Safari from your Mountain bike in South Luangwa

Swap four wheels for two and peddle your way around the north of the park

What you'll do

The South Luangwa may have made its fame with the walking safari, thanks to its vast (mostly flat) terrain, exquisite wildlife and powerhouse river. Happily, these traits also make it the place for an epic biking safari. They’re certainly fun and a brilliant way to keep active in the bush, covering more ground than on foot but keeping a lower profile than a 4x4. Plot your course along the rushing Luangwa River where elephant gather to drink and splash, hippo glisten in giant pods and the flicking tail of a leopard is enough to stop your heart. You'll park in a scenic spot along the way to sip on something cool before cycling on. In the South Luangwa, these cycling safaris are only offered by a select few lodges, so choose carefully.