ZAMBIA SAFARIS

Zambia is situated mainly on a vast plateau 3000 metres above sea level and boasts the Zambezi, Kafue and Luangwa rivers, as well as one of the largest waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls, which it shares with its neighbour Zimbabwe. Most of the country has a mild and pleasant climate, whilst the river valleys are hotter and more humid. The extreme north, closer to the equator becomes more tropical around the shores of Lake Tanganyika whose southern most tip forms part of Zambia. Whilst Lusaka is the country’s capital, Livingstone, perched near Victoria Falls, is better known as the adventure capital of Zambia offering adrenalin-packed activities around the Falls and on Zambezi River.

WHERE TO GO

Zambia is home to one of the largest national parks in Africa as well as the largest waterfall in the world. Below, we have a few areas of interest that we recommend you visit on your next vacation to Zambia.

One of Zambia’s main attractions is the breath-taking Victoria Falls, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the dry season from August to January you can swim in the Devil’s Pool, and if you’re feeling really brave you can bungee jump. Victoria Falls is situated in the Mosi oa Tunya National Park, if you continue up the Zambezi River and venture into the wildlife section of the park then you will be able to discover a variety of animals, including white rhinos.

The Lower Zambezi National Park is a great place to discover the Zambezi River away from the swarms of tourists. You can canoe with a guide and you’ll see a whole variety of animals including hippos, crocodiles, baboons and puku. If you’d like to see snakes and crocodiles close up, you can visit the Livingstone Reptile Park.

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ITINERARIES

We have a great selection of sample itineraries below that we have created to provide you with everything you need for a fantastic holiday. These itineraries can be amended to suit your requirements, please get in touch to discuss your bespoke safari.

Zambia South Luangwa National Park

Kafue & Victoria Falls (Silver Plus)

Classic Zambia (Silver)

FEATURED CAMPS

We have the best selection of resorts & camps in Zambia to suit all of your needs and requirements. If you would like any additional information on any of these resorts & camps, please contact us directly

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Nsolo

Luwi

Avani Victoria Falls Resort

The River Club

Royal Livingstone

Tena Tena

Toka Leya Camp

Nsefu

Nkwali

Luangwa River Camp

Old Mondoro

Chiawa Camp

Shumba Camp

Busanga Bush Camp

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MORE ABOUT ZAMBIA

The Kafue and Luangwa rivers flow into the Zambezi and their fertile banks play host to some of the country’s most important conservation areas including the Lower Zambezi National Safari Park. The 4.5 million acre Kafue National Park, and surrounding game management areas, in central Zambia make up the largest conservation area in Zambia and are a mix of miombo woodlands and the seasonally inundated floodplains of the Busanga Plains. Kafue is only lightly visited and is enveloped in an atmosphere of solitude, wilderness and timelessness with vast tracts of pristine, pure wilderness.

The Luangwa National Parks, and associated game management areas, near the southern extent of the Great Rift Valley in the east of the country, makeup almost as large an area as Kafue and are as wild and remote. Where they straddle the Luangwa River they provide an exceptional game viewing experience in the adjacent ancient riverine woodlands, savannah plains and pools. The Luangwa valley also boasts the densest population of leopards in Africa as well as Cookson’s wildebeest and Thornicroft’s giraffe that occur nowhere else on Earth.

Birdlife is no less thrilling in its diversity and numbers with almost 500 species recorded with good concentrations of wattled crane, pelicans, storks and herons.

It was in Zambia that the concept of walking safaris originated as the best way of exploring the rich flora and fauna that the country has to offer. Add to this the adventure activities on the Zambezi River and Zambia qualifies as an all round excellent safari holiday destination. The season tends to be short due to the heavy rains that arrive in mid-November with many camps closing until the following April.

Zambia Safaris can be combined with Malawi or Botswana.

We would advise all travellers, prior to booking, to consult the Foreign & Commonwealth Office travel advice for the country(s) they are thinking of visiting, both in respect of the safety of travel and also passport and visa requirements. Please click here.

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WHEN TO GO

The altitude of Zambia provides a much more pleasant climate than that of other countries in Africa. Zambia has three distinctive seasons; May to August is cool and dry, September to November is hot and dry and December to April is warm and wet.

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