Comfortable walking shoes and neutral coloured clothing, warm clothing for cool winter evenings (June / July), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, swimming costume, bird book, insect repellent, binoculars and camera.
You should travel with soft sided bags not hard suitcases (not only for the smaller aircraft but also to fit into vehicles). Proflight baggage allowance (for most routes) – limit of 15 kg for hold luggage and 5 kg for hand luggage. Additional 30kg for hold luggage can be booked for 300 ZMW (30 USD) via Proflight website or at Lusaka airport.
With USD, please make sure you bring new notes – the ones with “big heads” dated from 2012. In Zambia they don’t accept the old notes with small heads.
Nationals from Australia, Canada, UK, USA, New Zealand and most European countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland can obtain their visa at the point of entry into Zambia. The current tourist visa fee for single entry is USD 50. Please visit the Zambian Immigration website http://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm for more information.
Seasonal changes are very pronounced in Luangwa. The dry season begins in April - October, the hottest month. Warm sunny days and chilly nights typify the dry winter months of May to August. The wet season begins in November .The rainy season lasts up until the end of March. This is Zambia's 'Emerald Season'.
November through March is known as 'emerald season' in the South Luangwa National Park. This is when most of the annual rainfall is received and is a particularly beautiful time of year.
February through April we like to explore the Luangwa River by boat. The lush, green landscape supports specific fauna and flora; birders flock to the Luangwa Valley during these months.
Discover the delicate relationship between the ecosystem of the Luangwa valley and its surrounding communities.
On request, and in place of a game drive, we offer cultural / village tours, along with visits to the local markets and Tribal Textiles.
On request, and in place of a game drive, we offer cultural / village tours, along with visits to the local markets and Tribal Textiles.
We offer day and night drives as part of your stay at Chikunto Safari Lodge. From our special location in the South Luangwa National Park we traverse the hidden world of the Luangwa valley. Our safari drives provide wonderful opportunities for you to experience this feted safari destination.
Thrilling night drives offer a rare insight into the unique behaviour of the resident nocturnal species. This time of day belongs to the predators; we may see lions hunting, leopards stalking or hyenas scavenging.
We offer day and night drives as part of your stay at Chikunto Safari Lodge. From our special location in the South Luangwa National Park we traverse the hidden world of the Luangwa valley. Our safari drives provide wonderful opportunities for you to experience this feted safari destination.
Thrilling night drives offer a rare insight into the unique behaviour of the resident nocturnal species. This time of day belongs to the predators; we may see lions hunting, leopards stalking or hyenas scavenging.
South Luangwa National Park is the birthplace of the walking safari.
Our walks can start in camp or, alternatively, let us take you on a safari drive into the bushveld to seek out a more remote area to explore on foot.
Walking safaris offer you a peaceful encounter with the bush allowing you to appreciate the full scale of the ecosystem and your place within it.
Engage your senses by taking in the range of sights, sounds and smells along the mighty Luangwa river.
* Age limits apply
† Seasonal or on request
Bookings made on a provisional basis will be held for 21 days.
- FREE to postpone a booking until the end of booking year following season
- FREE to cancel a booking up to 30 days prior arrival
- NO deposit required to confirm booking
- Full payment due 30 days prior arrival
- No cancellation fee up to 31 days prior to arrival
- 25% cancellation fee 30-0 days prior to arrival
* DNPW National Park Fees are $ 65 pppn and non-commissionable.
The fees includes park entrance fee, bed levy and tourism levy.
EXCLUSIVE USE – PARK FEES DON’T APPLY FOR EMPTY BEDS.
These fees are subject to change depending on DNPW policy without prior notice.
Max. 1 child per double room, max. 2 children in family room, max. 4 children at Lodge:
- Children 3-7 years sharing with two adults receive a discount of 50%. Park fees will apply at the appropriate level.
- Children 8-16 years sharing with two adults receive a discount of 30% on the commissionable rate. Park fees will apply at the appropriate level.
Number: +260 96 6687 798
Email: contact@chikunto.com
URL: http://www.chikunto.com
Number: +353 87 693 3333
Email: gareth@chikunto.com
Number: +353 87 693 3333
Email: j.kant@chikunto.com
