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Zambia Luxury Safari Tours
Imagine walking alongside the Luangwa River as it twists its way through the landscape. A herd of elephants appear, wandering to the shore for a drink. There’s no vehicle or hide to escape to, so you freeze on the spot, deadly silent. But your guide, one of the best in Africa, stays calm and checks the wind direction, ensuring you’re downwind of the elephants so they won’t catch your scent on the breeze. Then you stay there just watching them, mesmerized, with no one else around, as they play, drink, spray water and rumble contentedly, totally oblivious to your presence. You might be staying in a super-luxury lodge or in a remote bush camp, but it’s priceless moments like this that make a Zambian luxury safari special.
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Top Rated Operator
15-Day Luxury Zambia Safari & Waterfalls Holiday
$16,432 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Lusaka (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
13-Day African Dream
$10,420 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Moremi GR (Okavango Delta), Okavango Delta, Linyanti, Chobe NP, Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Falcon Safaris
5.0/5 – 146 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Luxury Victoria Falls Tour (Zambian Side)
$1,141 to $1,202 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Livingstone (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 110 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Vic Falls Deluxe Honeymoon
$6,898 to $7,183 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Cape Winelands, Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 254 Reviews
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5-Day Lake Camp Getaway
$1,639 to $2,174 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Kafue NP, Livingstone (End)
Zamsato
4.9/5 – 22 Reviews
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4-Day Low down on Lower Zambezi National Park
$1,105 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Royal Airstrip (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Royal Airstrip (End)
Ntanda Ventures
4.9/5 – 13 Reviews
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7-Day Zambia Kafue & Livingstone Luxury Safari
$7,260 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Kafue NP, Victoria Falls, Livingstone Airport (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.8/5 – 44 Reviews
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9-Day Explore Zambia
$5,710 to $6,695 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Bush Camp
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka Airport (End)
Roho Ya Chui
5.0/5 – 305 Reviews
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4-Day Kafue National Park Luxury Safari Package
$1,760 to $2,115 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Kafue NP, Lusaka (End)
Vanaway Travel & Tours
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15-Day Romantic Zambia Honeymoon Safari
$8,985 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Lusaka (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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![9-Day Splendid Luangwa and Zambezi Valley]()
9-Day Splendid Luangwa and Zambezi Valley
$5,465 to $7,060 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Bush Camp
You Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
Zamsato
4.9/5 – 22 Reviews
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4-Day Last Minute Affordable Luxury - South Luangwa
$1,248 to $1,386 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Ntanda Ventures
4.9/5 – 13 Reviews
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6-Day South Luangwa Short Safari, Zambia
$3,460 to $3,525 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Bush Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lusaka Airport (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.8/5 – 44 Reviews
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7-Day Zambia Safari Adventure
$5,945 to $7,455 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Livingstone Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 254 Reviews
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8-Day Full Kafue Experience
$4,470 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Kafue NP, Lusaka (End)
Vanaway Travel & Tours
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![15-Day Best of Zambia Holiday: Safari & Waterfalls]()
15-Day Best of Zambia Holiday: Safari & Waterfalls
$10,462 to $12,001 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Lusaka Airport (Lusaka), Livingstone (End)
Wayfairer Travel
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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9-Day Iconic South Luangwa
$5,380 to $6,860 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Bush Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lusaka (End)
Zamsato
4.9/5 – 22 Reviews
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8-Day Zambia Two Rivers Safari Including Two Free Nights
$5,815 to $6,990 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka Airport (End)
Kingfisher Safaris
4.8/5 – 44 Reviews
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10-Day Best of Zambia Safari
$9,680 to $9,960 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Livingstone (City), Livingstone Airport (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 254 Reviews
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4-Day Breathtaking Safari in Lower Zambezi
$2,350 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryChalet
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
Vanaway Travel & Tours
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6 Questions About Zambia Luxury Safaris
Answered by
Sue Watt
Sue is an award-winning writer specializing in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet. Although she’s stayed in many luxury lodges in Zambia, her idea of a perfect safari is a simple bush camp in the wilderness.
6 Questions About Zambia Luxury Safaris
Sue Watt
Why should I choose Zambia for a luxury safari?
“A luxury safari in Zambia is a great option for visitors wanting to discover wildlife in true African wilderness. Zambia is probably the best country in Africa to do a walking safari. And a luxury safari provides easy access to some of southern Africa’s best guides, allowing you to get up close and personal with wildlife on foot. And when you are back at your lodging, after all that walking in the African bush, a bit of luxury makes for an unforgettable experience. Another reason for choosing Zambia for a luxury safari is Zambian operators have a long tradition of supporting local people. Back in the 1960s, walking safaris were born in South Luangwa National Park, the brainchild of conservationist Norman Carr. From the start he worked closely with local communities, believing they should benefit from the wildlife around them, long before responsible tourism became fashionable. Zambia may not spring immediately to mind as a choice for a luxury safari. It’s often overshadowed by classic destinations more synonymous with indulgence, such as Botswana or South Africa. Don’t let that put you off. With phenomenal walking in a real wilderness setting, a Zambia luxury safari has a style all of its own. ”
1What is included in a Zambia luxury safari?
