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Introducing Zambia

When is the best time to visit?
June to October is the dry season and the best time to view wildlife—animals are drawn to water sources, and low vegetation offers excellent visibility. Temperatures are moderate with cold mornings and evenings from June-August, while September and October are very hot (this is also when prices are highest). Rains can start as early as November, which makes for beautiful changes in the vegetation. The rainy season is in full swing from January-May when you'll find hot, humid weather, and a drop in prices. Note that safari camps may be closed November-April.

Where should you go?
Victoria Falls, the massive natural wonder on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, should be on every visitor's list. Accessed on the Zambia side via Livingstone, the falls is a year-round destination, though the water flow changes from full flood to less dramatic levels depending on the season. South Luangwa has some of the best game viewing and guiding in the world, and many travelers spend a full week of safari here alone. Lower Zambezi, Kafue, and Liuwa Plains are all also worth a visit.

How many days do you need?
Travelers with at least ten days will be able to see 3 regions at a comfortable pace, with time for multiple days of safari at more than one location. With a week or less, stick to Victoria Falls and one short safari in South Luangwa.

Zambia Travel Insights

Safari in Zambia
Map of Highlights of Zambia: Victoria Falls & South Luangwa - 7 Days
Highlights of Zambia: Victoria Falls & South Luangwa - 7 Days

In this 7-day tour, you will explore some of Zambia's most astonishing natural gems. You will begin the adventure canoeing and sunset cruising on the Zambezi River—the fourth-longest in the entire African continent! Then, you'll be able to enjoy another fluvial wonder: the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Finally, you will have three thrilling nights on safari at South Luangwa National Park. Keep your eyes open for zebras, elephants, lions, and more.

A fireplace at a safari lodge
Map of Ultimate Zambia Safari - 10 Days
Ultimate Zambia Safari - 10 Days

Adventurous, nature-loving travelers will love this itinerary that focuses on two of the top national parks in Zambia—South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi. You will be able to explore three different camps in South Luangwa before heading to the quiet camp at Lower Zambezi camp that only allows for 20 guests at a time. If you want an insider's safari experience with opportunities to visit areas that most tourists never see, this trip is designed for you.

Orphaned Elephants at Lilayi
Map of Lilayi & South Luangwa Safari in Zambia - 7 Days
Lilayi & South Luangwa Safari in Zambia - 7 Days

Visit the Lilayi Elephant Sanctuary, go on a safari game drive, and see Africa's incredible natural landscapes on this 7-day adventure itinerary. You'll see the baby elephants and explore the African bush, then stay in restful and comfortable accommodations at night. Round out your trip with a visit to the Kuanda village to learn about the local people and culture.

Game drive in the morning
Map of Luxury Zambia Safari & River Camp - 5 Days
Luxury Zambia Safari & River Camp - 5 Days

See the best of Lusaka and Livingstone on this luxurious 5-day itinerary. Start with a night in a gorgeous boutique hotel in Lusaka, then transfer to Lilayi to visit the Elephant Orphanage and go on a game dive. Fly to Livingstone and enjoy two nights in a stunning property located on the beautiful Zambezi River. Enjoy a sunset river cruise and fly over Victoria Falls on an unforgettable helicopter flight.

Leopard in Luangwa
Map of Zambia National Parks - 13 Days
Zambia National Parks - 13 Days

This adventurous itinerary is perfect for travelers who prefer to explore off the beaten track. Go on game drives in South Luangwa and the remote Luambe National Park, where the small-group accommodations mean you'll enjoy the full park to yourselves. End the trip in the stunning Lower Zambezi National Park in a luxury camp set on the banks of the beautiful Zambezi River.

Leopard in Kafue National Park
Map of Zambia Safari Adventure: Livingstone & Kafue - 7 Days
Zambia Safari Adventure: Livingstone & Kafue - 7 Days

Make your dreams of a multi-day safari come true with this relaxed and flexible itinerary. You'll begin and end in the town of Livingstone where you'll have the opportunity to see the magnificent Victoria Falls before heading to a safari camp within the stunning Kafue National Park for three nights of safari drives and exploration. Travelers who prefer an off-the-beaten-path experience will love this quiet and uncrowded park's distinct landscapes.

