2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

DAVID TIPLING DANA ALLEN

With our truly expert guide, a walking safari is an incredible opportunity to experience a unique safari on foot in wild Africa.

DANA ALLEN

Zambia Walking Safari WALK ON THE WILD SIDE IN UNTOUCHED AFRICA

Remote and untamed, Zambia is the legendary birthplace of the walking safari, and our adventure is a match for its wonders. With consummate guide Jason Alfonsi, we truly experience all that Africa has to offer, but up close and in a way that is impossible from a vehicle. Tracking game on foot is an absolute thrill, from seeing an elephant taking a mud bath to watching waterbuck, kudu, and impala leaping through the bush. South Luangwa National Park—3,500 square miles of untouched wilderness—is as wild as it gets, but our lodges and Hemingway-style mobile camps ensure cozy comfort. Night game viewing, 4WD exploration, and magenta sunsets over oxbow lakes are all on this authentic experience of wild Africa. Day 1 Mfuwe / South Luangwa National Park At beautiful Nkwali Camp, set on private land on the Luangwa River, the wildlife is all around us. The endemic Thornicroft’s giraffe is often seen near camp, and tonight we may hear them browsing outside our chalets. With the setting of the sun, a different world awakens, revealing the nocturnal realm of lion, genet, and hyena.

Days 2-6 Walking Safari / Luangwa Valley We’re up at sunrise each day for an exciting bush walk, 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—it’s an incredible experience of Africa and its wildlife. Our full-service mobile camps provide wonderful comfort, from walk-in tents to delicious meals served al fresco . Days 7-10 Nsefu Camp At Nsefu, a beautiful lodge set on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River, we take bush walks as well as morning and evening drives by open 4WD vehicle. Night drives, in particular, are always fascinating. During the day we may see lions resting indolently, but at night, the “hunt is on” and we may see them actively prowling for prey. Depart on Day 10 via Mfuwe or join one of our extensions. EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE • Visit majestic Victoria Falls, “The Smoke that Thunders” • Safari among the elephants at Zimbabwe’s famed Hwange National Park • Explore on foot and by canoe along the wildlife-rich Zambezi River

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 DETAILS • 10-day trip begins and ends in Mfuwe • 5 nights mobile tents, 4 nights tented camps • All meals included

DATES Jul 20-29, 2020 Sep 10-19 Aug 21-30 TRIP COST $7295 (2-6 members) Park fees: $750 No extra charge for singles!

Victoria Falls Extension: from $895 Among the Elephants Extension: from $1995 Lower Zambezi Canoe and Walking Safari Extension: from $3095 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 5-day walking safari in Luangwa Valley, 6-8 miles a day over uneven terrain, 4WD game viewing

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