South Luangwa Safari
The Valley of the Leopard
The Journey
The cradle of the walking safari and the densest leopard population on the continent. Six days inside Africa's most cinematic valley, guided by the country's most decorated mentors.
Day by day.
Day 01
01 / 06
Arrival · Mfuwe
Fly Lusaka ⇌ Mfuwe. Private transfer along the river, late-afternoon drive through the Mfuwe lagoons.
Day 02
02 / 06
Leopards & Lagoons
Dawn drive into the puku plains. Siesta. Night drive — spotlights and the slow, deliberate burn of leopard eyes.
Day 03
03 / 06
Carmine Skies
Visit the carmine bee-eater colony (seasonal) and a chef-prepared lunch on the riverbank.
Day 04
04 / 06
Walking Transfer
Walk between camps with armed scout and Mwiza. Bush brunch en route.
Day 05
05 / 06
Deep Wilderness
Full day in remote Nsefu Sector. Sundowner on Lion Plain.
Day 06
06 / 06
Final Drive · Return
Morning drive, breakfast in the bush, fly back to Lusaka.
Accommodation
Where you sleep.
Time + Tide Chinzombo
Architectural Riverside Villa
Nights 1–3
Tena Tena Bush Camp
Classic Canvas under Ebony Trees
Nights 4–5
Expedition Vehicle
How you move.
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series Game-Viewer
Tiered seating · spotlights · photographic bean-bags
View Full FleetYour Guide
Who walks with you.
Mwiza Tembo
Master Tracker · Norman Carr Lineage
"Trained by the founders of the walking safari. Mwiza tracks leopard the way old jazz musicians read each other."
Transparent, all-in.
Per guest · twin share · 6 days / 5 nights · fly-in
What's Included in the Estimate
Accommodation
Chinzombo & Tena Tena · 5 nights, full board
$2,950
Expedition Vehicle
Land Cruiser 70 game-viewer with photo bean-bags
$580
Driver-Guide
Mwiza Tembo · master tracker · armed walking scout
$420
Fuel & In-Park Logistics
Day & night drives, walking transfer support
$260
Airport Pickup & Light Aircraft
Lusaka ↔ Mfuwe return + camp transfers
$280
Park Fees & ANCP Levy
South Luangwa NP entry, community fund, bed levy
$160
Estimate From
Per guest · twin share · 6 days / 5 nights · fly-in
$4,650
— Single-supplement: +35%. Solo-friendly departures Jun & Oct.
— Photographic guests: complimentary vehicle row buy-out on 2+ guests.
Optional Eco Add-Ons
Layer in deeper meaning.
Carmine Bee-Eater Photo Hide
+$180
Seasonal Sep–Nov · half-day private hide
Conservation Tracking Day
+$210
Ride-along with research collaring team
Extended Walking Safari
+$740
Additional 2-night fly-camp under canvas
Kawaza Village Cultural Stay
+$165
Community-owned · overnight homestead
All prices in USD · Final quote confirmed in writing before deposit
Everything is taken care of.
No hidden costs. No surprises. Every element of your journey has been considered, negotiated and curated so you simply arrive — and wonder.
Luxury Accommodation
Time + Tide Chinzombo & Tena Tena Bush Camp — full board, architectural riverside villa & classic canvas.
Airport Pickup & Transfers
Return light-aircraft Lusaka ↔ Mfuwe plus private camp transfers along the Luangwa River.
Private 4×4 Expedition Vehicle
Toyota Land Cruiser 70 game-viewer — tiered seating, spotlights, photographic bean-bags.
Professional Driver-Guide
Mwiza Tembo, master tracker & armed walking scout. Trained by the founders of the walking safari.
Fuel & Vehicle Logistics
Day & night drives, walking transfer support and in-park routing across the valley.
Selected Meals & Beverages
Full board, premium beverages, laundry service, chef-prepared lunches on the riverbank.
Curated Safari Activities
Game drives, walking safaris, night drives, carmine bee-eater hide (seasonal) & village cultural stay.
Park Fees & Levies
South Luangwa NP entry, ANCP community fund, bed-night levy and all conservation contributions.
24/7 WhatsApp Concierge
Real-time assistance throughout your stay. One thread, every question answered.
All inclusions itemised in writing before deposit
What is not included.
International flights to / from Zambia
Travel visas & passport fees
Personal travel insurance (required)
Premium spirits, champagne & cellar wines
Optional helicopter activities (listed as add-ons)
Optional luxury room upgrades beyond twin-share
Personal shopping, laundry & gratuities
We believe in absolute clarity. The above items are either arranged independently by guests or can be organised through our concierge at an additional cost — simply ask via WhatsApp and we will handle every detail.
Reserve Your Journey
The South awaits.
Speak with our concierge to tailor dates, lodges and add-ons. No two Axonia journeys are alike.
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