Zambia Travel Maps

Get the lay of land, and understand distances between the places you want to visit
Map Natural Highlights of Zambia: Victoria Falls, Lusaka and South Luangwa - 7 Days
Natural Highlights of Zambia: Victoria Falls, Lusaka and South Luangwa - 7 Days
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Map Ultimate Zambian Safari - South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi  - 10 Days
Ultimate Zambian Safari - South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi - 10 Days
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Map Zambia Safari - Lilayi & South Luangwa
Zambia Safari - Lilayi & South Luangwa
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Zambia
Travel specialist Lize Enderstein
active 2 days ago

Lize Enderstein

I work as a senior consultant for African Travel Gateway and have 18 years of experience in the travel industry. We plan, book and implement tailor-made holidays for our clients that fit within...

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Travel specialist Lucy Berndt
active 11 hours ago

Lucy Berndt

Mother, wife, traveller and dreamer! Having travelled extensively throughout Southern Africa, I know the importance of logistics and selecting the right product offerings. Southern Africa...

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Travel specialist Anna-marie Mocke
active 2 hours ago

Anna-marie Mocke

As a proud South African with a deep love for my country, the outdoors, good food, fine wine, and the wild beauty of Africa, it brings me immense joy to create unforgettable journeys through...

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Travel specialist Petru van Zyl
active 1 day ago

Petru van Zyl

I started in the travel industry in August 1998 and have 27 years experience as a travel consultant. I am a senior consultant who specializes in FIT travel, group travel, VIP clients, luxury...

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Trip Reviews for Zambia

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Thanks kimkim for another amazing adventure! ...
Zambia | Jun 14 - Jun 26, 2026

Mike
Mike S.
Waterford, MI | Reviewed on Aug 01, 2026
Thanks kimkim for another amazing adventure! Petru made planning our Zambian safari/honeymoon extremely simple. She was there every step of the way and answered all of our questions promptly. We especially enjoyed our safari activities with Green Safaris. They were outstanding hosts and made our trip incredibly memorable. Thanks to all our guides: Cristobel, Albert, Jakob, Frazier, Moses, and Luke. We got to see so much of the Zambian flora and fauna thanks to all of these wonderful guides.... Read more

Thanks kimkim for another amazing adventure! Petru made planning our Zambian safari/honeymoon extremely simple. She was there every step of the way and answered all of our questions promptly. We especially enjoyed our safari activities with Green Safaris. They were outstanding hosts and made our trip incredibly memorable. Thanks to all our guides: Cristobel, Albert, Jakob, Frazier, Moses, and Luke. We got to see so much of the Zambian flora and fauna thanks to all of these wonderful guides. All of the accommodations were incredible. It was so cool to be staying out in nature, listening to the sound of hippos eating at night and lions roaming the plains.

Hotel Reviews
Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone 20100

Within walking distance of Victoria Falls, and having free admission. This was by far the best part of the resort. The pool was nice and having animals wander nearby was incredible. It did feel a bit more commercialized than some of the other camps but otherwise was a very enjoyable hotel!

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Baines' River Camp
Lower Zambezi Valley

This was a great camp. The food an accommodations were top of the line. The only downside, and this is minor, is that the camp is located so far outside of the National Park. The boat ride to the park was always enjoyable but it felt more dethatched than some of the other places we stayed.

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Chisa Busanga Camp
Lusaka

This was an amazing camp. The nests were one of a kind and incredibly unique. We really enjoyed having dinner with the other guests each night. The authentic Zambian meal was one of our favorites too, thanks for sharing a bit of your culture with us.

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Shawa Luangwa Camp
Lusaka

Simply amazing! Our first ever safari camp. Situated right along the river, where hippos would wander for snacks at night directly beneath our tent. We thoroughly enjoyed the accommodations. Melania did a great job taking care of us each and every day. The food was fantastic and we definitely ate too much.

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City Lodge Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

Convenient walk from the airport terminal. Perfect place to stay for an overnight layover. The breakfast is served early and was delicious.

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Activity Review
Safari activities in the Kafue National Park
Safari activities in the Kafue National Park
Kafue

Wow! We had so much fun at Kafue. The wide open plains and plentiful lions, antelope, and even a few cheetahs...memories that will stick with us for a lifetime.

