Bee-Eaters, Leopards & River Elephants: Zambia Photography Safari
Two of Africa's best photographic parks, a private vehicle, and the colours of the late dry season.
Tour Overview
Lusaka (LUN) → ✈ Lower Zambezi National Park → ✈ Lusaka → ✈ Mfuwe → South Luangwa National Park → ✈ Mfuwe → Lusaka (LUN)
7N - 8D
Tour Highlights
Photographing carmine bee-eater colonies in the riverbanks (roughly Sep–Nov)
Shooting leopards on spotlit night drives in South Luangwa
Working from a private photographic vehicle with beanbags for four days
Photographing elephants wading between channels of the Lower Zambezi
Shooting at water level from a canoe on the Zambezi channels
Capturing hippo pods packed into the shrinking Luangwa River
Photographing Thornicroft's giraffe, found only in the Luangwa Valley
Flying between parks by light aircraft over the Zambezi escarpment
Attractions Covered
Photo Gallery
Tour Itinerary
Lusaka (LUN) → ✈ Lower Zambezi National Park → ✈ Lusaka → ✈ Mfuwe → South Luangwa National Park → ✈ Mfuwe → Lusaka (LUN)
7N - 8D
Important Note:
Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.
Tour Inclusions
What's Included
- 3 nights at a mid-upper riverside camp in Lower Zambezi National Park, fully inclusive: all meals, local drinks, two to three guided activities a day, park fees (twin-sharing)
- 4 nights at a mid-upper safari camp in South Luangwa, fully inclusive: all meals, local drinks, activities, park fees (twin-sharing)
- Vegetarian meals confirmed with each camp in advance; Jain meals very limited (TBC)
- Light-aircraft flights Lusaka–Lower Zambezi–Lusaka and scheduled flights Lusaka–Mfuwe–Lusaka (economy, soft-bag baggage limits apply — extra camera-bag allowance TBC)
- Airstrip transfers in both parks
- Private photographic vehicle with guide in South Luangwa for all four days, fitted with beanbags and charging points (TBC)
- Game drives, night drives, boat safaris and canoe safaris in Lower Zambezi (canoeing subject to conditions and guide's judgement)
- Visits to carmine bee-eater colonies with time for photography (seasonal — TBC)
- 5% GST and all applicable local taxes
- 24/7 on-trip support via WhatsApp and call
What's Not Included
- International airfare (unless specified)
- Zambia visa fees (amount TBC at booking, subject to change)
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover (strongly recommended; check cover for camera equipment)
- Yellow fever vaccination and malaria medication
- Tips for guides, trackers and camp staff (customary on safari)
- An overnight stay in Lusaka if international flights don't connect with light-aircraft schedules (TBC)
- Premium drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions
Cancellation Policy
- 130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
- 215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
- 37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
- 4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
- 5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months
- 6Note: safari camps and light-aircraft operators often have stricter cancellation terms, which we share in writing before you pay (TBC).
Important Note:
We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.
Package Upgrade Options
Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.
- Hotel Upgrade to Luxury Camps in both Parks: +₹2,10,000 per person
- Private Transfers Throughout: Add a private photographic vehicle in Lower Zambezi as well: +₹72,000 per person
- Private Photographic Hide Sessions at a Waterhole (where available): +₹38,000 per person
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Why Safari Sutra?
Most safari packages put photographers in a shared vehicle with fixed timings; we include a private photographic vehicle in South Luangwa and time the trip for the late dry season, when bee-eaters nest and animals crowd the rivers. Light-aircraft flights between parks keep every day in the field, and we plan baggage for your camera gear before you fly.
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