Zambia is home to some of the finest National Parks and game reserves in Africa, such as the South Luangwa and the Liuwa Plain, as well as one of the continent's most iconic rivers - the Zambezi - which has its own national park and the one of the most famous natural wonders of the world, the mighty Victoria Falls. All these spectacular destinations are easily combinable in one memorable itinerary:
Places to Visit in Zambia
Where to go in Zambia
Victoria Falls & Kafue
The Victoria Falls are rightly considered one of the natural wonders of the world.
Lower Zambezi National Park
Often described as the 'real' Africa, much of enormous and land-locked Zambia is wilderness, but what wilderness.
Liuwa Plain
The Liuwa Plain is an immense wilderness area in Zambia, brimming with birds and home to huge numbers of animals.
The South Luangwa
Zambia's Luangwa Valley marks the southern end of the Great Rift Valley and is one of Africa’s great unspoilt wildernesses.
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What to do in Zambia
Activities at Victoria Falls
The Victoria Falls has long had a reputation for being the adventure capital of Africa and for the more adventurous visitor there are plenty...
Liuwa Plain Set Departure Safari
As Liuwa Plain is so remote and difficult to get to, one of the best ways to access this National Park is by travelling with an experienced safari...
Walking Safaris in the South Luangwa
Think walking safari, think Zambia, or more specifically South Luangwa - still undoubtedly the best place to go for the most authentic and memorable...
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Luxury Hotels in Zambia
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Waterberry Lodge
On the banks of the Zambezi River, half an hour from Livingstone, Waterberry Zambezi Lodge is so off-the-beaten track that we almost don’t...
Thorntree River Lodge
Thorntree River Lodge is situated inside Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, on the banks of the river where elephant and other game wander freely.
Amanzi Camp
Amanzi is a rustic and charming camp with a picture perfect position on the banks of the Zambezi’s Ngwenya channel. Overlooking a mosaic of...
Zambezi Queen
The two and three day river cruises on the Zambezi Queen offer a unique and wonderful way of viewing all the wonders the Chobe River has to offer.
Islands of Siankaba
As locations go, these six secluded chalets and a restaurant linked by a footbridge and overhead walkways on two untouched islands in the Zambezi...
River Club
The River Club is situated on the Zambian side of the Zambezi River, eleven miles upstream from Victoria Falls. The lodge has a tranquil setting...
Sindabezi Island
Discreetly tucked away on Sindebezi Island on the Zambezi River, Sindabezi Lodge is a luxury lodge perfectly placed for exploring Victoria Falls.
Tangala
A stylish private house that is ideal for families or a group of friends looking for complete privacy while visiting the Victoria Falls.
Tongabezi
Tongabezi Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, 12 miles upstream and a world away from the Victoria Falls.
Old Mondoro Bush Camp
Set in an acacia grove on the banks of the Zambezi River near the confluence with the Chakwenga River, the camp accommodates only eight guests.
Chiawa Camp
Chiawa Camp is a family-run camp occupying a prime position in the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Chongwe River Camp
Chongwe River Camp is a luxurious family-owned-and-run bush camp in the Lower Zambezi region of Zambia.
Chongwe River House
Chongwe River House is a spectacularly designed private house located on the banks of the Chongwe River, a tributary of the Zambezi.
Royal Zambezi Lodge
Bordering the famous Lower Zambezi National Park, Royal Zambezi Lodge has excellent fishing and wildlife viewing.
Sausage Tree Camp
Sausage Tree Camp is located on the banks of the Zambezi River, at the heart of the Lower Zambezi National Park, in Zambia.
Anabezi River Lodge
The totally sleek Anabezi River lodge is located in the Zambezi National Park; this really is the place for a luxury African Safari.
Chamilandu Bushcamp
With stunning views over the Luangwa River and the Chindeni Hills beyond, the exclusive Chamilandu Bushcamp’s understated elegance and exceptional...
Bilimungwe Bush Camp
There’s always a warm welcome at Bilimungwe. The heart of camp is the rustic lounge area set beneath a huge winterthorn tree and looking out...
Lion Camp
An intimate refuge accommodating 18 guests in nine stylish chalets, each of which has a private balcony and en-suite bathroom with shower and loo.
Luangwa Safari House
Luangwa House is a unique private house for up to eight guests, located on the edge of the South Luangwa National Park.
Luwi Bush Camp
Luwi is a seasonal bush camp nestled under huge mahogany trees on the banks of a permanent lagoon.
Mfuwe Lodge
Despite being just inside the parks main gate, game viewing at Mfuwe Lodge is second to none with giraffe, lions, antelopes and crocodiles regularly...
Nsolo Bush Camp
Nsolo Bush Camp is situated on a bend in the Luwi sand river that runs through the heart of Zambia's South Luangwa National Park, just three...
Nkwali
Nkwali is one of three Robin Pope safari camps in the South Luangwa region.
Kutandala Bush Camp
Kutandala Bush Camp is set on a stunning site on the banks of the Mwaleshi River in the heart of the North Luangwa National Park.
Walking Trails
Walking safaris between Crocodile Camp and Chikoko Camp explore wilderness areas, entirely free from roads and vehicle access so all game viewing...
Chinzombo
Chinzombo, formerly the green season base of the 80s, now pioneers the Bush glamping movement in Zambia, with its ultra sleek and stylish design,...
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Language: English
Currency: Zambian Kwacha
Visa: Required, and can be got on arrival
Religion: Christian
Food & Drink: Nshima (cooked porridge, made from ground maize); Zambezi lager
Time difference:
GMT +2 hrs
Flight from London:
13:00 hrs
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