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South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park

Breakfast as the sunrises over the Luangwa

Harmony in the South Luangwa

We're not the only inquisitive ones ...

A public display of affection ...

The daily newspaper, reading lastnight's spoor

It's a whole new day ...

Zambia, renowned for it's walking safaris

Perfect photographic opportunities ...

Sunset views from Tafika Camp

Nsefu Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park

954 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include South Luangwa.

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Mrs E
Yardley, PA, US

"My May 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 30 May 2025 and 20 Jun 2025
"This was my 13th safari in Zambia and I see something new on each trip. I love the people, wildlife, and countryside of Zambia more than any other country I have visited in Eastern and Southern Africa. It fills my heart with joy and wonder." Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 19 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
G&H
Canada

"Our May/June 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia between 26 May 2025 and 7 Jun 2025
"This was the trip of a lifetime. We have been on safari many times and never seen Leopards and really wanted to change that! And we averaged more than one sighting per day! We hoped we would see Wild Dogs but understood it wasn't guaranteed, and we were rewarded twice! The camps and the people were excellent.

Coming from the West Coast of Canada this was a long way to go, and into territory where we were totally unfamiliar. Having every detail line up exactly as planned from the moment we came through the arrival gates in Lusaka is exactly what makes Expert Africa service worth it. We also felt confident in knowing that should any problem have come up we knew exactly who to call.

Lucy took the time to understand exactly what we wanted out of this trip and worked with us to put together the best possible itinerary - with first hand knowledge of each place we would be and how it would all happen. We absolutely recommend this company and wouldn’t use anyone else for future safaris." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Stefano
New York

"My May 2025 trip to Zambia"

I visited Zambia between 24 May 2025 and 5 Jun 2025
"This is the third time we are traveling to Africa with Expert Africa and as usual they delivered. This time instead of going mostly on game drives, we did canoe excursions, boat cruises and walking safari. The combination of these different experiences was excellent. We were going through untouched grasslands and riverside habitats without disturbing the wildlife. A more authentic and eco-friendly experience that offered a different perspective on the areas.
The Lower Zambezi National Park and South Luangwa National Park are two outstanding locations in term of pristine landscapes and abundant wildlife.
Both Remote Africa and Classic Zambia delivered with comfortable camps , excellent food and outstanding guides. We had some thrilling episodes and other totally peaceful moments where we enjoyed our surroundings.
Thank you Amanda for organizing everything so smoothly . We can't wait to go back to Zambia." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ronnie
Vegas

"My May 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 18 May 2025 and 4 Jun 2025
"The trip was wonderful and epic, Maruska planned it just like we wanted it to be.

Any mishaps was not on her." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr F
Hampshire

"My May 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia between 17 May 2025 and 3 Jun 2025
"An amazing and memorable adventure , everyone involved went above and beyond to help my wife who had difficulty in walking , allowing us to just enjoy seeing and photographing the wildlife , which is why we were there.

A huge thank you to all the amazing staff and guides at the camps and at the airports." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 17 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs F
Maidstone

"My May 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia between 12 May 2025 and 25 May 2025
"Expert Africa are a wonderful organisation and we will continue to use them for all our African adventures.

It was interesting to hear the most other agents use their website as an information source for their own clients such is the quality of the research that they undertake!" Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Hannah
London

"My Mar 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia between 31 Mar 2025 and 4 Apr 2025
"Anton did the most super job organising a last minute trip for us to south Luangwa.

The camp was excellent, the wildlife were superb; everything was perfect; the food, the staff, the facilities. We were able to really see the wildlife at a very close distance and the guiding was excellent.

Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Expert Africa who will tailor any safari to meet your needs. Their partner organisations are outstanding and they really work hard to ensure they create a trip that matches you expectations." Read full review: 4 nights in Africa; 3 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Carrie and kids
Texas

"Meet up in Africa safari "

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 13 Mar 2025 and 25 Mar 2025
"Wonderful trip.

