are frequent in the wilderness areas around our camps. Seeing these gorgeous animals in the wild is a thrill! PHOTO: JO CREBBIN

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