SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK
South Luangwa is a wild valley of ebony groves, floodplains and the meandering Luangwa River. Known as the Valley of the Leopard and birthplace of the walking safari, it offers superb day and night game viewing, rich birdlife and authentic, unhurried safari. From riverside elegance to remote bush camps.
QUICK FACTS
Luangwa River
Leopard stronghold
Walking safaris
Night drives
Carmine bee-eater
Rivers, Ebony Groves & Predators
Begin on the Luangwa’s sweeping bend at Chinzombo, then walk between Luwi, Nsolo and Kakuli or game-drive to ebony-shaded Mchenja. Track leopard at dusk and wake to elephant crossings near Puku Ridge; pause for hilltop views at Chichele Presidential. South Luangwa moves at a wild, unhurried pace.
Experiences & Highlights
Shape days around Walking Safaris, day & night drives and time in wildlife hides; add seasonal boating when water levels allow, golden-hour Photography Safaris, and Under-the-Stars sleepouts. Evenings bring Bush Dining and Stargazing. NOMARA crafted stays range from riverside style at Chinzombo or Mchenja to classic vantage points at Puku Ridge and Chichele Presidential.
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Journey Inspiration.
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and flight transfer price changes. Includes intercamp helicopter/flight transfers
Experience the wild elegance of Africa across three iconic destinations: the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, and Zambia’s Lower Zambezi. Stay in handpicked luxury lodges offering complete seclusion, riverfront views, and expert-guided adventures. This seamless journey combines water, wildlife, and wonder, perfect for a couple, family, or travelers seeking refined adventure in the heart of Southern Africa.
Highlights/Activities
Private luxury suites, mokoro canoe safaris, game drives with expert guides, bushwalks, river cruises, Big Five sightings, Victoria Falls exploration, Zambezi River activities, sunset boat safaris, Victoria Falls helicopter flight, fine bush dining, intimate lodge settings, spa treatments, stargazing, air transfers between lodges, photographic opportunities, secluded nature escapes, immersive safari experience, wildlife-rich regions.
Countries Covered: Zambia, Botswana
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
A wild luxury journey through Zambia’s iconic wilderness. Begin along the riverbanks of the Lower Zambezi, venture deep into the heart of South Luangwa with walking safaris and sleepouts under the stars, and end in riverside serenity at Chinzombo. This immersive tented safari is a honeymooner’s dream; blending adventure, intimacy, and unforgettable wildlife in Africa’s most beautiful, remote settings.
Highlights/Activities
Game drives, walking safaris, river views, unique wildlife viewing in the waterhole hides, boat safaris, tiger fishing, canoeing safaris, exceptional alfresco dining, stargazing, romantic under the stars wildlife sleepout, wild luxury, in room spa treatments, award winning design on the riverfront, big 5, private plunge pools.
Countries Covered: Zambia
*Indicative of per person sharing/night. Subject to availability, season, reserve fees, and exclusive of seasonal flight transfers
Journey deep into Africa’s wildest corners on this exclusive 9-night safari through Zambia and Zimbabwe. From the predator-rich Busanga Plains to Hwange’s vast elephant herds and the riverside beauty of Mana Pools, experience remote landscapes, exceptional wildlife, and intimate luxury camps in complete seclusion.
Highlights/Activities
Busanga Plains game drives, lion and cheetah tracking, Hwange elephant herds, walking safaris, night drives, birdwatching, Mana Pools canoeing, Zambezi River sunsets, alfresco dining under the stars, seasonal hot air ballooning, catch-and-release fishing, expert-guided wildlife encounters, intimate tented accommodations
