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Join us on a thrilling nine days Zambian safari to see some of the best wildlife and breathtaking African scenery the Luangwa Valley has to offer.
Spend four nights at Flatdogs Camp in South Luangwa National Park before another four nights at Luambe Camp in Luambe National Park.
Driving safari gets visitors deep into the remote corners of the park to see its animal inhabitants in their natural surroundings. Four of the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, and buffalo – are among the attractions. Hyena, wild dog, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, numerous antelopes, and hippo can also be seen.
Night game drives offer the chance to catch sight of elusive nocturnal wildlife among the bushveld, such as civets, genets, hyenas, and leopards. Stunning bird species that only make an appearance at night include nightjars and an amazing variety of owls. Watching predators hunt is a visceral and haunting experience.
The Luangwa Valley is the birthplace of the African walking safari and offers possibly the most authentic bush experience in Africa. Walks are led by knowledgeable and passionate guides, escorted by an armed national park scout.
The local carmine bee-eater colony goes into overdrive from mid-July to mid-August, and it's quite a sight. Guests will be guided to the site at dawn, where they can observe the bird colony up-close, accompanied with coffee and biscuits.
Use the following itinerary for inspiration. Remember: all days, hotels and activities can be altered to suit your requirements. A Absolute Zambia Safaris travel specialist will be happy to advise.
Our representative will greet you upon arrival and assist you in checking your luggage on your local flight from Lusaka International Airport to Mfuwe Airport in South Luangwa National Park.
A Flatdogs Camp guide will meet you at Mfuwe Airport and take you to Flatdogs Safari Camp in the South Luangwa National Park, one of the world's last great wildlife wonders.
After a 45-minute drive to the camp, you will check-in and relax before dinner is served later in the evening then bedtime at your chosen time.
Included meals: Dinner
Flatdogs Camp is on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world. It is nine thousand square kilometres (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness and Flatdogs offers the perfect gateway. The South Luangwa NP has been visited by wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world since its creation in 1972
At Flatdogs we pride ourselves on offering accommodation to rival the up-market lodges, at a fraction of the cost. Our range of South Luangwa accommodation options aim to suit all kinds of varied hominids – there are cool and spacious Chalet rooms, the wild & unique Jackalberry Treehouse, the airy Safari Tents with 270° views and the top-level bliss of the Crocodile Nest. We also have a swimming pool, WiFi in the main area, a book swap, and a curio shop supporting local artists and artisans.
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You'll have three full days to explore South Luangwa National Park, either on game drives or on foot as part of a walking safari.
Your days will begin with a delicious breakfast, followed by a morning activity such as a game drive safari or a walking safari, followed by a return to the camp for lunch and free time to relax. Afternoon tea will be served before the afternoon/evening game drive, which will begin with afternoon game viewing and then transition into a night safari with the use of spotlights in search of nocturnal animals after dark.
You will then return to the camp almost on time for dinner, and then to your preferred bedtime.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flatdogs Camp is on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world. It is nine thousand square kilometres (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness and Flatdogs offers the perfect gateway. The South Luangwa NP has been visited by wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world since its creation in 1972
At Flatdogs we pride ourselves on offering accommodation to rival the up-market lodges, at a fraction of the cost. Our range of South Luangwa accommodation options aim to suit all kinds of varied hominids – there are cool and spacious Chalet rooms, the wild & unique Jackalberry Treehouse, the airy Safari Tents with 270° views and the top-level bliss of the Crocodile Nest. We also have a swimming pool, WiFi in the main area, a book swap, and a curio shop supporting local artists and artisans.
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Breakfast will be served before your Luambe Camp Guide/Drive meets you at Flatdogs to begin your journey to Luambe National Park. Enjoy a 4-hour road trip that will give you plenty of time to take in the new scenery, varied wildlife, and amazing birdlife you'll see along the way.
After that, you'll check-in, get lunch served, and then have time to relax and enjoy the closer-to-nature experience. Then there will be tea/coffee, followed by a late afternoon/early evening safari activity, before returning to the camp almost in time for dinner and a later bedtime.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our 5 en-suite safari tents overlook the Luangwa River and are large and spacious. Hot showers, great beds and home style dining ensure all the necessary comforts have been provided.
Your activities with Luambe Conservation Project can be tailored to your interest! If you would prefer a more traditional safari, we still offer the more traditional program but we do love to have our guests get involved in the real conservation work the project does.
Our team are passionate about conservation and love spending time in camp telling guests about how the animal movements have changed over the years the project has been going.
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You will spend four nights in Luambe National Park. This is a great opportunity to explore the amazing Luambe National Park and here is a list of things you can do during your stay:
Wake up to various birdcalls and the grunting hippo as they welcome a new day in the beautiful Luangwa Valley while enjoying a quick coffee with biscuits. Then, the early mornings are a great time for mammal monitoring drive with the Luambe guides or ZCP (when available). Other great morning activities include anti-poaching walks, coffee with the carmine bee-eaters or walking the camera trap circuit to check on the night’s activity.
