Liuwa and Kafue – Wilderness Adventure

As soon as you step off the plane at Kasane International Airport, your adventure begins! We welcome you warmly and help you collect your rental 4×4 – ready to explore the breathtaking landscapes of Botswana and Zambia.

Picture yourself on the banks of the impressive Chobe River, enjoying an unforgettable sunset boat trip right into Chobe National Park. As the sky glows in golden colours, nature comes alive all around you.

Back at camp, your experienced guide gives you an overview of the coming two weeks – with exciting insights, helpful tips and room for all your questions.

Anticipation of an unforgettable experience in this magnificent wilderness grows!

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

Get ready for an exciting day – we set off early to cross the border into Zambia! Although the entry formalities can take some time, anticipation builds for what awaits us: the legendary Zambezi River.

Imagine the mighty water rushing past as we drive upstream to our next destination. Located right on the banks of the majestic Zambezi, just a few kilometres south of Sioma Falls, our camp offers a unique setting.

Here the rushing of the river and the power of nature accompany you to sleep – and set the tone for the further adventures of your guided self-drive safari through Zambia!

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

After a hearty breakfast, we make our way to the impressive Sioma Falls – a striking natural experience that lets you feel the power of the water up close. Then we continue to Mongu, where you can discover local treasures and stock up on supplies for the coming days.

Well equipped, we cross the wide Zambezi floodplain, up to 50 kilometres wide – an enchanting landscape that turns into a glittering inland sea in the late summer months.

Having arrived in the lively town of Kalabo, we take the ferry across the Luwangina River and enter the wild beauty of Liuwa Plains National Park. The deeper we venture into this unspoilt wilderness, the greater the wonder – especially when we spot the first herds of wildebeest.

Over the next four days we immerse ourselves completely in nature. Our simple bush camp offers you rustic comfort with cold showers and flush toilets – in the middle of the rugged, pristine beauty of the Liuwa Plains.

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

Game drives

In the Liuwa Plains you can experience the wild, remote beauty of this stretch of land at your own pace.

Over the next two days, breathtaking landscapes await you, stretching seemingly endlessly to the horizon. Marvel at the majestic herds of wildebeest moving across the plains in great numbers – a symbol of Africa's untamed soul.

With a little luck we will also spot the big predators of this wilderness: lions, hyenas and wild dogs – signs of the successful protection of this unique ecosystem.

For bird lovers, the Liuwa Plains are a true paradise. Large flocks of crowned and wattled cranes, striking secretary birds and many other fascinating species enrich your sightings list and provide lively safari moments.

Every moment in this unspoilt wilderness awakens your passion for Africa's wildlife and its boundless beauty.

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

After an exciting morning game drive, we say goodbye to the fascinating Liuwa Plains National Park – with unforgettable memories of its impressive wildlife in our luggage. Our journey takes us further east across the vibrant floodplains of the Zambezi, where the landscape unfolds in a colourful mosaic of water, grass and sky.

Arriving in Mongu, we spend the night at camp and use the opportunity to refuel our vehicles and restock supplies – because the next four nights await us in the magnificent Kafue National Park.

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

We leave the mighty Zambezi behind and set off on a new adventure in Kafue National Park! Look forward to varied days along the scenic banks of the Kafue River, the quiet shores of Lake Itezhi-Tezhi and across the wide Nanzhila Plains.

Kafue will delight you with its diversity and wildness; exciting game drives bring you very close to the impressive wildlife.

A special highlight is the boat trip on the Kafue River: enjoy the wide views, watch animals on the banks and experience the landscape from a completely new perspective.

In Kafue, adventure blends with slowing down – a place that gives you intense nature experiences and unforgettable impressions.

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

Kafue National Park – Blue Lagoon National Park

Driving distance approx. 240 km; driving time approx. 3–5 hours

After a relaxed breakfast with a dreamlike view over Lake Itezhi-Tezhi, we set off to discover one of Zambia's best-kept secrets: Blue Lagoon National Park – a real highlight of this guided self-drive safari through Zambia.

This fascinating area lies in the middle of the Kafue Flats and is home to wide floodplains teeming with life. Here you will encounter Kafue lechwe antelope, elegant zebras, shy sitatunga and even buffalo – surrounded by a breathtaking variety of waterbirds.

As you explore the park's outer areas, acacia woodlands reveal themselves, a true paradise for birdwatchers.

Blue Lagoon National Park is one of Africa's last untouched wilderness areas. Only recently opened to travellers and still barely developed, it offers a unique safari experience.

Keep your eyes open for the imposing southern African rock pythons, which feed on lechwe and birds in this rich environment. These fascinating snakes can grow up to 5.5 metres long and weigh up to 65 kilograms – an exciting extra as you explore this pristine wilderness.

Overnight in a rooftop tent at campsites without sanitary facilities (wild camping).

After breakfast, we pack our vehicles for the last time. Before leaving the park, we explore the surroundings once more and visit the viewing platform overlooking the swampy plains – a paradise for birdwatchers.

As we say goodbye to this unique place, we take the magic of Zambia's wild landscapes with us in our hearts.

Our return journey takes us back to civilisation, and in the early afternoon we reach our last camp of the trip in Lusaka. You will have plenty of time to freshen up before we round off the evening with dinner together (at your own expense).

Overnight in a rooftop tent at a campsite with shared sanitary facilities.

End of tour

Driving distance approx. 50 km; pure driving time approx. 1 hour

To finish, we enjoy one last breakfast together before the transfer to the airport.

It is time to say goodbye. Your guided self-drive safari in Zambia comes to an end. But the experiences in this impressive country remain unforgettable and may well soon inspire your next adventure trip.