About Zambia
Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, north of Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. The Zambezi, Luangwa and Kafue rivers run through it, and a large part of the land is protected as national parks. Zambia has fewer visitors than its neighbours, so many parks feel wild and quiet. Guides here are known for walking safaris and night drives.
Most people stay for 7 to 12 days. A normal trip puts together South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi, with 2 nights in Livingstone for Victoria Falls. Most guests fly between the parks on small scheduled planes from Lusaka. You can also cross from Kasane in Botswana or from the Zambezi Region in Namibia.
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Five reasons to visit Zambia
Leopards and walking safaris
South Luangwa is one of the best places in Africa to see leopards. Walking safaris started here, and guides still lead walks along the Luangwa River. Night drives are allowed, so you can look for leopards, hyenas and genets after dark.
Canoe trips on the Zambezi
The Lower Zambezi National Park faces Mana Pools in Zimbabwe across the river. You paddle a canoe past elephants and hippos, take a boat out at sunset, or fish for tigerfish. Game drives and walks run on the land side.
Victoria Falls from Zambia
Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. On the Zambian side you walk over the Knife-Edge Bridge in the spray. When the river is low, from about August to January, you can swim in Devil's Pool at the edge of the Falls.
One of the largest parks in Africa
Kafue National Park covers about 22,400 km². In the north, the Busanga Plains have lions, cheetahs, red lechwe and puku. The plains flood in the rains, so camps there open from about June to October.
Wild places few people see
In Liuwa Plain National Park, thousands of blue wildebeest gather on the grasslands when the rains start in November. In the Bangweulu Wetlands you can look for the rare shoebill. Both are remote, and we reach them by light aircraft or a long 4x4 drive.
Top things to do in Zambia
From walks in South Luangwa to canoe trips on the Zambezi, these are the things that make a Zambia safari special.
Walking safaris
Track animals on foot with an armed scout and a guide in South Luangwa.
Night drives
Use a spotlight to find leopards, hyenas and other night animals.
Canoeing on the Zambezi
Paddle quiet channels in the Lower Zambezi with a river guide.
Devil's Pool
Swim at the edge of Victoria Falls when the water is low.
Sunset cruise
Watch the sun go down from a boat on the upper Zambezi above the Falls.
Flight over the Falls
See Victoria Falls from a helicopter or microlight.
Top things to see in Zambia
The animals and places that make Zambia one of the best safari countries in Africa.
Leopards
South Luangwa has one of the highest numbers of leopards in Africa.
Thornicroft's giraffe
A giraffe found only in the Luangwa Valley.
Hippos
Large pods crowd the Luangwa River in the dry season.
Victoria Falls
One of the largest waterfalls in the world, best seen from both sides.
Shoebill
A rare bird of the papyrus swamps in the Bangweulu Wetlands.
Busanga Plains
Open floodplains in Kafue with lions, cheetahs and red lechwe.
Destinations in Zambia
These are the main areas and parks we plan trips around. Put a few together to see the best of the country.
South Luangwa
The best-known park in Zambia, for leopards, walking safaris and night drives.
North Luangwa
A remote park with very few camps and walking-only safaris.
Lower Zambezi
Canoeing, boat trips and game drives along the Zambezi River.
Kafue and Busanga Plains
A large park with open plains, rivers and few visitors.
Livingstone and Victoria Falls
The Zambian side of the Falls, Devil's Pool and river cruises.
Liuwa Plain
Wide grasslands in the west with the wildebeest gathering in November.
Bangweulu Wetlands
Swamps and floodplains, home of the shoebill and black lechwe.
Lusaka
The capital and main airport, where most fly-in safaris begin.
Best time to visit Zambia
The best time for a Zambia safari is the dry season from June to October. The bush thins out and animals gather at the rivers. October is very hot. From November to April is the green season. Some camps close, but those that stay open have lower prices, many birds and boat safaris in South Luangwa. Victoria Falls has the most water from about March to May.
These months are a guide only. Please check the weather when you book.
Zambia holiday types
No matter how you like to travel, we can plan it. Here are some popular kinds of Zambia holiday and trip:
Zambia Walking Safaris
Spend a few days on foot with an armed scout and a guide in South Luangwa or North Luangwa.
Zambia Fly-In Safaris
Fly between South Luangwa, the Lower Zambezi and Livingstone on small planes.
Zambia Luxury Safaris
Stay in small riverside camps with all meals, drinks and guided activities included.
Victoria Falls Short Breaks
Two or three nights in Livingstone with a Falls tour, a sunset cruise and Devil's Pool.
Zambia Honeymoons
Quiet bush camps and a few nights by the Falls.
Zambia and Botswana Safaris
Join Victoria Falls with Chobe and the Okavango Delta in one trip.
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