Rugged Zambia: Remote Walking Safari Experience
This journey is for travelers who want Zambia at its most raw and immersive. Built around classic mobile walking safaris, it strips away excess and brings you closer to the rhythm of the bush. Days are spent on foot, tracking wildlife with expert guides, while nights are in simple yet thoughtfully designed camps set up in remote locations. This is not about luxury in the traditional sense, it’s about access, authenticity, and depth.
DURATION
10 Days / 9 Nights
LOCATIONS
• Lusaka Arrival
• South Luangwa Walking Safari (Mobile Camping)
STYLE
• Mobile walking safari camps
• Fully guided, small-group experience • Light aircraft transfers
Day 1
Arrive in Lusaka and overnight before heading into the Luangwa Valley.
Days 2-7
Fly into South Luangwa and begin your walking safari with operators such as Robin Pope Safaris or similar.
This is Zambia’s signature experience, walking between camps with highly trained guides and armed scouts. Wildlife encounters happen at ground level, offering a completely different perspective compared to vehicle-based safaris.
Camps are set up in remote areas, designed to be comfortable yet minimal, allowing you to stay close to nature without unnecessary distractions. Each day follows a natural rhythm, early morning walks, rest during the heat of the day, and shorter afternoon explorations.
WHAT THIS REALLY MEANS
- A deeply immersive safari, focused on walking rather than vehicles
- Access to remote areas with very few other visitors
- Expert guiding and tracking at the highest level
- Simple but well-run camps prioritizing location over luxury
Starting From
- Peak Season (June – Sept): ~ USD $6,500 per person (6 Nights) (~ $1,050 PPPN)
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Off-Season (May | Oct):
~ USD $5,200 per person (6 Nights) (~ $850 PPPN)
Optional Extension: Kafue National Park
3-4 Nights
For those wanting to extend the experience, Kafue offers a completely different landscape, vast, remote, and far less visited than most African parks.
Stay at camps such as Musekese Camp, Ntemwa-Busanga Camp, or similar, depending on the level of comfort preferred. This region is known for its diverse habitats, strong predator presence, and excellent birdlife.
Activities include game drives, walking safaris, and seasonal boating in certain areas of the park.
Season & Timing
June – August:
Cooler temperatures, ideal for walking safaris
September – October:
Warmer, excellent wildlife concentration
May:
Lush landscapes, fewer crowds, but thicker vegetation
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- All meals as indicated (Fully Inclusive basis at camps)
- Soft drinks, beer, house wines, and selected spirits at camps
- Transfers and local flights
- Shared game drives (day and night) and walking safaris
- Park fees, conservation charges, and emergency support cover
- Laundry services at camps
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium spirits, champagne, and cellar wines
- Gratuities and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g., Balloon Safaris)
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