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8-Day Luangwa Birding Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Bird Watching, Safari, Camping

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore over 400 bird species on this 8-day tour to South Luangwa National Park from Mfuwe. The park is a haven for animals and a photographic wonderland! Dozens of species of kingfishers, eagles, and the famous Carmine bee-eaters can be found here. Go on a walking safari; it is an exciting way to experience one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Southern Africa.

Highlights
  • Discover hundreds of bird species in South Luangwa National Park
  • Watch the gorgeous African sundowner while you enjoy Gin and tonic
  • Go on a walking safari and encounter elephants, big cats, and spectacular habitats
  • Day 1: Arrival at Mfuwe Airport expand_more
    • Arrive at Mfuwe Airport. You will be met by the Zambian guide personally, who will take you to your lodge or camp to relax and unpack.
    • If you arrive in the morning, you will go on an afternoon/night drive together and meet the guide at tea time. 
    • After a short briefing, you will be on your way!
    • Stop at a scenic spot for "sundowners", where you can enjoy a Gin and tonic and have some snacks while watching the gorgeous African sun go down before continuing a night drive!
    • Be back at your lodge/camp at around 19:30 / 20:00, maximum, correct in time for dinner!
  • Day 2: Explore South Luangwa expand_more
    • On this first full day out, get to know each other more, and the guide will get a good idea of what types of birds interest you the most! The guide will use checklists and review the bird types you want to see.
    • Stop at around 09:30 for a lovely tea/coffee and cookies break by the river or in the bush.
    • At around 10:30 / 11:00, go back to your lodge/camp so you can enjoy lunch and relax!
    • The afternoon/evening drive will start after tea time at around 15:00. The guide will find you at your lodge/camp and make sure everyone is happy to leave at the same time. The afternoon/night drive is also delightful to see birds. 
    • At 17:30, stop once again for a G & T or drink and snacks at sundown.
    • By 20:00 maximum, you will be back in time for dinner!
  • Day 3: Learn Facts About Birds expand_more
    • This full day together will be fun and educational! The guide will tell you as many facts about birds as possible, some of which will surprise you! 
    • The time of 09:30 will be your now usual tea/coffee and cookies break.
    • At 10:30 / 11:00, you will be back at your lodge/camp for lunch/siesta.
    • Then, 15:00 marks the beginning of the afternoon/night drive.
    • At 17:30, another relaxing sundowner will take place at a different location. 
    • By 20:00 maximum, you will be back "home" on time for dinner!
  • Day 4: Ask Questions From The Guide expand_more

    This day will be about what you want to see and your questions for the guide! The guide will try to answer all of them if they can and will delight you with my stories of the bush! 

    • The time of 9:30 will be the tea/coffee and cookies break.
    • At 10:00, you will be back at your lodge/camp to pack and prepare to move to the next lodge after lunch!
    • After your meal, you will go to a different lodge to enjoy another side of the Luangwa Valley! You will get to relax for a while before you go out again!
    • At 15:00, the usual afternoon/night drive begins.
    • At 17:30, another relaxing sundowner will take place - maybe by the river while watching Kingfishers?
    • By 20:00 maximum, you will be back at your lodge for dinner!
  • Day 5: Optional Walking Safari expand_more
    • Today, the guide offers you the chance to go on a walking safari! Start with a short drive where you will leave the car and continue on foot, accompanied by a scout from the Zambian Wildlife Authority.
    • 09:30 will be the now-usual tea/coffee and cookies break. The coffee/tea porter will carry all the necessary water and snacks! All you need to bring is a hat, sunscreen, binoculars, or a camera!
    • At 10:30 / 11:00, you will be back at your lodge/camp for lunch/siesta.
    • At 15:00, you will be set for another afternoon/night drive.
    • By 17:30, it's time for sundowners!
    • At 20:00, it is dinner time!
  • Day 6: Optional Cultural Immersion expand_more
    • Today can be a regular day in the bush, or the guide offers you the chance to make it a bit different!
    • Many children in the Mfuwe area have never been inside the park, even though it is right on their doorstep! You are offered Impact Safaris, during which guests can take 2 to 4 of such children out on drives with them! They will join you either in the morning, in the afternoon, or both, thus giving them the extraordinary opportunity to participate in an activity usually reserved for tourists!
    • 09:30 will be the now-usual tea/coffee and cookies break. 
    • At 10:30 / 11:00, you will be back at your lodge/camp for lunch/siesta.
    • If you wish, the guide can pick you up at 12:30 for a 1 hour 30 min village visit around Mfuwe to local craft shops and schools.
    • The time 15:00 marks the beginning of our afternoon/night drive.
    • At 17:30, another relaxing sundowner will take place at a different location.
    • By 20:00 maximum, you will be back "home" on time for dinner!
  • Day 7: Drives, Sundowners expand_more
    • Last full day! By then, you will have shared plenty of stories, so you are encouraged to ask as many remaining questions as possible!
    • 09:30 will be the now-usual tea/coffee and cookies break. 
    • At 10:30 / 11:00, you will be back at your lodge/camp for lunch/siesta.
    • The time of 15:00 marks the beginning of the afternoon/night drive.
    • At 17:30, another relaxing sundowner will take place.
    • By 20:00 maximum, you will be back "home" for dinner!
  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • Depending on what time of day you are leaving, you may be able to enjoy one last game drive together in the morning! In all cases, it would have been a pleasure to meet you, and I hope you will have had a fantastic time in Zambia! The guide will personally take you to the airport!
What's Included
  • 8 nights at 2 different lodges
  • All transfers from and back to the airport
  • Private Zambian guide and private vehicle throughout
  • All accommodations
  • All meals
  • Two game drives per day
  • Drinks and snacks during drives
  • Park fees
What's Excluded
  • Airfares
  • Drinks at the lodge
  • Travel/Health insurance
What to bring
  • A bit of extra cash for shopping and alcohol in the lodge
  • Trekking shoes for walking safaris
Know before you go

Special green season bird-watching safari

  • Join us on this special bird-watching safari now for a truly memorable holiday! 
  • The guide targets children whose parents have passed away or who are unable to pay for their school fees so that 40% of this safari goes straight to help pay for the kids' school fees and school supplies! It is a one-of-a-kind safari that has already proven successful and popular and has helped several children return to school!

Optional Activities 

  • The guide also offers such one Impact safari; have 2 or 4 Zambian children accompany you on the trip and give them a chance to see the park)
  • Walking safari
  • Cultural immersion (village trip)
  • Astronomy nights
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 7800 Per Group
3 To 4USD 14200 Per Group
5 To 6USD 18000 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 7800 / group