$2,497 pp (USD)
2 travelers on Start dateThis Tour Is Offered By
Mark - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Lochinvar Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2012)
- Tour Types:
- Budget camping tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary (clients assist with camp chores)
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Lochinvar Safaris is a Zambian owned medium-scale multi-day safari Tour Operator company. It is fully licenced by the Zambia Tourism Agency under licence number 0003460. The company has some of the best Tour Guides in Zambia offering various Eco-friendly Activities, Tours and Experience mostly in Livingstone, the tourism capital of Zambia. The company practice sustainable tourism. Part of the proceeds of Lochinvar Safaris tourism activities are ploughed back into the communities we operate in.
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Professionalism and great kindness
I would like to thank Mark and all Lochinvar Safaris team for the impeccable organization of all activities, for his punctuality, advice and recommendations.
I highly recommend Lochinvar Safaris.
A big hug from Romania!
Reply from Lochinvar Safaris
Posted on Nov 26, 2025Hello Teo, Thank you very much for the good accolades. I am happy that you thoroughly enjoyed your activities with Lochinvar Safaris during your recent tour to Zambia. Our team take pride in delivering good safari services to our esteemed guests such as you. Please do come again for another exciting safari adventure with us.
Yours sincerely,
Mark - (On behalf of the Lochinvar Safaris Team)
Excellent and very informative.
We had our educational 3days tour for our grade 5s,to siavonga. The tour was great, we enjoyed holiday yamu local. We hope for more like this and that people went for more holidays within the country. We have many beautiful places and Lochinvar Safaris showed us through their lenses how beautiful Zambia is. I would choose Lochinvar Safaris even tomorrow.
Mark was welcoming,professional and very knowledgeable., Made me feel like a valued customer.
In February 2025, I made my way bicycling solo from Nairobi Kenya to Lusaka Zambia .I was looking for someone with an in-depth knowledge of the area to act as an assist for my continued Bicycle excursion through to the Victoria Falls. Mark from Lochinvar did not disappoint. After a short meeting with staff to determine exactly what my needs are, I was introduced to Lucky a guide with great knowledge of the history, highways, and by ways of beautiful Zambia. The cost of my adventure was very reasonable and everyone. one from Lochinvar seemed intent that cost was secondary to the tour experience.
Reply from Lochinvar Safaris
Posted on Nov 12, 2025Dear Thomas,
Thank you very much for this in-depth feedback which we highly value. Good customer services is at the center of everything that we do in Lochinvar Safaris. We thoroughly enjoyed your company and friendship during the tour here in Zambia. We wish you to come back again for another exciting adventure with Lochinvar Safaris.
Yours sincerely,
Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris)
My advice is that you avoid this company at all costs
Our Lower Zambezi tour was a disaster from start to finish. Mainly because of our guide Mark's incompetence and lack of consideration. Despite booking three months in advance, everything seemed to be organised on the fly, disrupting our experience. Mark was more interested in sleeping in, networking, and handling personal tasks than in giving us a quality safari. He even put our lives at risk by ignoring instructions about how to handle a situation where an elephant charged toward us.
The transportation, tents, and meals were inadequate - tents which are too small for anyone over 5’9 to fit in and dry bread for lunch. The advertised itinerary was ignored, and we missed out on key experiences due to Mark's poor planning and coordination. We had to do all the work of setting up and breaking down camp while Mark sat around and went for a shower.
Based on our experience do not use this company. They do not care about their clients. We have been seeking a compensation for the Lower Zambezi tour and compensation for the stress and disappointment caused by their ineptitude, but they have been ignoring us for months.