It covered everything I mentioned on my wish list plus things I would never have thought of in my own." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs Jacobs
Stan

"My Feb 2025 trip"

I visited Zambia between 24 Feb 2025 and 6 Mar 2025
"Expert Africa exceeded my expectations. Amanda was fantastic, understanding my requirements and working diligently throughout. Other team members also available when needed. Ten out of ten!" Read full review: 10 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Wiggys
Yorkshire

"My Oct 2024 trip"

I visited Zambia between 31 Oct 2024 and 11 Nov 2024
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in South Luangwa

Our suggestions for safari camps in South Luangwa National Park


Tafika

Tafika

One of the best camps in Zambia, Tafika is naturally built, combining excellent service and food with top guiding skills for a superb wildlife experience.


98% (344 reviews)
Nkwali

Nkwali

On the banks of the Luangwa River, with its own access to the national park, the intimate Nkwali is open year round.


96% (259 reviews)
Kaingo Camp

Kaingo Camp

Small and owner-run, the riverside Kaingo occupies a a quiet but excellent game area, with a series of wildlife hides and a focus on photography.


97% (223 reviews)
Nsefu

Nsefu

One of the Luangwa's oldest camps, Nsefu is a great safari camp in a remote, beautiful and game-rich location with top-rate guiding.


98% (206 reviews)
Mwamba Bushcamp

Mwamba Bushcamp

Small, remote and owner-run, Mwamba offers first-class walking, 4WD safari drives and superb hides, with excellent guides and a real bush feel.


99% (162 reviews)
Tena Tena

Tena Tena

One of the Luangwa's best camps, in a beautiful, remote bush location, Tena Tena is very small, exceedingly well-run and has top-rate guiding.


95% (161 reviews)
Chikoko Tree Camp

Chikoko Tree Camp

Chikoko Tree Camp is an excellent small, rustic bushcamp that concentrates on walking safaris, and is run by a top-quality operation.


99% (127 reviews)
Big Lagoon Camp

Big Lagoon Camp

Big Lagoon Camp is a great little rustic bushcamp built to high standards that focuses on excellent walking safaris, with the emphasis on top wildlife guides.


98% (102 reviews)
Luangwa River Camp

Luangwa River Camp

Luangwa River Lodge is a small and consciously stylish lodge in the Mfuwe area, overlooking the Luangwa River and the South Luangwa National Park beyond – an area renowned for great game.


96% (83 reviews)
Flatdogs Camp

Flatdogs Camp

A relatively big safari camp, Flatdogs offers value for money with great guiding and good food in a comfortable, relaxed setting.


98% (78 reviews)
Kapani Lodge

Kapani Lodge

Kapani Lodge is now the main office base for Norman Carr Safaris, one of the Luangwa's oldest safari operations.


95% (78 reviews)
Mchenja Bushcamp

Mchenja Bushcamp

Set in a shady ebony grove on the banks of the Luangwa, Mchenja is a smart tented bushcamp. It combines well with Kakuli and Nsolo – its sister camps with a focus on walking safaris.


98% (71 reviews)
Kakuli Bushcamp

Kakuli Bushcamp

Beside the Luangwa River, Kakuli is a comfortable tented bushcamp offering 4WD safaris and walking safaris – the best of which are camp-to-camp walks linking Kakuli with its nearby sister camps.


97% (66 reviews)
Nsolo Bushcamp

Nsolo Bushcamp

Nsolo is a small, comfortable bushcamp overlooking one or two pools in the usually dry Luwi riverbed. It concentrates on walking safaris in an interesting and diverse area, led by a knowledgeable guide.


97% (55 reviews)
Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta is a laid-back, friendly and good-value lodge on the outskirts of South Luangwa National Park.


96% (45 reviews)
Luwi Bushcamp

Luwi Bushcamp

In a remote part of the South Luangwa National Park, Luwi is a rustic bushcamp whose emphasis is on walking safaris with great guiding and a chance of seeing some rarely seen and elusive antelope.


93% (39 reviews)
Lion Camp

Lion Camp

Lion Camp is an established and comfortable camp with a swimming pool, located near to the game-rich Lion Plain in the northern part of South Luangwa National Park.


95% (31 reviews)
Robin Pope Safaris bush-camp

Robin Pope bush-camp

RPS bushcamping in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia


99% (30 reviews)
Robin Pope Safaris Mobile Safari Camp

Robin Pope mobile

RPS mobile safari camps are at the heart of their set-itinerary walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park, which start and finish at a permanent camp.


