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Safari & Culture - On Safari
On Safari
Gone are the days that "safari" meant colonial men with big guns and long line
of "helpers" carrying boxes on their heads aiming to hunt down the big game on
the plains of Africa.
Nowadays we rather speak of photographic safaris and the range on offer in
Zambia is impressive. Many visitors to Zambia know what they want - high quality
wilderness and a sense of exclusivity. With your going on Safari in South
Luangwa you have made the right choice. Although you have to remember that none
of the animals are lined up for you in zoo-style; luckily most of the times they
have to be searched for.
Wildlife viewing
Viewing mammals is generally better in the dry season, as the sparse vegetation
makes visibility easier and the animals congregate around water sources. Early
mornings and late afternoons / evenings are the best times to go out. However,
the wetter, green season offers a totally different perspective of animal life
and most often you are rewarded with views of the "youngsters".
Whether you are on an organised safari by one of the lodges, in the good hands
of a professional guide, or choose to self-drive, please don't be rushed and
have respect for the environment you are in. No chasing, scaring or annoying
animals please! And please do not litter.
Private - Individual Safaris
If you’re in your own vehicle, be sure to get a map of the park
from the helpful scouts at the park entrance and follow the loop roads in the
park, past dams bursting with hippos, crowned cranes, grazing antelope and
scurrying baboons.
In case you are travelling in a big group and would like to
conduct your own drives, make sure to have a look at our
rental game vehicles. Our cars seat up to nine
persons enabling you to enjoy the drives with your complete party, ensuring
nobody misses out on good sightings. A bonus for self drives is that there are
no time restrictions and you can enter the park for the entire day;
From 1st of April to 30th of November between 06.00 and 18.30 hours
From 1st of December to 31st of March between 06.00 and 19.00 hours
Departing visitors must ensure they leave the National Park before gates close.
Organised Safaris
To make the most out of your game drive, why not hire a private guide for your
party. He is well known in the park, knows the best loops and game activities,
plus it saves you the driving yourself. Needless to mention he is available for
the entire day, only retiring after a exciting day in the park. Pre-booking with
The
Personal Touch is
absolutely necessary as good guides are hard to come by. We are more then
happy to assist you with additional information.
Lodge Safaris
If you’re staying at one of the
Valley’s lodges, their guides
will ensure you have every opportunity to see all that the valley has to offer
of its wildlife, birds and varying vegetation and habitats in both morning and
afternoon drives. Normally their game drive activities are set hours, leaving
around 6.00 and returning 10.00 for the morning and leaving around 16.00 to
return around 20.00 for their afternoon drives. Not only are your booked drives
guided by the professionals and thus you are getting more insights into any
animal behaviour, but the bonus of staying in the park two hours after the gate
closes for self drivers enables you to look for the nocturnal animals of the
park.
Please note
Entry regulations and rules are obtained at the entrance of the
park or at your lodge. As pricing and regulations seem to change regularly,
please
e-mail us for the latest information. Do note, entrance fees can only be paid
cash in (preferably) US dollars or Zambian Kwacha. No credit cards or traveller
cheques are accepted.
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Safaris | Kawaza Cultural Village