A Touch of Style in Zambia

ZAMBIA, REFINED BY THE WILD

Suggested itinerary for a luxury journey…

Arrive in Zambia and let the world soften around you. This journey is shaped by contrast and composure with deep wilderness and riverine stillness unfolding into layered safari encounters. Travel is deliberate and seamless, moving by light aircraft between Zambia’s defining ecosystems.

Time is spent where it matters most: in places of exceptional wildlife density, guided by those who read the land with quiet authority. From the intimate theatre of South Luangwa to the wide, luminous waters of the Lower Zambezi, this is luxury expressed through access, pacing, and perspective. This journey is where comfort supports immersion, and discovery is allowed to unfold naturally.

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DAY ONE

Touching Down in Lusaka

Arrive in Lusaka and pause before the wilderness calls. This single night creates space to reset, ensuring you step into safari refreshed and present rather than hurried.

ACCOMMODATION SUGGESTION

Latitude 15°

A contemporary urban retreat offering calm rooms, refined dining, and attentive service. Its polished ease provides a gentle re-entry into Africa before transitioning north.

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DAYS TWO TO FOUR

Entering the Luangwa Valley

Fly into South Luangwa and arrive beside a quiet bend of the Luangwa River, where wildlife movement is constant, and encounters feel close and immediate. This stretch of riverine forest is known for elephants crossing at dusk and predators moving confidently along open banks. Safari here is intimate with short distances, lingering sightings and a strong sense of proximity to the land.

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Mchenja Bush Camp

Mchenja is positioned on one of South Luangwa’s most wildlife-rich river bends, where animal movement unfolds directly in front of camp. The tented suites are expansive and elegantly styled, blending canvas, natural textures, and river views. A refined dining experience, attentive guiding, and a strong sense of privacy create a safari that feels both intimate and assured.

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DAYS FIVE TO SEVEN

Deepening Perspective in South Luangwa

Remain within South Luangwa but shift further upriver, where the landscape opens into wider floodplains and long views across the valley. This area encourages a broader understanding of the ecosystem with longer game drives, more expansive walking safaris, and the chance to observe how wildlife patterns change with terrain and light. The experience here feels expansive rather than intimate, adding depth to what you have already learned.

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Kakuli Bush Camp

Kakuli’s setting introduces a broader perspective of the Luangwa Valley, with long sightlines across open floodplains that support exceptional walking safaris. The camp’s design is lighter and more open, with elevated tents that encourage airflow and immersion in the landscape. Guiding here focuses on interpretation and tracking, offering a thoughtful counterpoint to Mchenja’s river-centric intimacy.

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Safari accommodation showing a double bed in Kakuli, Zambia.

DAYS EIGHT TO ELEVEN

Following the Zambezi

Travel south by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi, where escarpments rise behind broad river channels and the pace shifts once more. The Zambezi introduces variety: canoe safaris gliding past elephants, afternoon game drives along the banks and quiet hours watching wildlife come to drink as the light fades. This final stage widens the lens, offering contrast and balance after the intensity of the Luangwa.

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Chongwe River Camp

The camp sits at the meeting point of two rivers, framed by escarpment and wide water channels. The camp’s architecture mirrors its surroundings, with curved thatch and stone structures that feel rooted in place. Spacious river-facing suites, varied safari activities, and a measured, elegant atmosphere make this a fitting conclusion to a luxury journey through Zambia.

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Safari accommodation showing a double bed in Chongwe, Zambia.

A Lasting Connection to Zambia’s Wild Heart

This luxury journey through Zambia is defined by progression. Each location builds on the last, and each landscape offers a new way of seeing. By pairing exceptional wildlife regions with thoughtful transitions and quiet, well-judged comfort, it delivers depth without excess. The result is a safari that feels assured and complete, leaving travellers with a layered understanding of Zambia and a lasting connection to its wild heart.

A boat travels along Chongwe river, Zambia.

Cost

From £7,995
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.
10 nights safari accommodation, all meals and game activities included.
1 nights accommodation at the start with breakfast.
All light aircraft flights and transfers.
24/7 support whilst travelling.