Zambia South Luangwa Walking
Birthplace of the walking safari
Your Route
Lusaka → South Luangwa (2-3 camps) → Lusaka
Route Details
South Luangwa Walking Safari
South Luangwa National Park
Multi-day walking through the bush, moving between camps.
Highlights
- Walking between camps with armed guides
- Leopard territory of the Luangwa
- Night drives with spotlight
South Luangwa Lodge Base
Mfuwe Area
Lodge-based game drives and relaxation after walking days.
Highlights
- Hippo pools and carmine bee-eaters
- Relaxed game drives
- Elephant crossing through camp
A Typical Day
Sample from South Luangwa Walking Safari
5:30–6:30
Wake before sunrise, light breakfast
7:00–12:00
Walk 2-4 hours through bush
12:00–15:00
Reach next camp, lunch, rest
15:00–18:00
Short walk or game drive
18:00–21:00
Night drive for leopard
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Walking safari enthusiasts, repeat visitors seeking authentic bush, and those drawn to leopards.
Not ideal for
First-timers, travelers with mobility issues, or those seeking Big Five variety.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season
Best walking conditions, wildlife at rivers
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
8 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Mid-range tier balances comfort with value. Private guiding available; camps offer quality without premium positioning.
Walking safari enthusiasts, repeat visitors seeking authentic bush, and those drawn to leopards.
Why each segment was chosen:
South Luangwa Walking Safari
Walking safari birthplace. Guide expertise here is unmatched. Remote positioning limits crowds.
South Luangwa Lodge Base
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
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Available Extensions
Victoria Falls
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Lower Zambezi
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Cost Context
$5,000–$10k/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights
Related Decisions
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