Last Updated: January 5, 2025

Mila’s photo blog from her walking safari in Zambia

“Wilderness is not a luxury. It is a necessity of the human spirit”
Edward Abbey

Mila (Milandi) enjoyed a walking safari in Zambia where she visited both the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa National Park as a guest with Time & Tide Safaris.

Milandi is a budding photographer so she has illustrated her trip, not with words but with her own photos…

The Lower Zambezi National Park lies on the north bank of the Zambezi River in South Eastern Zambia. Until 1983, when the area was declared a National Park, the area was the private game reserve of Zambia’s president. So this protected the park from the ravages of mass tourism. It remains one of the few pristine wilderness areas left in Africa.

Lower Zambezi Luxury Safari

One of the finest ways to see magnificent the African wildlife is on a canoeing safari on the Lower Zambezi River. You’ll paddle downstream on a relaxing adventure and get really close to the water’s edge. Here elephant, buffalo, hippo and crocodile share their domain with you.

Mila's photo blog from her walking safari in Zambia - Lower Zambezi River

Mila's photo blog from her walking safari in Zambia - Canoeing on the Lower Zambezi River

Get the Ball Rolling

Love the sound of a walking safari but not sure where to start? Chat to us!

South Luangwa

Experts have dubbed South Luangwa to be one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and not without reason. The concentration of animals around the Luangwa River, and its oxbow lagoons, is among the most intense in Africa.

Mila's photo blog from her walking safari in Zambia - Luwi Camp

Way back in 1950, a young game ranger called Norman Carr initiated a far-reaching and visionary conservation concept. This was to pave the way for modern conservation and tourism. He was the pioneer of walking safaris. Luwi Camp above, nestled in the shade of huge mahogany trees, is close to a permanent hippo and crocodile-filled lagoon. It is situated deep in the heart of the National Park, on the dynamic seasonal Luwi River after which it is named. Plus the area is extremely remote with no other camps or people around for many miles.

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa

Our first morning on a bushwalk in the South Luangwa National Park.

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa ellie

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa 13

Our excellent guide Phil tells us about True Weavers with Ilze getting the focus.

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa nsolo

I can image Norman Carr sitting at this desk #luwicamp

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa lion

This lion shot was not taken on foot but from a game drive… Though encountering large predators on foot is always a possibility…

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa lion kill

Pride of lion feeding on elephant that died two days ago due to natural courses. On a walking safari, you experience nature with your senses (sight, smell, sound, taste and touch). Adrenaline pumps through your body when you find a lion on foot.

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa beetle

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa elephant

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa giraffe

Chinzombo Camp

The team of intrepid travellers, admittedly not looking so intrepid now that we have encountered the luxury of Chinzombo!

Mila's photo blog from her walking safari in Zambia - Chinzombo Camp

A kaleidoscope of images from the luxurious Chinzombo Camp

#chinzombo

I thought I would end with this relaxed photo of Beth, our Norman Carr Safaris host, showing you that a walking safari can be relaxing as well as exhilarating…

Mila's Zambia walking safari trip South Luangwa beth

Download our Insiders Guide to Zambia Safaris

Major attractions, sample tours & camps, and the low-down on best areas to visit! Get our free guide here

This Zambia safari photo blog (trip report ) is by Milandi Joubert a Cedarberg African Travel consultant.

Cedarberg Africa is a specialist tour operator for Southern and East Africa. We focus on upmarket tailormade safaris for discerning and inquiring people. Several of us have visited Zambia and so we can chat to you about a possible trip from personal experience. Weighing up the different options, to plan a trip that is just right for you.