Zambia 12-Day Ultimate Safari – Victoria Falls, South Luangwa & Lower Zambezi

Arrive at Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, where you are met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel or lodge. Settle in and enjoy a relaxed afternoon. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore Livingstone or unwind beside the Zambezi River before dinner.

After breakfast, embark on a guided exploration of Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. Walk through the rainforest and discover spectacular viewpoints overlooking the falls and Batoka Gorge. Learn about the history and natural significance of Mosi-oa-Tunya, the “Smoke That Thunders.” Return to your lodge for an afternoon of leisure.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Livingstone before an afternoon Zambezi River experience. A boat cruise offers opportunities to observe hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birdlife along the riverbanks. Later, enjoy a spectacular African sunset before returning to your lodge for dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight toward Mfuwe, the gateway to South Luangwa National Park. On arrival, continue to your safari lodge and settle into the wilderness. Later, enjoy your first afternoon game drive, searching for elephants, hippos, buffalo, giraffes, antelope and predators.

Spend the day exploring South Luangwa National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Follow the Luangwa River and surrounding plains while your guide explains the area’s wildlife and ecosystems. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at the lodge before returning to the park for an afternoon safari.

Begin the morning with a guided walking safari through the South Luangwa wilderness. Discover animal tracks, plants, birds and other signs of wildlife while experiencing the bush on foot. After lunch and time to relax, enjoy an afternoon or evening game drive, with a night drive available where permitted.

After breakfast, depart South Luangwa and continue toward the Lower Zambezi. Depending on seasonal schedules and the selected lodge, this connection may involve a domestic flight and road transfer. Arrive at your riverside lodge and enjoy the peaceful setting overlooking the Zambezi River.

Explore Lower Zambezi National Park on a morning game drive, looking for elephants, buffalo, hippos, antelope and other wildlife. Later, experience the park from the water on a guided boat safari along the Zambezi, where wildlife gathers along the riverbanks.

Enjoy a guided canoe safari through the waterways and channels of the Lower Zambezi, subject to seasonal and safety conditions. This offers a quieter perspective of the wilderness and opportunities to observe birds, hippos and other wildlife. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge before an optional sunset activity.

Enjoy a flexible full day in the Lower Zambezi. Combine a morning game drive with a leisurely afternoon at the lodge, or choose a longer safari with a picnic lunch. Your guide can tailor the day’s activities around wildlife movements, photography and your interests.

Enjoy a final morning safari or river excursion before spending the afternoon at leisure. Take time to appreciate the surrounding wilderness, relax at the lodge and enjoy a final sunset over the Zambezi. In the evening, celebrate your Zambian adventure with a farewell dinner.

After breakfast, transfer to the appropriate airport for your onward journey. Depending on your flight schedule, your departure may involve a connection through Lusaka or another scheduled gateway. Your 12-day Zambia safari concludes after an unforgettable journey through Victoria Falls, South Luangwa and the Lower Zambezi.