Zambia: Safari Holidays to Victoria Falls + South Luangwa + Kafue + Lower Zambezi
Zambia Safari Holidays are a top choice for those wanting to combine holidays to Victoria Falls with pristine game viewing far away from the crowds - especially if you would like to view wildlife on foot, as Zambia is the home of the walking safari. It has several of the greatest game reserves in Africa including the famous South Luangwa, the vast plains of Kafue and the river-based game viewing of the Lower Zambezi.
The South Luangwa Valley lies at the southern end of Africa’s Great Rift Valley and it is here that walking safaris first became a staple offering. The option to go on night drives accounts for the high number of leopard sightings. Massive Kafue National Park is still a relatively unknown wilderness, and canoeing downstream on the fast flowing waters of Lower Zambezi National Park is nothing short of thrilling on Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls.
Located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls is another must-see. For a safari and beach combination, it’s a short hop by light aircraft from South Luangwa to the pristine fresh water beaches of Lake Malawi, where snorkelling and sailing are outstanding.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
We have been arranging Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls, South Luangwa, Kafue & Lower Zambezifor over 20 years.
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Arguably the most awe-inspiring waterfall in the world, Zambia can add to its list of natural riches a share of the Victoria Falls accessed from Livingstone. No visitor will want to miss the chance to see this iconic natural wonder. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya - 'the smoke that thunders' – this is an apt description of the massive plume of spray that is thrown up as the waters of the Zambezi River plunge over a sheer rock face that is more than a mile wide.
On Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls, the entire area is one of great natural beauty, from the magnificent falls themselves to the majestic Zambezi River and the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park that stretches for over seven miles along its banks. There is a good choice of places to stay in and around Livingstone, with everything from 3-, 4- and 5-star hotels, to upmarket lodges that border the national park or occupy tiny private upstream islands.
A huge array of exciting leisure activities are also on offer on Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls and it is no surprise many visitors choose to spend several days exploring this region. A helicopter flight over Victoria Falls is a real highlight as it gives you the full impact of this astounding natural wonder. White-water rafting on the rapids below the falls and bungee jumping are two unforgettable activities for adrenalin junkies. More relaxing options include elephant interactions, river cruises, canoeing, a visit to a cultural village and a tour across the Victoria Falls Bridge to see the falls from the Zimbabwean side.
Downstream from the Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba, the Zambezi River enters a more languid stage and is flanked by the Lower Zambezi National Park. Hundreds of hippo wallow in the river’s deeper channels and birdlife is in abundance. The park is predominantly wooded but safari drives over the flood plains and game viewing from the river – either by canoe or motorboat – is superb. Walking safaris are also offered here. Elephant and buffalo can be seen in large numbers at the water’s edge, especially in the dry season, as can zebra, wildebeest, eland, waterbuck and kudu. The park’s main predators are lion, leopard and hyena which can all be seen on Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls. Serious fishing enthusiasts will enjoy pitting their wits against the gutsy tiger fish.
South Luangwa National Park is a Zambia safari gem. Surrounded by a mix of woodland and savanna, the meandering Luangwa River with its scenic oxbow lakes, lagoons and channels, supports great herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope including puku, waterbuck and kudu. Rare Thornicroft’s giraffe with their bolder markings are found in the dappled woodland and you may also spot two more endemics, Cookson’s wildebeest and Crawshay’s zebra on Zambia safari holidays. A total of 60 mammal species make their home in the valley, with the only notable exception being rhino, which have sadly disappeared due to poaching. The key predators are large prides of lion, spotted hyena, wild dog and leopard. Spotlit night drives are permitted in the national park making this an outstanding place to see the nocturnal leopard. With over 400 bird species, including 39 raptors, birding is especially wonderful in the green season between December and March, when plumage is resplendent. Another outstanding natural phenomenon occurs each October, when hordes of brightly coloured carmine bee-eaters make their nests in the river cliffs.
Renowned for the supreme quality of the guiding, Zambia’s walking safaris in South Luangwa are rightly world famous. This is a true wilderness experience and nothing gets you closer to the sights and sounds of the bush, or heightens all your senses, more than the chance to feel the African soil beneath your feet and watch game at close quarters. Knowledgeable guides give fascinating insights into the flora and fauna on Zambia safari holidays, while experienced armed rangers and scouts accompany all walking excursions. The level of walking involved can depend on personal preference with everything available from a few hours, to an entire trip based on walking, where you stay in tiny remote bush camps. For the truly intrepid traveller, overnight fly camping is an experience not to be missed on Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls.
