Known locally as the Valley of the Leopard, we’ll eat our safari hats if you can’t work out why within a day of arriving in South Luangwa.
We find the more guests we send to Zambia the more we wish we were back there. Something about the country grabs a hold of you and will not let go and so, following private and group safaris throughout Zambia in 2024 we have decided to launch a new South Luangwa itinerary for 2025.
Overview
Armstrong Fortescue co-founder’s Will and Matt will be your guides for this trip. Matt used to live and work in South Luangwa so is the perfect lead guide for the trip, while Will’s recent success in Wildlife Photographer of the Year means he’ll be on hand to offer high quality photography and image editing tuition throughout.
Days will be spent following the famous local leopards, with Shenton’s phenomenal local guides takins us out in open topped Land Rover’s each day. There are also multiple eye level hides to make the most of, including one in our recently refurbished camp, Mwamba, that we’ll have exclusive use of throughout the safari.
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2nd October
All guests to have arrived in Lusaka, overnight accommodation in Latitude Hotel and a welcome dinner.
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3rd October
Short road transfer to Lusaka Airport, private charter flight to Mfuwe Airstrip and road transfer/ game drive to camp, Mwamba.
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3rd October
Welcome briefing in camp, overview of the next few days from lead guides, leisurely lunch and then out on our first game drive.
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4th - 8th October
Five full days exploring South Luangwa, which we can do by foot or by vehicle. Sightings will hopefully cover painted wolves, lions, leopards, bee-eaters (a must for any birder), hippo by the hundred and all the usual characters.
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4th - 8th October
Throughout our safari we will have exclusive use of the recently renovated Mwamba Camp, which we will utilise for private and group editing sessions between safaris to ensure you create the image portfolio you came for.
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9th October
Sadly all good things come to an end and on the 9th we will depart Mwamba for Mfuwe Airport and catch our private charter back to Lusaka, in time for late afternoon/ evening flights home.
Key Information
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Dates
2nd - 9th October 2025
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Group Size
6 Guests
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Accommodation
One night at Latitude, six nights at Mwamba
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International Flights
All guests to arrive in Lusaka by 2nd October and depart on the 9th October.
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Guides
William Fortescue and Matthew Armstrong-Ford
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Cost
TBC
Enquire
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Accommodation in Lusaka
All in country road transfers
Accommodation in South Luangwa
All safari related activities; game drives, walking safaris and hide photography.
All meals and drinks at Mwamba (excluding top shelf Champagne)
Matt & Will as your expedition leaders and photographic guides
Daily photography tuition and editing workshops
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International Flights to Lusaka
Meals and beverages when in Lusaka
Taxes, levies, insurance, VISA fee, immigration duties or other travel services (where applicable)
Personal items such as expedition clothing
(Optional) staff gratuities
Anything not mentioned above as included
“The guides were extremely knowledgeable and continually passed on relevant information throughout the trip.”
Gerry Armstrong, U.K.
“I really enjoyed every minute of the trip … nice people which made a perfect trip and great memories.”
Silke Hullmann, Germany
“Amazing experiences in Africa with this fantastic atmosphere and knowledgeable team on photography and nature.”
Nicolas Deloche, Switzerland
