Oribi Safari: Summary
Oribi Safari in a nutshell
This remote safari features four camps spread across Zambia’s South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks. Each camp is small, offering a highly personalised and intimate experience. Their knowledgeable teams share remarkable insight of the surrounding environments, and their collective experience allows for fascinating encounters, especially during superbly guided walking safaris.
Based on the banks of Luangwa River, Tafika is one of the more northerly of South Luangwa’s camps. The area sees fewer visitors than elsewhere, and allows for flexibility in activities: opt for day and night game drives; walking safaris; a visit to a local community school; a mountain bike safari or an afternoon spent in the custom-built hides watching animals up close.
Situated in a similarly undisturbed portion of the park, Mapazi camp is equally small, rustic and well-suited for the phenomenal walking safaris it focuses on. All activities are led by Deb Tittle, a renowned guide with over 20 year’s experience.
In Lower Zambezi, Kutali and Chula Island camps both occupy waterfront locations on islands in the Zambezi River. Being small, mobile fly-camps their design is in keeping with the authenticity experienced in South Luangwa, and their standard of guiding remains impressively high. Here, canoeing, fishing and boat cruises compliment the day and night game drives and walking safaris.
At a glance
| Starts: | Lusaka International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Tafika - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Mapazi Camp - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Kutali Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Chula Island Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Lusaka International Airport |
Tafika
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Mapazi Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Kutali Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Chula Island Camp
Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Oribi Safari.
- Following predators on the hunt
- Exploring South Luangwa's remote wilderness on foot
- Spending time in a local community and school
- Keeping watch for wild dogs in South Luangwa
- Spotting some of Lower Zambezi’s 378 bird species
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Oribi Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat trip
Canoeing
Cultural excursion
Fishing
Guided walking safari
Mountain biking
Night drive
Key species to see on the Oribi Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Oribi Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Oribi Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Tribal Textiles Tour
One - two hours
Visit the Tribal Textiles workshop, where hand-painted textiles are produced by more than a hundred local people. The workshop is close to Mfuwe Airport, so is ideally placed for a stop en route to/from the South Luangwa. With products ranging from cushion covers to bags and T-shirts, it's a great place for souvenir shopping while at the same time supporting the local community.
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Kawaza Village Visit
Two to three hours
Just outside Zambia's South Luangwa National Park lies a normal, working rural African village which is open and welcoming to visitors to the Luangwa valley. There is nothing artificial or contrived about Kawaza Village, and it offers a rare opportunity to experience and appreciate Kunda culture, and meet local Zambians.
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