ZAMBIA SAFARI
So Much More Than Victoria Falls
ZAMBIA SAFARI HOLIDAYS
3 Nights / 4 Days
Victoria Falls
from: £ 625.00 per person
‘Scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight’ were David Livingstone’s first words when he discovered this iconic destination in 1855. His famous description of this dramatic waterfall continues to draw thousands of visitors to experience for themselves this awe-inspiring sight.
7 Nights / 8 Days
Lusaka – South Luangwa – Lusaka
from: £ 3,756.00 per person
If you only visit one area in Zambia, make it here. A fascinating Zambia Safari to explore the Luangwa River, transferring by boat between luxury lodges along the banks of the river. Enjoy an exciting mixture of walking safaris, game drives and boating safaris.
8 Nights / 9 Days
Lusaka – South Luangwa – Lower Zambezi – Victoria Falls – Livingstone
from: £ 4,320.00 per person
An exhilarating experience in Zambia’s famous South Luangwa National Park with the jewel Park of Lower Zambezi. Combine this with your final destination at Victoria Falls, Enjoy an exciting mixture of walking safaris, game drives and boating safaris.
Zambia Safari Highlights
- Connect with your wild side on a multi-day walking safari in North Luangwa (June to November only).
- Stand before the smoke that thunders and experience the wonder of Victoria Falls.
- Cruise and canoe on the Zambezi River, watching hippos and elephants play around the banks.
- Discover one of Africa’s hottest new destinations with a safari in Liuwa Plains (June to November only).
- Experience the wildlife wonders of Kafue, one of Africa’s best but most underrated national parks.
- Explore the World Heritage wetlands of Lower Zambezi National Park, a sublime destination for close-up encounters with four-legged giants.
- Take your time and try all the Zambia safari activities in South Luangwa, Zambia’s flagship park.
- Zambia’s greatest highlight is the opportunity to experience wildlife through a mix of safari activities.
- Experience Africa’s ultimate nighttime game drives.
Fascinating Facts
- The country’s name Zambia was taken from the name of the Zambezi River.
- Termite hills in Zambia can often become as big as a small house.
- Zambia boasts Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
- Until 1964, Zambia was known as Northern Rhodesia.
- On 24 October 1964, Zambia became independent of the United Kingdom.
- Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is an UNESCO World Heritage site home to one half of the Mosi-oa-Tunya — ‘The Smoke Which Thunders’ — known worldwide as Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River. The river forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, with the falls shared by the two countries.
Zambia Travel Information
Useful Zambia Safari Information
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT + 2 hours
CURRENCY
Zambian Kwacha
VISAS
Passports must be valid for 6 months. British and European Union passport holders can receive a visa upon arrival. It is USD 50 for a single entry and this can be paid using a debit card when arriving at one of the international airports.
Anyone planning to visit both Zimbabwe and Zambia should ask for a KAZA UniVisa on arrival. Again the cost of this is USD 50 but it provides entry into both countries, as well as a Botswana day trip.
Internal Flights and Transfers
For fly-in safaris flights are arranged by Proflight Zambia unless otherwise specified. Transfers between camps in the same park will be game drive transfers. Note that there is a strict 15 kg baggage limit for safari flights.
LANGUAGE
English, Bemba.
Best Time To Go On a Zambia Safari
We highly recommend the dry season for a Zambia safari. None of the parks ever become crowded in Zambia, so don’t worry about traveling during the peak season. In fact, parks like North Luangwa and parts of Kafue are only accessible during this season. June to August are the best months to visit, with excellent game viewing, off-road wildlife encounters, cooler temperatures, and Victoria Falls at its majestic best.
September to November is much hotter but the game viewing is superb if you are prepared to sweat a little. Do note that Victoria Falls slows down during these months and isn’t as spectacular as May and June.
We would avoid December to April. It is hot and wet, plus many of the best destinations are inaccessible. May is shoulder season and can be considered.
Planning A Zambia Safari
There is a lot to choose from in Zambia, with Victoria Falls plus five unique destinations dotted across the country. We can guide you through all the options and customize a route that suits your level of adventure. Plus, through our bulk buying power and local contacts, a Zambia safari is cheaper when you let experts like us put it together. We will guide you through what is possible and tailor a life-changing journey.
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?
