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Zambia Safari Tours & Holidays
Although Zambia has a great safari industry with lots of tours and holidays on offer, it still manages to fly under the radar as a safari country. Unfathomable, given the staggeringly wonderful wildlife experiences it offers safari-goers. If there’s a word to sum up this large, land-locked, off-the-beaten-track place, it is ‘wild’. Nowhere else in southern Africa do you get such an entirely unaffected palette of wild Africa. There’s a sense of the bush that has been lost in more highly urbanized countries – here, the cyclical forces of nature still dominate the animal kingdom.
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Top Rated Operator
12-Day Best of Zambia's Wildlife Safari
$10,701 pp (USD)
Zambia & Eswatini: Private tour
Mid-range Tented Camp & Bush CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Kafue NP, Lusaka (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 138 Reviews
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3-Day Zambia Luxury Thrilling Kafue National Park Tour
$1,980 to $2,200 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Kafue NP, Lusaka (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
5.0/5 – 112 Reviews
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4-Day Rustic South Luangwa Safari
$754 to $836 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Zamsato
4.9/5 – 28 Reviews
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3-Day Explore Victoria Falls, Zambia Package
$979 to $1,419 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Southern Dynasty Safaris
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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4-Day Safari on a Budget South Luangwa National Park
$515 to $884 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe), Mfuwe (End)
Ntanda Ventures
5.0/5 – 20 Reviews
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4-Day Wild Wonders Safari
$1,568 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
Wilderness Horizon Safaris
4.9/5 – 16 Reviews
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4-Day South Luangwa Explorer
$1,403 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lusaka (End)
African Vacations
4.8/5 – 8 Reviews
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8-Day Best of Luangwa Zambia
$6,569 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Bush CampYou Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, North Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Jenman African Safaris
4.9/5 – 17 Reviews
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12-Day Cape Town, Victoria Falls & Chobe Safari Botswana
$12,320 to $14,080 pp (USD)
Botswana, South Africa & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Chobe River, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg (End)
Greatest Africa
5.0/5 – 30 Reviews
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11-Day Best of Wildlife
$6,666 to $7,260 pp (USD)
Malawi & Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Blantyre (Start), Majete WR, Zomba Plateau, Liwonde NP, Dzalanyama Forest, South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Land & Lake Safaris
4.6/5 – 24 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
7-Day Livingstone and Botswana Encounter
$3,650 to $5,980 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Khwai (Okavango Delta), Maun Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 383 Reviews
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10-Day Two Rivers in Style
$8,976 to $9,878 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, South Luangwa NP, Lusaka (End)
Crafted Africa
5.0/5 – 57 Reviews
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13-Day Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta Lux Fly-in Safari
$20,260 to $33,429 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Linyanti, Khwai (Okavango Delta), Jao (Okavango Delta), Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Maun (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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1-Day Game Drive and Rhino Viewing Safari
$187 pp (USD)
Zambia: Day tourShared tour (max 40 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Livingstone
Boris Safaris and Tours
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½-Day Rhino Walking Safari
$105 to $121 pp (USD)
Zambia: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 16 people per group)
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Livingstone (End)
Arnolubi Safari & Tours
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5-Day Livingstone and Chobe National Park Package
$1,480 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Shared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (City), Chobe NP, Kasane (End)
Africa Zim Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 108 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Victoria Falls Tour (Zambian Side)
$1,168 to $1,217 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Livingstone (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 121 Reviews
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1-Day Game Drive and White Rhino Walk in Mosi-Oa-Tunya
$114 pp (USD)
Zambia: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Livingstone (End)
Luna's Wild Rides
5.0/5 – 12 Reviews
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13-Day South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi NP Luxury Safari
$14,850 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
Curated Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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15-Day Zambia Highlights Lodge Safari
$6,397 pp (USD)
Scheduled Start DatesZambia: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Kafue NP, Mfuwe Airport (Mfuwe), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Adventure Purists
4.8/5 – 13 Reviews
7 Questions About Zambia Safaris

