Day 1: Upon arrival in the capital city of Lusaka, your Zambian adventure will begin! You’ll be greeted at the airport and driven to Latitude 15, a boutique hotel that blends modern Africa with a cosmopolitan twist. Enjoy your artfully decorated ensuite room, delicious restaurant, state of the art gym, stylish lounge and a poolside terrace.

Days 2-4: The next morning, feeling refreshed and ready, we’ll take a short flight to the village of Mfuwe, the gateway to the South Luangwa National Park. Your friendly guides will greet you upon landing for a road transfer to the first of three camps, the all-inclusive Robin Pope Safaris’ Nkwali Camp. Spectacularly set on the banks of the Luangwa River, intimate and authentic, Nkwali Camp offers understated elegance, seclusion and superb service in the heart of the Luangwa Valley. The six spacious chalets offer wonderful river views and include ensuite bathrooms with double sinks and hot showers to ensure comfort in the wild.

Start soaking in the sights and sounds of the South Luangwa Valley. This is where you will be exploring over the next 6 days! You choose how you explore. Twice daily game drives, walking safaris, and relaxation time at camp are all available for you to choose from.

Day 5-7: Continuing on our adventure, we’ll transfer by boat to Nsefu Camp, in the remote and wild Nsefu sector of the National Park. You’ll stay 3 nights at Zambia’s first-ever safari camp steeped in romantic nostalgia and history. The rondavel-style chalets are set directly on the Luangwa River in a remote area few get to visit, famous for its teeming wildlife and classic, elegant style. The Luangwa river spreads far beyond its banks here, lending an other-worldy feeling to this incredible place, and all excursions are by boat or walking. Imagine yourself sipping sundowners while floating through the flooded ebony forest as the fiery sun plays upon the sky while elephants, hippos and lions keep you company. The truly gorgeous yellow-billed storks, dressed in their pink breeding plumage, have a famous colony in the trees here, and are a highlight on your boat excursions. Nsefu Camp is the ONLY camp open in this area during the Emerald Season. Lucky us!

Day 8-10: This morning you will transfer to Luangwa Safari House. Luangwa Safari House is a jaw-dropping private house that sits gracefully on the edge of a lagoon system where a large deck reaches out into the water, and dozens of hippos frolic and laze about.

Luangwa House has been designed to stimulate the senses from the minute you arrive. A strong castle-like structure looms up in front of you as you enter through the enormous pivoting door. Light graces you as the entire front of the house is open to the wilderness. The four double rooms are each subtly but differently decorated to mimic the elements – water, earth, wind and fire encompass the feeling of bringing nature into the house.

Day 11: Enjoy your final breakfast in the bush (until your next safari)! You may have time for a game drive in the morning depending on your flight time home…You will be departing back to Mfuwe for local shopping excursions and then heading to the charming Mfuwe Airport for your next destination or back home!