ZAMBIA SAFARI
So Much More Than Victoria Falls
ZAMBIA SAFARI HOLIDAYS
Victoria Falls Holiday – 3 Nights / 4 Days
Experience the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders. Enjoy a guided Tour of the Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise, with the option to combine your stay with a Southern Africa safari.
Price on request.
7 Nights / 8 Days
Lusaka – South Luangwa – Lusaka
Guide price from £3,995 per person
Discover the beauty of South Luangwa on this Zambia River Safari. Enjoy an exciting combination of walking safaris, day and night game drives, and stays at intimate riverside camps surrounded by exceptional wildlife.
8 Nights / 9 Days
Lusaka – South Luangwa – Lower Zambezi – Victoria Falls – Livingstone
Guide price from £4,570 per person
Experience an unforgettable Safari in Zambia and Victoria Falls, combining the wildlife-rich South Luangwa National Park and Lower Zambezi with the magnificent Victoria Falls. Enjoy walking safaris, game drives and river-based safari experiences amid some of Africa’s most spectacular wilderness.
8 Nights / 9 Days
Lusaka – Lower Zambezi – South Luangwa
Guide price from £3,770 per person
Experience an unforgettable Zambia Safari Adventure combining the Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa National Parks. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, walking safaris, game drives and river-based safari experiences in two of Zambia’s most spectacular wilderness areas.
Zambia Safari Highlights
- Connect with your wild side on an unforgettable walking safari in South Luangwa, the birthplace of the walking safari.
- Stand before the Smoke That Thunders and experience the breathtaking wonder of Victoria Falls.
- Cruise or canoe along the Zambezi River, watching hippos, elephants and other wildlife along its banks.
- Discover the remote wilderness of Liuwa Plain, one of Zambia’s most rewarding off-the-beaten-track safari destinations.
- Experience the wildlife wonders of Kafue National Park, one of Africa’s largest and most unspoilt wilderness areas.
- Explore Lower Zambezi National Park, renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing, canoe safaris and beautiful river scenery.
- Take your time in South Luangwa, one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations and Zambia’s flagship safari park.
- Experience Zambia’s wildlife through an incredible variety of activities, from game drives and walking safaris to boating and canoeing.
Fascinating Facts
- Zambia takes its name from the mighty Zambezi River.
- Some termite mounds in Zambia can grow to an extraordinary size and remain active for decades.
- Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — “The Smoke That Thunders” — lies on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is one of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls.
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Until independence in 1964, Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia.
- Zambia gained independence from the United Kingdom on 24 October 1964.
- Zambia is renowned as the birthplace of the walking safari, with South Luangwa particularly famous for this style of wildlife experience.
- The country is home to vast wilderness areas and exceptional wildlife, yet many of its parks remain wonderfully uncrowded.
Zambia Travel Information
Useful Zambia Safari Information
VISAS
British passport holders do not currently require a visa for tourist visits to Zambia. Passports should be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have at least two blank pages. Entry requirements can change, so travellers should always check the latest requirements before travelling.
Travellers combining Zambia and Zimbabwe may wish to consider the KAZA UniVisa, where eligible. It allows multiple crossings between Zambia and Zimbabwe and also covers day trips to Botswana through the Kazungula border. It currently costs US$50 and is valid for up to 30 days
Best Time To Go On a Zambia Safari
Best Time for a Zambia Safari
The dry season from June to October is generally the best time for a Zambia safari. Wildlife becomes easier to spot as animals gather around rivers and permanent water sources, while the dry conditions make travelling between safari areas easier. June to August bring cooler temperatures, making them particularly comfortable months for game drives and walking safaris.
September and October are hotter, but wildlife viewing can be exceptional, especially in South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue. These months are ideal for travellers whose priority is safari, although daytime temperatures can become very high.
The green season from November to April brings dramatic landscapes, lush vegetation, migratory birds and newborn animals. Some remote camps close during the wetter months and certain areas become difficult to access, but other camps remain open and the green season can offer a wonderfully different safari experience.
Best time to view Victoria Falls in Zambia and Zimbabwe
Planning A Zambia Safari
Zambia offers an incredible variety of safari experiences, from the wildlife-rich valleys of South Luangwa and the wilderness of Kafue to canoe safaris on the Lower Zambezi and the spectacular Victoria Falls. With so much choice, planning the right route, camps and activities can make all the difference.
At Safaris Online, we’ll help you create a tailor-made Zambia safari around your interests, preferred style of accommodation and budget. Whether you want exceptional game viewing, walking safaris, river activities or a combination of experiences, we’ll advise you on the best itinerary and how to make the most of your time in Zambia.
Zambia also combines beautifully with neighbouring destinations. Add Botswana for another outstanding safari experience, cross into Zimbabwe to see another perspective of Victoria Falls, or finish your African adventure with a relaxing beach stay.
Zambia sits at the crossroads between East and Southern Africa – if you’re looking for that little bit extra, why not combine your Zambia holiday with a beach break in Zanzibar, a safari in Tanzania or a trip into the wilds of Botswana?
Planning Your Safari?
Our Safari Planning Guide has useful information about safari accommodation, game drives, fly-in and road safaris, what to pack, baggage, photography, tipping and more.
