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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

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 ...

South Luangwa National Park

Reviews of safaris to South Luangwa National Park

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

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Mr & Mrs S
UK

"Our Sep 2023 trip"

I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 11 Sep 2023 and 1 Oct 2023
"A fabulous trip featuring some really excellent camps and wonderful wildlife opportunities.

We were delighted to have Lucy Copson's help again in planning this trip.
She is absolutely fantastic in listening to our requirements and attending to detail.

Could not recommend her more highly." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Surrey

"Zambia Sep 2023"

I visited Zambia between 4 Sep 2023 and 18 Sep 2023
"Excellent trip with wonderful wildlife sightings.

Very well organised by Expert Africa and our particular thanks to Claire Scott for all her assistance providing lots of detailed information and answering our many questions.

We highly recommend Expert Africa and would definitely use them again." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A&J
San Francisco

"My Sep 2023 trip"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 3 Sep 2023 and 25 Sep 2023
"We had a great trip with Robin Pope camps in Zambia after our self-drive/self-organized trip to Namibia.

It was our favorite trip to Africa, and we can't wait to go back!" Read full review: 22 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
MAH
St Albans

"My Sep 2023 Zambia trip"

I visited Zambia between 2 Sep 2023 and 15 Sep 2023
"The itinerary put together after our brief was spot on.

We experienced all that we wanted to and the holiday was superb.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None, we were very happy, thank you." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
A&S
Northampton

"My Sep 2023 trip"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 1 Sep 2023 and 21 Sep 2023
"Lucy understood where we had been before and what we were looking for on this trip so we have no complaints at all and would book again." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
David
Doha

"My Sep 2023 trip"

I visited Zambia between 1 Sep 2023 and 10 Sep 2023
"Excellent!

I have travelled with Expert Africa before and Lucy Copson organised a most enjoyable safari for me to the North Park.

Her detailed local knowledge and grasp of the travel 'logistics' made all go very smoothly, thank you Lucy.

I haven't completed the detailed animal sightings sections, but just to say they were excellent : lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard, hippo, wild dog, various antelope etc etc!" Read full review: 9 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Dr & Mrs S
Cheshire

"Another most enjoyable trip"

I visited Zambia between 26 Aug 2023 and 8 Sep 2023
"Our trip as a whole went very well.

All the connections worked as they should, and there were no glitches on the way.

Tafika is our favourite destination in Africa, and we were very pleased to be back there." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs C
Bristol

"Zambia trip 2023"

I visited Zambia between 23 Aug 2023 and 6 Sep 2023
"The overall trip experience was fabulous: all boxes ticked and all expectations met.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

We don't have any suggestions regarding improvements!

However, we really appreciate the way the team is set up with a named expert for a given country/area.

We hope to be booking with you again soon." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr B.
Bishop's Stortf

"My Aug 2023 trip"

I visited Zambia between 22 Aug 2023 and 7 Sep 2023
"What a trip and so many memories.

Each leg expertly handled on the ground we cannot recommend Expert Africa and their ground handlers enough." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms D
Ireland

"My August 2023 trip to Zambia"

I visited Zambia between 17 Aug 2023 and 1 Sep 2023
"As always, the team at Expert Africa was fantastic: Professional, knowledgeable and extremely pleasant.

Megan was simply remarkable with her advice in assisting me to put this trip together, taking into account what I loved from previous trips booked with Expert Africa.

I must also commend Amanda was also of invaluable help and so supportive when my outgoing flight did not go as planned!

I keep returning to Zambia, as it never disappoints and particularly Lower Zambezi: a place of exquisite beauty, with incredible wildlife (the large pack of wild dogs made each game drives epic), a great choice of activities and excellent guiding." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
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% (318 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% (238 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% (213 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% (191 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% (154 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% (152 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.


98% (119 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% (93 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)
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% (74 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% (73 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.


99% (68 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% (65 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% (54 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% (38 reviews)
Robin Pope Safaris bush-camp

Robin Pope bush-camp

RPS bushcamping in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia


99% (29 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.


94% (25 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% (24 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% (21 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.


94% (18 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)
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)
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)
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)
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.


95% (12 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% (5 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)
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)
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)
Chichele Presidential Lodge

Chichele Lodge

Currently undergoing renovations, Chichele Presidential Lodge stands high within the park, with superb views, and is due to reopen in late 2022.


100% (1 review)
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% (1 review)
Mapazi Camp

Mapazi Camp

Mapazi Camp is a basic safari camp in the far north of the South Luangwa, with walking safaris led by renowned guide Deb Tittle.


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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.


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