What you can expect: Excellent for photography. Much less dust and crystal clear air. Wonderful birding with the migrant and resident birds in breeding plumage, heronries and avarian kindergartens in Feb/March. Births and nursery herds of young (impala, warthog drop early Nov, and it is peak time for elephants, zebra and many more) The bush is green, beautiful and lush and the skies are blue , dramatic afternoon skies with spectacular clouds and light Luangwa River is high and dramatic so wonderful boating and Fewer people around. It is also excellent value with lower rates.

Kapani Rivers & Rainbows :  $2950 pp    
Kapani and Kakuli - A unique and unforgettable safari experience for photographers, wildlife and bird enthusiasts. This safari combines the renowned comfort and expert guiding at Kapani, where game drives generate spectacular wildlife sightings during the day and at night. Combined with Kakuli the signature bush camp of the Norman Carr safaris family. Here you will explore on river safaris and bush walks.

The bush is in its fullest flush of growth, rivers and lagoons are brimming and boating safaris take you eye to eye with hippos and crocs.
Magnificent skyscapes and sunsets, a wealth of migratory birds, clear night skies and occasional dramatic tropical downpours provide the back drop for a safari during the most exciting time to be in the South Luangwa Valley.
The package;

3 nights Kapani and 3 nights Kakuli and 1 night at Pioneer Camp Lusaka.
Fully inclusive of domestic flights with airport and camp transfers, all activities, national park fees, bar and laundry.

Camps can also be booked independently of the package or additional nights booked at the normal camp rates.
 

River Journeys between Nkwali and Nsefu Camps:  $3250 pp
This 7 day safari combines Luangwa River Camp, Nsefu and Nkwali, and Camps. "The Luangwa Valley is at its most dramatic in the Emerald Season, with the Luangwa River now flowing over into the brimming lagoons. Boating into these lagoons, flooded ebony groves and flowing channels gives you a view of the Valley which is normally inaccessible during this season". . The Luangwa River is one of the last remaining major rivers in Africa, and even in the world, that has not been damned for hydropower. This vast river still annually rises, floods into lagoons and channels, changes course and resulting in new lagoons and in so doing creates an rich flood plain river system. To be in the heart of the park, at peak flood time, staying at the first camp built in Zambia (1951) with the river being your only access, is quite an experience. At Luangwa River Camp and Nkwali you will drive, walk and boat. Most of the game in this area remains resident all year and so the game viewing is always excellent and hopefully you will see wild dog as it is the season for our top viewing season for the dogs. A relaxed boat up or down the Luangwa River will be your transfer to and from Nsefu, bird watching and game viewing on the way. At Nsefu the emphasis will be on exploring the flooded ebony groves and lagoon systems, flowing channels and tributaries by boat. There will also be excellent walking, including a boat and walking combination to reach one of southern Africa's largest yellow billed stork colonies in full action.  

Extend your Green Season safari to the Lower Zambezi:  $4750 pp   
The Lower Zambezi reopens in April, after the peak of the rains, to glorious blue skies. The bush is still fresh although already starting to dry out. Many of the birds are coming to the end of the breeding cycle - with the youngsters following the parents around! The wildlife is in peak conditions after months of lush grazing.
The combination of the South Luangwa with the Lower Zambezi is always excellent. The South Luangwa is a larger park with more game diversity. But the Lower Zambezi has the extra dimension of the Zambezi River - a spectacular, clear wide river. Although there is some boating in the Luangwa in April it is limited and does not compare to boating on the Zambezi.
Chongwe River Camp is perfectly situated on the confluence of the peaceful Chongwe River and the mighty Zambezi. The massive grove of winterthorns provide a superb backdrop for this relaxed camp with views of the rivers and the Zambezi escarpment.

Notes: The prices for each of these ideas include meals - drinks - park fees - domestic flights and transfers.
Please call or email for a full itinerary. We can also help you arrange your international flights to coincide with your safari.
These ideas all require minimum 2 guests.