Zambia Safaris

On safaris in Zambia, you will find a very sparsely populated country with large parts still untouched by human influence. Many of the safari, tour, and honeymoon itineraries we offer in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Mozambique also include a visit to Victoria Falls, as viewed from the Zambian side of the river. In addition, African Sky offers luxury safari packages dedicated to the top safari destinations in Zambia - South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi, and Kafue are the most popular.

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The tropics of Zambia are teeming with life and natural beauty, from the miraculous Victoria Falls that the explorer Livingstone described as unimaginably beautiful, to the greenery of the country's interior.

In Depth Zambia

10 Days From: ZAR 69,270 pp Luxury Code: S36

This luxury safari adventure explores Victoria Falls before embarking on a safari, first in the Lower Zambezi National Park and then in South Luangwa.

5-Star South Luangwa

7 Days From: ZAR 69,270 pp Exclusive Top-End Code: S38

Seven days are devoted to a safari in South Luangwa. This package features luxurious safari camps in spectacular locations.

Royal Zambian

7 Days From: ZAR 69,270 pp Luxury Code: S48

A week-long safari package combines the Lower Zambezi National Park with adventure activities to Victoria Falls.

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Reasons to Visit Zambia

Victoria Falls

Because of Victoria Falls, Zambia has always been a popular African travel destination. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and the sheer drama and beauty of the Falls never leave those who lay eyes upon them. The largest waterfall in the world, it is locally known as 'Mosi-oa-Tunya' (the smoke that thunders). Zambia offers convenient access to the Falls from a lavish collection of riverfront lodges and hotels.

Authentic Wilderness

Zambia is increasingly emerging as a coveted safari destination. Its national parks are still relatively under-developed, resulting in authentically 'wild' and pristine wilderness areas. Beyond the falls, safari travel to Zambia can indeed be expensive. The remote nature of the various lodges and conservation areas requires a bit of effort to reach. However, if you can afford it, you will find a safari in Zambia to be an enriching experience.

Safari Activities

The unique environments that characterize Zambia's wilderness areas mean that unique activities are also available, from hot air ballooning above the Busanga Plains or angling in the Zambezi River to seasonal boating on the oxbow lagoons of the Luangwa River Valley. Traditional game drives and intimate walking safaris are also available and form the backbone of any African safari.

Cultural Pursuits

Despite many of the lodges' far-flung locations, many rural communities thrive in these areas and contribute enthusiastically to wildlife conservation. Numerous lodges offer local village tours that incorporate visits to schools and markets. Tribal textile excursions are also popular and an excellent opportunity to purchase a souvenir. Traditional cultural performances mark festive occasions in the Lower Zambezi.

Experiences to be Savored when traveling in Zambia

Zambian experiences are all steeped in authenticity - authentic walking safaris, truly engaging cultural immersion, and some of the most awe-inspiring views imaginable, free from pretension or terrestrial limitation.

Microlight Flight

It is undoubtedly the most breathtaking vantage point to view the Falls. Also known as 'the flight of the angels,' the exhilarating microlight flight takes you up above the Falls and through the ethereal spray cloud. Trip durations range from 15 to 30 minutes of airborne adventure and can extend to swoop across the Zambezi.

Traditional Villages

A wide variety of traditional village excursions are available, depending on where in Zambia you are visiting. Whether it's the Mukuni Village near Livingstone, the Goba community at Chiawa Cultural Village in Lower Zambezi, or the Kawaza Village on the borders of South Luangwa National Park, immerse yourself in local culture.

Walking Safari

Zambia's South Luangwa National Park is the 'birthplace of the walking safari.' While walking safaris can now be enjoyed in many wilderness areas, South Luangwa's expeditions remain the stuff of legend. Wander through 'the Valley of the Leopard' in the company of an armed scout for an authentic adventure.

Zambia is named after the life-giving river Zambezi, the fourth-longest river in Africa, with parks and game reserves scattered along its fertile floodplains and tributaries offering unmatched safari experiences. Seasonal migrations, the ebb and flow of the tide, and time are all on display here.

South Luangwa National Park, home of the walking safari, is one of these destinations. Nestled on the banks of the Luangwa River, it is only open for safaris at certain times of the year when the park is overrun by migrating wildlife enjoying the spoils of the season.

Kafue National Park is the largest in Zambia and one of the largest in all of Southern Africa, about the size of the state of Vermont. The park is a bastion of conservation and home to some of the largest numbers of Wild Dogs across the continent, an endangered species. These athletic predators live and hunt in packs, maneuvering their prey with their tactics and stamina across the vast stretches of Kafue’s flats.

Lower Zambezi National Park is the final of the big trifecta in Zambia, cut out of prime floodplains on the northern border of the Zambezi River across Mana Pools National Park on the Zimbabwean side. The park was the president's private game reserve until the 1980s, with much of its wilderness untouched even by tourism as a result. The park is also only about 3 hours from the capital city, Lusaka, across the Zambezi escarpment, a perfect detour for those on tour in the metropolis.