9-Day Zambezi & Luangwa River Safari Adventure

Upon arrival in Livingstone, you will be warmly met and transferred to your riverside lodge overlooking the iconic Zambezi River. Spend the afternoon at leisure, relaxing after your journey or enjoying the lodge’s scenic surroundings. In the evening, set out on a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River, where you may spot hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and a variety of birdlife. Enjoy drinks and light snacks as the African sun dips below the horizon. Overnight near the Zambezi River.

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Feel the spray and hear the thunder as you explore various viewpoints. Later in the day, enjoy a game drive or river-based safari activity within the Zambezi ecosystem, offering opportunities to encounter buffalo, antelope, elephants, and predators. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Spend the day exploring Zambezi National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This lesser-visited park offers an intimate safari experience and is home to elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Between activities, relax at the lodge and take in uninterrupted river views. Overnight along the Zambezi River.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to South Luangwa National Park. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your safari lodge situated along the Luangwa River. Enjoy lunch and time to relax before setting out on your first afternoon game drive in this wildlife-rich park, known for its high concentrations of leopard and hippo. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Begin the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. South Luangwa offers exceptional sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, wild dogs, and endemic species such as Thornicroft’s giraffe. Return to the lodge for brunch and leisure time before an afternoon and evening game drive, extending into a thrilling night safari. Overnight in South Luangwa.

Today features a guided walking safari, a signature experience of South Luangwa. Accompanied by an expert guide and armed scout, explore the bush on foot and learn about animal tracks, plants, insects, and ecosystems. This close-to-nature experience offers a deeper connection to the African wilderness. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxed game drive or river viewing from the lodge. Overnight in South Luangwa.

Enjoy morning activities focused along the Luangwa River, where large herds of elephants and buffalo gather, and hippos dominate the waterways. Birdwatchers will delight in the diversity of species found along the riverbanks. Spend the afternoon at leisure before heading out on another game drive in the late afternoon. Overnight in South Luangwa.

Make the most of your final full day with early morning and afternoon safari activities tailored to your interests—whether game drives, walking safaris, or relaxation at the lodge. Reflect on your unforgettable wildlife encounters as you enjoy your final evening in the African bush. Overnight in South Luangwa.

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight, marking the end of your 9-day Zambezi & Luangwa River Safari Adventure. Depart with lifelong memories of Zambia’s rivers, wildlife, and natural beauty.