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10 Best Zambia Safari Tours – Our Top Packages
Overview
Discover the 10 best Zambia safari tours and packages, handpicked by Beyond Africa Safaris to showcase the very best of this wild and authentic destination. Known as the birthplace of the walking safari, Zambia is famous for unrivalled leopard sightings in South Luangwa, canoe safaris on the Lower Zambezi, and the mighty Victoria Falls. From luxury fly-in safaris and intimate bush camps to small-group journeys, our top Zambia safari packages blend untamed adventure with world-class comfort.
Famous For
Walking safaris, leopard encounters, Victoria Falls, canoe adventures, remote wilderness, luxury lodges.
Why Travel with Beyond Africa Safaris
Award-Winning Experts – 17+ years of luxury and small-group safari planning.
Tailor-Made Safaris – Private fly-in journeys, small groups, and bespoke lodge stays.
Authentic Adventures – Guided by pioneers of the walking safari.
Luxury in the Wild – Handpicked lodges and camps in iconic locations.
Multi-Country Specialists – Easy extensions to Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Cape Town.
Sample Itinerary – 7-Day Zambia Safari Adventure
Day 1 – Lusaka ? South Luangwa: Arrive in Mfuwe, transfer to a luxury lodge on the Luangwa River. Sunset game drive.
Day 2 – South Luangwa: Morning walking safari, evening game drive focused on leopard sightings.
Day 3 – South Luangwa: Full-day safari with picnic lunch in the bush.
Day 4 – Fly to Lower Zambezi: Scenic charter flight, check into riverside lodge, evening river cruise.
Day 5 – Lower Zambezi: Canoe safari and afternoon game drive.
Day 6 – Lower Zambezi: Fishing, guided bush walk, or sundowner boat safari.
Day 7 – Victoria Falls (Livingstone): Fly to Livingstone, guided tour of Victoria Falls, onward travel.
(Extend to Kafue or combine with Botswana & Cape Town.)
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Why Go to Zambia
Experience the original walking safari.
Explore uncrowded parks with intimate wildlife encounters.
See Victoria Falls from the Zambian side.
Stay at luxury bush lodges in pristine wilderness.
Combine Zambia with Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Cape Town for a multi-country adventure.
Where to Go in Zambia
South Luangwa National Park – Renowned for walking safaris and big cat sightings.
Lower Zambezi National Park – Unique water-based and land safaris.
Victoria Falls (Livingstone) – Zambia’s most iconic landmark.
Kafue National Park – Vast, untouched wilderness with excellent birdlife.
When to Go to Zambia
Dry Season (June – October): Best time for wildlife and walking safaris. Victoria Falls at its fullest (June–July).
Green Season (November – May): Lush landscapes, superb birding, dramatic skies, fewer visitors, and excellent photography.
Best Time to Go: Best: Good:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
South Luangwa National Park – Birthplace of walking safaris, legendary leopard encounters.
Lower Zambezi National Park – Canoe safaris, riverside lodges, and thrilling game drives.
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) – UNESCO World Heritage site, “The Smoke That Thunders.”
Kafue National Park – Remote wilderness with seasonal bush camps and rare wildlife.
Zambezi River Cruises – Iconic sundowners with elephants, hippos, and crocodiles.
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