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8-Day Zambia Wilderness

Lusaka · South Luangwa · Lower Zambezi · Victoria Falls

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4
Destinations
From $4,200 pp
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The journey

8-Day Zambia Wilderness

Zambia is the home of the walking safari and some of Africa’s wildest, least-crowded parks. Track leopard on foot in South Luangwa, canoe the Lower Zambezi past elephant and hippo, and stand before the thundering Victoria Falls.

Highlights
  • South Luangwa — the birthplace of the walking safari and superb leopard country.
  • Canoeing and river safaris along the Lower Zambezi.
  • The thundering Victoria Falls — Mosi-oa-Tunya, “the smoke that thunders”.
  • Uncrowded wilderness and some of Africa’s finest guiding.
Zambia

Your route

At a glance

Summary

Day 1
LusakaArrival & connection
Day 2–4
South LuangwaWalking & game drives
Day 5–6
Lower ZambeziCanoeing & river safaris
Day 7–8
Victoria FallsThe falls & departure
Day by day

Your itinerary

Arrive — Lusaka
Day 1

Arrive — Lusaka

Arrive in Lusaka and connect onward to your first camp, with a warm Zambian welcome.

South Luangwa National Park
Day 2–4

South Luangwa National Park

The home of the walking safari — explore on foot and by vehicle in one of Africa’s finest parks, renowned for leopard, elephant and the hippo-filled Luangwa River.

Lower Zambezi National Park
Day 5–6

Lower Zambezi National Park

Drift the Zambezi by canoe past elephant and buffalo, try your hand at catch-and-release tigerfishing, and enjoy both river and land safaris beneath the escarpment.

Victoria Falls
Day 7–8

Victoria Falls

Travel to Livingstone to witness Victoria Falls — Mosi-oa-Tunya — one of the natural wonders of the world, before your onward departure.

Rhythm of the bush

A typical safari day

No two days are ever the same — but most follow this gentle, golden rhythm. Everything flexes around you and your guide’s advice.

Dawn

As the bush wakes

An early start with coffee as the sun rises. Animals are most active in the cool morning light — the best time for sightings and photography.

Mid-morning

Brunch in camp

Return to camp for a hearty brunch, or take a picnic and stay out longer if the wildlife is calling.

Midday

Rest & relax

The hottest part of the day is for resting — a siesta, a swim, or simply watching the plains from your veranda as the heat shimmers.

Afternoon

Back into the wild

Set out again as the day cools for an afternoon game drive, often the most rewarding hours as predators begin to stir.

Sunset

Sundowners

Pause for a drink in hand as the African sun goes down — one of the safari’s great rituals.

Evening

Dinner under the stars

Return to camp for dinner beneath a sky thick with stars, the distant sound of the wild your soundtrack, before you plan tomorrow with your guide.

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