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Inspiring Zambia Vacations - Safaris from Livingstone and Lusaka

A Zambia Tour Through Kafue, Lower Zambezi National Park and Luangwa Valley


Leopard - Zambia VacationsOn Zambia vacations are truly inspiring. Visit Luangwa Valley – birthplace of the walking safari.  Set out on early morning walks with expert guides eager to reveal the Valley’s intricate life cycle. Enjoy afternoon and evening safaris in open vehicles for up-close animal encounters, as well as night drives to spot nocturnal species on the hunt. Fly into Lower Zambezi National Park and stay at a small camp set on the banks of the Lower Zambezi River. Travel by canoe or boat down the Zambezi River to observe hippopotamus, elephants and crocodiles along the riverbanks and try your hand at catching a tiger fish.

On your Zambia Tour, experience the majesty Victoria Falls, twice the size of Niagra Falls.  Explore the wild and diverse Kafue National Park, one of the largest parks in Africa spanning 8,687 square miles and home to over 55 animal species.


Why Choose A Tour of Zambia?

From the comforts of deluxe, carefully selected camps, our luxury safaris showcase Zambia’s premier parks and pristine wilderness.  There’s no better place to stretch your legs and feel the pace of Africa under foot than along the Luangwa Valley’s lagoons, rivers and woodlands. Lower Zambezi National Park lies on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, where thrilling wildlife encounters are matched only by the Park’s exquisite scenery.  On a Zambia vacation, you'll get up close with exotic wildlife, learn about African culture, and learn about the local flora and fauna.

Zambia – Luxury Safari
Victoria Falls Livingstone ZambiaOn this Africa luxury safari tour of Zambia, you begin your trip at Busanga Bush Camp, a wildlife paradise in the heart of the Busanga Plains in the northern region of the Kafue National Park. Kafue is remote, wild and diverse with vast tracts of pristine wilderness and home to over 55 animal species. Set out on day and nightsafaris with your expert guide for an introduction to Zambia’s spectacular wilderness and abundant wildlife. The Busanga Plains is one of Zambia’s most significant wetland resources and is also one of the few areas in the world that remains untouched by development and human activity. The camp is situated in one of the best  lion and cheetah viewing regions in Africa! On game drives you'll seek out many different mammal species, including 20 antelope, 6 cats and 491 bird species. Explore floodplains, miombo woodland and open grassy areas known as “dambos” – a paradise for wildlife and birdlife.  Transfer to Kafue Airstrip for your flight to Mfuwe where you'll head into South Luangwa Park and Puku Ridge Tented Camp, named for the elusive Puku antelope which never strays far from water.  Explore on foot with a keen-eyed guide, or range further into the bush in a safari vehicle. Transfer to the Lower Zambezi National Park, where you’ll be met and transferred to Chiawa Camp. Perched on the banks of the Zambezi River in the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park with the mountains of the Zambian Escarpment as a backdrop, it’s difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting for a safari camp. The Zambezi River, in some places 1.2 miles wide, is nearly 1,700 miles long and meanders through the park, attracting a wealth of wildlife to its banks. With a reputation for professional and personal service, expert African-born guides, a friendly atmosphere and unequalled logistical support, Chiawa Camp remains one of the foremost safari camps in the Lower Zambezi.  Discover more about Zambia – Luxury Safari >>

Zambia – Africa's Hidden Gem

Tour of Zambia Elephan Viewing by Canoe

These Zambia vacations begin with a flight into Lusaka and transfer by air to Mfuwe Airport, where you’ll be met by your safari guide for a game drive into the park.  Relax at Puku Ridge Tented Camp which blends naturally into a secluded ridge overlooking the Kakumbu Valley in the southern section of South Luangwa National Park. Go on safari in an open vehicle or on remote walking safaris.  In the evenings, dine alfresco to the night sounds of Africa.  Transfer to Kapamba Camp, situated in  a prime location on the picturesque Kapamba River, enjoy an untouched corner of the National Park in luxury.  Expert game guides take you on unforgettable journeys on foot through the wonders of the pristine African Bush, introducing you not only to the animals, but also to the more complex and fascinating details of wildlife activity and habitat.  You'll learn how to track spoor, listen for warning sounds of predators approaching and distinguish medicinal plants. Kapamba boasts the most intimate game viewing setting in the park – guests can relax and unwind while watching wildlife from the privacy of their spacious sunken baths overlooking the river. Combine this experience with a cold drink and guests describe it as absolute perfection!  A tour of Zambia would not be complete without a visit to game-rich Lower Zambezi National Park.  Kulefu Tented Camp is profoundly peaceful, eco-friendly and wellappointed.  Each tented room overlooks the legendary Zambezi River, home to countless crocodile, hippopotamus and sacred ibis.  Explore the river by canoe or boat and observe elephants and crocodiles along the riverbanks before you attempt to catch a tiger fish, notorious for its fight. Fly to Livingstone for your transfer to the forested Islands of Siankaba.  Your island lodge links each secluded chalet by a suspended foot bridge. Activities include sunset river cruises, dugout canoe trips around the Islands, a village and school walk, a trip to the mighty Victoria Falls and guided birding and tree walks on the main island’s nature trail (bird specials include: African finfoot, pels fishing owl, pygmy kingfisher, rock pratincole and white backed-night heron).  Learn more about Zambia – Africa's Hidden Gem >>

Southern Africa – Namibia, Zambia and Botswana Safari >
The best of Southern Africa!  From desert dunes to wilderness wetlands, this two week safari offers the best of Southern Africa. Explore Namibia’s vast sand dune deserts by foot, nature drive and hot air balloon and kayak alongside seals and penguins in Walvis Bay. Shake off the sand as you fly East into Botswana to discover the wetland paradise of the Okavango Delta – travel by foot and dugout canoe with expert guides, eager to share the Delta’s lush environment and its many inhabitants, from its mighty elephants to its tiniest reed frog. Fly north to open plains scattered with palms and wooded savannas, spotting herds of buffalo, zebra and giraffe and, of course, the predators that stalk them. Wrap up your Africa sojourn with two nights at the mighty Victoria Falls. Find out more about our Southern Africa – Namibia, Zambia and Botswana Safari >>

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