Zambia

Over the years Zambia has rightly became world famous for its intimate and expert led walking safaris. In particular, a few superbly managed local companies have set up beautiful wildlife lodges in Zambia national parks; in particular South Luangwa which has become renowned for its walking safaris and night time drives. Not all national parks will allow such activities, so the fact that Zambia does, greatly increases your chance of seeing that fabled night time predator; the Leopard. Wildlife Trails has excellent relationships with all the best operators for walking and lodge based safaris, such as Norman Carr, Robin Pope and Remote Africa and a selection of their Zambia safaris are shown below.

Some companies have a rather shallow focus on Zambia, only promoting the very high end safaris in South Luangwa. It is our ambition to showcase a much greater area of the country and share the wealth with a greater number of Zambians. We have bespoke Zambia safaris which visit the much quieter North Luangwa, as well as the Lower Zambezi National Park and Kafue National Park. To have your own private vehicle and expert guide as part of a longer more affordable bespoke Zambia wildlife holiday is very attractive for both first time visitors to Africa, as well as hardcore Africaphiles. Whatever part of the country you would like to visit and whatever style of Zambia safari appeals, we are here to make it happen.

If you’re looking to visit Zambia and unsure when to go, check out our dedicated blog post, about the best time to visit Zambia here.

Popular Itineraries

Big Cats Galore on this Bespoke Zambia Safari
Zikomo Lodge is a real gem and is attracting a lot of interest from film companies like the BBC and Smithsonian channel; due to regular sightings of Wild Dogs, Lion and Leopard. From here we continue our journey through the most famous game reserve in Zambia, staying 4 nights at Flatdogs Camp where we can continue to observe game by both vehicle and high adrenaline walking safaris. The South Luangwa is one of the few parks in Africa to allow night drives, and the Flatdogs guides’ knowledge of animal behaviour really pays off after dark – get ready for action. After our stay at South Luangwa, we fly back to Lusaka and then drive south to Mukambi Lodge; gateway to the beautiful and less visitied Kafue national park. After a night in Mukambi, we can enjoy a morning game drive as we head towards the superbly located Busanga Plains Camp. Busanga Plains Camp is strategically located between the teeming floodplains frequented by several lion prides and the papyrus-edged Busanga Swamps, abundant with birdlife and home of the shy sitatunga. Famed for its tree-climbing lions, Busanga Plains is also known for its endless parade of wildlife and birds – huge herds of lechwe, puku and buffalo, which in turn sustain the top predators, including cheetah and wild dog.
Style - Bespoke Wildlife
Duration (Excl. Flights) - 15
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Price (Excl. flights)
£6900
Lower Zambezi and South Luangwa Zambia Safari
This bespoke Zambia wildlife holiday focuses on quality long stays at two fabulous safari lodges in two very different and diverse parks. First you will fly from Lusaka to Livingstone and transfer to the Lower Zambezi . There is a lot of wildlife in this park, although the variety isn’t as diverse as in Kafue or South Luangwa. The lower Zambezi is know for its large elephant and buffalo herds and the birding is spectacular. The main apex predators seen here are leopard, spotted hyena and large prides of lion. From here you will fly to Mfuwe, which is the gateway to South Luangwa national park, rightly known as one of the best national parks to see big cats in the whole of Africa. You will be staying at Flatdogs Camp, whose naturalists have won international awards for their quality of guiding. Expect full on action during both the game drives and the night time safaris, as you are allowed to stay inside the park until 20:00.
Style - Bespoke Wildlife
Duration (Excl. Flights) - 8
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Price (Excl. flights)
£5500
Safari in South Luangwa, Zambia
Zambia safaris nearly always deliver a spectacular wildlife experience and it is particularly famous for its night time safaris and the incredibly high number of leopard encounters. Many of these safaris take place in the famous Luangwa valley and we feel the perfect budget Zambia safari combines an extended stay in comfortable chalet accommodation close to the beautiful Luangwa river, with a couple of exhilarating nights at a nearby bush camp. Listen to the roar of Lions and other nocutrnal wildlife as you experience an African safari in the truest sense.
Style - Bespoke Wildlife
Duration (Excl. Flights) - 11
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Price (Excl. flights)
£4500
Wild Camping Safari with Robin Pope
A walking safari in Zambia, particuarly in the South Luangwa valley, is one of the most exhilarating and immersive safari experiences in Africa. Walking with guides who have intimate knowledge of the land and its animals, dipping deeper into the bush from the fixed camps by camping out for a couple of nights, dinner and stories around the fire, simple but delicious food… When staying at Tena Tena and Nsefu you can walk between the two for two or three days, camping on the way. This is simple camping but with that extra touch of comfort. There are stand up tents, mattresses on the ground, sheets and blankets, wash basins, shared 60L bucket shower, bush loo, full bar and food service, fully serviced camp.
Style - Bespoke Wildlife
Duration (Excl. Flights) - 8
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Price (Excl. flights)
£6200

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Zambia Safari

We visited two camps in South Luangwa, Mwamba Bush camp & Kaingo camp.Both brilliant for the wildlife and the photographic hides. Guides first rate, accommodation top class, camp staff helpful friendly. We then moved down to the Lower Zambezi to Baines River Camp. Excellent accommodation,again staff friendly, only draw back was the forty minute boat trip to reach the national park. Again good wildlife sightings. Allan at Wildlife Trails was very helpful, promptly answered any questions we had, everything went smoothly while in Zambia. The itinerary he suggested was perfect for our trip.

ByLynn and David