Itinerary Highlights
- Explore South Luangwa National Park, home to abundant wildlife and rare animal species
- Enjoy activities including walking safaris, canoe trips and river-based wildlife viewing
- Discover Victoria Falls from the Zambian side with guided visits and river excursions
- Savour all meals, park fees and included activities throughout your safari
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Travel Guide
- Transfers
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Discover the wild heart of Zambia on this nine-night safari, which combines two iconic destinations with opportunities for river adventures, guided safaris and beach extensions. This tour is ideal if you want to see the best of the country’s wildlife before concluding at Victoria Falls.
You’ll start in South Luangwa National Park, a region famed for its ox-bow lakes and high density of wildlife. Over three nights at Lion Camp, you’ll explore the park with scheduled early morning and late afternoon game drives, watching for elephants, buffalo, leopards and lions alongside rare antelope species and the striking Thornicroft’s giraffe. Birds abound here too, with over 420 species recorded, making each safari drive as rewarding for birdwatchers as it is for big game enthusiasts.
Next, fly to Lower Zambezi National Park, where your days are framed by the majestic Zambezi River. At Chongwe River Camp, enjoy game drives, walking safaris and canoe or boat trips in a landscape of floodplains, woodlands and riverine forests. Expect close encounters with elephants, buffalo and a variety of other wildlife, while enjoying tiger fishing, birdwatching and quiet moments on the river, which complete your memorable experience.
The final stage of your trip takes you to Livingstone and the spectacular Victoria Falls. From Waterberry Lodge, you can explore the Falls from the Zambian side, enjoy boat cruises along the river, take guided village walks or spend time on the Zambezi with a picnic. For more adventurous days, we can arrange activities from bungee jumping and helicopter flights to elephant-back safaris.
With flights, transfers, park fees, meals and selected activities included, this tour offers an ideal way to explore Zambia’s wildlife, landscapes and rivers at your own pace. Optional beach extensions to Lake Malawi, Mozambique or Zanzibar can also be added if you wish to extend your adventure.
Please note, this is an example tour. To create your own tailor-made itinerary, speak with our Travel Specialists by calling us today.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Fly UK to Zambia
Day 2 | South Luangwa
On arrival mid-morning, you'll be met for the connecting light aircraft flight to Mfuwe in South Luangwa. The drive to Lion Camp takes you past fields and through colourful villages, as well as the bush.
Stay for three nights in a tent with all meals, local drinks, park fees and early morning/late afternoon scheduled safari game drives included.
Day 3-4 | South Luangwa
Day 5 | Lower Zambezi National Park
After a morning game drive and breakfast, you'll be transferred to Mfuwe via Lusaka for the light aircraft flight to Lower Zambezi. As you fly in, you'll see the islands dotting the expanse of the Zambezi River, and probably spot elephant, buffalo and pods of hippo resting on the edge of the sandbanks.
Transfer to Chongwe River Camp for a three-night stay in a Double Chalet, with all meals, park fees and early morning/late afternoon scheduled safari game drives included.
Day 6-7 | Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 8-10 | Victoria Falls, Zambia
Following a morning game drive and breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip for a light aircraft flight to Livingstone via Lusaka. You'll be met and transferred to Waterberry Zambezi Lodge, where you'll stay for three nights, with all meals, drinks at the bar and dinner included, as well as one activity per day.
Waterberry Lodge's in-house activities include a visit to Victoria Falls from the Zambian side, river cruises from the lodge, fishing trips, picnics on the island in the Zambezi, guided birding or village walks and excursions into Livingstone to enjoy local markets and more.
Staff are on hand to book additional adventure activities or elephant back safaris, helicopter flights and more. We'll gladly pre-arrange this for you.
Day 11 | Flight Home
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
15th Jul 2025
30th Sep 2025
Craig Kaufman
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
Pricing Notes
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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