78 F O R R E S E R V A T I O N S C A L L U S O N 0845 130 6982 South Luangwa Mobile Walking Safari 13 days London to London Days 1 to 3. South Luangwa [B (Day 3 only), L & D (Days 2 & 3 only)] Depart London for Mfuwe, travelling via Nairobi and Lusaka. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Nkwali for a 2-night stay. Nkwali has six large safari chalets with woven bamboo walls and en-suite facilities. Walking safaris and game drives are on offer here, in one of South Luangwa Park’s prime wildlife-viewing areas. Days 4 to 8. Mobile Walking Safari [B, L, D] Transfer by road to the remote northern region of South Luangwa National Park, from where you commence your walking safari. For the next five nights you follow the Mupamadzi River, covering approximately ten kilometres a day. The area is remote and wild, the terrain and habitats varied and the wildlife shy and unused to man. The mobile camps are fully serviced, comfortable and well-equipped, with walk-in tents, showers set up under trees, and meals served under the open sky. Days 9 to 11. [B, L, D] Continue to Tena Tena for a 3-night stay. The accommodation at Tena Tena consists of six large walkin safari tents, each with en-suite facilities. It also has a magnificent thatched bar with superb views overlooking the river. Wildlife-viewing is by road and on foot. Days 12 & 13. Homeward [B (Day 12 only)] Today you transfer back to Mfuwe for your homeward flight, via Lusaka. The Luangwa Valley Our ‘Leopards of Luangwa’ itinerary features Kapani and its satellite camps, Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli and Mchenja, but these are just a few of the excellent camps that are on offer in Luangwa. The camps we work with in Zambia, as with other countries, we hand-pick, and we know them well. All of the camps have en-suite facilities, superb guides, great food and wonderful views. Most camps offer game-drives in open 4-wheel drives (daytime and night-time), and walking safaris – we will chat through the options with you. Why not consider one or more of the following: Tena Tena, operated by Robin Pope Safaris, is a well established camp accommodating only eight guests in spacious tents, beautifully furnished in rich colours creating a Middle Eastern feel. The bathrooms are made from woven bamboo and join the tents under a large grass archway. In addition to the normal game-viewing activities Tena Tena offers extended camp-to-camp portered walking safaris. This is featured in our ‘South Luangwa Mobile Walking Safari’ also on this page. Nsefu (Luangwa's original tourist camp first constructed in the 1950's) is nearby, offering accommodation for twelve guests in six rooms, each with large windows and a wooden verandah. The view of the Luangwa River is superb from here and includes a terraced area where wildlife grazes during the day. Nkwali is set in a stunning area of ebony woodland and open grasslands and accommodates twelve guests in six comfortable, cool and spacious chalets. The area is well known for its Leopard, Elephant and giraffe sightings. Nkwali offers walking safaris, game drives and night drives. Tafika, owned by John and Carol Coppinger, is superbly situated just to the north of the Nsefu sector of the South Luangwa National Park on a magnificent stretch of the Luangwa River. The camp consists of six comfortable grass and pole chalets catering for a maximum of twelve guests. With so few guests the camp offers a highly personalised, friendly service and the game-viewing activities are very flexible. Lighting and refrigeration at the camp are solar powered. In addition to traditional game-viewing Tafika offers unique boating and canoeing safaris between mid-February and mid-April when the river level is high. Whilst being a brilliant naturalist guide John is also a highly skilled pilot and offers early morning micro-light flights – a great way to start the days game-viewing. Combine your visit to Tafika with a stay at its two satellite camps Chikoko and Crocodile Camp. Both are simple camps constructed of thatch overlooking grassy plains. The chalets at Chikoko have been built three metres above the ground to perfect the view! All luggage and supplies are portered into the camps as there are no roads – this is a walking safari at its very best. The camps lie slightly upstream of Tafika on the opposite bank of the Luangwa in a wilderness area of great natural beauty teeming with big game. Kaingo run by Derek Shenton is one of the very special Luangwa camps. Set in a wooded grove on the banks of the Luangwa, Kaingo is a luxury property accommodating only 12 people. They have Mwamba, a satellite camp along the Mwamba River which sleeps six and the two make an excellent combination. A special feature of these camps is the photographic hides designed by Derek and used by some of the world’s top photographers. In the southern area of the park is a series of unique and superb camps – Kapamba, Chamilandu, Chindeni, Bilimungwe and Kuyenda. Each one has a unique setting, they all offer great walking and driving safaris and they are exceptionally well run. They combine well with the other camps in South Luangwa, and can easily be combined with a safari to the north. Cost per person: Jun to 18 Jul, 19 Aug to Oct £4,495 19 Jul to 18 Aug £4,795 Single supplement: Available on request What is included: Flights, transfers, meals as indicated, guided activities & most drinks Accommodation: Permanent & mobile camps Departure dates: 9, 14, 20, 25, 30* Jun, 4*, 9,14, 19, 24, 29 Jul, 4, 8, 13, 18, 23, 28* Aug, 1*, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 Sep. *4 nights on mobile safari Walking Safari, Luangwa Tafika, South Luangwa