Reply from Lochinvar Safaris
Posted on Jan 13, 2025Dear Dee, Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding your Lower Zambezi tour (Zambia) and Mana Pools National Park Tour (Zimbabwe) with us in April 2024. While we respect and value all reviews, we were surprised to receive your comments 10 months after your trip. Firstly, we regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. It was the inaugural trip for that specific route to Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, and while challenges can arise with new itineraries, we have since worked diligently to refine and improve our services. Since your trip, we’ve successfully hosted many satisfied customers on the same route, reflecting these enhancements. Regarding your concerns about the use of a photo on our social media platforms, we would like to clarify that the image in question was captured by our media team during your tour. It features our guide, Chris, and is therefore within our rights to use for marketing purposes. We assure you that no personal or unauthorized content was used. On the matter of your tent setup and other logistical support in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, my role as the tour coordinator was to oversee operations while delegating these tasks to our team. This division of labor ensures the smooth functioning of the tour. If there was any perception of neglect, I sincerely apologize for the misunderstanding. We are particularly concerned by the tone of your review, especially the alarming statement, “AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COST!” While we acknowledge and respect constructive criticism, such sweeping declarations can misrepresent our current standards. Your experience is not reflective of the experiences of the many happy clients we have since served on this tour. If your intention is to help us grow, we encourage you to revisit this same tour. We are confident that with the improvements we’ve made, you and your boyfriend would have a much more enjoyable and rewarding experience. Once again, we appreciate your feedback and hope this response clarifies the points you raised. We value your perspective and remain committed to delivering exceptional safari experiences. Yours sincerely, Mark (On behalf of Lochinvar Safaris)
The employees are wonderful, Lochinvar as a company ?
I suggest customers thoroughly research safarirs confirm where you are staying and the costs that are not included in the trip. There may be a lot of surprises. This was only the beginning of my 3 separate bad experiences.(the other 2 were Kenya julimas safaris (demanding cash for park entry fees). I googled and called the park and confirmed they accept credit cards)and Sabilom Kenya tours. (They canceled the balloon option after collecting $900, then offered, only after asking, $675.
I didn’t have to pay extra for Hwange Park because I chose not to agree with the “change.
” there was supposed to be a waiver. I never saw a waiver. Unfortunately, a lady on our budget trip was charged extra to go to hWange Park(according to her). I was told, She was advised to cancel that Hwange park game Drive and go to Zambizi Park instead. I was told they cited dangerous roads as the reason for the “change”She said she wasn’t granted any partial refund for the lesser Park, but says she felt intimidated in to canceling the hwange park. We went anyway( my partner and I refused to cancel Hwange) and she had to pay $420 extra cash or they would not take her, but we were going anyway . How can that cost $420 extra when it was included initially? . I feel bad for her and for all the other travelers that may have done the same thing and canceled that hWange Park. It was lovely. So many animals and the roads were the usual bumpy dirt roads but nothing serious. In the future, I would spend a little more money and get better hotels and be much more aware of the itinerary and reconfirm in writing.
Dealing with her problems($420) for the entire 8 days was troublesome. Mark( the owner I think) even asked my partner to write up a release for the customers to sign!!! I was there on vacation!
By the way Victoria Falls was dried up on the Zambia side.
I also want to say the The best company I’ve ever used for booking tours is: “Get Your Guide” they care, and have assisted in getting my refunds. The lady says tour radar has not helped yet to recover her $420 , that she feels was an over payment.
Make no mistake their employees are very good!! Fines, Cynthia, Lucky
Other Safaris & Tours17 – Offered by Lochinvar Safaris
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3-Day Budget Lower Zambezi Wildlife Safari
$957 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetChalet
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
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3-Day Budget South Luangwa Wildlife Adventure
$1,298 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
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4-Day Birding in Lochinvar National Park & Culture Tour
$715 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Lochinvar NP, Livingstone (End)
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3-Day Siavonga Gateaway from Lusaka & Wildlife Safari
$1,262 pp (USD)
Zambia & Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range ChaletYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lake Kariba, Lusaka (End)
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6-Day Exciting Safari Adventure Lusaka to Livingstone
$979 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 5 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Choma (Town), Livingstone (City), Livingstone Airport (End)
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½-Day Safari Adventure in Lusaka National Park
$188 pp (USD)
Zambia: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lusaka NP, Lusaka (End)
