Get up close and personal with the wildlife along Zambia’s mighty rivers. Time + Tide is connected through the rivers of Zambia, journey with us to both of our regions, the South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi. An unspoiled wilderness, the South Luangwa National Park is known as the Valley of the Leopard and the home to the walking safari. With endemic giraffe and wildebeest, and endangered wild dogs, the game viewing here is second to none. The landscape of the Lower Zambezi National Park is entirely different, its lush channels and ancient forests are a haven for elephants, predators and birdlife. It offers the greatest variety of activities in Zambia, from game drives to canoeing, boat cruises, walking safaris and tiger fishing. Explore both parks with award-winning guides on our most popular itinerary in Zambia.
Journey Information
- 10 Nights across the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa
- 2 Nights at Time + Tide Luwi
- 2 Nights at Time + Tide Kakuli
- 2 Nights at Time + Tide Mchenja
- 4 Nights at Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
- Sequence of camps will be confirmed by our Res Team on enquiry
- Meet & Greet service at Lusaka Airport
- Rates include accommodation, all meals, standard bar drinks (soft drinks, house wine, beer and spirits), scheduled transfers to / from local airport, local inter-camp road transfers, laundry, service charge, conservation, park and tourism levies and twice-daily game-viewing activities.
- Safari experiences: Two daily activities include, morning and afternoon game drives, guided walking safaris, cultural visits, and seasonal boat cruises (Time + Tide Chongwe Camps)
- Additional experiences: seasonal fishing and canoeing at Time + Tide Chongwe Camps
Journey Information
- Rates exclude premium wines, champagne & reserve spirits, flights and air charter services, spa treatments, gratuities, visa fees and travel insurance and any items of a personal nature
- Flights are excluded from this offer
- Please note this offer is mutually exclusive and cannot be combined with other Time + Tide offers
- Please note that some activities mentioned within the itinerary may incur additional costs unless noted
- Please note that all water-based activities are dependent on seasonal water levels
- This Stay10, Pay8 offer, is available in Safari Season (July to October) and Green Season (November to June), dictated by when camps are open
Total per couple based on 2 guests in shared accommodation: $ 22,310
Discover your journey
Time + Tide Luwi, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Day 1 - 3
On arrival in Lusaka, after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met and assisted with your onward flight to South Luangwa.
Once at Mfuwe Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Time + Tide guide, who will accompany you on the approximately two-and-a-half-hour transfer to camp.
The first 40–45 minutes of the journey passes through Mfuwe Village, after which the remainder of the transfer unfolds as a scenic game drive to camp.
Overnight Time + Tide Luwi
2 Nights
Time + Tide Kakuli, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Day 3 - 5
Enjoy an early sunrise before travelling onward to Kakuli, perched above the confluence of the Luwi and Luangwa Rivers. It is a haven for wildlife and the ideal base for both walking and driving safaris. Watch elephants cross the river at sunset while hippos grunt below your deck.
The camp’s open-fronted tents catch every breeze, and after a day of exploring, a cool outdoor shower and candlelit dinner await.
Overnight Time + Tide Kakuli
2 Nights
Time + Tide Mchenja, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
Day 5 - 7
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before you embark on a game drive ending with your arrival at Mchenja, nestled beneath a grove of massive ebony trees.
Tents open completely to the river, creating a seamless blend of luxury and wilderness.
Spend the afternoon watching elephants feed on fallen pods and enjoy a sunset drive ending with sundowners on the Luangwa’s edge. Evenings here are pure magic, exquisite dining, fine wine, and the gentle soundtrack of the wild.
Overnight Time + Tide Mchenja
2 Nights
Time + Tide Chongwe Camp, Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia
Day 7 - 11
An early rise as you prepare for your last morning in the South Luangwa.
Transfer back to Mfuwe Airport where you depart for the Lower Zambezi via Lusaka
Arrive at Royal Airstrip in the Lower Zambezi, where your guide welcomes you for your short transfer to Time + Tide Chongwe- approximately 20-minutes away
Approach camp where the Chongwe River joins the mighty Zambezi. Chongwe Camp is set beneath winterthorn trees with sweeping views across the water.
Spend the afternoon exploring by boat or canoe, gliding silently past hippos and kingfishers. As night falls, gather by the riverside fire for stories and dinner under a canopy of stars.
Overnight Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
4 Nights
Departure
Day 11
Your last sunrise in the Lower Zambezi, bid farewell to the team and transfer back to Mfuwe Airport for your onward flight to Lusaka.
