Classic Zambia Safari

A classic Zambia safari combining South Luangwa’s walking safaris with Lower Zambezi’s river-based experiences.

Highlights

  • Explore South Luangwa, the birthplace of the walking safari
  • Exceptional leopard sightings and diverse wildlife encounters
  • Stay in remote luxury tented camps in pristine wilderness
  • Experience the Zambezi River through boat and canoe safaris
  • Combine land and water-based safari experiences
  • Seamless travel with domestic flights between parks

    • Trip Overview

    This journey takes you into two of Zambia’s most celebrated and untouched wilderness areas: South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks.

    In South Luangwa, the birthplace of the walking safari, you experience the bush on foot with expert guides, uncovering the intricate details of the ecosystem while encountering exceptional wildlife, including some of Africa’s best leopard sightings.

    The safari then transitions to the Lower Zambezi, where the landscape opens into riverine beauty along the Zambezi River. Here, your experience expands to include boat safaris, canoeing, and diverse wildlife encounters along the water’s edge.

    With a seamless combination of land and water-based experiences, this safari offers a rich, authentic, and unforgettable journey through Zambia’s wild heart.

    Intinerary

    Days 1–5 – South Luangwa National Park | 4 Nights Nights

    Lion Camp – South Luangwa National Park, Zambia

    Your journey begins in Lusaka before a domestic flight to Mfuwe, the gateway to South Luangwa National Park.

    From here, you transfer to Lion Camp, set in a remote and wildlife-rich corner of the park. Known as the birthplace of the walking safari, South Luangwa offers one of Africa’s most intimate and authentic safari experiences.

    Spend your days on guided walking safaris, where expert guides reveal the hidden details of the bush, alongside morning and evening game drives that provide outstanding wildlife viewing including some of the best leopard sightings on the continent.

    Enjoy bush breakfasts, sundowners, and quiet moments back at camp, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

    Days 5–9 – Lower Zambezi National Park | 4 Nights Nights

    Anabezi Camp – Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia

    Your safari continues with a flight to Lower Zambezi National Park, where the Zambezi River defines the landscape and the experience.

    At Anabezi Camp, located along the river’s edge, your safari expands to include both land and water-based activities.

    Enjoy boat safaris that bring you close to elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, or explore the waterways by canoe for a more immersive perspective. Game drives both day and night reveal the park’s rich wildlife, while guided walks deepen your understanding of the ecosystem.

    Optional catch-and-release fishing for tigerfish adds an adventurous element, while birdwatching is exceptional throughout the region.

    Day 9 – Departure | Nights

    Anabezi Camp – Lusaka

    After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your return flight to Lusaka, where your safari concludes.

    Depart with a deeper connection to Zambia’s wild landscapes untouched, authentic, and unforgettable.

    What’s Included?

    ✔ 8 nights luxury accommodation in safari camps
    ✔ All meals and selected beverages
    ✔ Domestic flights within Zambia
    ✔ All transfers throughout the itinerary
    ✔ Safari activities and guided experiences
    ✔ Park fees and conservation levies
    ✔ Professional safari guides
    ✔ 24/7 on-ground support

    What’s Included?

    ✖ International flights
    ✖ Travel insurance
    ✖ Visa fees
    ✖ Personal expenses
    ✖ Tips and gratuities

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