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Private safari journey · Zambia

6-Day Luxury Safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park

Combine game drives in South Luangwa National Park with two nights at Three Rivers Camp, featuring walking safaris and star bed platforms connected to tents.

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Duration
6 days
3 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$3,433
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

Kafunta River Lodge is a classic Zambian safari lodge, combining all the essentials for a great safari, including its spectacular location at the edge of the floodplain. Beyond the plain, lies the Luangwa River, one of the best game viewing areas in the magical South Luangwa National Park. Kafunta Safaris Bushcamps offers a pure rustic wilderness experience with walking safaris at the core of its activities.

  • Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)
  • Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan 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
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Suitable 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

01Day 1

Day 1

Arrival at South Luangwa National Park

On arrival at Mfuwe Airport, you will be picked up by a representative from Kafunta Safari Lodge for your road transfer to the camp. You will be welcomed by the team with a refreshing beverage, followed by a briefing and shown to your room. Depending on your time of arrival, you will spend some time at leisure relaxing by the infinity pool before your first game drive in South Luangwa National Park. Dinner will be served in the camp.
  • Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

South Luangwa National Park

You will have an early morning wake-up call, followed by an early morning tea and a start to your first-morning game drive in South Luangwa National Park. Your safari buffet brunch will be served at the lodge. You will spend some time at leisure by the pool or take this opportunity to experience the Kafunta hide as you watch wildlife wander around the floodplains. An afternoon tea will be served followed by your night safari. Dinner will be served in camp.
  • Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Days 3–4

Days 3–4

Bush Camp Experience at South Luangwa National Park

After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Three Rivers Bushcamp where you will spend the next two nights. Three Rivers Camp is in South Luangwa National Park. The camp features 5 beautifully decorated tents, each with its own star bed platform directly connected to the tent. Sleep in or out, it is your choice! Daily activities include walking safaris and game drives in unspoiled wilderness.
  • Luxury tented camp bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
05Day 5

Day 5

South Luangwa National Park-Kafunta River Lodge

After your morning activity at Three Rivers Camp, your guide will drive you back to Kafunta for your last day in this exciting safari experience. You will spend some time in the natural hot tub, the only one in the Luangwa Valley. An afternoon tea will be served followed by your night safari. Dinner will be served in the camp.
  • Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
06Day 6

Day 6

Departure

Depending on your time of departure, you will have your last game drive in South Luangwa National Park. Your guide will drive you to Mfuwe Airport for your onward travel back home.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

Kafunta River Lodge Days 1 to 2 · 2 nights

Kafunta River Lodge

South Luangwa National Park

Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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Three Rivers Camp Days 3 to 4 · 2 nights

Three Rivers Camp

South Luangwa National Park

Luxury tented camp bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

2 nights Room confirmed with quote
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Kafunta River Lodge Day 5 · 1 night

Kafunta River Lodge

South Luangwa National Park

Luxury lodge bordering South Luangwa NP without fences

1 night 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. Drinking water (On all days)

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
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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From

US$3,433

per person

Guide price

US$3,433 per person

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Journey pace

3 stays

5 nights across 6 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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