10‑Day Zambia Safari Journey

Spend 3 nights at Tena Tena, South Luangwa NP; 3 nights at Musesenji River Camp or Kujana Tented Camp, Lower Zambezi NP; and 3 nights at King Lewanika, Liuwa Plains NP

Day 1 On arrival at Lusaka International Airport a Robin Pope Safaris representative will meet and assist you onto your flight to Mfiuwe Airstrip, South Luangwa National Park. At Mfuwe International Airport a guide from Robin Pope Safaris will meet you and transfer you to Tena Tena. The drive to camp is approximately an hour and a half through colorful local scenes of villages, agriculture as well as bush; but possibly game sightings too.

Day 2-3 You have two days to enjoy the classic South Luangwa experience centred around exceptional wildlife viewing by game vehicle and the valley's signature walking safaris.

Day 4 Today you continue your journey into one of Zambia’s most captivating wilderness areas, the Lower Zambezi National Park. Your transfer will take you on a scheduled flight to Jeki airstrip, where you’ll be met by your guide. From here, you’ll travel through riverine woodland and along the Zambezi’s channels as you make your way to eithere Musesenji River Camp OR Kujana Camp, with wildlife often appearing before you’ve even settled in.

Day 5-6 You have two days to enjoy the essence of the Lower Zambezi, a region celebrated for its blend of river‑based adventures and exceptional wildlife viewing. Explore the Zambezi’s channels by boat or head out on classic game drives through winterthorn forests and open floodplains. It’s a wonderfully varied safari experience that showcases the park’s tranquillity, beauty, and remarkable diversity.

Day 7 Today you continue your journey into Liuwa Plains. As you leave the river and escarpment behind, the landscape opens into vast, shimmering grasslands — a dramatic shift that signals your arrival in one of Africa’s most remote and untouched ecosystems.

Day 8-9 You have two days to explore the vast, otherworldly landscapes of Liuwa Plains, a region defined by endless horizons, dramatic skies, and one of Africa’s most remote wilderness experiences. Spend your time discovering the sweeping grasslands on game drives, watching the movement of wildebeest herds and the striking contrast of red lechwe against the plains. This is also a place of exceptional birdlife, seasonal pans, and the quiet presence of predators including cheetah and hyena. The experience is serene, spacious, and deeply atmospheric — a rare safari that celebrates solitude, space, and the raw beauty of Zambia’s wild west. To follow the wildebeest migration your second night may involve sleeping out in the wilds of the Luiwa Plains National Park and have the wildebeest herds close at hand.

Day 10

Today marks the final day of your Zambian adventure as you bid farewell to the wide‑open beauty of Liuwa Plains. After breakfast, you’ll board your direct flight from Liuwa Plains to Lusaka, enjoying one last sweep over the floodplains before the landscape gives way to the city below. On arrival in Lusaka, you’ll connect to your onward international flight, whether homeward bound or continuing your travels elsewhere.
Tena Tena - South Luangwa National Park

Tena Tena offers an elegant yet authentic safari stay, with spacious canvas tents set beneath mature mahogany trees and positioned to overlook a peaceful lagoon where wildlife frequently gathers. Each tent is thoughtfully designed with open‑air dressing areas, en‑suite bathrooms featuring flush toilets and hot showers, and comfortable beds draped in mosquito nets for a restful night in the bush. The décor is understated and natural, blending seamlessly with the surrounding wilderness, while private verandas provide quiet vantage points for watching elephants, antelope, and birdlife drift through camp. It’s a beautifully intimate setting that captures the charm of classic South Luangwa safari living.

Musesenji River Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park

Museseji River Camp offers a beautifully secluded and classic safari experience along the quiet channels of the Linyanti region. The camp features a small number of well‑appointed canvas tents, each set on raised decking to take in peaceful river views and the steady movement of wildlife through the reeds and woodlands. Inside, guests enjoy comfortable beds, en‑suite bathrooms with flushing toilets and hot showers, and thoughtful touches that balance simplicity with comfort. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and deeply connected to the landscape — a place where hippos grumble in the distance, elephants drift past the water’s edge, and the tranquillity of northern Botswana becomes part of the stay.

