Zambia Safaris

Zambia

Zambia is quintessential Africa

Zambia Holidays

The birthplace of the African walking safari, Zambia is a wild, unspoiled land with a wealth of natural treasures, from the wonder that is Victoria Falls to the game-rich Luangwa Valley.

Sarah at Gane and Marshall organised with consummate skill and efficiency, what was a complex safari package.
Dr Mike Leary-Ohwin

Zambia is quintessential Africa. Its national parks are enormous, remote and little visited, while the camps are small and rustic, with excellent safari guides and an intimate atmosphere.

Zambia is located on a vast plateau threaded by three of Africa’s largest rivers - the Zambezi, Kafue and Luangwa - ensuring a lush landscape with plentiful wildlife. In the north of the country, the floodplains formed by Lake Bangweulu create a massive water-wilderness of reed islands and marshes that is home to many rare species, including the shoebill stork and black lechwe.

To the east, the Luangwa Valley is famous for offering some of the best traditional walking and bush camping safaris in Africa - with good reason is this region often referred to as the birthplace of the African walking safari. Night game drives are another highlight of the Luangwa Valley, and offer good prospects for leopard sightings.

To the south, the Victoria Falls are where Zambia meets its neighbour Zimbabwe. The town of Livingstone serves as the primary gateway to the Falls, as well as a host of adventure activities, including bungee jumping, white water rafting and abseiling, providing an exciting start or end to a safari (for those less inclined to adrenaline sports, relaxing on the banks of the Zambezi River at one of Livingstone's many riverside lodges is also a pleasant way to bookend your stay in Zambia!)

Zambia caters especially well to families and small groups. South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi offer fantastic luxury safari houses that are well-suited for families or groups of up to 8 people (the minimum age is typically around 7). Each house has a swimming pool and comes with its own driver/guide and cook.

Our travel consultants have an intimate knowledge of Africa and can help you plan a safari itinerary to Zambia that matches your interests and budget. To get started, please get in touch with our team by phone (01822 600 600) or by email.

ZAMBIA TRAVEL ADVICE

Zambia's dry season runs from May to October, and is the peak season for safari holidays.
Zambia's green season runs from November to April. During this period you can expect sporadic but often heavy downpours across much of the country, and hotter temperatures.
Some safari lodges close during Zambia's green season, while others offer very good discounts for travelling during this period.
A Zambia safari itinerary combines well with a beach break on the shores of Lake Malawi.
A Zambian walking safari is a highlight for many visitors to the country, as are night game drives, with leopard often sighted in the Luangwa Valley.
Boating safaris are possible in the Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Parks.

Zambia By Region

Kafue National Park

Kafue National Park is the largest safari park in Zambia. It provides an exceptional wilderness experience, including walking and 4x4 safaris, as well as river safaris and fishing. Wild dogs are among....

Liuwa Plain National Park

Liuwa Plain National Park is Zambia's most remote and little-visited safari park, yet also among its most rewarding to explore. Situated in the far west of the country, this small park offers spectacu....

Lower Zambezi National Park

The Lower Zambezi National Park encompasses a small but pristine wilderness on the northern bank of the Zambezi River, in south eastern Zambia. Declared a national park in 1983, the Lower Zambezi has ....

North Luangwa National Park

Zambia's North Luangwa National Park caters to those seeking a remote wilderness experience. Accommodating only a small number of guests, the park has a limited number of bush camps allowing its visit....

South Luangwa National Park

South Luangwa National Park is Zambia’s most famous safari park, considered by many to be one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries. Centred on the spectacular oxbow lagoons and open floodplains of ....

Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls and the nearby town of Livingstone are a hotspot for adrenaline seekers; here you can take part in a range of activities from white water rafting, bungee jumping and gorge swinging,....

South Luangwa Explorer

Discover the game-rich Mfuwe area of the South Luangwa National Park, and enjoy the comforts of Kafunta River Lodge and Island Bush Camp on this 5-day guided safari itinerary. Game-viewing activities include the guided walking safaris for which the South Luangwa is justly famous, and day and night game drives.

Destination

Zambia

Experience

Safari and Wildlife Holidays
Walking and Climbing

Prices from £2980 pp

Two Rivers Zambia Safari

An 8-day Zambia safari taking place on and around two of Zambia’s primary rivers, the Luangwa and the Zambezi, both of which offer excellent game-viewing activities - by foot, by vehicle and by boat. The Luangwa Valley is one of the great unspoilt wilderness areas of Zambia, and, indeed, one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in Africa.

Destination

Zambia

Experience

Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £6500 pp

Secrets of South Luangwa

Zambia’s most famous wilderness park, the South Luangwa Valley, is also one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries, famed for its pristine scenery and prodigious game. This 7-day safari itinerary will allow you to experience the best that the Luangwa has to offer, with an emphasis on traditional, low-impact walking safari activities.

Destination

Zambia

Experience

Safari and Wildlife Holidays
Walking and Climbing

Prices from £6100 pp

Lower Zambezi and Liuwa Plain

10-night guided safari visiting Zambia’s wildest and most remote wilderness parks, the Lower Zambezi and Liuwa Plain, including a 5-night stay at the fabulous King Lewanika Lodge.

Destination

Zambia

Experience

Safari and Wildlife Holidays
Honeymoons and Weddings

Price on application

South Luangwa Wilderness Safari

Explore the South Luangwa Valley on foot, by 4x4, or a combination of the two on this guided one-week safari hosted by the Bushcamp Company. Choose from one of three fabulous bushcamps - Bilimungwe, Kapamba and Zungulila - each hosting a maximum of 8 guests, ensuring an intimate safari experience in this most wild and remote of African safari parks.

Destination

Zambia

Experience

Safari and Wildlife Holidays

Prices from £4470 pp