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A Zambian Family Adventure

GROWING WILD IN ZAMBIA

Suggested itinerary for a family…
Step into a version of Africa where adventure is shared and discovery unfolds at a pace that suits every generation. Zambia offers families rare freedom with open space, gentle wildlife encounters, and guides who teach as naturally as they track. Days are shaped by river light and animal movement, not the clock, with time to explore, rest, and reconnect. 

From the broad, life-filled waters of the Zambezi to the rising mist of Victoria Falls, this journey blends reassurance with exhilaration. It is a safari made accessible and meaningful. A journey designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and create memories rooted in experience rather than spectacle.
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DAY ONE

Settling into Lusaka

Arrive in Lusaka and ease into Africa with space to breathe and recover after international travel. This first night provides a calm buffer, allowing children to adjust and anticipation to build before the bush opens up ahead.

Accommodation suggestion

Lilayi Lodge

Set within a private reserve on the city’s edge, Lilayi Lodge offers wide lawns, roaming giraffe and zebra, and spacious rooms that encourage outdoor play. Attentive hosting and quiet surroundings create a reassuring start for families.

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Two storey accommodation with outdoor lounge seating next to a pool.

DAYS TWO TO SIX

Exploring the Lower Zambezi

Fly by light aircraft to the Lower Zambezi, where the river shapes every moment. Days unfold along forested banks and open floodplains, with wildlife drawn to the water. You’ll see elephants wading across channels, hippos surfacing beside the boat, and fish eagles calling overhead. The landscape invites participation: canoe safaris, gentle walks, fishing, and game drives designed to engage younger travellers while still captivating adults. With four nights here, familiarity builds quickly, turning the bush into a place of understanding rather than mystery. You then return to Lusaka for one night before moving on.

Accommodation suggestion

Baines’ River Camp

Intimate and welcoming, Baines’ River Camp is ideally suited to families. Generous family units, flexible daily schedule and family-friendly guides experienced in tailoring activities by age, interest and energy. The setting encourages shared discovery and relaxed downtime.

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Lodge accommodation under trees, with lounge seating next to a small pool, overlooking a river.

DAYS SEVEN TO ELEVEN

Following the Zambezi to Victoria Falls

Continue downstream to Livingstone, where the Zambezi widens, and the journey shifts from immersion to awe. Victoria Falls offers scale and drama with mist drifting through rainforest and rainbows forming in afternoon light, balanced by calmer moments on the river above the Falls. The area provides space for reflection, gentle adventure, and cultural insight, bringing the journey to a resonant close.

Accommodation suggestion

Waterberry Lodge

Positioned on the riverbanks above the Falls, Waterberry Lodge combines comfort with an easy, family-friendly atmosphere. Spacious rooms, gardens for play, and river activities on the doorstep make it a relaxed base for exploring Livingstone together.

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Accommodation with a double bed and seating on a family safari in Zambia.

Leave More Connected

This family adventure through Zambia succeeds by giving children freedom to explore and parents the confidence to slow down. With thoughtful pacing, flexible guiding, and landscapes chosen for variety and safety, it transforms safari into a shared experience. The result is a journey that educates, inspires, and strengthens bonds, leaving families more connected to each other and to the wild places they have discovered together.

Three people are seated, having a conversation, whilst two others serve them drinks from a nearby table. There is water in the background.

Cost

From £4,550 per person,
based on 2 adults and 2 children 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.

  • 4 nights safari accommodation with all meals and game activities included.

  • 4 nights accommodation at the Falls with all meals and activities included.

  • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast included.

  • All light aircraft flights and transfers included.

  • 24/7 support whilst travelling.