“In Zambia luxury safari packages usually include everything you could need for a comfortable and memorable trip. Generally you can expect them to cover everything your lodge or camp offers, from food and drink to activities, some flights and park fees too. Don’t expect to lose weight on a luxury safari – you’ll likely have more food than you can ever eat in a day. Drinks include sundowners on safari and wines, spirits and beers, but not always premium brands. The activities generally include two safaris a day, whether walking, driving or perhaps by boat, often privately with just you and your guide, or sometimes shared with other guests. The guides are topnotch and they’ll be accompanied by armed scouts and an assistant who’ll keep an eye out for animals and help make drinks. Sometimes bush flights to your camps or transfers between camps are covered. Park and conservation fees will also be included, although you can often make additional donations to projects your operator supports should you wish to. Many operators are happy to show you these at no extra cost. Visas, some domestic flights and staff tips won’t be included.”
2What parks are included in luxury safari itineraries in Zambia?
“A Zambian luxury tour could include any or all of the country’s big three parks: South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Parks. Each has its own character, the first two dominated by the mighty rivers after which they are named. Kafue is one of Africa’s largest parks, and is remote with a real sense of wilderness. They’re all home to some exceptional lodges and camps, and to prolific wildlife with four of the Big Five present (there are no rhinos). Liuwa Plain National Park, in Zambia’s far west, definitely follows the principle of high-income, low-impact tourism with just one lodge – a very exclusive and expensive one – in the entire park. Liuwa doesn’t attract huge varieties of big wildlife, but it is home to the second-biggest wildebeest migration in Africa. Your trip might also take in the iconic Victoria Falls in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. A handful of luxury lodges can be found in or around the park or around Livingstone, the nearest town to the Falls.”
3Can you describe a typical day on a Zambia luxury safari?
“A typical day varies depending on your activities. Before a game drive, you’ll have an early wake-up call, often before dawn. You might have a light breakfast before heading off as the sun rises. This is the best time to see wild animals, before the heat of the day sends them scurrying for shade. Back at camp for a light lunch, it’s then time to chill. Read a book, take a swim if you have a pool, or doze the afternoon away. After high tea, you’ll leave for your second activity, which will perhaps be a short stroll, a boat trip or drive. The best part of the day is sundowners, sipping your drink of choice whilst watching the sun set over some spectacular beauty spot, hopefully with elephants or lions nearby. If you’re on a drive, look out for the local nightlife, maybe leopards, genets or porcupines on the prowl, as darkness draws in. The same routine applies to walking safaris when you’re staying in one place. Some operators offer mobile safaris or fly camping, where you walk between camps during the day and spend your nights in different locations. Your main walks will be in the mornings while it’s cool, although they can take much longer depending on what you see en route. In the late afternoon, you could take a gentle stroll. After dinner, sit around the campfire enjoying an Amarula liqueur and safari stories under the stars.”
4What type of accommodation can I expect on a Zambia luxury safari?
“Accommodation on a luxury Zambian safari can be anything from a sumptuous suite in an exclusive lodge with fine dining and premium wines to a simple tent in some remote bush camp with top walking guides and a fabulous back-to-nature feel. Whichever you choose, the service will be faultless and friendly. At the top end of the scale, your tent will come complete with minibar, chic decor, a blow-dryer, a plunge pool on your deck and maybe a private butler. Then there are the more rustic camps. Some are made of reeds and rebuilt every year. They may not sound luxurious, but with solar power, beautifully designed interiors and amazing food, you’ll want for nothing. And lastly, there are simple walking-only camps deep in the bush. You’ll have all the comforts you need, such as cold beers and gin and tonics, hot showers, delicious dining and comfy beds. The luxury elements in these camps are the exceptional guiding and the guarantee of waking up in the wild with no one else around.”
5What are the typical costs of a Zambia luxury safari?
“The price of a Zambia luxury safari on average is between US$600 and US$1,100 per person per day. It depends on the type of accommodation you choose, the length of your trip and the remoteness of your chosen camp or lodge. This may seem eye-wateringly expensive, but it can be reduced by traveling out of season. South Luangwa, for example, has a spectacular Emerald season, just after the rains when the land is still lush, although animals can be trickier to spot. The number of parks you visit will also impact on your costs, with bush flights often required between them. And you’ll also need to factor in international flights, visa costs, tips, medications (malaria is present) and insurance.”
6Zambia Reviews
Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
Zambia: A safari-lover’s dream
Zambia is a safari-lover’s dream, and one of my favourite countries. Its national parks including Kafue, North and South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi evoke a sense of unspoiled Africa, full of exciting wildlife but with comparatively few...
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...
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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...
A very friendly country with some amazing sunsets and animals
We had a really great holiday particularly in the parks and getting so close to the animals. The people we met - in airports, shops, hotels, taxis, parks and other attractions - were really welcoming and helpful. It was lovely to find...
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True Wilderness Destination
We’ve just taken a wonderful trip to Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Parks with Wilderness Horizon Safaris who I contacted through this site. Both Parks were top class for wildlife viewing with very experienced guides. Both of the camps...
Zambia in the sun, the rugged side of Africa
We visited the Royal Zambezi Lodge as a family group of 8. A very long, bumpy, dusty ride. 4WD vehicles essential to traverse the rugged terrain and seeing elephant and buck roaming in the GMA. Check-in was pleasant and efficient and...