The purest expression of what Zambia does better than anywhere.
A range, not a quote — the camps and the month move it. Price this structure by month and style, or read the Zambia guide.
Where you go, in order.
- 01Two or three South Luangwa bush camps, on foot between them
When this structure works.
| Period | Conditions | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| June–August | Cool, dry, clear. Bush thinning | The classic window for walking and comfort |
| September–October | Hot and very dry; the Luangwa shrinks to pools | Serious wildlife travelers who can handle heat |
| November–April | Emerald season. Rains, green bush, many camps closed | Adventurous travelers seeking the few open camps at low rates |
Check the month first: every country, every month, rated.
Three ways to do it, priced per couple.
Bush Camp Circuit
$500–$900 / night$8,000–$13,000 per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Classic bush camps, walking, drives, meals, most drinks, park fees
Small owner-run camps with superb guiding. Comfort is real but the emphasis is on the bush.
Premier Camps & Lower Zambezi
$1,000–$1,800 / night$16,000–$26,000 per couple (9 nights)
Includes: Premier camps, internal flights, canoeing, night drives, all inclusions
Combines Luangwa’s best with the Lower Zambezi river camps and a Victoria Falls finale.
Private Walking Expedition
$1,600–$3,000 / night$24,000–$40,000+ per couple (9 nights)
Includes: Private guide, exclusive mobile or bush camps, all flights and inclusions
A dedicated walking guide and your own camp — the way Zambia is meant to be done.
Best done as walking safaris.
The other structures.
Ask for luangwa walking, for your month.
We reply with two or three costed versions — which camps, which month, the full price — and tell you if a different structure would serve you better.