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Lusaka area
Lusaka area

Lusaka, covers 70km² and has 1.4m inhabitants.

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Lusaka area

361 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Lusaka area.

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Harvey and Jo
Lewes

"Back at last after nine years"

I visited Zambia between 11 Oct 2022 and 25 Oct 2022
"You gave us useful advice on choice of accommodation in Lusaka - Pioneer Camp is a good way to get over the journey and be in a bush camp environment on first night. Nkwali was also your good suggestion to us, a lovely place to stay in, and quite a short trip from the airport, as well as putting us into the park early and easily each day.

Good to have 3 camps in different areas of the park. At 76, our 11 nights/12 days was probably slightly longer than we would do next time, if we can afford to go again and are fit enough.

All the transfers/meet and greet etc worked perfectly (as they have on all our previous 5 Expert Africa trips) - thanks.

All the staff in the camps are both very professional, and approachable and friendly, as well as flexible on various occasions.

Good to see game numbers so obviously healthy, with lots of young in evidence.

Good to hear on the ground that the suggestion of clients like us paying some extra deposit money to help the camps through covid really did help - it reached local people. Also, from Tafika we heard that rather than covid leading to more poaching, it made locals appreciate just how camps are so beneficial to the local community and economy." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 12 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Miss P
London

"My Oct 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia between 6 Oct 2022 and 23 Oct 2022
"A wonderful trip including returns to old favourite camps and exciting newcomers. Remote Africa Safaris, as ever, did not disappoint and their new camp Takwela is a great addition to their circuit.

Despite many trips to Luangwa this was only my second visit to Lower Zambezi, and I was quite blown away by the density of wildlife and the beautiful scenery. The atmospheric Winterthorn forests make a stunning backdrop for photography.

Thanks to Claire for the tireless rearranging of multiple trips over the last 2 years!" Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Avon

"My Sep 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia and 2 other countries between 24 Sep 2022 and 11 Oct 2022
"A very enjoyable holiday.

The only disappointment was the game viewing at Little Vumbura which was below exceptions, however the camp itself was great." Read full review: 17 nights in Africa; 10 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr IB
Northumberland

"Our best safari ever"

I visited Zambia between 24 Sep 2022 and 7 Oct 2022
"We had the most the most wonderful trip, far exceeding our expectations and leaving us keen to return.

As always Expert Africa's excellent website meant we were able to plenty of research ahead of talking to Claire who then ensured everything ran smoothly and with the least discomfort. A big thank you to her for suggesting our stay at Pioneer Camp at the start and organising for us to spend the afternoon at the Ciela Resort instead of the airport on our way home.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

None at all, we will certainly be using you again when we organise our next trip to Africa." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Kent

"My Sep 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 19 Sep 2022 and 8 Oct 2022
"This was one of our best ever holidays and we are so glad we were persuaded to go, having waited 2 deferred years and still had a few doubts about covid. In the event, everything was completely back to normal and we had a fantastic time.

The itinerary Claire put together could not be faulted, combining South Luangwa (which we previously visited in 2013) with Malawi, a new country for us. All the transfers between lodges worked like clockwork, and we would particularly single out Sidney for praise, who was our driver/guide in Malawi, and gave us lots of useful information about life in Malawi as we drove through villages and he also took us on a hike on the Zomba plateau).

Many of our game sightings were our best ever, with multiple close encounters with lion and leopard, several of them action packed." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Ms S
Wimbledon

"Return to Kaingo Camp and Mwamba Bushcamp"

I visited Zambia between 19 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"The entire trip went smoothly including linking with our independently booked international flights through Expert Africa’s local ground agents, who were punctual and excellent in undertaking the transfers between the airport and hotel in Lusaka.

This was a return to the two Shenton Safaris camps after an interval of 5 years. Expert Africa showed great patience with our repeated rebookings and amendments after our initial booking in December 2019. No sign of any effect of Covid at the camps or at our hotel or at the airports in Zambia. Excellent camps and guides and good companionship amongst staff and guests. It was lovely to be back.

The game experience was wonderful, with plentiful sightings of big cats, ellies and other favourites, excellent friendly, small camps in an area where we only saw two other camps’ game drive vehicles. Part of this area of South Luangwa’s appeal is high density wildlife and low density visitors. A great experience and many highlights and happy memories." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs S
UK

"My Sep 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia between 16 Sep 2022 and 6 Oct 2022
"Our trip to Zambia was absolutely amazing in every way.

It was lovely to enjoy a break away, knowing that we were bringing much needed income back into the parts of the country where families are reliant on tourism.

The camp staff were all so welcoming and the wildlife sightings were exceptional.

We would thoroughly recommend Zambia as a destination for first time safari-goers as well as old hands. Just GO!

Lucy did the most incredible job to put together our itinerary and to adapt it as necessary due to the Covid postponements.

Thank you so much." Read full review: 20 nights in Africa; 21 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
W. Sussex

"Our Sep 2022 trip to Zambia and Malawi"

I visited Zambia and 1 other country between 15 Sep 2022 and 30 Sep 2022
"What a fantastic way to celebrate our Ruby Wedding anniversary and our thanks as always to the Expert Africa Staff, ( Lucy Copson this time) in helping us plan our trip and making all the arrangements which went smoothly.
Thanks again. X" Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 8 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs N
Hampshire

"My Sep 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia between 14 Sep 2022 and 27 Sep 2022
"We have used Expert Africa for many years and have already recommended you to other travellers.

Lucy was very responsive when we discovered our error in booking the return flight a day after we had left the camps and thanks to her recommendation turned a problem into a rewarding experience." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs H
Lisvane

"My September 2022 trip"

I visited Zambia between 14 Sep 2022 and 29 Sep 2022
"Zambia is one of our favourite safari destinations and we wanted to return to Old Mondora and the Lower Zambezi. On prior trips we had visited both the North and South Luangwa Valley so we decided to visit Kafue.

Overall, we enjoyed our time in Kafue and would consider returning to the Busanga Plain but would be very mindful of camp location relative to accessing the plain.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Not Really." Read full review: 15 nights in Africa; 15 on a Zambia safari
Overall trip
Good
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Where to stay in Lusaka area

Our suggestions for places to stay in Lusaka area


Pioneer Camp

Pioneer Camp

Pioneer Camp, situated 14 kilometres from Lusaka's international airport is ideal for a night's stopover at the end of your trip.


78% (145 reviews)
Latitude 15

Latitude 15

Latitude 15 is a decidedly eclectic boutique hotel in Lusaka's suburbs, with a modern, Africa-chic style and an excellent restaurant.


93% (115 reviews)
Taj Pamodzi Hotel

Taj Pamodzi Hotel

Lusaka's Taj Pamodzi Hotel is a typical large hotel, which may be useful as a stop-over for the beginning or end of a safari in Zambia.


78% (82 reviews)
Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu Hotel

Radisson Blu is a modern hotel with friendly staff, spacious rooms and good facilities just 20 minutes’ drive from Lusaka Airport.


84% (41 reviews)
Lilayi Lodge

Lilayi Lodge

Lilayi is a boutique lodge on the outskirts of Luaska, located on its own game farm in a lovely rural setting.


92% (13 reviews)
Ciela Resort and Spa

Ciela Resort

Ciela Resort and Spa is a smart, luxurious hotel close to Lusaka’s International Airport, with substantial grounds, a golf course and several dining options.


85% (4 reviews)

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