Arrive at Lusaka, where you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, relax after your journey or enjoy a short city orientation. Overnight stay in Lusaka as you prepare for your Zambian wilderness adventure.

After breakfast, transfer by light aircraft or road to South Luangwa National Park. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading out on your first afternoon game drive. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, and possibly lions as the sun sets over the Luangwa Valley. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Spend the day exploring South Luangwa with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for its high density of leopards, as well as large herds of buffalo and elephants. Enjoy scenic views along the Luangwa River, where hippos and crocodiles gather. Return to camp for relaxation and overnight stay.

Today focuses on a guided walking safari, one of South Luangwa’s signature experiences. Accompanied by an expert ranger, explore the bush on foot, learning about animal tracks, plants, and birdlife. In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a full day of safari activities, combining game drives and optional walking safaris. Capture photographs of predators, antelopes, and diverse bird species. Relax in the afternoon at the lodge, overlooking the riverbanks teeming with wildlife.

Travel deeper into the more remote sectors of South Luangwa for a quieter safari experience. These less-visited areas offer excellent opportunities to spot wild dogs, lions, and large elephant herds. Overnight at a bush camp for an immersive wilderness experience.

Enjoy a relaxed morning followed by an afternoon game drive. Conclude the day with a scenic sundowner overlooking the Luangwa Valley plains, surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

After breakfast, transfer to Lower Zambezi National Park, located along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. Check into your riverside lodge and enjoy a sunset boat safari, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the shoreline.

Spend the day exploring Lower Zambezi with morning game drives and afternoon boat safaris. The combination of land and water-based activities offers diverse wildlife viewing opportunities in stunning riverine landscapes.

Experience a guided canoe safari along the Zambezi River, drifting quietly past wildlife gathering at the water’s edge. This peaceful yet thrilling activity offers close encounters with hippos, birds, and elephants. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a guided walking safari in the morning, followed by leisure time at the lodge. Relax by the river, watch wildlife from camp, or take part in an optional afternoon game drive.

Dedicate the day to combined safari activities including game drives, boat excursions, and optional fishing (seasonal). Capture stunning photographs of wildlife against the backdrop of the Zambezi River and surrounding escarpments.

Enjoy your final full safari day with morning and afternoon activities. In the evening, celebrate your adventure with a special farewell dinner under the African sky.

After breakfast, transfer back to Lusaka for your onward flight. Your 14-Day Zambezi and Luangwa Valleys Safari 2026 concludes with unforgettable memories of Zambia’s most iconic wildlife regions.