Best Of South Luangwa Safari – 5 nights
Safari Overview
Experience the best South Luangwa has to offer
This 5-night safari is a shorter version of our extended South Luangwa safari, for those who have limited time. It focuses on South Luangwa while enjoying two of our three safari properties. It explores the central and southern parts of South Luangwa National Park, with exceptional game drives and extended bush walks.
- A short South Luangwa safari
- Exceptional wildlife experience
- Spend 6 days on safari with game drives and bush walks
- One safari company, two properties
- Inclusive of domestic flights, all meals and standard drinks
Kafunta River Lodge – South Luangwa National Park
Kafunta River Lodge is set on the floodplains of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. Our classic safari lodge offers guests stylish comfort and excellent dining, with the best view in the valley. The 8 private chalets and 2 luxury suites overlook the game-rich plain. We offer game drives, night drives, walking safaris, and visits to Mfuwe-based and community-focused artisan shops.
Note: the order of the itinerary may change depending on availability.
Island Bush Camp or Three Rivers Camp
Choose between spending 2 nights at either of our remote camps.
Island Bush Camp is set deep in the southern part of South Luangwa, completely off the beaten track. It features 5 genuine bush chalets, which are completely open to the front to enjoy a 180-degree view of the Luangwa River. It offers a real immersion in the wilderness, with comfortable simplicity. Daily activities focus on bush walks, complemented by game drives.
Three Rivers Camp is the latest addition to Kafunta Safaris’ portfolio of safari lodges and bush camps in South Luangwa National Park. The camp features 5 beautifully decorated tents, each with its own star bed platform directly connected to the tent. Sleep in or out, it is your choice! Daily activities include walking safaris and game drives in unspoiled wilderness.
Game drive
A game drive allows you to get closer to the game in a safe way. Expect to find lions, leopards, elephants and much more on your safari. Lodges offer morning and afternoon/night drives with the chance to see the wildlife as it is the most active. For those looking for a birding experience, safari guides can tailor the drive to your interest.
Game drives are available at Kafunta River Lodge and at either Island Bush Camp or Three Rivers Camp.
Walking Safari
If you’re looking for a real African experience there’s nothing quite the same as walking out into the African bush on foot. Experienced safari guides and rangers keep you safe while you enter the natural habitat of some of the biggest mammals in the world.
Walking safaris are also the perfect opportunity to focus on the smaller things. Your guide will likely point out footprints of lions that walked through the day before or the calls of monkeys in the distance.
Most walking safaris will take place at either Island Bush Camp or Three Rivers Camp.
Wildlife hides
Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp have photographic hides discreetly overlooking a waterhole. Ideal for photographers wanting to take a relaxed approach to getting close to the wildlife. This one is perfect for photographing waterbirds, sleepy hippos and elephants splashing in the water.
Sleep out
A unique experience in this safari will be your option to sleep under the stars at Three Rivers Camp. Spend a night on the plush beds, surrounded only by the sights and sounds of the African Bush.
Community Visit
Cultural trips to the local community can be a rewarding experience and something that is easily organised for guests at Kafunta River Lodge.
Swimming
Kafunta River Lodge has a splendid infinity pool where you can relax in the afternoon, or take a dip in the adjoining natural hot spring tub.
Spa
Indulge in a massage treatment while at Kafunta River Lodge and unwind to the soundtrack of the African bush.
Note: Spa treatments come at an extra charge.
Inclusions
- Domestic flights Lusaka-Mfuwe-Lusaka (fares subject to change).
- All road transfers (shared) between the airport and lodges as well as between camps.
- Two game viewing activities per day in South Luangwa
- All current park fees/levies/community funds (subject to change)
- All meals
- Standard drinks
- Complimentary laundry
- VAT and service charges
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Visa
- Spa treatments
- Premium drinks
- Expenses of personal nature
- Additional services outside of this itinerary
South Luangwa is world-renown for its abundance of lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes. It offers some endemic species such as the Thornicroft Giraffe and exceptional plains game such as pukus, impalas, kudus, zebras, and more. Wild dogs are also very common with one of the largest populations in Zambia. Oh, we almost forgot, lots of hippos!
Loads! This itinerary focuses on South Luangwa where you are guaranteed a memorable safari with incredible wilderness.
We are a safari operator in South Luangwa Zambia, with three properties: Kafunta River Lodge, Three Rivers Camp, and Island Bush Camp. We also design attractive itineraries to allow you a one-stop shop to book your ideal vacation in Zambia, but we are not a travel agent.
No, this is your own arrangement at your preferred date based on availability. Activities are shared with other guests in the camp. We can also tailor-make an itinerary to better suit your interests.
Yes, we can tailor-make a large variety of itineraries to include other camps or parks that you would prefer. Drop us an email and we’ll be happy to help.
Sadly, we are not able to book international flights for you. We’re happy to include the domestic flights although you may also choose to book these directly with your international ticket and we will then deduct this from the overall package rate.
No, activities are shared with other guests at the lodges and camp. But if you prefer to have more control over your activities, inquire with us and we will check the availability of private guides at each location, and what the additional cost will be.
Why book with Kafunta Safaris
20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE SAFARI INDUSTRY
We are a safari operator in South Luangwa (Zambia) with three properties: Kafunta River Lodge, Island Bush Camp and Three Rivers Camp.
Apart from operating these safari properties for over 20 years, we also help our guests design their dream holidays in Zambia by suggesting the most attractive itineraries according to their interests and budget.
We know the country in and out, we understand the logistics and we’ve experienced most of the lodges and camps ourselves too. Most of all, we’re passionate about Zambia, and we love nothing more than helping you get the most out of this beautiful country. Whether it is booking our camps only or including domestic flights and other properties in other Zambian parks, we’re here for you.
