Overview
Every year, as the dry season takes hold, thousands of Southern Carmine Bee-eaters arrive along the banks of the Luangwa River to nest ā turning the riverbank cliffs into a moving wall of turquoise and crimson. This fly-in safari is built around that exact window, based at Track and Trail River Camp, an intimate, owner-run lodge just five minutes from South Luangwa’s main gate, directly on the river where the colonies nest.
With return flights between Lusaka and Mfuwe included, this is a fully inclusive escape into one of Africa’s most photogenic bird spectacles ā paired with South Luangwa’s renowned game viewing, walking safaris, and predator activity.
Highlights
- Return flights between Lusaka and Mfuwe included, no separate arrangement needed
- Timed for Carmine Bee-eater breeding season, when colonies of thousands nest along the riverbank cliffs
- Stay at Track and Trail River Camp, directly on the Luangwa River, five minutes from the park's main gate
- Morning and evening game drives across South Luangwa's diverse habitats
- Genuine predator activity alongside elephants, hippos, and crocodiles along the river
- Over 400 recorded bird species in the park, a rewarding trip for birders and casual wildlife lovers alike
- Fully inclusive, accommodation, meals, flights, transfers, and guiding all covered