98% (25 reviews)
Puku Ridge

Puku Ridge

Puku Ridge is a luxurious designer camp set in a stunning location, high on a hill overlooking a floodplain within South Luangwa. Explore from here on 4WD safaris and walks.


96% (23 reviews)
Kapamba Bushcamp

Kapamba Bushcamp

In the remote far south of South Luangwa National Park, Kapamba is a small and very comfortable bushcamp offering good walks and game drives.


95% (20 reviews)
Mfuwe Lodge

Mfuwe Lodge

In a game-rich area close to the South Luangwa’s main Mfuwe Gate, Mfuwe Lodge is relatively large by park standards, but it’s stylish, modern and family friendly.


95% (19 reviews)
Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda Bushcamp

Kuyenda Bushcamp is a classic bushcamp with particularly delightful hosts and offers top-class walking safaris in South Luangwa National Park.


99% (16 reviews)
Bilimungwe Bushcamp

Bilimungwe Bushcamp

A smart bushcamp with four very spacious chalets, Bilimungwe offers interesting walking safaris in pretty riverine woodland, as well as day and night safari drives.


96% (14 reviews)
Three Rivers Camp

Three Rivers Camp

In the remote far south of South Luangwa National Park, Three Rivers Lodge sits at the confluence of three of the valleys rivers.


95% (13 reviews)
Luangwa Safari House

Luangwa Safari House

Luangwa Safari House is a vast and very smart four-bedroom house specifically designed for families and small groups, and offering an exclusive and flexible safari experience.


100% (14 reviews)
Island Bush Camp

Island Bush Camp

Island Bushcamp is a good-value, rustic, walking-only camp, in arguably one of the most remote parts of the South Luangwa, well away from all other camps.


100% (13 reviews)
Chinzombo

Chinzombo

Opened in early June 2013, Chinzombo offers luxurious and stylish accommodation with very high levels of service and excellent guiding.


98% (13 reviews)
Chindeni

Chindeni

Chindeni Bushcamp is a very modern and minimalist camp, which is a far cry from your traditional bushcamp and unlike most of the other camps in South Luangwa.


97% (12 reviews)
Robin's House

Robin's House

With your own expert guide, private vehicle, chef and valet, the two-bedroom Robin's House offers an exclusive, flexible safari experience – and is open year round.


95% (11 reviews)
Kawaza Village

Kawaza Village

Kawaza Village – beside the South Luangwa National Park, offers guests the rare opportunity to appreciate local village life. Visit for a few hours or stay overnight.


95% (11 reviews)
Chamilandu Bushcamp

Chamilandu Bushcamp

A comfortable little bushcamp, Chamilandu has a picturesque setting by the Luangwa River, in an area with a range of habitats to explore on foot and by 4WD.


100% (7 reviews)
Mwamba Camp-out

Mwamba Camp-out

The Mwamba-Camp Out allows you to have an incredibly adventurous night in the bush, sleeping under mosquito nets with activities led by some of the best guides in Zambia.


92% (5 reviews)
Shawa Luangwa Camp

Shawa Luangwa

Opened in June 2021, Shawa Luangwa Camp is a small, intimate and rustic camp, with a good location in a remote section of the South Luangwa National Park.


93% (3 reviews)
Zungulila

Zungulila

Zungulila is a small, comfortable tented bushcamp with an emphasis on walking safaris, in the remote southern section of the South Luangwa.


93% (3 reviews)
Luwi Riverbed Sleepout

Luwi Riverbed Sleepout

For an adventurous night in South Luangwa National Park, come and sleep out in the bush, around a campfire, with an experienced guide and game scout.


100% (2 reviews)
Chichele Presidential Lodge

Chichele Lodge

Currently in the final stages of an extensive rebuild, Chichele Presidential Lodge stands high within the park, with superb views, and is due to reopen in early 2025.


100% (1 review)
Nkonzi Camp

Nkonzi Camp

A simple and rustic bush camp, Nkonzi has a strong focus on walking safaris in this remote section of Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park.


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Chikunto Safari Lodge

Chikunto

Chikunto Safari Lodge is a more traditional property in the South Luangwa National Park, sitting on a peninsula of land created by the meandering Luangwa River.


No reviews yet

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