6-Night Zambia Miombo Bird Safari
A six-night Zambia bird safari through farmland, pristine miombo woodland, dambos and Mushitu forest around Ibis Gardens and North Swaka.
About this tour
Explore Zambia’s characteristic miombo woodlands and the wet dambos and Mushitu forest embedded within them. The opening two nights use Ibis Gardens as a base for farmland and woodland birding before the route continues north to the large North Swaka Forest Reserve near the DRC border.
Field sessions seek habitat specialists in forest, moist grassland and along the Lunsemfwa River, with broader wildlife possible along the way. The self fly-in program is designed for four to eight guests and runs for six nights. Current dates, price and full logistics are confirmed after inquiry.
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Arrive in the Lusaka area and begin birding the farmland and miombo habitats around Ibis Gardens.
Continue searching the surrounding habitats for whydahs, pytilias, starlings, turacos and other woodland birds.
Drive north to the reserve and settle near the stream and riparian vegetation.
Explore Mushitu forest, miombo woodland and grassy dambos for flycatchers, sunbirds, crombecs, weavers and flufftails.
Visit river habitat for Böhm’s Bee-eater, Yellow-throated Leaflove, Little Greenbul and additional regional birds.
Use the final day for remaining targets and the onward transfer arranged with the confirmed flight plan.
Locations & map
- Ibis Gardens - Lusaka area Zambia (Farmland and miombo birding base for the first two nights.)
- North Swaka Forest Reserve - Central-Northern Zambia Zambia (Large tracts of miombo woodland, dambos and Mushitu forest near the DRC border.)
- Lunsemfwa River - Central Zambia Zambia (Riverine habitat used for specialist bird searches.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Custom departures by request, selected for miombo and dambo bird activity.
Price: Price on request
Included
- Professional specialist birding guidance - The field plan responds to weather, access and current bird activity.
Not included
- Services not listed in the confirmed proposal - Final inclusions and exclusions are confirmed with the current rate.
Transport & stays
- Self fly-in and private road vehicle Road transfers link the Lusaka area with North Swaka; exact flight and vehicle arrangements are confirmed in the proposal. | Meet: Lusaka-area arrival point. | Pickup: Provide arrival and departure plans when inquiring.