In a place where time stands still and feels like where ‘it’ all began, South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is popularly described as a wildlife anchorage and is one of the best places to go on a walking safari.
Why South Luangwa?
Any respected game ranger, safari travel agent, bush enthusiast or wildlife blogger will tell you it’s because the game populations found in this part of Africa are among the densest in the world. From the highest concentrations of hippo in the world and one of the highest leopard counts in Africa to the tens of thousands of Carmine Bee-Eaters that nest in the sand banks of the Luangwa River, all find refuge in south Luangwa.
Why a South Luangwa Walking Safari?
Why would any sane person want to do a walking safari in an area with such an abundance of big game such as South Luangwa??? Well there are a few good reasons we believe…
- You get a new outlook on what nature is all about
Think about how much you actually miss when you are on safari in a vehicle … When you are on foot, you are forced to look where you are going and whats around you. You start to observe the ‘whole package’.
- You become part of your environment
It’s amazing how quickly a person adapts to life in the bush. You start zoning in to the natural surrounds around you. You become part of it and it becomes part of you.
- Its all about the detail
Suddenly the world is just as much about Micro as it is Macro. You suddenly become aware of every little thing. From the tiniest bug to the beauty and mystery of a certain plant.
- You experience nature through 5 senses instead of one
Birdsong becomes more pronounced and you feel the wind on your skin. You smell plants and taste their fruits. You touch dung and feel the texture of bark.
- You de-stress properly!
There’s no rush, no traffic and most probably no signal either. You have no other choice than to switch off and retune yourself with Mother Nature.
- The big thrill!
The thrill of encountering a large animal such as a member of the Big 5 on a walking safari is unforgettable.
A South Luangwa Walking Safari is the new frontier of safari. Go in search of Africa’s wildlife on foot in a remarkably beautiful environment will leave you with dinner table stories for life. A South Luangwa walking safari can range from between two to ten days. The best part is its completely flexible. Guests have the option of going on game drives in place of or form part of the walk in the afternoons and evenings, which allows one to get closer to the big cats such as lion and leopard.
Custom-made walking safaris in the South Luangwa are made to fit your particular requirements so if you want to walk decent distances every day and avoid the sounds of motors you can do so. You can even walk between different luxury bush camps, each with its own look and feel, and all situated in beautiful locations in vast private concessions in the south of the park. So you could spend every night in a new camp or base yourself out of one camp. Each camp is best enjoyed over a couple of nights in my opinion. The bush camps on a South Luangwa Walking Safari offer simple luxury at its best.
The daily walks average between 3-4 hours but can be extended or reduced if required. After a long day of walking and tracking you can sit back and enjoy sumptuous meals while taking in the stunning views of the game-rich Luangwa River system around you. Or peer up at the starlit African skies. There is nothing quite like it.
What are you waiting for? Get in touch with the Safari Index today. The Safari Index team of safari experts can help you plan the ultimate South Luangwa Walking Safari in the arguably the best place ever – it’s that simple.
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