Zambia’s largest reserve, Kafue National Park, was made famous by the legendary Norman Carr who was its first warden. The park encompasses hugely diverse habitats, from woodlands and thickets to floodplains and grassland. The game in Kafue is immensely varied with a number of rare species, but it’s not the place to tick off the big-five in a whirlwind trip on Zambia safari holidays. Plains game do well here and resident species include sable, eland and roan. The northern Kafue plains are more open with large herds of Red lechwe and puku that are stalked by the big cats - lion, cheetah and leopard. The endangered wild dog can also be found here on a Zambia safari. Most Kafue itineraries include a few nights at two to three different camps with game viewing by safari vehicle, on foot or by boat depending on the camp’s location. This park is well worth including in Zambia safari holidays to Victoria Falls, if you have sufficient time.
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FEATURED HOLIDAY
Victoria Falls + South Luangwa Safari + Lake Malawi
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,381
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• Helicopter Flight
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• Game Drives
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• Bird Watching
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• Snorkelling & Canoeing
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• South Luangwa, Zambia
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• Lake Malawi Safari Holidays & Vacations
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• Lion & Leopard
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• Walking Safaris
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• Victoria Falls, Zambia
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• Zambezi Cruise
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Our Lake Malawi safari holidays & vacations combine the suberb wildlife of the famous South Luangwa National Park in Zambia with the thundering Victoria Falls - the 'Smoke that Thunders' - and time relaxing on the shores of Lake Malawi, named the Lake of Stars" by David Livingstone. Snorkel & dive in its clear waters teeming with freshwater tropical fish. Light aircraft flights, game drives & all transfers included.
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Zambia + Botswana Safari + Namibia + Zimbabwe
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,388
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• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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• Livingstone
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Helicopter Rides
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• Namibia Village
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• White Water Rafting
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• Game Drives & Boat Rides
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• Chobe Botswana
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• Safari Holiday, Victoria Falls Zambia
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• Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia
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Visit 4 countries on this thrilling safari holiday to Victoria Falls, with its many adventure activities. Stay on both sides of the falls - Zambia & Zimbabwe - as well as enjoying a safari in Chobe Game Reserve in Botswana, famous for its huge herds of elephants, buffalo & hippos. Also take a day trip to a village in Namibia & enjoy a Zambezi river cruise. All game drives & transfers included.
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Cape Town + Kruger Safari + Victoria Falls, Zambia
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,627
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VRA10C
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• Table Mountain
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• Victoria Falls
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• Winelands
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Cape Point
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• Big Five Game Drives
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• Safari Holidays & Vacations
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• Kruger National Park
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• Cape Town, South Africa
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This classic itinerary combines three of Southern Africa's iconic destinations, starting in the beautiful city of Cape Town in South Africa, known for Table Mountain, Cape Point & its Winelands. Continue to Kruger National Park for a thrilling Big Five safari with fantastic big cat sightings, then fly to the majestic Victoria Falls. All game drives & transfers included on all our safari holidays & vacations.
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Zambia Safari: South Luangwa + Victoria Falls
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,184
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VRC7M
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• Big 5 Game Drives
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• Big 5 Game Drives
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• Zambia Walking Safaris
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Bow Lakes
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• Lions
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• Victoria Falls
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• Zambezi River Cruise
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• Bird Watching
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• South Luangwa
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• Bird Watching
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• Lions
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• Elephant Back Safari
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• Leopard
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• Walking Safari
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• Helicopter Ride
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• Walking Safaris
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• South Luangwa Safari, Zambia
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• Leopards
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• Victoria Falls
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Enjoy a thrilling South Luangwa safari in Zambia, famous for its walking safaris & outstanding 4x4 game viewing, with leopard & other predator sightings along the oxbow lakes of the winding Luangwa River. This secluded park also offers abundant bird life, including nesting carmine bee-eaters. Also visit the mighty Victoria Falls. Light aircraft flights, all game drives & transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Victoria Falls + South Luangwa Safari + Lake Malawi
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,381
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VRD10L
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• Helicopter Flight
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• Game Drives
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• Bird Watching
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• Snorkelling & Canoeing
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• South Luangwa, Zambia
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• Lake Malawi Safari Holidays & Vacations
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• Lion & Leopard
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• Walking Safaris
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• Victoria Falls, Zambia
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• Zambezi Cruise
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Our Lake Malawi safari holidays & vacations combine the suberb wildlife of the famous South Luangwa National Park in Zambia with the thundering Victoria Falls - the 'Smoke that Thunders' - and time relaxing on the shores of Lake Malawi, named the Lake of Stars" by David Livingstone. Snorkel & dive in its clear waters teeming with freshwater tropical fish. Light aircraft flights, game drives & all transfers included.
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Victoria Falls + South Luangwa + Lake Niassa
8 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,740
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VRY8L
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• South Luangwa Holiday
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Lake Niassa
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• Flying Safari, Zambia & Mozambique
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• Snorkelling
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• Safari Game Drives
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• Helicopter Flight
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• Victoria Falls
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• Walking Safari
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• Canoeing
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This luxury flying safari combines Zambia & Mozambique. Start with a visit to the astonishing Victoria Falls, before flying to the South Luangwa Valley, renowed for its wildlife. Complete your holiday relaxing at a luxury lodge on the Mozambique side of Lake Malawi (where it is called Lake Niassa), with star bed sleep-out option. All transfers & light aircraft flights included.
