Kawaza is located in the Luangwa Valley , bordering South Luangwa National Park,
in Zambia ’s Eastern Province .

International flights convenient for the Luangwa Valley arrive in Lusaka , Zambia ’s capital, or into neighbouring Malawi ( Lilongwe ). From Lusaka or Lilongwe , the Luangwa Valley can easily be reached by an internal flight (to Mfuwe Airport ), private vehicle or coach/bus.

Internal Flights:
For details on internal flights between Lusaka or Lilongwe and Mfuwe visit Zambian Airways or Air Waves Zambia.

On arrival in the Luangwa Valley transfers can be arranged to Kawaza via Flatdogs Camp (info@flatdogscamp.com).

Coach/Bus:
Coaches and local buses run every day from the main bus station in Lusaka and Lilongwe to the market town of Chipata. The journey from Lusaka takes approx. 6 hours, and from Lilongwe 2.5 hours and costs approx. 10 USD.

Coaches and local buses then run from the bus station in Chipata to Mfuwe (approx. 3 hours journey time).

Get Chipata bus to drop you at Flatdogs Camp and transfers can be arranged from there to Kawaza for a modest cost.

Private Transport:
4WD Vehicles can be hired in Lusaka , Lilongwe or Chipata. View www.voyagerszambia.com for details. From Lilongwe or Lusaka head for the market town of Chipata, then take the dirt road to Mfuwe (2.5 hours drive). Once reaching the tarmac T-junction in Mfuwe, turn right towards South Luangwa National Park . The turn-off for Kawaza is a few miles along this road on the right hand side (sign-posted to Tena Tena). The journey from here should take less than 30 minutes. Continue along the dirt track, through two sandy riverbeds, until you see a turn-off on the right sign-posted to Kawaza Village Tourism Project (KVTP). Kawaza Basic School is on the left hand side 200 metres after this turn-off. Kawaza Village is located on the right opposite the school. If in doubt ask villagers along the way and drop in at the school when you arrive!

Chipata Accommodation

If overnight accommodation is required in Chipata there are several options available including:

Mama Rula’s - Bed & Breakfast and camping site.
Luangwa House - Hotel