Answered by
Alan Murphy
Alan is a travel writer and author of more than 25 Lonely Planet guidebooks, including guides to southern Africa and Zambia. He is also founder of RoundTrip Foundation, an international NGO dedicated to promoting responsible travel, and providing real support to impoverished communities.
7 Questions About Zambia Safaris

When is the best time to visit Zambia?
“Zambia trips are best scheduled when it’s easiest to see the wildlife because apart from Victoria Falls, that’s the major attraction. And the best time for wildlife is the Dry season (May to October). At this time of the year, animals tend to hang out near water sources, which makes capturing them on camera easier. In Zambia, the Wet season (November to April) is known as the ‘Emerald season’, named after the infinite shades of green in the luscious bush at this time of year. South Luangwa in particular is mesmerizing during the Emerald season. However, be aware that many accommodations close at this time of the year, and roads can be in very bad shape. June through to August is the best time to see Victoria Falls as they are at their most spectacular in these months.”
› More about the best time to visit Zambia 1Why visit Zambia, what are the major attractions?
“Zambia doesn’t have much diversity when it comes to its attractions. But what it does have is world-class! The country’s premier attraction – which it shares with Zimbabwe – is Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke That Thunders). Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. No Zambian vacation should miss this incredible natural sight. The second major attraction which makes a Zambia tour worthwhile is its wildlife and the setting in which you can see it. Although the animal kingdom is much the same as in other nearby countries, the parks are that much wilder in Zambia. Not only is South Luangwa National Park packed full of wildlife, but it’s also one of the most beautiful parks in Africa. North Luangwa National Park is less developed, but no less well endowed with wildlife and specializes in walking safaris. Lower Zambezi National Park has a dreamy location on the Zambezi River, opposite Mana Pools in Zimbabwe. Canoeing this mighty river is the pastime of choice here; wildlife spotting is particularly productive from a canoe. And no Zambia safari would be complete without a visit to Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest parks and especially good for spotting leopard. There are plenty of other wilderness areas to explore too, such as Liuwa Plain National Park, where you can see nature at its finest via a wildlife migration that includes many thousands of grazers, such as wildebeest and zebra.”
2What does a Zambia safari cost?
“The sky is the limit for Zambia tours. Although not exclusively top end, most Zambia safaris are pitched towards that end of the market. Generally speaking, the more accessible a park is, the cheaper a Zambia safari will be – the most accessible park in the country is Kafue, which has a major highway running through it with affordable lodges just off the highway. Zambia camping safaris have prices that are competitive with most countries in the region (except perhaps South Africa), and start at around US$150 per day – although you’re more likely to pay upward of US$200 a day. The price of a mid-range tour will be upward of US$300 a day (and can easily climb towards US$1,000 a day, giving you an idea of the price bracket that luxury safaris occupy!), and will see you lounging around in comfy lodges and tented camps. There are some well-established tour operators in Zambia with fine reputations for delivering high-quality, luxury safaris. If you are looking to spoil yourself then a Zambia safari package with one of the many outstanding operators on SafariBookings.com will not disappoint.”
› Factors influencing the cost of a Zambia safari 3How is the wildlife viewing in Zambia?
“The wildlife viewing in Zambia is spectacular and unique. The parks are in many ways very wild and (apart from areas of South Luangwa) very undeveloped. In some there are no facilities at all. The wildlife you will see on Zambia tours of the country’s parks tends to be equally as spectacular and untamed. Lodges are in the habit of building their accommodation on traditional wildlife tracks, which encourages animals to spend time in and around the camps. Zambia safari holidays in the country’s network of protected areas are really all about wildlife encounters in pristine African bush. Kafue National Park is famed for its leopard sightings, tree-climbing lions, enormous herds of red lechwes, plenty of other antelopes and even wild dogs. What may stick in your mind from a visit to Lower Zambezi National Park are the big-tusked elephants, large buffalo herds, giant crocs lying nonchalantly on the riverbank and the pods of grunting hippos. All are best seen by paddling down the Zambezi in a canoe. South Luangwa is great for most species, including most of the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo but not rhino). And Zambia tours of Liuwa Plain National Park reveal a little-known wildlife migration in the Wet season that includes tens of thousands of blue wildebeests, Burchell’s zebras and tsessebes.”
4How safe is Zambia for tourists?
“Zambia is very safe for visitors. In particular, the parks and other wildlife areas rarely see any crime. Zambian people are friendly, courteous and full of curiosity, and most would be devastated to think you felt unsafe or unwelcome in their country. The only exception to this is the larger urban areas, such as the capital Lusaka – here the same rules apply as they would in any city. That is, don’t wear or carry flashy expensive items, leave valuables in a hotel safe, don’t walk around at night (catch a taxi instead), and be on a higher level of alert with regard to what is going on around you on the streets. In the parks and reserves, wildlife viewing always entails some risk – after all wild animals are unpredictable. However, if you use a bit of common sense and listen to your guide’s instructions, then you will be fine.”
5What type of accommodation can I expect on a Zambia safari?
“In Zambia, the type of accommodation is very dependent on the park you are visiting. In South Luangwa National Park, the country’s best-known park, you can expect all different types of lodging, from campsites and rustic bungalows, through to tented rooms on raised platforms and luxury lodges. In Kafue National Park you can expect a decent smattering of mid-range accommodation just off the highway that splits the park, with more luxurious options buried deeper into the bush. Lower Zambezi is more off-the-beaten track with most visitors flying into bush airstrips. The accommodation reflects the price of the transport required to get here, and is pitched mainly at the top-end or luxury sector of the market. Parks such as Blue Lagoon are restricted in the accommodation they offer with limited, self-catering chalets, while others, such as Lukusuzi, require you to be totally self-sufficient as they are devoid of any facilities at all. So, when planning your Zambia safari holiday, keep in mind the type of accommodation you would prefer, including the level of luxury, and for the most choice and best value, South Luangwa is a good bet.”
6What can I expect from a trip to Zambia?
“Zambia safari vacations are all about the wildlife and that – apart from the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls – is the highlight of any visit to the country. Apart from rhino, the rest of the Big Five are plentiful and the three major parks – South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue – all have excellent wildlife densities. For most people, a Zambia tour will usually involve, at least in part, some luxury accommodation in the bush, and there’s no better place to spend up big if you want to spoil yourself. A highlight for many people on a Zambia holiday is doing a walking safari. The guides in Zambia are some of the best in Africa, and a walking safari is a special experience. Lastly, the people of Zambia are well renowned for their warmth and hospitality – interacting with the local people is an integral part of any trip to the country.”
7Zambia Safari Reviews

