Elephant family crossing the Luangwa River

Zambia safari itineraries

Private Zambia Safari Itineraries

Five sample journeys, from a first-time classic with walking, canoeing and Victoria Falls to November’s bat and wildebeest migrations. Each is a starting point we reshape around your dates.

Duration
Travel style
Comfort level

5 safaris

Elephant family crossing the Luangwa River
10 daysMost complete

Zambia Classic

Lusaka · Mfuwe Airport · South Luangwa · Lower Zambezi · Livingstone · Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

First-time visitors to Zambia who want walking, water and the falls in one well-paced trip

Best months
June – October, the dry season
Comfort levels
Comfort · Premium · Luxury · Ultra-Luxury
Individually quoted
Dugout canoe gliding along the Lower Zambezi
8 daysCouples

Zambezi Honeymoon

Lusaka · Lower Zambezi · Livingstone · Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

Honeymooners and anniversary couples who want a gently paced safari with water and privacy

Best months
May – October
Comfort levels
Premium · Luxury · Ultra-Luxury
Individually quoted
Hippos in a lagoon beside a bush camp in Kafue
9 daysOff the beaten track

Kafue Wilderness

Lusaka · Busanga Plains · Kafue National Park · Livingstone · Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

Repeat safari-goers and photographers who want space, few vehicles and landscapes unlike the valley parks

Best months
July – October
Comfort levels
Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted
Elephant with white egrets standing front-on in open grassland under a wide sky
11 daysFor walkers

Luangwa Walking Safari

Lusaka · Mfuwe Airport · South Luangwa · North Luangwa

Fit, curious travelers who want to experience the bush on foot and are happy with simple camps

Best months
July – October (late June possible)
Comfort levels
Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted
Storm light over the open grass plains of Liuwa
9 daysNovember only

Zambia’s November Migrations

Lusaka · Kasanka · Liuwa Plain · Livingstone · Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya)

Repeat safari-goers, photographers and naturalists who want spectacles few travelers see

Best months
November (bats from late October)
Comfort levels
Premium · Luxury
Individually quoted

Why no package prices? Two similar-looking safaris can differ by thousands of dollars depending on season, camps and routing. We quote every journey individually and itemize everything.

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Hippos in a lagoon beside a bush camp in Kafue

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Share your dates, who is coming and whether you want to walk, paddle or simply watch. A safari specialist will design a private Zambia journey around the seasons, with nothing booked until you approve it.

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