The afternoon is your time to relax! Have a rest in your tent, or grab your binoculars and spot the birdlife from under the shade of a tree. Alternatively, spend time in the main area with our team learning more about the history of the project, looking at what was caught on the camera traps or updating the leopard family tree. A tasty lunch will be on offer at the camp before heading out for your late afternoon game drive.
The late afternoon is a great time to walk the Luangwa listening to the hippos before finishing with sundowners or heading to Chitingulu village to learn about life for the communities you live next to National Parks. Your evening will be spent relaxing in camp, with a sundowner in hand, watching the pink sunsets over the river while listening to the antics of the hippo followed by a delicious 3-course meal in the dining area. After dinner, it is a great opportunity to listen and record the bat activity in camp for those with an interest in the smaller, more unique creatures of Luambe!
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our 5 en-suite safari tents overlook the Luangwa River and are large and spacious. Hot showers, great beds and home style dining ensure all the necessary comforts have been provided.
Your activities with Luambe Conservation Project can be tailored to your interest! If you would prefer a more traditional safari, we still offer the more traditional program but we do love to have our guests get involved in the real conservation work the project does.
Our team are passionate about conservation and love spending time in camp telling guests about how the animal movements have changed over the years the project has been going.
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Breakfast will be served first, then check out of the camp and you will be transferred to Mfuwe Airport and a local flight to Lusaka where you will connect with your outbound flight. On arrival at Lusaka International airport, you will be greeted by our representative who will then assist you in checking in for your outbound flight.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation is in safari camps with easy access to surrounding National Parks.
Our 5 en-suite safari tents overlook the Luangwa River and are large and spacious. Hot showers, great beds and home style dining ensure all the necessary comforts have been provided.
Your activities with Luambe Conservation Project can be tailored to your interest! If you would prefer a more traditional safari, we still offer the more traditional program but we do love to have our guests get involved in the real conservation work the project does.
Our team are passionate about conservation and love spending time in camp telling guests about how the animal movements have changed over the years the project has been going.
Talk to usOur 5 en-suite safari tents overlook the Luangwa River and are large and spacious...
Flatdogs Camp is on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world. It is nine thousand square kilometres (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness and Flatdogs offers the perfect gateway. The South Luangwa NP has been visited by wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world since its creation in 1972
At Flatdogs we pride ourselves on offering accommodation to rival the up-market lodges, at a fraction of the cost. Our range of South Luangwa accommodation options aim to suit all kinds of varied hominids – there are cool and spacious Chalet rooms, the wild & unique Jackalberry Treehouse, the airy Safari Tents with 270° views and the top-level bliss of the Crocodile Nest. We also have a swimming pool, WiFi in the main area, a book swap, and a curio shop supporting local artists and artisans.
Talk to usFlatdogs Camp is on the border of the South Luangwa National Park, one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world...
My husband and I were on a 10-day trip to Zambia organized perfectly by Absolute Zambia Safaris.
We visited the lower Zambezi national park, South Luanga Park and Victoria Falls. The entire Iterinary along with flights and road transport whenever needed well planned as according to our requirement. Would recommend their guidance for anyone looking for a wonderful holiday in Zambia.
Fantastic planning and arranging of this trip by Robert of Absolute Zambia Safaris — everything was perfect from start to finish. We were picked up on time for all activities, the hotel was great — good food, nice pool, wifi, etc and good location, the white water rafting was great, Angel Pool was very much enjoyed by everyone and the sunset cruise was almost empty — so we had the entire upper deck of the boat to ourselves. The food on the boat was tremendous, and the sunset magnificent. Everyone said this was possibly the best holiday ever. We are very grateful to Absolute Zambia whose flawless organising of all of this made it happen.
Absolute Zambia Safaris organised a 2 week trip in Zambia for us — to South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Livingstone. We cannot thank them enough for their wonderful organisation, thoughtful communication and great value for money. This was our first visit to Africa and they made it a breeze, with excellent choices of accomodation, transport, and drivers etc. At all times we were well looked after and had absolutely no concerns regarding safety or anything else for that matter. Thanks so much Absolute Zambia, we will get back to you for our next holiday in Africa.
This itinerary would cost from $3,780 and $4,125 pp.
Pricing may vary by accommodation choice, group size and time of year.
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Accommodation |
Eight nights’ accommodation at Flatdogs Camp and Luambe Camp. |
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Guided excursions |
Two safari activities per day at Flatdogs Camp and Luambe Camp anf National Park Entry fees for both the South Luangwa and Luambe National Parks. |
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Internal flights |
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Ground transfers |
All airport and ground transfers. |
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All meals |
Full board including local drinks and house wine while at Luambe camp. |
Flexible Booking Conditions
We want to give our guests absolute peace of mind when booking with us. We have adopted some of the most flexible booking conditions in the industry, covering late cancellations and last-minute postponements should your travel plans be disrupted by COVID-19 related issues.
All bookings can be re-booked like-for-like at no cost for new departure dates up to 15 months ahead. We can assist with private PCR testing as required for your return journeys.