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Bush Camps Walking Safari, Zambia + Victoria Falls
10 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
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• Lion & Leopard
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• Walking Safari Holiday
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• Birding
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• South Luangwa National Park
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• Elephants & Buffalo
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• Victoria Falls
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• Zambia Bush Camps
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• Zambia Safari, South Luangwa
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• Mfuwe Lodge, Game Drives
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• Bush Camps, Walking Safari
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This superb Zambian Bush Camps walking safari holiday is based in the famous South Luangwa National Park, known for its big game & birding. This holiday combines game drives from Mfuwe Lodge, with a walking safari staying in two remote bush camps, before flying to view the thundering Victoria Falls. Bush Camps open from May to December only. Single friendly. No children < 16..
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Zambia Safari: Victoria Falls + Lower Zambezi + South Luangwa
8 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,979
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VRF8M
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• South Luangwa
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• Lion & Leopard
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• Hippo
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• Victoria Falls, Zambia
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Lower Zambezi Safari
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• Walking Safaris
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• Game Drives
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• Canoeing on Zambezi
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• Elephants & Buffalo
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This Lower Zambezi safari combines the spectacular Victoria Falls in Zambia with game viewing in South Luangwa National Park, famous for its walking safaris & birding. Unspoilt Lower Zambezi offers spectacular rived-based game viewing & canoeing down the Zambezi, where elephants swim with their trunks held high & hippos wallow. Light aircraft flights, all game viewing & transfers included.
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Zambia Safari: Kafue + South Luangwa + Victoria Falls
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$6,578
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VRE10M
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• Birding
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• Kafue National Park, Zambia
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• South Luangwa Park
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• Busanga Wetlands
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• Nanzhila Plains
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• Victoria Falls Safari Holiday
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• Zambezi Cruise
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• Elephants
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• Cheetah & Leopard
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• Hippos & Crocodiles
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This holiday combines the wildlife & birds of Kafue National Park in Zambia with South Luangwa and the Victoria Falls. Kafue is Zambia's oldest & largest game reserve, with the Busanga Wetlands in the north & the open plains of Nanzhila in the south providing an unspoilt safari holiday. South Luangwa has wildlife along its oxbow lakes. All game viewing, park fees, transfers & light aircraft flights included.
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Robin Pope Walking Safari, Zambia (7-nts) + Victoria Falls
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$7,176
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• Mobile Walking Safari, Zambia
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• Point-to-Point Mobile Walking Safari
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• Nkwali Lodge
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• Game Viewing on Foot
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• Mfuwe
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• Tena Tena Camp
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• Game Drives
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• South Luangwa National Park
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• Robin Pope Tented Camps
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• Luangwa River
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From June to Sept this point-to-point mobile walking safari in Zambia explores the remote northern reaches of South Luangwa National Park on foot, staying in Robin Pope camps. Walk through one of the finest wildlife areas in the world, sleeping in a simple mobile camp that moves ahead each day - with Meru tent, camp beds, bucket shower & bush toilet. Then fly to Victoria Falls. 7 & 9 night options. Internal flights included.
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Grand Zambia: Kafue + Lower Zambezi + South Luangwa + Vic Falls
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$8,373
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VRG12L
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• South Luangwa Safari
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• Walking Safaris
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• Kafue National Park
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• Canoeing
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• Tailor Made
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• Zambia Safari
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• Lower Zambezi River
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• Game Drives
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• Victoria Falls
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• Lusaka
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This comprehensive Grand Zambia safari visits all three of this amazing country's major national parks - the open plains of Kafue, the river-based wildlife of the Lower Zambezi River and the oxbow lakes of South Luangwa National Park. End your holiday relaxing at the mighty Victoria Falls, all tailor made to your needs. All transfers, park fees & light aircraft flights included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Rovos Rail Train: Dar Es Salaam to Cape Town (2025)
21 NIGHTS FROM:
$12,563
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9TYA21D
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• Madikwe Game Reserve
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• Selous Game Reserve
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• Luxury Train, Tanzania
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• Cape Town, South Africa
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• Lusaka, Zambia
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• Gaborone, Botswana
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• Rovos Rail Dar Es Salaam, Luxury Train
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• Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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• Great Rift Valley
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• Pretoria & Kimberley
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This epic Rovos Rail, Dar Es Salaam luxury train journey starts in Tanzania and travels across the continent to beautiful Cape Town in South Africa. Travel through the great Selous Game Reserve & Zambia, before stopping at the spectacular Victoria Falls, continuing through Zimbabwe to South Africa. Two departures per year in each direction (Pullman, Deluxe or Royal cabin). Early booking essential.
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