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Private safari journey · Zambia

4-Day Safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park

Spend three nights at Msandile River Lodge on the Luangwa River, with two daily game drives shared with other guests at the lodge.

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Duration
4 days
3 stops
Stays
1 stay
Guide price
From US$880
per person
Best for
Mid-range tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

South Luangwa National Park is famous for being one of Africa's best national parks. The park is known for its abundance of African wildlife; Thorneycroft’s giraffe, Cookson’s gnu, Crawshay's zebra, and big herds of buffalos and elephants. Game drives along the Luangwa River often produce spectacular sightings. Hippo families can be seen in great numbers in the river, unparalleled in Africa.

  • Activities: game drives & evening/night game drives
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: normal 4x4 vehicle We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Mid-range tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 12 years

Availability

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Days 1–3

Days 1–3

South Luangwa National Park

On day one, we pick you up from Mfuwe Airport. You will spend three nights in an en-suite safari tent in Msandile Lodge, beautifully set on the banks of the Luangwa River. You can watch the animals coming to drink at the river directly from your chalet. Game drives are shared with other guests at the lodge. The lodge is opposite the central area of the national park. Two game drives per day are included in the rate.
  • Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
04Day 4

Day 4

Departure

After a last morning activity, we will transfer you to Mfuwe Aiport for your departure.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Msandile River Lodge Days 1 to 3 · 3 nights

Msandile River Lodge

South Luangwa National Park

Mid-range lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

3 nights Room confirmed with quote
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What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  9. Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates and dates

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From

US$880

per person

Guide price

US$1,271 per person

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Before you plan

Journey details

Best for

Mid-range tour

Private tour

Journey pace

1 stay

3 nights across 4 days.

Rooms

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

Rates, timing and lodge availability are checked again for your dates.

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