South Luangwa North Explorer

Your safari begins in South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, renowned for its rich biodiversity, exceptional guiding, and legendary leopard sightings.

Chikunto Safaris combines the intimacy of a remote bush camp with the comfort and refinement of a luxury safari lodge. Positioned along the Luangwa River, the camp offers sweeping views across wildlife-rich floodplains and surrounding wilderness.

Accommodation is in spacious ensuite safari suites designed around comfort, privacy, and immersion in nature. Open lounge areas, riverfront views, and relaxed communal spaces create an authentic safari atmosphere.

Activities include day and night game drives, walking safaris, boating excursions, and seasonal wildlife experiences. South Luangwa is especially known for leopard sightings, hippo concentrations, crocodiles, and the endemic Thornicroft giraffe.

Transfers & Flights: Scheduled flight from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) to Mfuwe Airport (MFU), followed by a transfer to Chikunto Safaris.

The journey continues deeper into South Luangwa with a stay at Time + Tide Luwi, one of the park’s most remote and secluded bush camps.

Set along the seasonal Luwi River beneath ancient mahogany trees, the camp delivers a highly immersive wilderness experience with very limited vehicle presence and exceptional walking safari opportunities. Accommodation is in intimate bush chalets overlooking floodplains and lagoon systems frequently visited by elephant, hippo, and other wildlife species.

Activities focus on guided walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, wildlife hide experiences, and optional sleep-outs beneath the stars. The region is particularly known for lion, wild dog, and elephant activity.

Transfers: Intercamp transfer from Chikunto Safaris to Time + Tide Luwi.

Your safari continues to Time + Tide Kakuli, a riverfront camp positioned within a scenic section of South Luangwa known for diverse habitats and prolific wildlife viewing.

Kakuli combines classic safari charm with panoramic river and lagoon views, creating a relaxed yet adventurous safari atmosphere. The elevated main areas overlook active wildlife corridors and surrounding floodplains. Accommodation is in airy thatched chalets with indoor and outdoor showers, private verandas, and expansive bush views.

Activities include walking safaris, game drives, seasonal sleep-out experiences, and photographic opportunities. The area is especially recognized for strong leopard sightings, resident lion prides, birdlife, and seasonal carmine bee-eater colonies.

Transfers: Shared inter-camp transfer from Time + Tide Luwi to Time + Tide Kakuli.

The final stage of the safari takes you to Mwamba Bush Camp, an intimate property positioned along the Mwamba River beneath towering ebony trees.

Mwamba Bush Camp delivers a classic bush experience focused on simplicity, excellent guiding, and close wildlife encounters. The camp overlooks permanent waterholes that regularly attract a wide variety of animals throughout the day. Accommodation is in luxury bush chalets designed with natural materials, open-air elements, and elevated skylights that create a close connection to the surrounding environment.

Activities include walking safaris, game drives, photographic hide experiences, and optional star bed sleep-outs. The camp is particularly well regarded for photography, predator sightings, and peaceful wilderness immersion.

Transfers: Inter-camp transfer from Time + Tide Kakuli to Mwamba Bush Camp.

A final transfer connects from Mwamba Bush Camp to Mfuwe Airport (MFU) for the scheduled flight back to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) and onward international departure.