Compare Luangwa Luxury Adventures by Norman Carr Safaris vs 9 Day Discover Zambia’s Luangwa Safari by Absolute Zambia Safaris
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| Duration | 9 days | 9 days |
| Price From | Check price | $ 4,879 |
| Price Per Day | Check price | $ 542 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Retreats |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
Breakfast, Lunch & Three Course Dinner |
| Description |
Chinzombo :Norman Carr Safaris innovative, elegant and exclusive camp will offer a level of luxury and service new to the Luangwa Valley. Six spacious and sophisticated suites situated in a magnificent Luangwa riverside location with direct river access to the National Park - all suites will have private plunge pool, cooled sleeping areas and internet connection. Combined with our remote bush camps this safari provides the perfect balance of extreme luxury and wild adventure |
Join us on a thrilling and exhilarating 9 days Zambian safari to see some of the best wildlife and breathtaking African scenery the Luangwa Valley has to offer. For a total of four nights, stay at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park, followed by four nights at Luambe Camp in Luambe National Park. |
Day 1: Chinzombo
Meet our representative in Lusaka Airport where you will be escorted to your connecting flight to Mfuwe; the gateway to the South Luangwa National Park. Enjoy spectacular views from the air as you fly into the South Luangwa Valley, the flight takes just over an hour. On arrival at Mfuwe Airport, you will be transported to Chinzombo, where you can settle into your lovely suite. This afternoon after an excellent afternoon tea, you will participate in your first game viewing activity and night drive.
Day 2-3: Chinzombo
Your second day will begin with an early morning game drive, giving us great opportunities to see the wildlife during the gorgeous morning light. You will return to camp in time for a sumptuous buffet brunch before having a few hours of 'siesta' time to watch the goings on from your room, take a dip in the pool or have a proper sleep! In the afternoons you will enjoy a delicious cake and tea/coffee before heading out on your afternoon activity where you'll get to see magnificent sunsets, nocturnal animals on the prowl and enjoy a cool drink at a picturesque spot in the Park.
Day 4-5: Luwi Bush Camp
Your day will begin with a filling breakfast at Chinzombo and then a game drive to transfer you to Luwi Bush Camp, giving you great opportunities to see the wildlife during the cooler morning hours. You will get to camp in time for a sumptuous buffet brunch before having a few hours of 'siesta' time to watch the goings on from your room, head to the nearby 'hippo hide' or have a proper sleep! In the afternoons you will enjoy a delicious cake and tea/coffee before heading out on your afternoon walk. During the next two days you will spend a lot of time on foot, exploring the area around the dry white sand Luwi River.
Day 6-8: Mchenja Camp
A taste of sophistication awaits you at Mchenja. The last camp on the trail is set under the shade of immense ebony trees. The five individually designed tents each have a bath inside as well as an open, en-suite shower and toilet. The main lounge houses a small plunge pool alongside the bar and sitting area and meals are usually taken on the river bank. You will be able to do both game walks and drives and the wildlife viewing in this area is some of the best in the Park.
Day 9:
Departure
Day 1: Meet & Greet/ Local Flight Lusaka to Mfuwe
You'll book an international flight to Zambia's Lusaka International Airport (LUN). Our representative will greet you upon arrival and assist you in checking your luggage on your local flight from Lusaka International Airport to Mfuwe Airport in South Luangwa National Park.
A Flatdogs Camp guide will meet you at Mfuwe Airport and take you to Flatdogs Safari Camp in the South Luangwa National Park, one of the world's last great wildlife wonders.
After a 45-minute drive to the camp, you will check-in and relax before dinner is served later in the evening then bedtime at your chosen time.
Day 2 /3 /4: Exploring South Luangwa National Park
You'll have three full days to explore South Luangwa National Park, either on game drives or on foot as part of a walking safari. Your days will begin with a delicious breakfast, followed by a morning activity such as a game drive safari or a walking safari, followed by a return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax.
Afternoon tea will be served before the afternoon/evening game drive, which will begin with afternoon game viewing and then transition into a night safari with the use of spotlights in search of nocturnal animals after dark.
You will then return to the camp almost on time for dinner, and then to your preferred bedtime.
Day 5: Game Drive transfer from South Luangwa
Breakfast will be served before your Luambe Camp Guide/Drive meets you at Flatdogs to begin your journey to Luambe National Park. Enjoy a 4-hour road trip that will give you plenty of time to take in the new scenery, varied wildlife, and amazing birdlife you'll see along the way.
After that, you'll check-in, get lunch served, and then have time to relax and enjoy the closer-to-nature experience. Then there will be tea/coffee, followed by a late afternoon/early evening safari activity, before returning to the camp almost in time for dinner and a later bedtime.
Day 6 /7 /8: Explore Luambe National Park
This is your great opportunity to explore the amazing Luambe National Park during these days, and here is a list of things you can do during your stay:
Morning (5:00 am – 9:30 am) - Wake up to various birdcalls and the grunting hippo as they welcome a new day in the beautiful Luangwa Valley while enjoying a quick coffee with biscuits. Then, the early mornings are a great time for mammal monitoring drive with the Luambe guides or ZCP (when available). Other great morning activities include anti-poaching walks, coffee with the carmine bee-eaters OR walking the camera trap circuit to check on the night’s activity!
Midday Siesta (11 am – 2 pm) - This is your time to relax! Have a rest in your tent, or grab your binoculars and spot the birdlife from under the shade of a tree. Alternatively, spend time in the main area with our team learning more about the history of the project, looking at what was caught on the camera traps or updating the leopard family tree. A tasty lunch will be on offer at the camp before heading out for your late afternoon game drive.
Late afternoon / early evening (3 pm – 8 pm) - The late afternoon is a great time to walk the Luangwa listening to the hippos before finishing with sundowners OR heading to Chitingulu village to learn about life for the communities you live next to National Parks. Your evening will be spent relaxing in camp, with a sundowner in hand, watching the pinky sunsets over the river while listening to the antics of the hippo followed by a delicious 3-course meal in the dining area. After dinner, it is a great opportunity to listen and record the bat activity in camp for those with an interest in the smaller, more unique creatures of Luambe!
Day 9: Transfer to Mfuwe Airport / Local Flight
Breakfast will be served first, then check out of the camp and you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport and a local flight to Lusaka where you will connect with your outbound flight.
On arrival at Lusaka International airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will then assist you in checking in for your outbound flight.
