Liuwa Camping Safari - 15 Day Tour
What your day looks like
Experience the wonders of Zambia on this 15-day tour. Have a real camping feeling sleeping in safari tents in different locations of the region and brace yourself for the magnificent views along the way and cross the Barotse flood plains to the Liuwa Plains National Park. This is part of the park’s attraction: around 3660km² of untouched Africa. Most of this is a vast honey-colored plain of grass, with just the occasional water pan, island of raffia palms, or a small tree belt interrupting the scenery. Have views of beautiful lakes, rivers, savanna, wildlife, and much more.
The experience, in brief
- Capture magical photos of the impressive landscape
- Enjoy the most impressive panoramic views of Victoria Falls & Ngonye Falls
- Discover the wonderful wildlife of the Liuwa Plains National Park
- Admire Zambia’s iconic parks including Kafue National Park & South Luangwa National Park
Your day, step by step
Livingstone
Welcome to Zambia! Pick-up from the airport in Livingstone and transfer to our lodge in the outskirts of town. In the late afternoon a visit to the Victoria Falls (optional there is an entrance fee)
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Overnight in Safari Tents at Maramba River Lodge or similar. Dinner in a restaurant (own expense)
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Hiking at Ngonye Falls. Ngonye Falls: Drive along the course of the Zambezi River up to the beautiful Ngonye Falls; not as mighty as the “big brother” further south, but equally impressive. The Zambezi splits into several channels and the masses of water find their way through the sandstone formations. We will hike to an island to get the best view of the falls.
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Breakfast
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Accommodation
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Eco Tour at Liuwa Plain National Park. Liuwa Plains National Park: Today we drive further north to Mongu and cross the Barotse flood plains to the Liuwa Plains National Park. There are few roads; however this is part of the park’s attraction: around 3660km² of untouched Africa. Most of this is a vast honey-colored plain of grass, with just the occasional water pan, island of raffia palms or a small tree-belt interrupting the scenery.
Livingstone
Accommodation. Camping in the bush (running water, showers and flush toilets are present).
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Eco Tour at Liuwa Plain National Park. Same park: End of October tens of thousands of Gnu (about 45.000) as well as zebra and buffalo will join the more resident red lechwe and reedbuck. The open plains are particularly good for Oribi. Hyenas are the main predators here, while wild dogs, cheetahs, and lions are dispersed on the plains.
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Accommodation. Camping in the bush (running water, showers, and flush toilets are present).
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Eco Tour at Liuwa Plain National Park. Continue exploring the Luiwa Plain National Park and seeing the savanna and different types of wildlife.
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Accommodation. Camping in the bush (running water, showers, and flush toilets are present).
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Eco Tour at Kafue National Park. Mongu: Drive to Mongu, our stop-over at the edge of the Barotse floodplains. Here we have the possibility to stock up for the next few days in Kafue National Park.
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Accommodation. Camping on the shore of a beautiful lake.
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Eco Tour at Kafue National Park. Chunga (central part of Kafue National Park): We drive through the pristine Miombo forest to Chunga. Several small rivers cross this area. These leave a number of waterholes in the dry season for the animals to quench their thirst. Wild dogs, which roam large areas of the park, cheetahs, and lions are among the inhabitants here.
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Accommodation. Camping on the banks of the Kafue River.
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Sightseeing at Kafue National Park. Continue exploring the park and discover different species in their natural habitat.
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Accommodation. Camping on the banks of the Kafue River.
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We leave the wilderness and drive on a tar-road to Zambia’s capital Lusaka.
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Overnight in chalets at Pioneer camp or similar.
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Sightseeing at Luangwa Bridge. En route to Chipata, we drive through a beautiful mountainous landscape and stop at Luangwa Bridge, a thriving market, where all kinds of baskets and mats as well as hand-carved items are offered.
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Breakfast and lunch included
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Overnight in modern rooms in Protea Hotel.
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Eco Tour at South Luangwa National Park. Mfuwe: Today we drive to Mfuwe, and afterwards, transfer to our campsite outside the park border. South Luangwa National Parks is known for its abundance of African wildlife: Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s Gnu, Crawshay’s Zebra, and big herds of buffalo and elephant.
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Accommodation. Camping in Croc Valley Camp, Marula Game Lodge or similar.
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Eco Tour at South Luangwa National Park. South Luangwa National Park: During the dry season (July to October), many side channels of the river dry up, leaving the fish trapped. This attracts many different species of predators, such as the African fish eagle, jackal, and hyena, to mention but a few.
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Accommodation. Camping in Croc Valley Camp, Marula Game Lodge, or similar.
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Wildlife Safari at South Luangwa National Park. Safari: Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.
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Accommodation. Camping in Croc Valley Camp, Marula Game Lodge, or similar.
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Eco Tour at South Luangwa National Park. Continue exploring the National Park. The colorful Carmine bee-eaters are often seen perching in front of their nests on the river banks.
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Accommodation. Camping in Croc Valley Camp, Marula Game Lodge, or similar.
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Breakfast included.
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That's a wrap up! We hoped you enjoyed your stay. Transfer to the airport Mfuwe and flight back home.
What to know before booking
Included
All transport (including transfers to/from the airport on the date of arrival and departure) Competent English-speaking guide and driver/cook All Camping equipment (except sleeping bag and pillow) with big tents (1.80 m height), high-density mattresses, stretchers and linen All activities as indicated in the program
Not Included
Tips and gratuity International flights Alcoholic drinks Entrance fee to the Victoria Falls All optional activities not offered by Adventure Purists Ltd / Bundu Safaris Ltd All activities in Livingstone Personal insurance, personal expenditure
What to Bring
Bring a sleeping bag and a pillow Comfortable clothes and shoes Sunscreen and a hat/cap Camera and bag for essentials
Meeting & Pickup
Start Location: Livingstone
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business