GAME DRIVES
A game drive is going out and looking for wildlife. South Luangwa National Park is one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world. It has some of the densest concentrations of game in Africa. There are 60 animal species and over 400 different bird species. It allows the visitor to go out and see the Africa of old. Wild, wonderful and exciting. You will certainly see plenty of animals, Hippo's and crocodiles bask in the rivers while herds of elephants roam free. You can do this in a safari vehicle, but also on foot! South Luangwa National Park is one of the few parks where you are actually allowed to go a walking safari. This is the way to taste the real thrill of this remote, untamed and unspoilt part of Africa (together with an armed guard and a qualified guide, off course!)
The park is a true wilderness so you might not see every animal you would like to but there is always a surprise to make up for it! There are also night game drives which give a rare opportunity to see and hear nocturnal animals.
See the Gallery for pictures of a few of the animals to be seen in the park.
Morning game drive: from 05.30 - 09.30 am
Late afternoon game drive: from 16.00 - 20.30 pm
| Prices Per Game Drive Per Day (Including Park Entrance) |
Prices Per Person in US$ | Extra morning/evening game drive per day |
|---|---|---|
| For One Day | 60 | 35 |
| For Two Days | 120 | 30 |
| For Three Days | 175 | 30 |
| For Four Days | 230 | 30 |
| For Five Days | 285 | 30 |
The entrance fee for South Luangwa National Park is US$25 per person for non-residents, US$20 per person for residents and Zk 25.000 per person for citizens. This is a 24 hour permit. Please pay this amount when you book the game drive, since we have to pay this at the gate! The price for a game-drive is US$35 per person for the first two game drives, thereafter you pay US$30. You can also enter this park with your own vehicle, preferably 4 x 4. The park is open for public from 6 am – 6 pm. You must also pay entrance fee for the car.
Please make sure you bring warm clothes, as it might be cool early morning and in the evening. Also bring your binoculars and camera with plenty of film! Further we suggest a sunhat and sun cream.
VILLAGE TOURS
We want to set up a village tour, to show you the real African life-style. However, when this information was printed, the tour was not yet made. When all the arrangements are made, you can expect the following; a local guide will take you around the village and he/she will explain as much he/she can to you. His/her English might not be the best, but we are sure you will understand each other. You will see traditional houses, outside kitchens, local food, woman pounding the mais, etc. And you can learn the local greetings! This tour costs US$10 per person. Some of this money will go to the guide and the village. It will take you approx. 1 hour.
TRADITIONAL DANCING
A traditional dancing group perform every Saturday. The group will entertain you in the evening. They wear colourful local costume and dance to the traditional drum. With their enthusiasm and joy of Image: Traditional Dancers Performing A Dance dancing you will want to join them! Don't worry! They are always keen to have you join them in a dance and take home a few extra memories and photos! If you don't know the dance they will cheerfully show you and are always happy to help you with a few, or perhaps a lot of steps! They will appreciate a small tip from you.