Emma is an award-winning travel writer for Rough Guides, National Geographic Traveller, Travel Africa magazine and The Independent.
Home of the walking safari
I think it’s fair to say that most true safari aficionadoes love the idea of spending a few days in an untamed wilderness, and are irritated by facilities which are simply too big, too grand, too slick or too popular. While Zambia can’t...

Stephen is a travel writer and avid conservationist whose work appears in prestigious magazines such as Africa Geographic and Travel Africa.
Africa’s Hottest Safari Option
It is only in the last decade that Zambia burst back onto the African safari scene, re-building its safari reputation on the back of some epic national parks and outstanding wildlife. Anyone even vaguely familiar with Zambia and its...

Under rated.
We booked to a part of Zambia that we were not familiar with. South Lawanga, not hard to get to but not all that easy, which made it perfect for us. We did not want the over touristing that can occur in some parks. The Thornicroft Lodge...

Wild and natural- an untamed destination
Enjoyed my safari to south luangwe national park and the booking went really smoothly. Your company, Ntanda tours, who offered the itinerary and safari bookings were really communicative and I got fast and helpful responses. Would use...

Fortunately not too popular yet. We were two of very few tourists in amazing and beautiful places.
We went during the green season, at the end of the rainy season. Lovely weather, very few tourists, a lot of wildlife easy to spot if you are with an experienced guide. Unfortunately some roads were still flooded and closed, but it didnt...

Wonderful Zambia
Zambia is a country that I had not ventured but perhaps I was saving it to understand it’s beauty after having visited many of the more frequented African countries. The Zambezi River is a phenomenal place to get close to wildlife via...