coline

Hi time for me to take a vacation I live in South Africa, but would like to vist Zambia and Namibia I have not been and would like to see some more of Africa.

Very keem on seeing big cats which are difficult to see here.

Looking to spend about 10-14 days away in November just myself and my wife.

Looking for mid to high range

atravelynn

In Nov, you are dependent on when the rains come and how much it rains. Early Nov. works better than late Nov. for the big cats.

Are you interested in the largest mammal migration in the world? The fruit bat migration can be seen in Kasanka in late Nov. I have not gone yet.

How about South Luangwa, maybe Nkwali for a few days. South Luangwa is very good for leopards, especially at night.

Maybe if early Nov., you could start in the Lower Zambezi and stay at Chiawa, Sausage Tree, and/or Old Mondoro.

I've seen lions in both South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, but Busanga Plains in Kafue, Zambia is noted for lions. It is typical to see them daily and spend time with the pride. Wilderness operates a place in Busanga Plains now. Check on lion activity in Nov., though. I was there earlier in the season. Herds of sable and roan are present as well. It is possible to see cheetah here and I saw four. This is the only place in Zambia for cheetah.

For cats, you'd want Etosha in Namibia. I have not been, but Ongava Lodge or Camp are nice properties. Were you also interested in the desert while in Namibia?

If your goal is cats, and mid-to-high range is your budget, I'd suggest Botswana. If you are set on the countries of Namibia and Zambia, and while there you want to increase you cat chances, then I'd go with South Luangwa, Kafue, and Etosha.

Doogle

hmmmmm you are looking at to very different parts of the world and to do them justice spend a good time in both, so as you are in South Africa, take the time to exploe each destination, so spend at least 10 days in Namibia and visit everything and then later take time and spend 10 days in Zambia.

If you want big game for this safari then do Zambia first, as Namibia is not the best game viewing destination.

coline

Many thanks, very much appreciated.

I keep going on about the animals and parks in the Eastern Cape and think it is time to explore.

Has anyone tried Lion Camp in the South Luwanga NP it looks stunning.

atravelynn

That's a new one for me. I saw 3-4 hours from Mfuwe, which is far, but couldn't tell where it is.

steeliejim

Funny you should mention Lion Camp. It's quite a ways into the park and it is aptly named,because of the three large prides of lions that reside in the area.

Lion Camp is quite deep into the park, and we split 7 nights at Kaingo and Mwamba Bush Camps which are in the same area. So, we drove past the entrance to Lion Camp and saw it in the distance on numerous occasions. It indeep looks posh.

But, it looked to us like more like a fancy lodge or hotel than a camp with units in a very large building. To our way of thinking it looks very out-of-place for such a remote area. But, then, we like small camps, with individual tents or chalets which are not stacked right next to each other. Others might be quite happy with Lion Camp. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

JIm

sniktawk

Where exactly in SA are Lions difficult to find? I cannot believe you have tried many of the National Parks have them and what do you think perople look at it the posh lodges?