10-Day / 9-Night Unique Safari 🦁

Here’s a 10-Day / 9-Night Unique Safari itinerary for your Kafue National Park + South Luangwa National Park camping adventure based on a total package cost of $2,900 per person.

🦁 10-Day / 9-Night Unique Safari Itinerary

National Parks Covered: Kafue National Park & South Luangwa National Park
Camping Only • Wildlife Game Drives • Bush Walks • Cultural Experiences

Day 1 — Arrival in Lusaka & Transfer to Kafue NP

Morning

Arrive at Lusaka International Airport (LUN)

Meet your safari team and begin road transfer to Kafue National Park

Afternoon

Arrive at camp in Kafue

Lunch followed by safari briefing

• Evening

First game drive at sunset

• Dinner around the campfire
• Camping: Kafue National Park
  Included: Dinner

Day 2 — Game Drives & Wildlife in Kafue

Morning

Early game drive in Kafue — enjoy sightings of elephant, lion, antelope, buffalo, and Zambia’s diverse wildlife

Late Morning

Return to camp for brunch and rest

• Afternoon

Bush walk or optional river safari (seasonal)

Evening

Camp dinner with night sounds of the African wilderness

• Camping: Kafue NP
  Included: All meals, safari drives

Day 3 — Full Day Safari in Kafue

All Day

Spend the full day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives

• Picnic lunch in the bush
• Optional

Bush cooking experience or cultural interaction with local communities near the park boundary

• Camping: Kafue NP
  Included: All meals, park activities

Day 4 — More Safari + Travel to South Luangwa

Morning

Final morning game drive in Kafue

• Midday

Break camp and begin transfer to South Luangwa National Park

Late Afternoon / Evening

Arrive at South Luangwa camp

• Dinner and sunset around camp
• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals

Day 5 — South Luangwa Safari Begins

Morning

Early game drive in South Luangwa — known for prolific wildlife and big cat sightings

Midday

Brunch and rest at camp

• Afternoon

Bush walk led by expert guides — explore flora, smaller fauna, and birdlife

• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals, safari drives

Day 6 — Full Day in South Luangwa National Park

Morning

Morning game drive — look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo

Midday

Lunch at camp

• Afternoon

Optional riverbank safari or walking safari

Scenic sunset drive

• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals, activities

Day 7 — Walking Safari & Wildlife Tracking

Morning

Guided walking safari — South Luangwa is famous for this immersive activity (focus on tracks and natural behavior) (Yellow Zebra Safaris)

Afternoon

Relax at camp or explore nearby waterholes

• Evening
• Night drive — see nocturnal wildlife and predators
• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals

Day 8 — Game Drives & Culture

Morning

Morning game drive

• Afternoon

Visit a local village or cultural experience (if included) to learn about life outside the park

Evening

Dinner around the campfire

• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals

Day 9 — Final Safari & Sunset Drive

Morning

Final early drive — maximize wildlife viewing before departure

• Midday
• Return to camp & pack up
• Afternoon
• Relax or optional activity (short drive, birdwatching)
• Evening
• Farewell dinner and safari stories
• Camping: South Luangwa NP
  Included: All meals

Day 10 — Departure from South Luangwa

Morning

Breakfast and camp break-down

• Transfer
• Drive back to Mfuwe/Lusaka for your departure flight home

Included: Breakfast and airport transfer

🌿 Safari Experience Summary

9 nights camping — bush tents with comfortable safari gear

Game Drives in both parks — ideal wildlife viewing opportunities

Bush Walks and Guided Safaris — interactive and educational

Expert Guides & Park Entry Fees Included (typically part of safari packages)

🧳 What’s Included

Ground transfers between parks and to/from airports

• All meals on safari

Guided game drives, bush walks, and activities

National Park entry and conservation levies

• Camping setup & equipment
• 🧠 Tips for Camping Safari

Pack light, breathable clothing and sturdy boots

• Bring binoculars & camera
• Nights can be chilly — pack warm layers
• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) and insect repellent