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Kujana Tented Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park

Kujana Tented Camp offers a beautifully intimate and classic safari stay on the remote banks of the Lower Zambezi, surrounded by river channels, tall winterthorn trees, and abundant wildlife. The camp features a small collection of spacious Meru‑style tents, each with comfortable beds, en‑suite bathrooms, and private verandas positioned for peaceful views across the river and floodplains. Interiors are simple, elegant, and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural setting, creating a relaxed atmosphere where guests can enjoy the sounds of the bush, passing elephants, and the soft glow of lantern light in the evenings. It’s an authentic, close‑to‑nature camp that captures the charm and tranquillity of the Lower Zambezi.

King Lewanika Lodge - Liuwa Plains National Park

King Lewanika Lodge offers one of Zambia’s most refined and atmospheric safari stays, set on the vast, golden plains of Liuwa where the horizon seems endless. The lodge features a small collection of beautifully crafted villas built from canvas, timber, and natural materials, each designed to open fully to the landscape with sweeping views over the floodplains. Inside, guests enjoy spacious interiors, en‑suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and private decks ideal for watching wildebeest herds, grazing lechwe, and dramatic Liuwa sunsets. The style is understated yet luxurious — a perfect blend of contemporary comfort and raw wilderness that captures the spirit of this extraordinary, remote ecosystem.
Tena Tena - South Luangwa National Park

Guests may choose between a morning game drive or a guided walking safari, followed by an afternoon/evening game drive. Walks are offered subject to guide availability and seasonal conditions.Guests can enjoy exploring the rich riverine habitats and open plains, with excellent chances of encountering leopard, lion, elephant, wild dog, and the region’s famed carmine bee‑eaters in season.

The camp is renowned for its guided walking safaris, led by highly experienced naturalists who bring the landscape to life through tracks, bird calls, and the smaller details often missed from a vehicle. These walks offer a deeper, more immersive connection to the bush.

Between activities, guests can relax in camp overlooking a peaceful lagoon, watch wildlife drift by, or enjoy photographic opportunities around the riverbanks. Night drives add another dimension, revealing the nocturnal world of civets, genets, owls, and hunting predators.

Musesenji River Camp - Lower Zambezi National Park

Activities at Museseji River Camp showcase the quiet beauty and rich wildlife of the Linyanti region. Guests can enjoy twice‑daily game drives exploring riverine forests, floodplains, and the winding channels that attract elephants, buffalo, predators, and exceptional birdlife. The camp’s position along the river also allows for peaceful boat excursions when water levels permit, offering a different perspective of hippos, crocodiles, and the surrounding wetlands. Guided walks add an immersive element, focusing on tracks, smaller details, and the rhythm of the bush. With its remote setting and varied habitats, Musesenji offers a wonderfully balanced safari experience that feels both intimate and deeply connected to the landscape.

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Kujana Camp - Lower Zambezi National Parkerse you in the rich, varied wilderness of the Lower Zambezi. Guests can enjoy classic game drives through winterthorn forests and open floodplains, where elephants, buffalo, big cats, and diverse birdlife are frequently seen. The camp’s position along the river allows for exceptional water‑based experiences, including boat cruises and with hippos, crocodiles, and elephants feeding at the water’s edge. Walking safaris add a deeper, more intimate perspective, focusing on tracks, flora, and the smaller details that bring the bush to life. With its blend of land and water activities, Kujana offers a wonderfully rounded safari that captures the tranquillity and beauty of this remarkable river ecosystem.

King Lewanika Lodge - Liuwa Plains

Activities at King Lewanika Lodge immerse you in the vast, untouched wilderness of Liuwa Plains. Days are spent exploring the sweeping grasslands on game drives, tracking the movement of wildebeest herds, red lechwe, and the resident predators that roam this remote ecosystem. The open plains offer exceptional photographic opportunities, with dramatic skies and wide horizons that shift beautifully throughout the day. Walking safaris provide a deeper connection to the landscape, focusing on birdlife, seasonal pans, and the smaller details that define Liuwa’s unique character.

For guests seeking something truly unforgettable, the lodge offers an optional fly‑camp sleepout — a night spent under the stars in a remote corner of the plains. This experience captures the raw solitude and magic of Liuwa, with lantern‑lit dining, the sounds of the wilderness around you, and sunrise breaking over an endless horizon. It’s one of the most atmospheric and exclusive experiences in Zambia’s wild west.

10‑Day Zambia Safari Journey

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