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Thanks so much to Frazier for making this safari so enjoyable.
Transport
We especially liked the electric vehicle to get a bit closer to the wildlife.
Local specialist: Petru van Zyl
Petru
Petru van Zyl
Local specialist in Western Cape, South Africa | Replied on Aug 04, 2026
Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Reading it truly made me smile, and I am so happy to hear that your honeymoon and safari were everything you hoped they would be.
It was a pleasure helping you plan such a special trip, and it means a lot to know that you enjoyed every part of it. I will definitely pass your kind words on to the Green Safaris team and to Cristobel, Albert, Jakob, Frazier, Moses and Luke as they will be thrilled to hear how much they contributed to your...
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Hi Mike,
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Reading it truly made me smile, and I am so happy to hear that your honeymoon and safari were everything you hoped they would be.
It was a pleasure helping you plan such a special trip, and it means a lot to know that you enjoyed every part of it. I will definitely pass your kind words on to the Green Safaris team and to Cristobel, Albert, Jakob, Frazier, Moses and Luke as they will be thrilled to hear how much they contributed to your experience.

I especially loved your description of listening to the hippos at night and knowing the lions were out on the plains. Those are the moments that make Africa so special and stay with you long after you have returned home.
Thank you again for trusting me with your honeymoon. It was a privilege to help you plan it, and I would love the opportunity to welcome you back to Africa one day.
Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and many more amazing adventures together!
Warm regards,
Petru

Sadasivan Africa 2025 Adventure
Zambia | Sep 21 - Oct 3, 2025

Sushma
Sushma S.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
We loved the entire trip. Janneke listened to our wishes and everything was perfect from the boutique hotels to safari camps. Our guide, Jouri at our South African safari was friendly and informative. All the help with airport transfers and immigration between countries was easy. rice was our guide at the Zambia safari camp, he had a great sense of humor and fulfilled our request of the animals we wanted to see. The chef at this safari and our houseboat safari in Namibia were world... Read more

We loved the entire trip. Janneke listened to our wishes and everything was perfect from the boutique hotels to safari camps. Our guide, Jouri at our South African safari was friendly and informative. All the help with airport transfers and immigration between countries was easy. rice was our guide at the Zambia safari camp, he had a great sense of humor and fulfilled our request of the animals we wanted to see. The chef at this safari and our houseboat safari in Namibia were world class.

We went with our adult children and everyone agreed that this was the best vacation we have traveled.

Thanks to Janneke and her team.

Hotel Reviews
Chobe Princess
Chobe National Park

Can’t say enough about the river cruise, perfect ending to our vacation. Staff, from captain, safari guide, to chef wer hospitable and friendly. It was relaxing and good bonding with the family.

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Palm River Hotel
Victoria Falls

Beautiful resort on the river. Animals, like boars, elephants and monkeys were on the property. Breakfast was tasty and had many choices. Staff was very friendly. Sunset cruise was amazing, staff on board were hospitable and snacks were tasty.

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Ciela Resort Lusaka
Lusaka

Resort was spacious and beautiful, restaurant was okay, flies in the restaurant and we had to be moved, food was average. We only stayed one night. Brewery was good.

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Mfuwe Lodge
Mfuwe

Food, accommodations, staff were great. Very close to animals at the resort. Safari drives were rewarding. Rice , our guide was knowledgeable and funny. He found all the animals we wanted to see.

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Umkumbe Safari Lodge
Hoedspruit

Good accommodations, food was fine. Our guide was great, Jouri. Seeing the animals behind the camp during the day was just out of this world.

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Dorp Hotel
Cape Town

Great boutique hotel, rooms were spacious. Breakfast was good and staff were friendly. Views were amazing, only downside was climb up the steep hill to get into town or city.

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Activity Reviews
Bamba Tram
Bamba Tram
Victoria Falls

Great sunrise and to see the bridge.

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Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Dusty Road Township Lunch/Dinner Experience **highly recommended by our team
Victoria Falls

Inviting place,good food

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Chobe Princess Houseboat Arrival
Chobe Princess Houseboat Arrival
Botswana
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Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Premium River Safari Sunset Cruise
Victoria Falls

Beautiful night on the sunset cruise. Captain and staff were informative and friendly. Snacks were good.

