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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

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

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Mr & Mrs S
Reading

"Stirring & Stimulating Safari"

I visited Zambia between 19 Sep 2008 and 4 Oct 2008
"You can see from the above that we loved our holiday. From start to finish everything was taken care of - we packed our bags and the next we saw them they were there at our new tent! EA's advice on tipping was excellent, otherwise we never needed money!!! Food and drink was fine. Our guides Jacob, Debs and Richman were absolutely outstanding.

A hundred praises and just three moans: 1. That flight! 2. We had chosen a very hot period, a month or so earlier would have been better. 3. The tsetse were a pain. (I don't think EA could have done anything about any of the three!!!)

Suggestions for improvement:

I wish safaris were cheaper!!! We love to go every year - Sand Rivers Selous next?
Keep up the good work!" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Four
Wokingham

"Burgess/Wood safari"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2008 and 26 Sep 2008
"All travel arrangements worked perfectly and were on time.A really great holiday." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 5 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs AL
France

"Wonderful Zambia again"

I visited Zambia between 15 Sep 2008 and 30 Sep 2008
"This was our second trip to Zambia and we were very pleased with it overall.

In the South Luangwa Norman Carr Safaris set very high standards which, with few exceptions, they acheived. Their Guides are second to none and well supported by the Game scouts and Camp staff. The Camp Hosts were friendly and welcoming. Special arrangements were made by Abraham Banda for us to visit Yosefe School with vehicles and drivers being made available to make this possible - an excellent service enabling us to make a most emotional and uplifting visit with the staff and children.

To finish our holiday with 3 nights in the Lower Zambezi was magical - Sausage Tree is a luxury camp with excellent facilities, food and activities.

Suggestions for improvement:

You have it just right - keep it up" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr H
Kent

""

I visited Zambia between 12 Sep 2008 and 27 Sep 2008
"Anna is wonderful and we have never been on a trip before where we have been so well looked after. An exceptional experience and we wouldn't hesitate to use Expert Africa and Anna again and to recommend the business to any of our friends. These comments were shared by another couple who were staying at Sausage Tree Camp with us and who were telling other people about your business. FIRST CLASS SERVICE !!!

The whole trip went like clock work and we were well looked after from the moment we left to the moment that we got back home.

A great experience that couldn't have gone better." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 14 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
The Sand Martins
Oxon

"In the land of big cats"

I visited Zambia between 10 Sep 2008 and 23 Sep 2008
"This was our third trip with Expert Africa and it was wonderful. We were hugely impressed by the game density in South Luangwa NP. It was good to stay in the camps which are more isolated and consequently we saw virtually no traffic from other camps.

We are already thinking about our next trip . . .

Suggestions for improvement:

We would have liked to have brought gifts for Kawaza school and perhaps the Expert Africa team could bring this possibility to the attention of future travellers to Nkwali." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr C
Canada

"Overall Comments"

I visited Zambia between 8 Sep 2008 and 25 Sep 2008
"This trip to Zambia was fantastic. My comments on the various lodges are all quite similar but that is simply because I had a great time at every lodge that I stayed at. The level of professionalism was very impressive, meals were always great, and I was impressed by every single guide that I met. I think that the guides in Zambia, as a whole, are the best in Africa. They always seemed to strike the perfect balance between pleasing the guests and not intruding on the wildlife. They always made sure not to upset or harass the wildlife.

Expert Africa was fantastic in helping put my itinerary together. Extremely knowledgeable and experienced, and very responsive to any questions that I had. This is the second trip I have taken with Expert Africa, and I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend them to anyone interested in visiting Africa. Thanks for everything!

Suggestions for improvement:

I always like to make constructive suggestions, but as an indication of how thoroughly satisfied I am with my trip, I have no suggestions on how to improve your trips or your service." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
Nottingham

"Zambia 2008"

I visited Zambia between 8 Sep 2008 and 25 Sep 2008
"Exceeded expectations, Zambia has a great future in ecotourism if it can secure investment and market itself.

Largely unspoiled and well populated with diverse game despite hunting its a great destination and more people should visit there rather than falling back on the old stalwarts all the time, Masai, Ngorongoro, Kruger Etosha etc.

Perhaps though most suitable for a third or subsequent African trip." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
Mr & Mrs R
Farnham

"Terrific"

I visited Zambia between 5 Sep 2008 and 18 Sep 2008
"Having talked about this trip for about five years, when we got round to booking it we had a marvellous and unforgettable experience. It was everthing we hoped - and more.

Very glad that local Zambian staff are being used so extensively - we found them to be among the most impressive.

The organisation and Anna's recommendations were spot on - and she couldn't have been more helpful.

Suggestions for improvement:

The brochure needed explanation as to how a package covering several different camps run by different companies could be put together. So the personal service is essential." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
France

"First trip to Zambia- but not the last"

I visited Zambia between 3 Sep 2008 and 17 Sep 2008
"The whole trip was a once in a lifetime experience.

Even the travel days were fun and the Zambian people were friendly and professional. Because there are so few camps the experience felt very select and it was rare to encounter any other vehicle when out and about.

The scenery was fantastic and very varied - I was not expecting to see such lovely stands of leadwood and ebony trees. Altogether the best safari experience we have had.

Suggestions for improvement:

I cannot really think of anything. I always dither a lot before finally selecting an itinerary and Claire was very patient as I kept coming back with questions or changes of date!" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 13 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
G & G
Glasgow

"South Luangwa and Kafue Trip"

I visited Zambia between 1 Sep 2008 and 20 Sep 2008
"RPS in South Luangwa was first class once again and their operation the reason we went back to Zambia.

Kafue with Wilderness' Rivers and Plains Exploration was more of a economic extension to enable us to see a different area and generally we very much enjoyed it." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 11 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% (340 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% (254 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% (221 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% (205 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% (160 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% (160 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% (126 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% (101 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% (30 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)
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)
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% (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)
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)
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)
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% (6 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)
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)
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
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.


No reviews yet

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