South Luangwa National Park 

This package includes 4 nights in a private lodge in South Luangwa National Park with a range of game viewing activities including guided game drives, night game drives and walking safaris.

For scenery, variety of animals and accessibility South Luangwa National Park is considered the best park in Zambia and one the most majestic in Africa. Impalas, pukus and buffaloes roam the wide open plains; leopards of which there are many hunt in the dense woodlands; herds of elephants wade through the marshes; and hippos munch serenely on the nile cabbage in the Luangwa River. The bird life is also tremendous with about 400 species being recorded.

Kafunta River Lodge is set in a prime wilderness area in the riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park. The accommodation in 10 chalets is of the highest quality in the valley. This classic safari lodge offers all creature comforts in a wildlife environment. The package includes daily game drives, night drives and walking safaris in the National Park.

This package is fully customisable to best suit your requirements with more or less nights available. Please contact us for a quote for your desired itinerary.

Package Details

• 4 nights accommodation in a luxury chalet at Kafunta River Lodge with all meals and local beverages (local beverages only included in price during the high season)
• Game activities each day including guided 4 x 4 open vehicle game drives during both day and night and guided walking safari’s
• National Park Fees
• Laundry
• Return road transfers from Mfuwe airport to Kafunta River Lodge

Itinerary

Day 1
On arrival at Mfuwe airport you will be met by your hosts from Kafunta River Lodge and transferred to the lodge. On arrival at your lodge you may want to undertake a night game drive or relax at your lodge enjoying a bush boma under the stars.

Day 2-4
Your days can be as adventurous or as relaxing as you wish as you have the option of game drives with experienced guides through the park or walking safaris with experienced guides through this wildlife rich National Park. You can also relax and wile away your time in the comforts of your lodge with its reading room, safari deck, bar, restaurant and swimming pool.

Day 5
This morning after an early morning game drive you will be transferred to Mfuwe airport for your return flight to Lusaka and onwards destination.

Accommodations

Kafunta River Lodge

Kafunta River Lodge is set in the riverside forest on the banks of the Luangwa River overlooking the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. This classic safari lodge offers guests all the comforts, while being situated in unspoilt wilderness. With 8 private chalets and 2 luxury suites there is something for all discerning guests.

Central to the lodge is the spacious bar and dining area. Built around a semi-evergreen wild mango tree and thatched in the traditional style, the lodge offers superb panoramic views over the Luangwa River and the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. Great game viewing and bird watching from the lodge is guaranteed.

Adjacent to the bar is the pool and the only natural hot spring tub in the Luangwa Valley. This unique hot tub is fed from a source on Kafunta's grounds, offering a constant temperature of 38 degrees. Here you can enjoy pure relaxation while at the same being presented with magnificent views over the flood plains and the Luangwa River.

Kafunta River Lodge has its own pontoon 5 minutes from the lodge, the adventurous crossing takes you into the more remote areas of the park - an alternative to the main gate 10 km (game driving) North of the lodge.

Kafunta River Lodge is open 12 months of the year.

Other recommendations

This package is the perfect extension to the Victoria Falls package providing a safari experience in the world class but less crowded National Parks of Africa. See flight details for prices of Livingstone to Lusaka and Lusaka to Mfuwe flights.

Kafunta has a bush camp located in more remote areas of the park and specializing in both driving and walking safaris and packages can be arranged for this camp.

There are a number of other good lodges located in region and packages can be arranged to these lodges such as the exclusive Chichele Presidential Lodge and luxurious Puku Ridge Camp. Wild Africa Travel Company has a list of preferred lodges in the region that can be booked for your perfect African safari.

Please contact us if you would like further details.

Flights

Wild Africa Travel Company has excellent return airfares from Australia to Johannesburg and from Johannesburg to Lusaka and onto Mfuwe.

Prices for return economy class flight with South African Airways from Australia to Lusaka start from:

Ex Perth $1,670
Ex Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide $1,760
Taxes approximately $615

Prices for return economy class flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe start from:
$190 including taxes

If Add on to Victoria Falls Package
Prices for economy class flights from Livingstone to Mfuwe and from Mfuwe to Lusaka start from:
$190 including taxes

Actual prices and taxes will depend on dates of travel. Please contact our office on free-call 1800 615 524 or by email for an exact quote

 
Our preferred airline to Africa

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is highly recommended for the South Luangwa National Park to cover for irrecoverable prepaid travel costs incurred as a result of unforeseen circumstances. For example, if the passenger becomes unexpectedly ill and is unable to travel then the passenger will be able to recover the total costs of their South Luangwa National Park package.

Please note every year Wild Africa Travel Company have passengers needing to cancel for many unforeseen reasons. Unfortunately Wild Africa Travel Company is helpless if the passenger has not taken out the appropriate travel insurance.

Travel Insurance is also very important for passengers on their travels as there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage, or assistance in making an urgent trip home. Travel insurance can provide coverage for these unforeseen circumstances and also provide peace of mind for the traveller.

Cover can be purchased at time of booking. Please contact for a quote.

Note: Pre-existing conditions are not automatically covered, please make sure the Travel Insurance Policy wording is read and fully understood.