Zambia (8 days)

The Classic Zambian Safari

Explore two of Zambia’s classic national parks on walking safaris, game drives and boat trips.

South Luangwa  •  Lower Zambezi
On a shoestring (smart)
$3.5k / person
Mid-range (comfort)
$5k / person
Luxury (five Star)
$7k / person
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Why You’ll Love This Trip


This trip will take you to two of the more popular national parks in Zambia. Begin your trip in the South Luangwa, unquestionably one of the best game viewing areas in Zambia, if not Africa.

Next, head to the Lower Zambezi National Park which lies across Zimbabwe's Mana Pools Reserve with the mighty Zambezi river in between, making this one massive wildlife haven.

You will be treated to a phenomenal game viewing experience over several morning and evening/night drives in both the parks. If you're in the right season, walking safari in South Luangwa and canoe safari in Lower Zambezi are an absolute must.

Your Trip Itinerary


Day 1

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Arrival in Lusaka | 1 night at Lusaka

Upon arrival at the Lusaka airport, you will be received and transfered to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or visiting the ZamSa museum or shopping at the local market.

Recommended Lodges
On a shoestring (smart)
Terrano Hotel
Mid-range (comfort)
Sheraton International
Luxury (five Star)
Royal Hilton

Day 2, 3, 4

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Flight transfer from Lusaka to South Luangwa (Mfuwe)

After breakfast at your hotel, you'll go to the Lusaka Airport to board a ProFlight short shuttle flight to Mfuwe. The flight time is just over an hour. You'll be picked up at the Mfuwe airport and taken to your camp. You'll reach in time for a sumptuous lunch.

Flight time - 1hr 10mins  •  $350 per person

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3 nights at South Luangwa National Park

The home of the walking safari, rustic bush camps and incredible guides. This area's reputation for abundant wildlife and unspoiled vegetation is well earned, so whether driving around or walking through, the intense beauty calls to you from every corner. The morning and evening/night game drives will give you ample opportunities to explore the bush and have fantastic sightings.

You can choose to stay near the Mfuwe area or in the more remote Nsefu sector.
Recommended Lodges
On a shoestring (smart)
Croc Valley
Mid-range (comfort)
Flatdogs Camp
Luxury (five Star)
Chikunto Camp

Day 5, 6, 7

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Flight transfer from South Luangwa (Mfuwe) to Lower Zambezi (Jeki)

On the last day at South Luangwa, after your lunch, you will be taken to the Mfuwe airport. There you'll take a light aircraft to fly from Mfuwe to Jeki airstrip. You'll reach in time for tea and the evening game drive at Lower Zambezi.

Flight time - 1hr 30mins  •  $550 per person

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3 nights at Lower Zambezi National Park

The lodges well placed on the banks of the mighty Zambezi offer a spectacular opportunity for a wide range of activities both on land and water. Glide down the Zambezi by boat, spotting elephants and tiger fishing to your heart’s content. Sit in a canoe and watch the herds of elephants that come to drink, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and a variety of birds that call this place their home. Enjoy the spectacular landscape with ebony and fig trees and further inland is a floodplain fringed with mopane forest and interspersed with winterthorn trees and huge acacias. The evening game drives are particularly rewarding with the park hosting good populations of lion and leopard.

Recommended Lodges
On a shoestring (smart)
Mwambashi River Lodge
Mid-range (comfort)
Tusk & Mane
Luxury (five Star)
Old Mondoro Bushcamp
Chiawa Camp

Day 8

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Flight transfer from Lower Zambezi (Jeki) back to Lusaka

On the last day, after your lunch, you will be taken to the Jeki airstrip. There you'll take a light aircraft to fly from Jeki to Lusaka Airport. It's time to say goodbye as you board your return flight.

Flight time - 25mins  •  $300 per person

You can opt for a road transfer (around 6 hours) instead of a domestic flight transfer.

Inclusions


What's included

Domestic aircraft (or) road transfers  •  Accommodation  •  Inclusive meals, drinks and activities where specified  •  All scheduled safari activities offered by the camps or lodges  •  National Parks and conservation entry fees
What's excluded

International flights  •  Visas  •  Travel insurance  •  Gratuities  •  Any additional activities not offered as scheduled by the camps or lodges