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Chobe Princess Experience
Chobe Princess Experience
Botswana

Staff was great, chef amazing!,

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Mfuwe Community Visit
Mfuwe Community Visit
South Luangwa National Park

Locals were friendly, local school visit was nice, spoke with some of the children.

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Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in South Luangwa National Park
South Luangwa National Park

Our guide, Rice was great. Had massages at their spa. Lots of good food

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Welcome to Mfuwe Lodge and first game drive!
Welcome to Mfuwe Lodge and first game drive!
Zambia

Was dark by the time we arrived, had dinner and didn’t go on drive on 1st night. Had dinner and settled in for the night. Drive from airport was hard, open jeep, windy.

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Closed jeep from airport to lodge.
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
A Day in the Kruger Bush with Two Game Drives
South Africa

Saw lots of animals. Our guide, Jouri and our tracker were great.

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Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
Arrive at Your Lodge in Kruger & First Game Drive
South Africa

We saw animals as we ere driving to our safari camp. Our driver from the airport to camp was friendly Welcome from Jouri, our guide, he showed us our rooms. Gave us food before we went on our first game drive.

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Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
Lunch at Crofter's Kitchen
South Africa

Amazing house, garden and food!

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Cape Peninsula & Penguins
Cape Peninsula & Penguins
South Africa

Our guide was punctual and informative during our ride to the peninsula.

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Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Dinner at GOLD Restaurant
Cape Town

Learned how to play drums, very upbeat and great choices of food.

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Explore Table Mountain
Explore Table Mountain
South Africa

Beautiful views but very cloudy day, hard to see views of the city.

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Uber ride
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Bo-Kaap Walking Tour
Cape Town

Our guide was passionate about his heritage and history of his people. Snack at end of tour was good.

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Local specialist: Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Janneke
Janneke Van Schalkwyk
Local specialist in Garden Route | Replied on Oct 23, 2025

Hello Sushma,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a beautiful review and share your comments, and the photos were such a lovely bonus! We’re so happy to hear that you had an amazing holiday.

It was an absolute pleasure planning this trip for you and your family from the very start.

Kind regards,
Janneke

Fantastic!!! Fulfilled the dreams I had of go...
Zambia | Nov 22 - Nov 30, 2023

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Carol K.
Canada | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2023
Fantastic!!! Fulfilled the dreams I had of going back to Africa. All of the staff at Flatdogs Camp were kind, friendly and helpful, including sweeping bugs off your back. My guide Chris was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable ! You could see his passion and excitement about the wildlife in South Luangwa and he was always checking to make sure his guests were good. He worked to give me chances to see the species I was hoping to, including Wild Dogs and a whole lot more. The park is teaming... Read more

Fantastic!!! Fulfilled the dreams I had of going back to Africa. All of the staff at Flatdogs Camp were kind, friendly and helpful, including sweeping bugs off your back. My guide Chris was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable ! You could see his passion and excitement about the wildlife in South Luangwa and he was always checking to make sure his guests were good. He worked to give me chances to see the species I was hoping to, including Wild Dogs and a whole lot more. The park is teaming with wildlife and truly the eden I had heard about!

Hotel Reviews
Flatdogs Camp
Mfuwe
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Latitude 15 Degrees Lusaka
Lusaka
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Activity Reviews
Morning Safari
Morning Safari
South Luangwa National Park
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Exploring South Luangwa National Park Central
Exploring South Luangwa National Park Central
South Luangwa National Park
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Night Game Drive
Night Game Drive
South Luangwa National Park
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Local specialist: Stephanie Louw
Stephanie
Stephanie Louw
Local specialist in Cape Town | Replied on Dec 04, 2023

Hi Carol,

I'm so happy to hear your Wild Dog dreams came true.

We value your feedback and would appreciate it if you could spare a moment to review us on Google or Facebook. Your reviews help others discover the unforgettable experiences we offer.
Google review - https://g.page/r/CaWlSTjpj6GREBM/review
Facebook review - https://www.facebook.com/saltytravelcpt

I look forward to welcoming you back in future, 

Steph

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