Your next port of call is Zambia’s most famous safari destination, the world-renowned South Luangwa National Park. Sprawling for 9,000 square kilometres and dissected by the Luangwa River, this immense wilderness boasts a staggering concentration of game. You can expect encounters with a variety of wildlife including leopard, lion, Thorneycroft giraffe, Cookson’s wildebeest and Crawshay zebra, as well as large herds of buffalo, hippo and elephant.
The birthplace of the walking safari, exploring on foot is still one of the finest ways to experience all South Luangwa has to offer – especially the smaller aspects of the bush – but day and night game drives are also on the menu. You’ll be staying at a secluded safari camp overlooking a permanent oxbow lagoon where lions and wild dogs are frequent visitors. The second night will be spent under the stars at the Luwi Sleepout – a truly magical way to experience the African bush.
Stay: Two nights in a double tent at Luwi Bush Camp – full board