The Zambian Mobile Circuit combines the wildlife-rich forests and plains of Northern Zambia with the iconic Luangwa Valley! This safari offers some of the best birding destinations in Zambia with a chance for birders to tick off the prehistoric Shoebill whilst visiting the Bangweulu Wetlands. The Luangwa Valley, on the other hand,  is a sanctuary for wildlife, centered around the lifeblood of the Luangwa River, with the  South Luangwa home to the highest density of carnivores in Zambia and the North Luangwa possibly, the only place where one can see the elusive Black Rhino in Zambia. 

After landing in Lusaka and meeting with your safari team,  you will travel to Forest Inn on the Great North Road where the real adventure begins.  Set in 160 hectares of protected Miombo Forest, Forest Inn is a rich oasis for birdlife. Lush lawns and tranquil gardens provide habitat for productive birding, forest walks or a relaxed sundowner.

Day 2 will be an early start, leaving Forest Inn  and travelling to the Bangweula Wetlands. The tented camp is  positioned in the wetlands in an island thicket of indigenous trees. The camp is always alive with bird movement and the sound of thousands of lechwe sloshing in the waters around camp at night will stay with you long after you leave. Sunrise over the Bangweulu Wetlands can be viewed on the eastern side of camp and guarantees the most stunning start to the African day

After 3 days exploring the  wetlands  you will leave and travel to the tranquil Mutinondo Wilderness area for 2 days.   An  owner managed, hidden gem on the plateau 30 km west of the Luangwa Valley in northern Zambia,  Mutinondo Wilderness is a paradise unique to Zambia! Free of big game, guests are able to celebrate pristine miombo woodland, streams, waterfalls and inselbergs, over 60 km of well-maintained and signed tracks, and views from horizon to horizon without evidence of human activity.

After time spent in the Wilderness, we travel northwards to Kapishya Hot Springs for 2 nights of sheer relaxation.  Kapishya is a quiet secluded lodge just off the Great North Road, along the banks of the Mansha River.  The Hot Springs are an idyllic spot to spend your time relaxing in the natural, sulphur free water. As your feet sink into the soft white sand, you can forget about the stresses of the outside world and reflect on the spectacular memories made up to this point.

After breakfast and a final swim in the hot springs we will depart Kapishya for North Luangwa National Park. This area of the Luangwa Valley is a remote, off-the-beaten track version of the South Luangwa. You will spend the next 3 nights at North Luangwa camp, it’s  situated  on the banks of the Luangwa River, with good access also to the game rich Mwaleshi River.  The beauty of visiting this park lies in the truly remarkable opportunity to experience Africa as it was when the first safari pioneers walked Africa!  It is wild, untouched and completely off-the-grid. The park is noted for its massive herds of buffalo and large prides of lion that inhabit the territory. Other common mammals are lion, hyaena, Cookson’s wildebeest, bushbuck, zebra, warthog, baboon, vervet monkey, puku and impala. 

After breakfast and a morning activity we will depart North Luangwa for the iconic South Luangwa National Park.  On arrival at Flatdogs Camp  there will be time to freshen up  and, time permitting, there will be the option to head out on an afternoon game drive finished off with sundowner drinks on the river.  Flatdogs Camp is situated on the banks of the Luangwa River, on the border of  the South Luangwa National Park which is  one of the last great wildlife wonders of the world. It is nine thousand square kilometers (3,475 square miles) of pristine wilderness. The South Luangwa NP has been visited by wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world since its creation in 1972. 

After an early breakfast, we shall begin our drive back to Lusaka. It shall take around 9.5 hours to reach the city. We will drop you at your chosen destination for this last night