Getting you in and around Zambia, safe and sound
Transfers between camps in the Luangwa Valley are organized directly between the camp managers. Transfers are arranged as morning activities where possible, usually a morning game drive from one camp to the next.
Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Tafika camp
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip to Tafika camp
Chikoko Tree camp to Tafika camp
Big Lagoon camp to Tafika camp
It is recommended that guests travelling to Tafika and Chikoko Trails book a 15min flight transfer from Mfuwe International Airport to Tafika Camp in place of the road transfer. This is available with Remote Africa’s Cessna 210, RASair, for more information please view the flight info. Scheduled daily flight services connect Lusaka, Livingstone and Mfuwe. Remote Africa Safaris are able to book seats on most domestic scheduled services for our guests as well as arrange private charter flights with RASair.
Go to Tafika Camp >Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Big Lagoon camp
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip to Big Lagoon camp
From Tafika camp to Big Lagoon camp
From Chikoko camp to Big Lagoon camp
It is recommended that guests travelling to Tafika and Chikoko Trails book a 15min flight transfer from Mfuwe International Airport to Tafika Camp in place of the road transfer. This is available with Remote Africa’s Cessna 210, RASair, for more information please view the flight info. Scheduled daily flight services connect Lusaka, Livingstone and Mfuwe. Remote Africa Safaris are able to book seats on most domestic scheduled services for our guests as well as arrange private charter flights with RASair.
Go to Big Lagoon Camp >Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Chikoko camp
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip to Chikoko camp
From Tafika camp to Chikoko camp
From Big Lagoon camp to Chikoko camp
It is recommended that guests travelling to Tafika and Chikoko Trails book a 15min flight transfer from Mfuwe International Airport to Tafika Camp in place of the road transfer. This is available with Remote Africa’s Cessna 210, RASair, for more information please view the flight info. Scheduled daily flight services connect Lusaka, Livingstone and Mfuwe. Remote Africa Safaris are able to book seats on most domestic scheduled services for our guests as well as arrange private charter flights with RASair.
Go to Chikoko Trails Camps >Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Mwaleshi camp
40min flight (Remote Africa Safaris charter plane) + 15min drive in 4×4 open vehicle
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip to Mwaleshi camp
30min flight (Remote Africa Safaris charter plane) + 15min drive in 4×4 open vehicle
Mwaleshi airstrip to Mwaleshi camp
15min drive in 4×4 / 4hr walking safari
Mwanya (Lukuzi) to Mwaleshi camp: 30min flight + 15min drive
Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Takwela camp
40min flight (Remote Africa Safaris charter plane) + 45min drive in 4×4 open vehicle + 5min canoe trip across Luangwa River
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip to Takwela camp
30min flight + 45min drive in 4×4 open vehicle + 5min canoe trip across Luangwa River + 5min walk OR 30min flight + 1hr drive in 4×4 open vehicle (from August)
Mwaleshi airstrip to Takwela camp
45min drive in 4×4 open vehicle + 5min canoe trip across Luangwa River + 5min walk
Airstrip access
Mfuwe airport to Shoebill Island camp
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip (Tafika / Chikoko Tree / Big Lagoon camps) to Shoebill Island camp
Mwaleshi airstrip to (Mwaleshi / Takwela Camps) Shoebill Island camp
Self-drive access
Flights from Mfuwe / Mwaleshi and Lusaka to Bangweulu are available with Remote Africa’s Cessna 210, RASair, for more information please view the flight info. Scheduled daily flight services connect Lusaka, Livingstone and Mfuwe. Remote Africa Safaris are able to book seats on most domestic scheduled services for our guests as well as arrange private charter flights with RASair.
RASair is the company owned and operated Cessna 210 aircraft which comfortably accommodates four passengers. Based at Remote Africa’s private airstrip, Mwanya (Lukuzi), 10 minutes’ drive from Tafika camp guests may pre-book a short and very comfortable 15 minute air transfer between Mfuwe International Airport and Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip in place of a 1hr30 road transfer.
Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip is easily accessible from Tafika and the Chikoko Trails Camps in South Luangwa, and is a 30 minute hop from Mwaleshi Camp and Takwela Camp in the North Park. Very affordable flights for guests staying 3 nights or more at Remote Africa Camps are offered to destinations like Mwaleshi, Mfuwe, Bangweulu and Lower Zambezi for a minimum of two passengers. Otherwise normal charter rates apply.
A whole range of routes and travel packages including Zambia’s far flung, lesser known destinations such as Bangweulu Swamps, ShiwaNg’andu and Kasanka National Park are possible as trips out of Tafika and our Chikoko Trails camps, including a direct 1hr30 air transfer between Mwanya (Lukuzi) airstrip and the Lower Zambezi.
Guests are able to do a morning game viewing outing, fly to Lower Zambezi for lunch, enjoy an afternoon siesta and be ready for an afternoon drive from their Lower Zambezi camp, missing no game viewing opportunities!
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Mfuwe: 15min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – North Luangwa, Mwaleshi: 30min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – South Luangwa, Kapamba: 20min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Lower Zambezi, Jeki: 1h30
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Lower Zambezi, Royal: 1h45
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Lusaka: 1h55
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Kafue (Busanga): 2h40
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Shiwa Ng’andu: 45min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Bangweulu, Chimbwe: 45min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Kasanka: 50min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Mpika: 30min
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Mfuwe-Kariba-Mana Pools: 2h20
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Mfuwe-Lilongwe: 1h05
Mwanya (Lukuzi) – Mfuwe-Lilongwe-Likoma: 2h00
*Please note that flight times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and routings on the day.
For flying and travel tips (including departure tax information) see our Travel tips section
Useful information to assist you with your flight experience in and around Zambia. The availability of this aircraft is another example of Remote Africa Safaris’ attention to detail and high standard of excellence. We trust that the aircraft contributes to a great safari experience through quick and efficient transfers.
Airport departure taxes are payable in USD, at present they are:
Travelling can be daunting and uneventful travel can sometimes be the best kind of travel! For many of you it’s quite a distance to our little piece of paradise in Eastern Zambia so we’ve put together some travel tips specific to our beautiful country to help you enjoy smooth and ‘uneventful’ travels.
For flying and travel tips (including departure tax information) see our RAS Flight Tips
This is a malaria area so we advise that you consult your physician before travel, most travellers take prophylactics before and during their holiday.
Airport departure taxes are payable in USD, at present they are:
NOTE: some airlines fees include taxes. Taxes are subject to change.
TIPPING
Tipping is not obligatory in Zambia but it is customary for good service.
We have a reasonable collection of guide books in the camp but if you’d like your own consider the following:
For easy online shopping of safari goods visit “The Safari Store” at www.safari-store.co.uk.
There are two distinct seasons that are experienced in the Luangwa Valley. Temperatures during these seasons vary from lows of 10°C, in June and July, to highs of 40°C, in October.
Even during the coldest period the days remain warm, sunny and perfect for all safari related activities. The late dry season is the warmest period and makes for the best game viewing, as all outlying water dries up and forces the game towards the riverine belt. While the emerald season, which can start as early as the end of October and typically draws to a close at the end of March, sees an impressive 700mm to 900mm of rain.
Rare but always welcome showers may also be experienced in April and May. The Emerald season boast spectacular and dramatic thunderstorms, ones that could give the best firework displays a run for their money!
For a full seasons break down see the Luangwa Valley seasonal information.
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