River Experience Special
Green Season Safari in South Luangwa National Park, Zambia
The 8 nights River Experience offers an excellent opportunity to visit the South Luangwa National Park, Zambia during the peak of the green season, from January to March. This is the time when the Luangwa River is in full flood and all the pools and lagoons are filled with water. By using the all-season game drive loops you are able to view animals and the rich birdlife. Besides that, you will travel to the water-locked northern sector by boat exploring the river with its manifold flooded lagoons where wildlife is in abundance.
8 night River Experience
Cost per person sharing US$3,150.
Inclusive of all game drives, night driver, walking and river safaris, return airport transfer, park entry fees and local drinks.
Valid from 20th January to 31st March 2009.
The sometimes heavy but usually short afternoon showers are more frequent now, however, rains do not occur daily and never last more than a few hours, allowing you to enjoy game drives and birding to the full extent. The night sky is torn by lightening and roaring thunder interrupts the night sounds. With sunrise the clouds clear and the morning awakes to a crystal clear day.
Some 47 migrant bird species visit the area and together with the huge variety of indigenous birds this makes this time of the year the best time for bird watching. Furthermore, during the green season game is spotted easily on the dry open plains.
You begin your safari with a stay at Kafunta River Lodge (5 nights) were you join the daily morning and afternoon/night drives. We then take you to Mchenja Camp or Kakuli (3 nights) by river transfer which will be your base for the river safaris. The activities are conducted by boat and on foot, and allow you to explore the banks of the Luangwa River as well as the brimming channels and lagoons that offer excellent game and bird viewing opportunities. A river transfer will take you back to Kafunta River Lodge where you enjoy more of the great game viewing and photographic opportunities.
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