Zambia safari holidays
For a safari with an ‘authentic’ feel of wild Africa, consider a Zambia safari holiday. Many Zambian areas are fairly ‘wild’, and many of its camps are still firmly in the ‘authentic’ bracket for us.
Zambia’s small safari bush camps are famous for warm hospitality and great walking safaris, and still some are owner-run. Not always luxurious, but tiny and remote they offer a comfortable safari holiday in an unspoilt wilderness. In all the main parks, Zambia has systems to enforce high standards of guiding amongst its safari guides – so you’ll find some of Africa’s best guides here to lead you on either a 4WD drives and walking safaris.
North and South Luangwa National Parks, in particular, are renowned for top-class walking safaris, whilst the Lower Zambezi offers great boat trips on Zambezi River.
On top of all this, Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world – and now the venue for many activities, offering varying degrees of adrenaline-fuelled adventure.
See the safari holidays below, and then call out Zambian experts to design your own with our help.
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Aardvark Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$6,233-7,794
This trip to Zambia concentrates on the South Luangwa in the dry season, staying for 6 nights split between two camps run by Norman Carr Safaris; you will combine the new and very luxurious flagship property Chinzombo, with the simpler but still very comfortable ... More about Aardvark Safari
Avani Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$492-522
This 2-night trip brings you to Avani, a very short walk from the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. It’s a great-value place to stay; an ideal base for seeing the Falls, and exploring the area. More about Avani Add-on
Blue Monkey Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$3,413-4,571
This classic Zambian safari gives you 7 nights in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park at Nkwali, the flagship camp of Robin Pope Safaris, from where you can explore the area in detail through 4WD game drives (day & night) and short walking safaris. More about Blue Monkey Safari
Boehm's Zebra Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$6,123-7,022
This safari focuses on two superb owner-run camps in South Luangwa. With 4 nights at Kaingo and 3 nights at its sister camp Mwamba, you have a full week on safari here. Keen photographers will love the camps' nearby hides, which guests can use at any time of the ... More about Boehm's Zebra Safari
Botswana Wilderness Safari
| 11 days|Group trip (Max 7)US$11,400-11,400
Luxury camping safari visiting some of the best private wilderness reserves in Botswana including a night in Zambia near the imposing Victoria Falls.... More about Botswana Wilderness Safari
Busanga Safari
| 5 days|Individual trip
US$4,400-4,400
This Zambia safari holiday visits Kafue National Park, one of the world’s largest parks. The Busanga Plains in the most northern part of Kafue boasts large herds of the elusive roan antelope, and offers visitors their best chance of seeing cheetah on a Zambian safari... More about Busanga Safari
Civet Safari
| 10 days|Individual trip
US$6,014-7,419
This trip to Zambia concentrates on the South Luangwa in the dry season, staying for 9 nights in camps run by The Bushcamp Company - focusing on the walking safaris in a superb walking area to the south of the park. Your route starts in the centre of the park ... More about Civet Safari
Crawshay's Zebra Safari
| 11 days|Individual trip
US$7,600-10,688
This classic and luxurious Zambian safari gives you 5 nights in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, using two small, high-quality camps run by Robin Pope Safaris followed by a short light aircraft transfer down to Lower Zambezi National park to stay for a further ... More about Crawshay's Zebra Safari
Defassa Waterbuck Safari
| 10 days|Individual trip
US$7,337-7,337
This Zambia safari holiday takes you from the Southern Kafue up through to the Busanga Plains section of the Kafue National Park, focussing on some of the last owner-run camps in the park. The park covers 22,400 square metres of varied flora and fauna, giving ... More about Defassa Waterbuck Safari
Duiker Safari
| 11 days|Individual trip
US$7,504-9,461
This excellent Zambia safari holiday spends 10 nights between two of the country’s best safari parks – South Luangwa National Park and the Lower Zambezi National Park – where you concentrate on walking, driving and boating safaris. This trip offers a very good ... More about Duiker Safari
Elephant Shrew Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$6,347-6,347
This great value walking safari is a perfect trip for safari enthusiasts which spends six nights in the top-class camps run by Norman Carr Safaris in South Luangwa National Park – including 4 nights in two of their superb little bushcamps. The two bushcamps in ... More about Elephant Shrew Safari
Fruit Bat Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$4,744-5,002
This safari starts in the South Luangwa National Park, then moves up into northern Zambia to visit Kasanka National Park to experience one of the largest mammal migrations on earth, with over 10 million fruit bats descending into the forests of the park. More about Fruit Bat Safari
