Norman Carr Safaris Walking Safari
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Norman Carr pioneered the first walking safari in Zambia's South Luangwa in the 1950’s. Using their bushcamps as your base, we can help you plan a walking safari of whatever length you are looking for, and at a date to suit you. We can not guarantee that you will be walking alone with just a guide, as other guests could be at any bush camp at the same time as you, in which case you could be walking together. However the camps have a maximum capacity of 8 or 10 guests so walking groups will always be small.
Trip highlights
- Remote locations deep inside the park
- Can combine river and inland locations
- Intimate small friendly camps
- Rustic but very comfortable accommodation
- Amazing wildlife
- Get away from the rat race!
Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary based on a typical journey on foot down the River Luwi, along which the camps Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli are set. Any number of nights at the different camps can be included - please ask us to price whichever combination you like.
Day 1: Fly Lusaka - Mfuwe airport. Transfer to Kapani Lodge in South Luangwa. 2 nights including day and night drives and walks.
Day 3: Morning game drive. Transfer to Luwi (1½hrs by vehicle) . Afternoon walk.
Day 4: Walk to Nsolo Camp (3-4 hrs). Lunch. Walk near Nsolo.
Day 5: Walk to Kakuli Camp (4-5 hrs). Lunch. Walk near Kakuli.
Day 6: Relax at Kakuli or take drives or walks as you wish.
Day 7: Transfer back to Mfuwe airport and fly back to Lusaka.
Price
From £2690 per person not including international flights (peak season July - Oct). If using Mchenja Camp price slightly higher.
Call us for single supplement details
Duration and details
Any duration.
Is it for you?
Walking safaris are accompanied by an experienced naturalist and an armed game scout. The walking is not very difficult, but the terrain is obviously uneven and unpredictable. Walks usually last 3-4 hours.
Best times to go
The dry season in Zambia's South Luangwa is from May to October is when wildlife begins to congregate at the dwindling water sources, offering good viewing opportunities. October is the hottest month, with temperatures sometimes reaching 40°C or more.
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Included
Accommodation, meals, game viewing, park fees, most drinks, airport transfers and flights Lusaka - Mfuwe return.
Not included
Champagne and luxury spirits
Getting there
There are several direct flights each week from Europe to Lusaka. It is about a 10 hr flight. There are also daily flights to Johannesburg (South Africa). We can arrange the internationals from the UK and all connecting flights. Return flights to Lusaka from the UK start from about £500.
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