Departure: Scheduled Departure Dates
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Safaris Rates:
- Peak Season from US$ 5705.00 pp (July - September)
- Shoulder Season from US$ 5305.00 pp (June - October)
- Emerald Season from US$ 4065.00 pp (05 January - 21 May & November - 22 December)
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SAFARI ITINERARY 

Day 1: Nsefu Camp - On arrival at Mfuwe International Airport a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you. The drive to Nsefu camp is about 1hr 30 mins and is through both the GMA and park – gameviewing along the way. Nsefu was the first game camp in Zambia and dates back to the early fifties. The Nsefu Sector was recognised then as a phenomenal area and it still is. Robin Pope Safaris owns the only two camps in this sector of the Park. The camp is on a sweeping bend of the Luangwa River. There are six round rondavals with luxurious ensuite facilities and each room has a clear view of the river through large windows and from the new wooden verandahs. On arrival you will be shown to your rondavel and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 2: Nsefu Camp - Today is a chance to drive or walk through the ebony groves. Or you may decide this is an ideal day depending on the heat and time of year to explore the Nsefu Sector of the National Park possibly with an all day picnic drive to the salt pans that will cover different habitats and is an exceptional day’s safari.

Day 3: Tena Tena Camp - After an early breakfast, transfer by either gamedrive or walk (about 3 hrs) to Tena Tena. This remote and small camp lies within the National Park 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 under the shade of a huge Mahogany tree in the centre of the camp. On arrival you will be shown to your tent and then lunch will be served followed by a well deserved siesta before the afternoon and evening game drive.

Day 4: Tena Tena Camp - Today is a chance to visit the spectacular lagoon, Buca Buca, where a whole morning can be spent quietly sitting while the game comes down to feed and drink. Being remote and so small, we have these scenes to ourselves. Or you may decide to get up before dawn and head out into the bush for a sunrise breakfast and leisurely drive back to camp.

Day 5: Chiawa Camp - After an early breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport (1.5 hours) for the flight to the Lower Zambezi (1 hour 30 mins). As you fly into the area, you will see the wide Zambezi River, dotted with islands. Buffalo and elephant are always seen feeding along with the pods of hippos that rest on the edge of the sandbanks. The transfer (1hour) to either Chiawa is through the park and there is the chance of gameviewing along the way. Chiawa has eight spacious tents on elevated wooden platforms with en-suite facilities offering Chiawa's guests ample comfort and stunning views. Gameviewing in the pristine Lower Zambezi National Park is superb and big game, such as elephant, hippo, buffalo and the big cats are even seen regularly in and around the camp! After a late lunch there will be a chance for an afternoon activity – be it on the river or by vehicle.

Day 6: Chiawa Camp - At Chiawa there are various activities to choose from. Not only on offer are exciting day and night drives and bush walks, but guests can choose their own day's itinerary from a selection of canoe trips, river safaris on safe, stable pontoon boats and catch & release angling for the infamous tiger fish.

Day 7: Chiawa Camp - Enjoy another full day of activities.

Day 8: After breakfast and farewells, a drive through the park to the airstrip to meet the plane taking you to Lusaka (30 mins) for your onward flight.