A Great Introduction to Zambia

STEP INTO THE ZAMBIAN WILD

Suggested itinerary for two adults…

This journey into Zambia is crafted for travellers seeking a safari that feels assured, immersive, and quietly transformative.

Zambia reveals itself not through spectacle alone, but through time spent well: watching light shift over floodplains, learning to read tracks in warm dust, listening as the bush settles after dusk.

The route is intentionally designed from gentle beginnings to deepening wilderness and a final crescendo at Victoria Falls. Travel is seamless and unhurried, guided by those who know when to move and when to linger.
The result is a safari that unfolds with assurance: cultivating instinct, deepening perception, and attuning you to wildlife and landscape alike.

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DAY ONE

Ease into Lusaka

Lusaka offers a soft landing into Zambia with its open skies, relaxed pace, and the chance to recalibrate before heading into the bush. This pause removes fatigue and sets the rhythm for what follows.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Wild Dogs Lodge

A calm, discreet lodge on the outskirts of the city. Comfortable rooms, attentive hosting, and peaceful gardens provide recovery after international travel and a smooth transition into safari life.

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Luxury lodge room with a double bed and seating.

DAYS TWO TO FOUR

Discover South Luangwa

South Luangwa is widely regarded as Zambia’s most rewarding safari region. Meandering rivers, ebony groves, and fertile floodplains draw dense wildlife and encourage intimate encounters. Dawn reveals movement everywhere with hippo trails etched into sandbanks, elephants wading through reeds and predators active in the cool hours. This is where safari begins to make sense.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Flatdogs Camp

Set close to the Luangwa River, offering relaxed comfort and flexibility. Spacious safari tents and chalets pair with experienced guides, making it an ideal base for game drives and an introduction to walking safaris.

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Safari lodge accommodation with a double bed and seating.

DAYS FIVE TO SEVEN

Go Deeper in South Luangwa

Remaining within South Luangwa while shifting camps allows the landscape to unfold in layers. With familiarity comes confidence, such as longer walks, quieter sightings, and a focus on behaviour rather than numbers. You track on foot, pause beneath winterthorn trees, and begin to understand how wildlife moves through this ancient valley.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Kafunta River Lodge

Positioned above the Luangwa floodplain, offering expansive views and a sense of seclusion. Generous chalets, a measured pace, and strong walking expertise support deeper engagement with the environment.

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Circular seating around a fire pit, looking out across the flood plains of Luangwa River.

DAYS EIGHT TO ELEVEN

Follow the Zambezi to Livingstone

The journey concludes beside the Zambezi, where scale replaces subtlety. Victoria Falls reshapes the senses with mist drifting through the rainforest and thunder carried on the air. Above the Falls, the river is wide and calm, inviting river cruises, gentle exploration, or moments of stillness. It is a place to reflect on the experiences had on safari.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTIONS

Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge

Set directly on the river, away from crowds. Comfortable rooms and open decks offer front-row views of the Zambezi, with wildlife frequently passing through the grounds at dusk.

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Two storey accommodation showing six individual rooms, each with a balcony or veranda with seating.

Grounded and Expansive

This journey succeeds by placing understanding before excess: introducing safari through pace, contrast, and careful progression. By combining expert guiding, seamless logistics, and landscapes chosen for their clarity and richness, it removes uncertainty while preserving discovery. The result is a journey that feels both grounding and expansive, leaving travellers not overwhelmed, but attuned and ready, in time, to go further.

Four people sit in an open safari vehicle looking at hippos in the water.

Cost

From £3,975
per person based on 2 adults travelling.

Please note: this is a suggested starting price. It can be fully customised based on your preferred experiences, travel dates, and length of stay.

Return indirect economy flights from London to Zambia.
6 nights safari accommodation, all meals and game activities included.
4 nights accommodation, breakfast included.
All light aircraft flights and transfers.
24/7 support whilst travelling.