S E E U S O N T H E W E B AT wildlifeworldwide.com North Luangwa North Luangwa National Park is separated from its southern cousin by the Munyamadzi Corridor. It is a virtually unexploited wilderness in safari terms with no permanent lodges. Its 6,000 square kilometres support a substantial population of flora a fauna, with Wild Dog and Cheetah being particularly good species to record in the area. Earlier this year, the first of 15 Black Rhino’s were returned to the area as part of an exceptional conservation effort to re-introduce them into the Luangwa. North Luangwa is generally reached by light aircraft from South Luangwa and makes a great addition to a safari in South Luangwa. Mwaleshi Camp (sister camp to Tafika) is a comfortable bush camp (it only accommodates six people), constructed in a traditional grass and pole fashion on a beautiful stretch of the perennially flowing Mwaleshi River. There is no electricity in the camp, instead it uses paraffin lamps. The camp is in the heart of an area legendary for its abundant wildlife and in particular Lion. Whilst it is possible to drive along the Mwaleshi floodplain, most of the game-viewing is conducted on foot and you are unlikely to see another soul! Kutandala, set out on the banks of the Mwaleshi River, offers simple thatched chalets with en-suite facilities for only six guests. The dining area, bar and library are arranged under the shade of a huge Natal Mahogany Tree and with there being no generator, the true sounds of bush life can be heard. Like Mwaleshi, this is primarily a walking camp. Lower Zambezi For many years this was a forgotten wilderness although it covers an exceptionally beautiful 4,092 square kilometres with a backdrop of the steeply rising Zambezi Escarpment. Its most characteristic feature is of course the river itself and the surrounding area is superb gameviewing country. Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and huge herds of Cape Buffalo are resident here, together with Impala, Puku, Baboon, Vervet Monkey and Nile Crocodiles. Perhaps though, the Zambezi is best known for its boating safaris. Nowhere else is there such a combination of breath-taking scenery and varied wildlife. Tranquil yet exciting, these trips through waters such as the Chifungulu Channel, are an excellent way to appreciate the Zambezi. You can go out on motor-boats and birdwatch or fish, or head out in a canoe. With 6- metre long Canadian canoes and trips lasting from an hour to a whole day, the options are endless! One of the most popular canoe safaris is a gentle afternoon's paddle (always downstream!) to 'Sunset Strip' for sundowners followed by a night drive back to camp. There are three key properties that we work with here, Chiawa Camp, Sausage Tree Camp and Old Mondoro. Additionally, you will find details of Chongwe River House, one of our new ‘Safari Houses’ on page 26. They all offer day and night game-viewing, walking safaris and of course plenty of time on the river. Chiawa Camp offers superb accommodation together with magnificent game-viewing and scenery. The camp consists of nine tents under thatch. The 8-metre motorised pontoon at Chiawa is an ideal vessel to take advantage of the river. Early morning, midday and sunset cruises through numerous channels, viewing Hippo, Cape Buffalo, Elephant and prolific birdlife are all on offer. Old Mondoro Camp is Lower Zambezi's only bush camp, accommodating eight guests in four simple but comfortable chalets. Each chalet has en-suite facilities with a flush toilet and hot water from a bucket shower. Walking safaris through towering acacia woodland are a particular speciality from Old Mondoro. Sausage Tree Camp is a simply designed tented camp in a stunning setting. The six luxurious, white, ovalshaped marquee tents, all with en-suite facilities, are spread along the bank of the Zambezi River with wonderful secluded views. There is a central dining and bar area, set high on the riverbank, overlooking scenic channels dotted with water lilies and pods of Hippos. Chongwe River Camp is luxurious but simple. It accommodates only 20 people and is situated at the confluence of the Chongwe and the Zambezi Rivers, directly opposite Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. This tented camp also boasts a beautiful honeymoon suite and Bushbuck Camp, a simple walking camp away from the main river. 79 Africa / Zambia Kapani School Project The Kapani School Project was established in 1986 with the aim of giving an eduction to children who otherwise would not go to school. Children are sponsored at the flagship Yosefe School, as are students at various High Schools in the region. Not only are their tuition fees covered, but also boarding fees, transport costs, uniforms, text books, pens and pencils. We also encourage our passengers to take out school books and other reading material. Should you wish to make a contribution or help in any way, just let us know or log on to kapanischoolproject.com for more information Chiawa Camp, Lower Zambezi Carmine Bee-eaters