Day 1 – Arrive in Lusaka
Arrive in Lusaka, Zambia’s vibrant capital and the gateway to one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations. After checking into your hotel, explore the city’s cultural attractions, including the Lusaka National Museum and local craft markets showcasing traditional Zambian artwork, wood carvings, and handmade textiles. Spend the evening enjoying authentic Zambian cuisine while preparing for the incredible wilderness experiences ahead.
Day 2 – Lusaka to South Luangwa National Park
Travel to South Luangwa National Park, one of Africa’s finest safari destinations and the birthplace of the walking safari. Upon arrival, embark on your first afternoon game drive through diverse landscapes of riverbanks, woodlands, and open grasslands. Search for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and numerous antelope species before settling into your safari lodge overlooking the Luangwa River.
Day 3 – South Luangwa Safari Experience
Spend the day exploring the incredible wildlife of South Luangwa National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is renowned for its large leopard population, making it one of Africa’s best places to spot these elusive predators. Search for lions, elephants, wild dogs, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species while experiencing Zambia’s untouched wilderness. End the day with a spectacular African sunset.
Day 4 – Walking Safari & Cultural Experience
Experience Zambia’s world-famous walking safari led by expert guides and armed rangers. Walk through the bush while learning about animal tracks, native plants, insects, and the smaller details of the ecosystem often missed during vehicle safaris. Later, visit a nearby local village to experience traditional Zambian culture, crafts, music, and daily life before returning to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
Day 5 – South Luangwa to Lower Zambezi National Park
Fly to Lower Zambezi National Park, one of Zambia’s most scenic safari destinations located along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. After checking into your riverside lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive or sunset boat safari where elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and buffalo gather along the riverbanks. Relax while taking in breathtaking views of the river and surrounding wilderness.
Day 6 – Lower Zambezi River Adventure
Spend the day discovering the beauty of Lower Zambezi National Park through a combination of canoe safaris, boat cruises, and game drives. Paddle quietly along the river while observing wildlife from a unique perspective, or enjoy guided fishing and birdwatching excursions. The park’s diverse habitats offer excellent opportunities to encounter elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, and countless bird species.
Day 7 – Lower Zambezi to Kafue National Park
Travel to Kafue National Park, Zambia’s largest national park and one of Africa’s least explored wildlife treasures. Covering vast floodplains, forests, and savannahs, Kafue supports an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon safari searching for cheetahs, lions, leopards, elephants, antelope, and rare species such as sable and roan antelope before relaxing at your safari camp.
Day 8 – Explore Kafue National Park
Spend a full day exploring the remarkable landscapes of Kafue National Park. Visit the famous Busanga Plains, known for its exceptional wildlife viewing and seasonal floodplains that attract large herds of animals. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives while searching for predators, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife in one of Africa’s most pristine wilderness areas.
Day 9 – Kafue to Livingstone
Fly to Livingstone, Zambia’s adventure capital and the gateway to the magnificent Victoria Falls. After checking into your hotel, explore the charming town and visit local museums, markets, and craft centers. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and spectacular birdlife while watching the African sunset.
Day 10 – Discover Victoria Falls
Spend the day exploring the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through rainforest trails leading to panoramic viewpoints where you can witness the mighty Zambezi River plunging into the dramatic gorge below. Learn about the history, geology, and local legends surrounding this iconic natural wonder before enjoying time to relax along the river.
Day 11 – Adventure Activities at Victoria Falls
Enjoy a day filled with optional adventures around Victoria Falls. Take a scenic helicopter flight for breathtaking aerial views, experience thrilling white-water rafting on the Zambezi River, visit Livingstone Island (season permitting), or enjoy zip-lining and gorge swings for an adrenaline-filled experience. In the evening, celebrate your Zambian adventure with a traditional farewell dinner accompanied by local music and cultural performances.
Day 12 – Departure from Livingstone
After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zambia before transferring to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport for your onward journey. Depending on your departure schedule, shop for handmade crafts, artwork, gemstones, and traditional souvenirs at local markets. Depart with unforgettable memories of Zambia’s extraordinary wildlife, thrilling walking safaris, breathtaking national parks, the mighty Zambezi River, and the spectacular beauty of Victoria Falls.