Discover a different side of Zambia’s world-class safari destinations in the green season. With the Luangwa River flowing freely, the landscape is lush and green. The animals are framed by emerald backdrops and dramatic skies—perfect for photography. Everything bursts back to life after the dry season, with abundant grazing for herbivores, well-fed prey for predators and babies aplenty.
JOURNEY INFORMATION
- Green season: November – May
- Best for wildlife and landscape photography
- Boating safaris offer a unique perspective
- Birds nesting with their bright breeding plumage
- Combine Time + Tide Chinzombo with Time + Kakuli from January
- The order of this itinerary can be changed to suit your needs, however, should you wish to visit Time + Tide Kakuli first, we would need to look at your domestic flight arrival time and make suggestions accordingly.
DISCOVER YOUR JOURNEY
SOUTH LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA
DAY 1 - 4
While Time + Tide Chinzombo is open year round, discover it in the green season when the South Luangwa transforms into an emerald wonderland. It is a photographer’s dream, offering a different backdrop for capturing the robust wildlife, when new babies are born in the green season and birdlife is plenty!
South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
DAY 5 - 7
In the Green season it is great to combine Time + Tide Chinzombo with Time + Tide Kakuli from January when the water levels get high. Perched high on the banks of the Luangwa River, the camp is designed for comfort in all weather. From your covered porch, take in the panoramic views and enjoy the utter tranquility of the green season.
With the rivers flowing full and afternoon thunderstorms, the landscape is lush, and wildlife abounds. Explore with our guides on foot and the perfect season to experience the South Luangwa by boat as the ebony forest floods with annual rains making for a very unique and special experience.
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Our expertise in African travel and conservation dates back 70 years and today, you can expect equally pioneering travel guidance from our award-winning team. Time + Tide are custodians of some of the most remote corners of our planet and it is our privilege to guide you along the road less travelled.
"The uniqueness of being in a camp with only four safari tents is the ultimate feeling of luxury. Luwi overlooks a wide open grassland that on my first morning we watched a high speed chase - a pack of Wilddogs on a hunt. It was exhilarating to watch and sent our heart rates through the sky adding a lot of chatter and laughter once the pack had passed by."
Jessica, Guest Time + Tide Luwi
"The authenticity and remoteness of the seasonal camps will be a special experience that I will long to return to. There really is no place on earth that you can really escape like you can at the seasonal camps. Falling asleep at Kakuli to the distant lion roars and waking to the call of the fish eagle - really what a magical walking safari!"
Lara, Guest Time + Tide Kakuli
"This is the most magical place you're ever likely to experience. Nestled under a grove of imposing Albida trees, it is clearly favoured by the many elephant who graze on the Albida pods. Their presence adds an incredibly special energy to the camp. "
Charles, Guest at Time + Tide Chongwe Camp
"To my sheer joy and amazement, I walked into the main camp area one morning after sleeping in, to witness a herd of elephants crossing the Luangwa River. I was alone in camp at the time and that sighting will be the highlight of my trip to Africa… somehow, the solitude, the sound of the beautiful animals swishing through the water and me being the only one to witness it made it quite a spiritual experience."
"Our family had the most joyful time at Chongwe, really everything was perfect and every detail taken care of. The team ensured we had the best time at every activity (even tiger fishing!). We felt privileged to spend a few days here and look forward to returning."
Richard, Guest at Time + Tide Chongwe
"Our stay at Nsolo was truly unforgettable! We were captivated by the authentic and secluded setting, and the sleepout under the stunning African stars was the absolute highlight of our trip. We highly recommend this unique experience to anyone looking for an adventure off the beaten path."
Lotte, Guest at Time + Tide Nsolo
"Chinzombo is a stunning lodge in a beautiful location of the South Luangwa. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a deck and plunge pool overlooking the Luangwa River. There is always an abundance of wildlife around the rooms, we had a banded mongoose, bushbuck, elephants and hippo's - just to name a few."
Michael, Guest at Time + Tide Chinzombo