Budget lodge safari to Africa’s premier wildlife reserve, Luangwa Valley NP. This popular option is ideal for families or those on a budget. Guaranteed Departure any day for minimum of 2 persons
Day 1: Meet at the our Office at 08:30 in the morning. [A free collection service is offered to clients in Lilongwe].
Depart Lilongwe at 09:00. Continue to Mchinji. [1&1/2 hr drive] Here we complete immigration formalities and continue to Mwami - [the Zambian border]. From the border it is a short drive to Chipata - Zambia\'s capital of the Eastern Province.
NOTE: We are able to collect clients from Chipata or Mfuwe airport - Zambia.
Proceed on a dirt road to Luangwa Valley - Mfuwe sector.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed en route and ETA at the Lodge is 14:30. On arrival we check into our chalets followed by tea and coffee. A gentle walk along the Luangwa River is available for those that wish. Evening dinner. Overnight Lodge
Day 2: Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Our aim is to be on our first game drive by 06:15. All game drives are undertaken in specially modified game viewing vehicles, to optimise your pleasure and experience. Drinks and snacks are taken along for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11:00 for a scrumptious "brunch". An afternoon rest then we again head out for our afternoon drive at around 16.00 - returning to the lodge at 20:00. This night safari is included in your tour cost - a powerful spotlight is used to spot nocturnal creatures that frequent this habitat. Return tio the lodge for Evening Dinner .Overnight Lodge
Day 3: Tea, coffee and a light snack follow an early morning wake up call. Out aim is to again depart as early as possible. Drinks and snacks are taken with for your enjoyment whilst in the park. Depending on game sightings, we return to the lodge at 11:00 for a delicious "brunch". An afternoon rest, swim or visit to one of the local craft stores is followed by tea, coffee and biscuits. We again head out for our afternoon / night drive at 16.00 and return to the lodge at about 20.00. Evening Dinner. Overnight Lodge
Day 4: After a more leisurely start to the morning and a full breakfast, we pack up and depart back to Lilongwe. Departure time is 09:00. STop en route at the popular Tribal Textiles craft workshop - then continue to Lilongwe. A picnic lunch is eaten en route and ETA in the city is 15:00. A free drop off service is offered in Lilongwe
Please Note – Wc reserve the right to change the accommodation in accordance with availability without notice.
Included in the price All transport Lilongwe return, 3 nights lodge accommodation, all meals, 4 X game drives, services of guide.
Excluded from price: International flights, Drinks, visa fees [if applicable], park entrance fees [$ 25 p/p/p/d], game walk [$25] - seasonal June to Oct.
Luangwa Valley - 9,050 sq km of pristine woodland and riverine vegetation plays host to over 40 mammal and 650 bird species. The South Luangwa has been described as the premier park in Africa foremost for the variety of species seen when visiting. A visit to Malawi and Zambia would be totally incomplete without experiencing the sheer magnitude and delight of this unique area.
The lodge we use is basic and functional. All chalets are en suite and there is a swimming pool for guests' use. Meals are prepared using provisions we have brought with us and there is a limited bar. There is absolutely no problem traveling as a single woman, you are always part of a group and looked after by a qualifiedGuide throughout the safari.
Guaranteed departure any day for minimum of 2 persons
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This trip: Zambia - Luangwa Valley Budget Lodge Safari
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Yes, I did enjoy the Safari. I stayed at "Wildlife Camp".
I thoroughly enjoyed the drives and accommodations. The camp was efficiently run and the safari driver/guide (Billy) was excellent!
The 4 vehicular breakdowns on the travels to and from Lilongwe to S. Luangwa just added "spice" to the adventure.
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Client:
Romie - from South Africa
Trip:
This trip: Zambia - Luangwa Valley Budget Lodge Safari
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Briefly I arranged everything from South Africa and it was wonderful having such easy access to the internet and instant e-mail responses from the Lilongwe office.
My son, his girlfriend and I had traveled all the way up from Johannesburg to Vic Falls in my Renault. On the 28th December we arrived at the pick-up point in Chipata.
Henry drove like a Dakar rally driver and apart from splashing a few hapless bystanders with muddy rain water, took us safely into Luangwa Valley.
From then on, he was busy organizing a cook which seemed a problem only because, like lions, cooks are hard to find! But we always had good food and watched the different men struggling with the height of the cooker, standing on the boxes to reach - and struggling to wash the dishes squeezed in between the ladder to the upstairs floor, and the kitchen sink - clearly a design flaw in the architecture. But it didn't bother us.
We ate and slept in the beautiful lodge and wondered in our sleep what the funny growling and other weird noises were that we heard in the night.
Fred our guide was very keen to look after all our animal-sighting needs. We saw buffalo, a giraffe with two heads or so it seemed at first! - and hippos a-plenty - ugly beasts really!
Luckily I had seen lions in the Serengeti game parks so I wouldn't have been too unhappy if we'd left Luangwa Valley without seeing any. But my son and his girlfriend were longing for a glimpse of the Kings of the Jungle. Two night drives brought sightings of hyena and the smaller cats, but because of the rain, the lions stayed away.
We had just about given up when on the last hour of the last day we saw a lioness AND -the cream on the cake for me too,- the leopard. Fred's determination to pursue every tip and trail had paid off! We were so elated!
Thank You for a great experience and please share the photos and thanks with Henry and Fred! Love also to Patience.
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Client:
Valarie Piederriere - from
Trip:
This trip: Zambia - Luangwa Valley Budget Lodge Safari
Rating:
rating 10/10
Comment:
Mme and my friend were picked up on time by the operator before the safari. They took us to their office, where we were offered tea and biscuits whilst filling some forms. We then set out on a 5 hour drive to our safari destination.
Our driver was very friendly, we had sufficient time for lunch and we could stop for toilet or photos when we wanted. At the end of the safari, the operator kindly agreed to leave 1 hour later than planned so that I could enjoy a last morning drive. I should also mention that they had arranged for a visa waiver for entry into Zambia and that border crossings were dealt with quickly and efficiently. All in all, I would say that they were excellent agents for the organisers of the safari.
As for the safari itself, it was also a very positive experience. All the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very comfortable: the main lodge has very nice chalets with en suite bathroom, a great dining area and a swimming pool; the bush camp, whilst less luxurious, is also very comfortable and even has flushing toilets. We really felt all the staff were trying to make our stay as good as possible. Oh, and the food was excellent and served with panache every night.
