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How Much Does a Zambia Safari Cost in 2026?

A Zambia safari costs between \$3,200–\$11,000 for 7 days, depending on your choice of budget, mid-range or luxury lodges. Here's your complete cost breakdown.

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TierPrice RangeBest For
Budget$2,500-$5,000Value seekers
Mid-Range$5,000-$10,000Balanced experience
Luxury$10,000-$25,000Ultimate exclusivity

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A Zambia safari costs around $3,200 to $11,000 per person for seven days. As the birthplace of the walking safari, its South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi camps range from good-value to high-end all-inclusive.

A week-long Zambia safari combining South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi averages $5,000 to $8,000 per person, typically all-inclusive of camps, meals, drinks, walking and boat activities and light-aircraft flights.

Zambia is widely regarded as the home of the walking safari, with South Luangwa offering some of the finest guided walks in Africa. Many camps focus on intimate, on-foot and canoe experiences rather than large vehicles.

Yes. The Zambian side of Victoria Falls at Livingstone pairs easily with South Luangwa or the Lower Zambezi, letting you combine the falls with world-class walking and canoe safaris in one trip.

Zambian camp rates are often all-inclusive, covering accommodation, all meals, drinks, game drives, walking and boat activities, park fees and internal flights. International flights and visas are extra.

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