Zambia is a land of untamed beauty, powerful rivers, and abundant wildlife. This 7-day adventure takes you into the country’s two most iconic wilderness areas—South Luangwa National Park and the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls.

Known as the birthplace of the walking safari, South Luangwa is a sanctuary for big cats, elephants, giraffes, and an astonishing variety of birdlife. By day you’ll explore its savannahs and riverbanks on thrilling game drives and guided walks; by night, you’ll discover a different world of nocturnal predators and elusive species.

Your safari continues along the legendary Zambezi River, where you’ll cruise past pods of hippos, spot elephants on the banks, and experience the awe of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This journey offers both wilderness immersion and natural wonder, making it an unforgettable Zambian experience.

How to Get There

• Start: Lusaka International Airport (LUN) or Mfuwe Airport (for direct Luangwa access)

• End: Livingstone Airport (LVI) or Lusaka, with optional Victoria Falls extensions

• Airport transfers and additional hotel nights can be arranged before or after safari.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lusaka – Transfer to South Luangwa

Upon arrival in Lusaka, connect with your flight to Mfuwe, gateway to South Luangwa National Park. Meet your guide and transfer to your riverside lodge. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive as the sun sets, offering your first sightings of leopards, hippos, and elephants.

Dinner and overnight at South Luangwa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 2: Exploring South Luangwa – Game Drives

Rise early for a morning game drive when predators are most active. South Luangwa is famous for its leopard sightings, as well as large herds of elephants and buffalo. After lunch and rest at camp, return for an afternoon game drive that transitions into a night safari, spotlighting lions, hyenas, and nocturnal creatures.

Dinner and overnight at South Luangwa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 3: Walking Safari in South Luangwa

Today you’ll experience the original walking safari—a Zambian tradition pioneered in South Luangwa. Accompanied by expert guides, follow animal tracks, study plants and birdlife, and learn how the ecosystem works together. Afternoon at leisure before heading out on another evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight at South Luangwa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 4: Full Day Safari in South Luangwa

A full day in South Luangwa gives you more time to track wildlife across different areas of the park. Spend the morning exploring open plains where giraffes and zebras roam, and the afternoon in riverine forests where elephants feed. Your night drive may reveal porcupines, civets, and perhaps even a leopard hunting under the cover of darkness.

Dinner and overnight at South Luangwa Lodge (Full Board).

Day 5: South Luangwa – Flight to Livingstone (Zambezi River)

After breakfast, transfer to Mfuwe Airport for your flight to Livingstone. On arrival, transfer to your lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River. The afternoon is yours to relax or enjoy a sunset cruise, where you’ll see crocodiles basking, hippos grunting, and elephants gathering at the water’s edge.

Dinner and overnight at Zambezi Riverside Lodge (Full Board).

Day 6: Victoria Falls & Zambezi Exploration

After breakfast, visit the mighty Victoria Falls, locally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya The Smoke that Thunders.” Walk the rainforest trails for incredible viewpoints, and feel the spray of one of the world’s most impressive waterfalls. In the afternoon, optional activities include cultural village visits, helicopter flights, or additional river safaris.

Dinner and overnight at Zambezi Riverside Lodge (Full Board).

Day 7: Departure from Livingstone

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the river before your transfer to Livingstone Airport for your onward journey. If time allows, you may stop for one last glimpse of the Zambezi or enjoy a short village tour before departure.

What’s Included

• Accommodation as per itinerary (Full Board)

• Domestic flights between Lusaka/Mfuwe and Livingstone

• Game drives, walking safaris, and Zambezi sunset cruise

• Victoria Falls guided tour

• Park entry fees and conservation levies

• Airport transfers and professional English-speaking guide

• Bottled drinking water during safari

What’s Excluded

• International flights

• Travel insurance and visa fees

• Tips for guides and lodge staff

• Alcoholic/soft drinks (unless specified)

• Optional activities in Livingstone not listed in the itinerary