Genet Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$7,091-8,829
This safari visits two of Zambia’s best wildlife areas, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi National Parks. Your Zambia safari experience will start in South Luangwa at Chinzombo, an extremely luxurious camp on the banks of the Luangwa River; continuing on to Anabezi ... More about Genet Safari
Giraffe Safari
| 10 days|Individual trip
US$7,225-8,151
This classic safari spends 9 nights deep in the bush, split between the national parks of North Luangwa and South Luangwa – mainly concentrating on walking safaris using excellent small, safari camps run by Remote Africa Safaris; it's a superb trip for experienced ... More about Giraffe Safari
Greater Bushbaby Safari
| 9 days|Individual trip
US$7,319-8,970
This is a perfect safari holiday for families or groups of friends – available from April until November. Your Zambia safari holidays start in South Luangwa National Park at the Luangwa Safari House, a private house with an excellent guide and private chef; then ... More about Greater Bushbaby Safari
Hippo Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$4,281-5,993
This classic Zambian safari gives you 7 nights in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, using three small, high-quality camps run by Robin Pope Safaris which allow you to choose your activities – from walking safaris to 4x4 game drives (night & day) – when you're ... More about Hippo Safari
Hyena Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$3,754-4,557
This great-value safari spends six nights focussing on wildlife activities whilst staying at two economically priced and very good camps in Zambia's South Luangwa National Park; start your safari in a friendly, personal camp in a great area for wildlife, before ... More about Hyena Safari
Liuwa Plain Safari
| 5 days|Individual trip
US$6,318-6,318
An exceptional opportunity to reach and explore one of Africa's most remote parks. In April to June, and October to December it's possible to witness thousands of wildebeest in their second biggest migration on earth, as well as discover over 300 species of birds, ... More about Liuwa Plain Safari
Mwaleshi add-on
| 4 days|Individual trip
US$2,822-2,919
This 3-night Zambia safari holiday at Mwaleshi is designed as an add-on to be easily combined with any trip that spends time in the Luangwa Valley. At the remote seasonal camp Mwaleshi you can get a real feeling of wilderness. It’s a simple yet comfortable camp ... More about Mwaleshi add-on
Nile Monitor Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$2,964-3,673
This great-value safari spends six nights focusing on wildlife activities, staying in one camp that offers walks and drives and another which focuses on walking activities – both of which are economically priced and very good camps in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. More about Nile Monitor Safari
Northern Botswana Safari
| 13 days|Group trip (Max 7)US$3,793-5,708
Explore the Moremi, Khwai, Savuti and Chobe wildlife areas before visiting the mighty Victoria Falls on this comfortable camping northern Botswana safari.... More about Northern Botswana Safari
Oribi Safari
| 12 days|Individual trip
US$8,236-11,789
This offbeat and adventurous trip includes a 11-night safari in Zambia's South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi, using two small, high-quality owner-run operations; you'll walk between most of the camps during seven nights in South Luangwa, following part of the route ... More about Oribi Safari
Perekani Walking Trail
| 11 days|Individual trip
US$8,019-9,238
This innovative trip completes a 10-night walking trail in Zambia's South Luangwa, using two small, high-quality owner-run operations; you'll walk between most of these camps and follow part of the route that David Livingstone took when he journeyed through the area... More about Perekani Walking Trail
Puku Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$6,995-8,982
This trip to Zambia concentrates on the South Luangwa, staying 6 nights in Norman Carr Safaris Chinzombo, a luxury camp with unrivalled space and privacy for a shared safari camp. Spend your time walking, driving, and maybe even boating if the water levels are high enough. More about Puku Safari
Purple Roller Safari
| 9 days|Individual trip
US$7,121-7,121
From the heart of Kafue National Park up into the northern Busanga Plains, this safari holiday combines simple and rustic yet comfortable accommodation with high-end guiding and a great focus on wilderness and wildlife. More about Purple Roller Safari
Red Lechwe Self-drive with Transfers
| 14 days|Individual trip
US$5,633-7,298
This self-drive safari visits the AfriCat Foundation in Namibia's Central Highlands; travels through the Caprivi Strip; dips into the Okavango Delta Panhandle; crosses into Chobe National Park; and concludes by the spectacular Victoria Falls in Livingstone. Spending ... More about Red Lechwe Self-drive with Transfers
River Club Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$1,600-1,676
