Scrub Hare Safari: Summary
Scrub Hare Safari in a nutshell
The Scrub Hare Safari encapsulates the best of what makes South Luangwa National Park special – an owner-run operation where guests are welcomed as friends, memorable wildlife experiences and exhilarating walking safaris.
Camps and lodges run by on-site owners who have spent their lifetime in the bush and have a passion for their surroundings, wildlife and community are as rare as hen’s teeth, and Tafika Camp is one of the best. John and Carol Coppinger are dedicated to the home where they brought up their children. Many of their highly experienced guiding team have been at the camp almost as long, testament to the excellence of Tafika's operation.
This safari combines nights at this great camp, where the mix of activities on offer including game drives, walks, mountain biking and community visits, with time at two small bushcamps, Chikoko Tree and Big Lagoon Camp. Both are Tafika’s satellite camps, focusing on walking safaris in areas of the park devoid of roads. These aren’t the morning nature walks offered by many safari camps, but a fascinating exploration of nature’s best classroom in the company of an expert guide. Sidle past a sleeping elephant, watch and wait by a hyena den, surprise a leopard from her kill, circumnavigate a vast buffalo herd – these are all experiences we’ve enjoyed on walks here and we highly recommend you try it too!
At a glance
| Starts: | Lusaka International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Tafika - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | Full Board |
| 2 nights | Chikoko Tree Camp - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | Full Board |
| 2 nights | Big Lagoon Camp - South Luangwa National Park, Zambia | Full Board |
| Ends: | Lusaka International Airport |
Tafika
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Chikoko Tree Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Big Lagoon Camp
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Scrub Hare Safari.
- Walking in the wilderness with an expert guide
- A variety of activities and environments
- A very warm welcome at truly excellent camps
- Mountain biking to a nearby village
- Wildlife viewing with few to no other humans around
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Scrub Hare Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Mountain biking
Night drive
Key species to see on the Scrub Hare Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Scrub Hare 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 Scrub Hare 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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