Itinerary

Days 1 and 2 After being met at the airport your guide will drive you to Nkwali Camp through colourful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush. Nkwali Camp overlooks a wide bend of the Luangwa River into the South Luangwa National Park and is ideally situated for the start of your safari. All rooms have a view of the river and open air bathrooms. The game in this area is excellent - and includes many family herds of elephants and the endemic Thornicroft Giraffe.

A typical day) at Nkwali has you waking with the dawn to enjoy breakfast round a camp fire before heading out on your morning activity. A delicious lunch is enjoyed on the bank of the lagoon, which is frequently visited by our local wildlife. The afternoon is the quiet part of the day - for siesta or swim in the pool. In the mid-afternoon you meet up with your guide before heading out for an evening adventure, finding a beautiful location to watch the sun go down with a well earned drink in hand. The opportunity to discover the nocturnal world by spotlight is a wonderful treat before heading back to Nkwali for dinner.
NKWALI CAMP

Days 3 and 4 After an early breakfast, a gamedrive through the park and across the river takes you into the Nsefu Sector, which is recognised as a phenomenal game viewing area. Tena Tena is remote and small lying and enjoys a stunning location on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. A grove of mahogany trees shade the large custom-made tents. From the thatched dining room and bar, guests can watch the elephants, hippo and antelope on the riverbank. Tena has 5 tents, each with a dressing room, open-air bathroom and private verandah that overlooks a water hole. Most meals are taken on the deck overlooking the lagoon.

During your stay you have the opportunity to drive or walk through the ebony groves or, depending on the heat and time of year, to explore further afield with an all day picnic drive to the salt pans that will cover different habitats and is an exceptional day's safari. There is also the option of visiting the community at Kawaza Village to experience life in a real non-tourist village.
TENA TENA CAMP

Days 5 to 7 Transfer to Shiwa Ng'andu with a game drive through the Nsefu Sector and a short plane journey over the escarpment seeing waterfalls and wilderness on your way. During your stay with Jo and Charles Harvey you can explore the house and estate learning the history of Sir Stewart Gore Browne and his family.

On walks around the estate you will come across everything from shy sitatunga and duiker to historical buildings including essential oil mills and traction engines. While exploring you can find Sir Steward Gore Browne's grave with beautiful view of the lake or climb Nachipala Hill, where David Livingstone took bearings on his last journey some weeks before his death. Breathtaking views from 6000 ft.

For those who can ride, guided horse trails are available. Many an hour can be sent searching through archives and historical photos piecing together the story of Shiwa. Delicious hearty meals are created mostly from produce locally grown on the farm.
SHIWA HOUSE

Day 8 After a hearty breakfast you will depart for Lusaka, via Mfuwe, to meet your connecting flight.

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