Hippo safari - wet: In full

This classic Zambian safari gives you 6 nights in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park at Nkwali, the flagship camp of Robin Pope Safaris, from where you can explore the area in detail through 4WD game drives (day & night) and short walking safaris.

It's an ideal safari for those who have experienced Africa only when all is dry, but would not usually be our first choice for a 'first' safari – unless your budget is limited, and you're looking for a top-end safari camp at a particularly good-value cost.

Zambia's weather can be wet at this time of year; for the equivalent trip during the dry season (June to October), which would make a great first-time safari for people who like walking, see Hippo safari (dry).

Day 1

Starting from London Heathrow, your scheduled British Airways overnight flight will take you directly to Lusaka.

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Days 2-7

6 nights at Nkwali (full board & activities) | South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

Landing in the morning in Lusaka, you connect to Mfuwe (a flight of about 60 minutes) beside South Luangwa. You'll be met by a safari guide and driven about 30 minutes to Nkwali Camp, overlooking the Luangwa River. Arriving in time for an excellent lunch at Nkwali camp, and this will be your base for 6 nights of exploring on foot, by 4WD, and even by boat if water levels allow.

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Day 8

1 night at Pioneer Camp (half board) | Lusaka area, Zambia

After a morning's activity if time allows, you'll transfer by 4WD back to Mfuwe Airport for the 60-minute flight back to Lusaka Airport. There you will be met at the airport and transferred to your lodge for one night at Pioneer Camp.

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Day 9

Rising early this morning you will be transferred to Lusaka Airport. There you connect back to your direct flight back to the UK with British Airways, arriving back into Heathrow in the late afternoon – after a superb trip to Zambia.

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See Prices & details for the precise dates/prices for this trip - and all the fine print.