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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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Best Seller
15-Day Best of Zambia - Safari & Waterfalls
$12,077 to $13,865 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lower Zambezi NP, Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.8/5 – 173 Reviews
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Best Seller
7-Day Zambia's Big Five Tour to South Luangwa and Kafue
$4,070 to $4,290 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Bush CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), South Luangwa NP, Kafue NP, Busanga Plains (Kafue NP), Lusaka (End)
Kubwa Five Safaris
4.9/5 – 148 Reviews
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4-Day 30 Percent off Last Minute Luxury in South Luangwa
$1,359 to $1,980 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Mfuwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Mfuwe (End)
Ntanda Ventures
5.0/5 – 34 Reviews
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4-Day Wild Wonders Safari
$1,445 to $1,555 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lower Zambezi NP, Lusaka (End)
Wilderness Horizon Safaris
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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5-Day Safari to Livingstone and Kafue National Park
$902 to $990 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourBudgetLodge & Guest House
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Kafue NP, Livingstone (End)
Zamsato
4.9/5 – 32 Reviews
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4-Day Kafue National Park
$1,815 to $2,123 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Lusaka (Start), Kafue NP, Lusaka Airport (End)
Adventure Purists
4.8/5 – 15 Reviews
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3-Day Lusaka Luxury Zambia
$825 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Lusaka (Start), Lilayi GR, Lusaka Airport (End)
Escape to Adventure Safaris
4.9/5 – 133 Reviews
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½-Day Game Drive and Short Rhino Walk
$83 to $94 pp (USD)
Zambia: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 20 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Mosi-oa-Tunya NP, Livingstone (End)
Arnolubi Safari & Tours
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Top Rated Operator
10-Day Cape Town Sabi Sand Safari and Vic Falls Honeymoon
$7,955 to $9,038 pp (USD)
South Africa & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Cape Town (Start), Sabi Sabi GR (Sabi Sands), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Discover Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 506 Reviews
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7-Day Jewels of Botswana & Falls
$6,149 to $10,390 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Maun (Start), Okavango Delta, Chobe NP, Victoria Falls (End)
Safari Online
5.0/5 – 130 Reviews
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13-Day Victoria Falls & Okavango Delta Lux Fly-in Safari
$32,419 to $35,661 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Linyanti (Chobe NP), Khwai Concession (Okavango Delta), Jao (Okavango Delta), Makgadikgadi Pans NP, Maun (End)
Viatu
5.0/5 – 66 Reviews
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½-Day Private Game Drive Safari/ White Rhino Walking
$94 pp (USD)
Zambia: ½ Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Livingstone
Boris Safaris and Tours
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4-Day South Luangwa NP
$3,056 to $3,347 pp (USD)
Malawi & Zambia: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Lilongwe (Start), South Luangwa NP, Lilongwe (End)
Land & Lake Safaris
4.8/5 – 30 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Victoria Falls Tour (Zambian Side)
$1,251 to $1,339 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Livingstone (End)
Mmilo Tours
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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1-Day Victoria Falls Experience from Livingstone
$330 pp (USD)
Zambia & Zimbabwe: Day tourShared tour (max 8 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Victoria Falls Serious Fun Tours and Travel
4.7/5 – 45 Reviews
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5-Day Livingstone and Chobe National Park Trip
$1,510 pp (USD)
Botswana & Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Livingstone (Start), Chobe NP, Livingstone (End)
Fuhara Safaris
4.5/5 – 6 Reviews
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½-Day Helicopter Flight with Window Seat Guarantee, Zim
$152 pp (USD)
Zambia & Zimbabwe: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town
Savannah Adventures
5.0/5 – 39 Reviews
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3-Day Royal Livingstone Stay and Activities Package
$1,289 to $1,467 pp (USD)
Zambia: Private tourLuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Livingstone (End)
Tusks & Trails
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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4-Day Stay at Avani Victoria Falls Resort
$1,410 pp (USD)
Zambia: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)LuxuryHotel
You Visit: Livingstone (Start), Victoria Falls, Livingstone Airport (End)
Vanaway Travel & Tours
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
½-Day Devils Pool Zimbabwe - Livingstone Lunch
$245 to $270 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe & Zambia: ½ Day tourShared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Livingstone (City), Victoria Falls Town (End)
MoAfrika Tours
4.9/5 – 1,855 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.› More about Alan
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...
Experience the trie wildness of Africa
Although a rough time for Zambia due to the drought and rolling blackouts in Lusaka we did fine. The nicer restaurants and malls had generators. Mufue Lodge the Safari camp we went to was amazing. Staff and service incredible as well as...
nice people nice scenic and wildlife
We travelled with Zamsato and everything was well organised. The river safaris on the Zambezi are spectacular as well as the canoe trips. The game drives on the lower Zambezi are a bit long but with lush vegetation. The connection to...
Relaxing destination providing the opportunity to be thrilled by wildlife
Zambian people are very friendly and polite with general living standards above the African average, helping the tourist feel relaxed and safe. Victoria waterfalls are truly a great wonder of nature and the various natural parks offer...
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...