{"id":15159,"date":"2024-10-30T07:46:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T07:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=15159"},"modified":"2025-04-24T08:35:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:35:42","slug":"annies-south-luangwa-safari","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/annies-south-luangwa-safari","title":{"rendered":"Annie&#8217;s Spectacular South Luangwa Safari"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In October 2024, one of our Africa travel specialists, Annie Irankunda, spent a week in heaven \u2013 or as the world knows it, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/zambia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zambia\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Luangwa National Park<\/a>. From world-class safari camps to wildlife sightings that defy belief, the week held life-long memories for Annie.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15161\" style=\"width: 3034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15161\" class=\"wp-image-15161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0596.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0596.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0596.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=500,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0596.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the many leopards Annie spotted, sound asleep in a tree<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/5292a9a6-e28b-438a-9256-79a32f617751\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annie\u2019s safari<\/a> was filled with incredible animal encounters, beginning with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Luangwa\u2019s<\/a> iconic leopards, which really showed off. Whether they were snoozing in trees, lapping at the water\u2019s edge in the dark of night or the tiniest leopard cubs scampering along, each sighting was mesmerising and special.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15160\" style=\"width: 3034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15160\" class=\"wp-image-15160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0414.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0414.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0414.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=500,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0414.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0414.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A heart-wrenching scene of lions after a kill<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Described by Annie as the most fascinating and saddest scenes she\u2019d ever witnessed, the group watched as four lions took on a buffalo. It took them one and a half hours to bring down the impressive beast, the young lions proving their strength as the buffalo heaved its last breath.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15165\" style=\"width: 6058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/shawa-luangwa-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15165\" class=\"wp-image-15165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0707.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"6048\" height=\"8064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0707.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0707.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=500,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0707.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0707.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6048px) 100vw, 6048px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The early morning views from Shawa Luangwa Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the middle of her safari, Annie stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/shawa-luangwa-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shawa Luangwa Camp<\/a>, which sits amongst the trees on the eastern banks of the Luangwa River. The tents can open up entirely on three sides, providing the ultimate view of the landscape at sunrise \u2013 complete with piping hot coffee and cookies.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15166\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15166\" class=\"wp-image-15166 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/mfuwe-lodge-badger-south-luangwa.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A rare and hard-won sighting: the honey badger<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A highlight of Annie\u2019s was the night drives, which were all led by superb guides (a highlight all on their own!), adding another dimension to the thrill of a safari. They were lucky enough to see porcupine, serval and a honey badger, one of the most elusive of safari sightings.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15162\" style=\"width: 3034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15162\" class=\"wp-image-15162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0672.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"3024\" height=\"4032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0672.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0672.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=500,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0672.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0672.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3024px) 100vw, 3024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An elephant trudging through the golden grasses<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Annie felt closer to nature than ever before whilst sleeping under the stars in a fly tent. There\u2019s nothing quite like the thrill of hearing hippos splashing in the water or elephants munching right next to you. According to Annie, she could never tire of seeing elephants and there was plenty of opportunity to spot these majestic creatures on walking safaris!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_15164\" style=\"width: 6058px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/time-and-tide-kakuli-bush-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15164\" class=\"wp-image-15164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0326.jpg\" alt=\"South Luangwa safari\" width=\"6048\" height=\"8064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0326.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=720,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0326.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=500,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0326.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=1024,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/10\/IMG_0326.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 6048px) 100vw, 6048px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-15164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chilled out moment for Annie at Time + Tide Kakuli Bush Camp<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The clinking of sundowners marked the end of every day, which is especially magical whilst gazing over the water in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/south-luangwa-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Luangwa<\/a>. 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