Duration: 11 Days
A distilled Zambia safari that hits the country’s big three: South Luangwa for leopards and walking safaris, Lower Zambezi for water-based adventures on the Zambezi River, and Victoria Falls for one of Africa’s great natural landmarks.
Perfect for travelers who want an authentic, high-quality Zambia experience without going too remote or too long.
Leopard sightings in South Luangwa (home of the walking safari)
Canoeing, boating, and tiger-fishing on the Lower Zambezi
Day & night drives, walking safaris, and hides
Time at Victoria Falls (Zambian or Zimbabwean side) for activities & views
First-time Zambia visitors • Couples • Photographers • Walk/river safari fans
South Luangwa: Time + Tide Chinzombo; Lion Camp; Mfuwe
Lower Zambezi: Chiawa Camp; Sausage Tree; Time + Tide Chongwe; Anabezi
Victoria Falls (Livingstone): Royal Livingstone; Tongabezi; Thorntree River Lodge
Arrive in Lusaka and connect to your flight into South Luangwa, the birthplace of the walking safari and one of Africa’s premier leopard habitats. Spend three days exploring the Luangwa River’s oxbows, woodlands, and floodplains through a mix of game drives, walking safaris, night drives, and time in hides. Expect excellent predator sightings and superb guiding.
Overnights: Mfuwe
Fly to the Lower Zambezi for a complete shift in scenery—an extraordinary blend of river channels, Baobab groves, and escarpment backdrops. Over three days, enjoy canoeing, boating, catch-and-release tiger fishing, walking safaris, and day/night drives. Elephant, hippo, buffalo, and river predators are highlights, especially in the golden afternoon light.
Overnights: Anabezi
Fly via Lusaka to Livingstone and settle into a lodge overlooking the Zambezi River. Spend your days exploring Victoria Falls through guided visits, helicopter “Flight of Angels” excursions, sunset cruises, micro-adventure activities (such as rafting or canopy tours in low-water season), and optional cultural or conservation-focused experiences.
Overnights: Tongabezi
Transfer to Livingstone or Victoria Falls Airport for onward travel. Add an extra night if needed for flight connections or for a more relaxed finale.
From $7,500 per person — and I'll tell you plainly what would move it up or down before you commit.
The following is included in the price of your trip:
All accommodations
All meals and selected beverages
All internal flights & airport transfers
All guided activities (game drives and walks)
Park fees and conservation fees
24/7 support on the ground from the local operator, with us as your point of contact
The following is excluded from the price of your trip:
International flights
Premium spirits
Travel insurance
Optional activities (balloon flight, helicopter, etc.)
Tips and gratuities
Every itinerary begins with a 20-minute planning call. From there, a $250 planning fee, credited in full toward your booked trip and non-refundable if you don’t book. I brief the property before you arrive — that's what the fee funds.
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