Safaris in Zambia

Home of the Walking Safari

Zambia – Remote, Wild and Full of Adventure

Zambia is one of Southern Africa’s great hidden gems - a diverse and wonderfully wild country where remote wilderness, exceptional wildlife and adrenaline-fuelled adventure come together.

From the extraordinary wildlife of South Luangwa National Park, renowned for its walking safaris and outstanding guiding, to the mighty Zambezi River and the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls, Zambia offers an exhilarating variety of experiences. Lower Zambezi National Park provides another exceptional wilderness escape, with game drives, walking and canoeing allowing you to experience the bush from a completely different perspective.

What makes Zambia particularly special is its sense of space and remoteness. Safari areas are generally quieter than some of Africa’s better-known destinations, allowing for intimate wildlife encounters and a genuine feeling of being immersed in the wilderness.

Whether you are tracking wildlife on foot, drifting quietly along the Zambezi or feeling the spray of Victoria Falls, Zambia delivers an authentic African adventure with a wonderfully understated character.

All Lodges & Safari Camps in Zambia

National Parks & Private Reserves

Lower Zambezi

Right on the Zimbabwean border to the south of Zambia, the Lower Zambezi is known for abundant wildlife, including buffalo, fish eagles, large herds of elephants (no giraffe) and lions/leopards. Canoes and Kayaks ply the river which is home to hippos & crocodiles. Covering 4,092km², most of the game is concentrated along the valley floor. This is also the place for keen fishermen.

Safari Camps in Lower Zambezi

North Luangwa

Found in the oldest section of Africa's Great Rift Valley, North Luangwa has limited road networks and is one of the few parks you can explore on foot. The only park in Zambia with the Big 5, you can truly immerse yourself in the African wilderness. Utterly remote, untouched and wild, it offers one of the finest wilderness and wildlife experiences in Zambia and is known as Africa's best-kept tourism secret.

Safari Camps in North Luangwa

South Luangwa

Located in east Zambia's Luangwa River Valley, this incredible park is known for its abundant wildlife, stunning river teaming with hippo & crocodile and woodland savannah. It also home to the famous reception elephants at Mfuwe Lodge! South Luangwa is one of the best-known national parks in Africa for walking safaris and exhilarating night-drives where big game hunt for prey.

Safari Camps in South Luangwa

Victoria Falls Zambia

Victoria Falls is part of the mighty Zambezi River which forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Livingstone is Zambia's gateway to this one of "Seven Natural Wonders of the World." With scale, power and beauty, it is easy to see why most safari lovers visit The Falls. With adrenaline-fuelled activities and as home to the infamous Devil's Pool (accessed only from the Zambia side), what are you waiting for!

Safari Camps in Victoria Falls

Good to Know:

Spectacular & varied scenery with abundant wildlife & birdlife.
Adrenaline-fuelled activities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, walking safaris and night-drives.
Great range of luxury safari camps & affordable mobile camps.
Peak Season is during the cool dry months of June to August. The shoulder season months of May and September to November are mostly dry when many camps offer much better deals.
The hot, rainy season is from December to April when many lodges and roads are closed.
Gateways to a Zambian safari is generally via Lusaka (London 13h 20m / New York 17h 40m) or Livingstone (London 16h 20m / New York 31h 30m). These flights include one stop flight connections.
Malaria is a health risk across the whole of Zambia therefore antimalarials & precautions are necessary.
The Mfuwe Lodge elephants visit between late October and mid-December to feast on the fallen fruits from the large Wild Mango tree.