The 'original safari company' - Norman Carr started walking safaris more than 60 years ago in the Luangwa Valley. Luwi, Nsolo, Kakuli and Mchenja camps are dotted along the beautiful Luwi River within walking distance of each other. We walk from camp to camp, spending a couple of nights in each camp to explore and experience the unique wonders of each area.
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All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
The thrill of tracking lions through early morning mists and exploring a wilderness unchanged for millennia is not to be missed.These camps are truly wild but still supremely comfortable.
Need To Know
Tiny remote camps with a very wild feel - but still extremely comfortable. Only 4 rooms each, award winning guides - a truly wild and authentic experience.
Safaris
Walking from camp to camp, all day adventures to the wildest parts of the South Luanwga with the chance to sleep out under the stars No more than 4 or 6 on an activity, we are tracking big game on foot the way the hunters and pioneers of old used to do.
Wildlife
Buffalo and lion are common along the Luwi River Valley. Leopard are heard most nights and seen almost as often. Wild dogs have denned between Luwi and Nsolo for the last 6 or 7 years. Caracal, serval, hartebeest, reedbuck - all species not seen regularly in any other part of the south park are regular visitors.
Quick Facts
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms), Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents), Mobile Safari Operator
Average Stay
6 - 10 nights between all the camps
Average Price
From $6000 for a 10 night Classic Luangwa experience
From $3285 for a 6 night Rivers & Rainbows experience (Jan 1st - April 8th)
From $4487 for a 7 night Luwi River Trail experience
From $3934 for a 7 night Week on the Wildside experience
Child Policy
No under 12's
Accommodation
4 or 5 bushy but very comfortable chalets - all can be twin or double - beds are huge with soft mattresses and finest linens. Bathrooms are open to the sky but with all 'mod-cons' and delicious, luxurious amenities.
Accolades
Once called "The Best Little Bush Camp In Africa"
Season
Secret Seasion: January to May, November to December
Safari Season: June to October
Property Type
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms) Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents) Mobile Safari Operator
Best Walking Safari Experience
I have been visiting their Luangwa Valley properties since 1971 when Norman Carr operated Wilderness Trails and have no hesitation in saying the operation is second to none.
RW from United Kingdom
02-04-2025 @ 9:16am
Best Safari Guiding Team
All their guides have been rigorously trained and are supremely qualified in all aspects of guiding - fauna, flora, bushcraft etc.
RW from United Kingdom
02-04-2025 @ 9:16am
Best Safari Property Location
Luwi Bush camp is my favourite location and was Norman Carr's preferred camp.
RW from United Kingdom
02-04-2025 @ 9:16am
Best Safari Experience
A special day out in the Luangwa Valley with three retired game guards, hosted by one of their top guides.
RW from United Kingdom
02-04-2025 @ 9:16am