This 2 night trip has you staying at The River Club, which is situated high on the riverbank overlooking the Zambezi River, upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia. The lodge is small and smart with an old colonial feel to it and offers a variety of activities. More about River Club Add-on
Robin Pope Walking Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$5,545-6,409
This Zambia safari holiday is the definitive mobile walking safari: the original and probably the best! It starts and ends at two excellent permanent camps, whilst the heart of the safari is five nights at the remote, simple 'mobile' camp which moves with the ... More about Robin Pope Walking Safari
Royal Livingstone Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$976-1,022
This 2 night trip whisks you to Zambia’s Royal Livingstone Hotel. This luxurious hotel has very classical styling and rolling lawns that lead directly to the Zambezi River, just above the magnificent Victoria Falls – so it’s a convenient base for exploring them. More about Royal Livingstone Add-on
Sable Self-drive with Transfers
| 13 days|Individual trip
US$2,507-2,809
This great-value self-drive safari combines superb wildlife viewing and spectacular waterways as you journey over a period of 13 days from Namibia to Botswana across the Caprivi Strip before ending at Victoria Falls. From Namibia's capital of Windhoek you'll encounter ... More about Sable Self-drive with Transfers
Scrub Hare Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$5,129-5,979
This remote walking safari is a great value trip for safari enthusiasts, spending seven nights in the top-class camps run by Remote Africa Safaris in South Luangwa National Park – including 4 nights in a remote walking-only area of the park. More about Scrub Hare Safari
Shiwa add-on
| 4 days|Individual trip
US$3,364-3,432
This 3 night safari add-on at Shiwa Ng'andu Manor House is designed to be easily combined with any trip which spends time in the Luangwa Valley. Shiwa Ng'andu is a charming English manor full of memorabilia and historical records. Set in a fairly remote area, ... More about Shiwa add-on
Shumba Safari
| 5 days|Individual trip
US$5,130-5,130
Kafue National Park covers 22,400km² of varied flora and fauna, and the Busanga Plains in its north hosts a great quantity and diversity of big game. The Shumba Safari offers chances to see rare roan antelope, as well as your best chance of seeing cheetah on your ... More about Shumba Safari
Siankaba Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$1,032-1,165
This is a 2-night trip to stay on an island in the Zambezi River, staying at the Islands of Siankaba, upstream of Victoria Falls. It is under an hours’ drive from Siankaba to the great waterfall, and a guided trip here by 4WD is included in your stay. More about Siankaba Add-on
Sindabezi Island Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$1,078-1,222
This 2 night trip has you staying at the romantic Sindabezi a private island run by Tongabezi and situated on the Zambezi river, about 15km upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia. More about Sindabezi Island Add-on
Slender Mongoose Safari
| 6 days|Individual trip
US$4,678-6,187
This luxurious safari spends five nights in the middle of the bush, staying at two lovely camps in Lower Zambezi National Park – here you will have a variety of activities on offer from 4WD game drives to walking and river safaris; it's a great trip for keen safari-goers ... More about Slender Mongoose Safari
Toka Leya Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$1,265-1,603
This 2 night trip has you staying at Toka Leya Camp, situated in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park in a beautiful location beside the Zambezi River on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls, which is a 15 minute drive away. More about Toka Leya Add-on
Tongabezi Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$1,335-1,562
This 2 night trip has you staying at Tongabezi Lodge, which is situated on a sweeping bend of the Zambezi River, upstream from the Victoria Falls in Zambia. This is a lovely tranquil lodge with a romantic and exclusive feel, set in a secluded location away from ... More about Tongabezi Add-on
Vervet Monkey Safari
| 8 days|Individual trip
US$6,222-7,357
This luxurious safari spends 7 nights split between the fantastic South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi National Parks, staying at two of the most stylish camps on offer; one of these is located on the banks of the Luangwa River and offers both walking and day-and-night ... More about Vervet Monkey Safari
Waterberry Add-on
| 3 days|Individual trip
US$962-962
This is a 2-night trip staying at the Waterberry Lodge on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls. The lodge is lovely and small with a friendly family feel. It is a 45-minute drive from Waterberry Lodge to the waterfall, which is close enough to visit easily but ... More about Waterberry Add-on
White-tailed Mongoose Safari
| 7 days|Individual trip
US$4,170-4,822
This trip explores both the southern and northern halves of the Kafue National Park, staying at two owner-run properties, making this an incredibly friendly and personal trip. One of the few trips in Zambia where you transfer to the park by road rather than light ... More about White-tailed Mongoose Safari
